The motor in my dodge intrepid, 2.7 liter v6, 2001, let loose at speed without warning of any kind. The car bucked wildly and I almost lost control with my 2 yr old son in his car seat. I was told this is a common occurrence with these vehicles. This is unacceptable!! I do not have the money to throw at this piece of crap! I still owe on this vehicle and repairs start around 3,500.00 dollars! What is chrysler doing about this??
2001 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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I purchased my 2001 dodge intrepid in october of 2006 and have had no major problems with this vehicle until recently. In the last 30 days I have spent roughly $1200 in repairs for a timing change, the replacement of the crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor and some other preventive repair measures like a tune up, serpentine belt, etc. The problem that I am most concerned about is the fact that when I am reducing speed the oil light flashes and when at a complete stop and the car is idling the oil light comes on. I took the car to chrysler and they advised me that the oil sending unit was leaking and needed to be replaced. However, I have had this part replaced in the vehicle is still having this problem. An outside mechanic advised me of related issues with this vehicle and told me to do some research regarding this issue. In my research I have found that this problem usually leads to engine failure and this concern me greatly. For the number of vehicles that has had this same problem something needs to be done!
Engine blew with only 70,000 miles on it. 2.7 liter v-6. Dodge intrepid se 2001. No indication of any problem then sitting at stop light it blew. Had to get towed to dealership then they say the engine is blown will cost 6500 to repair.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact heard a loud rattling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle's speed decreased dramatically and the vehicle stalled minutes later. She took the vehicle to a local mechanic and they replaced the timing chain and stated that the entire engine and engine cooling system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that they would only assist if there was sludge in her engine. The powertrain was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,772 and current mileage was 77,000.
The engine failed to turnover during a start. The timing chain is not working and has caused major damage to fuel injectors and the basic functioning of the car. Many things have been changed or repaired on the car but, I always get a check engine light that comes on constantly within minutes or days of a repair. The car sounds like a diesel truck engine when it idles, or is stopped at traffic lights. The belts make lots of whining noises. The car in this respect has cost me lots of $$ and is just sitting in a parking lot undriveable.
Oil light stays on at idle. Have been informed this is a chronic problem with the 2.7 engine that leads to eventual failure. I have not yet had this issue but am hoping that any information will help me and anyone else.
Sludge in 2.7 dodge intrepid, broken timing tensioner rebuild engine.
2001 dodge intrepid. Oil light began flashing. Checked the oil it was full. About 2 days later a light ticking noise occurred. On 2/16/2007, I started the vehicle and ticking noise, turned into knocking noise. Mechanic stated that the car experience an oil failure and through a rod in the engine. $4,500.00 to fix.
I had my car oil changed regularly, while driving 55 MPH, I heard a loud knocking sound. I took it to an independent shop, who informed me that the timing chain tensioners broke, after they got the engine apart, it was so sludged up and impossible to fix. Said this was the reason, there was no other warning that something was wrong. My warranty had expired 6 mos. Previously, when I called chrysler they said it was not their problem. I was lucky to be able to borrow funds to pay $6,000.00 for a new engine, as I have a physical handicap I require a vehicle,and had this happened in the country , it would have been worse because I cannot walk any distance. The mechanic told me these were a faulty engine and should have maybe had a recall.
First the oil light came on then the engine shut off while I was in an intersection on city streets. I got the car restarted and it seemed to be fine. I checked the oil and ensured that it had plenty and even scheduled it for an oil change even though I only had approx 1500 miles on the previous changed oil. Then I ws on the fwy driving to work and when I was changing lanes the same thing happened. The oil light came on and the engine just shut off on me. I was barely able to get the vehicle off the fwy and thankfully there was an exit close by where I was able to exit without further damage or injury. This is a 2.7l dodge intrepid and I am now being quoted by the dealership of a repair bill exceeding 850+ dollars.
Timing chain and oil pump failed in car oil sludge build up had to replace motor at 140,000 miles maintenance on vehicle done regularly thermostat housing and intake manifold had to be replaced at 160,000 miles vehicle is now leaking antifreeze.
I am the original owner of a 2001 dodge intrepid. It has 89,000 miles and I have religiously changed the oil and filter every three months since I purchased the vehicle. The night of december 28, 2007 my wife was driving the car home and when she stopped at an intersection the car died. I came and helped her push the car home. The next day I had a mechanic come to the house and he determined that the engine had in fact seized. I have got two different estimates to fix this failure and both are higher than the kelly blue book value of this vehicle. When I contacted chrysler they referred me to the impartial services group who in turn requested a mountain of information to determine whether my case would be deemed worthy for reimbursement. So far I have heard nothing.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While driving 74 MPH with the cruise control feature activated, smoke appeared out of the back of the tail pipe. The contact pulled off the road, opened the hood, and found the oil dipstick to be dark brown in color. The dealer stated that the engine was blown and needed to be replaced. The vehicle is currently under an extended warranty; however, the manufacturer stated that there was no guarantee that it would be used for this sort of failure. The failure and current mileages were 84,000.
My 2001 dodge intrepid had complete engine failure at 85,000 miles. It cost me $6,000 to have the engine replaced. The car was always maintained with oil changes etc. As recommended by chrysler. This has put tremendous strain on my family's finances. Through research and speaking with mechanics I have since found out that this is a very common event with 2001 intrepids. I feel chrysler owes me for the amount of the repairs.
Have a 2001 intrepid, 2.7 engine. Engine failed while driving putting my life and more importantly the life of my 8 year old daughter in danger. Seems a known issue with this engine and chrysler. Now upside down in the car and only financial pain in my immediate future. What's needed: the us government should hold chrysler responsible for selling a clearly defective engine.
Sudden engine failure on a 6 year old car that was regularly maintained 2001 dodge intrepid (known to be an issue on all 2.7l engines). This vehicle is worth nothing to anyone at this point, only 100,000 miles.
2.7l engine failure... The the rod bearings shot, do to oil starvtoin from poor engine design.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the instrument panel and interior lights illuminated while the vehicle idled then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic and he stated that the computer system caused the failure. Approximately three weeks later the engine failed. The mechanic replaced the engine with a rebuilt engine. While driving 15 MPH, the engine failed again. As of january 3, 2008, the mechanic had not repaired the vehicle. The failure was 124,680 and current mileage was 124,800. Updated 01/29/08 *bf the consumer was informed by 2 mechanics that it was a known problem that the oil pump hose were too small for the vehicle and was causing engine problems.
Timing chain goes out with out notice due to a manufacturer defect had two go out this year then the oil sludge is so bad it makes the engine seize. The deal is that I live in a small town and there are so many with the same problems that repair shops wont fix them any more cause it is a big hassle.
Noticed the oil light flickering on and off at stop lights. Looked for problems but saw none. A few days later noticed a very quiet ticking sound coming from the engine. Unfortunately not being a car knowledgeable person I did not take this seriously enough. A week later driving to a destination I heard a loud knocking in the engine. Arrived at my destination and shut the engine off. Upon attempt to restart the engine some time later there was more knocking and refusal to turn over. Car was towed to a local garage where I learned the tinning chain had broken and damaged a number of the pistons and other components of the engine. Only recourse was either install a new engine or buy a new car. As I am still paying for this car I opted to purchase an engine. Engine has been installed and I have just got my car back tonight after nearly a month without a vehicle. Now I have to find some way to pay for this mess as I had to borrow it short term from a friend. I am in a very bad financial situation because for this. I am attempting to apply to chrysler for their reimbursement program with little hope of success since I did not keep the oil change records and receipts records they require.
Catastrophic failure of 2.7 liter engine in 2001 dodge intrepid. My mechanic explained to me that the engine failed due to poor oil circulation in the engine which was poorly designed. After some research, I found that this problem was known to chrysler since the late 90's. The dealership I purchased the car from should never have passed off this vehicle as a good used car without addressing this failure. Since they are a dodge dealership. I have maintained the car very well and there would be no reason for such a failure had the engine been designed with better channels for the oil to flow. I still owe over $2,000 on the car and the repairs would cost over $5,000. This is fraud on the part of chrysler.
2001 dodge intrepid, I was driving on the freeway when all of a sudden the steering wheel got hard and the car stopped running...l had my children with me...luckily when that occurred the freeway was curving and I pulled a side because as I looked left... Of course panicked... A huge semi truck had just passed me....the freeway merging... I just thanked god for that curve. I turned on the car and I heard loud klacking noise. Now the motor is messed up and is costing me an arm and a leg so the car is just sitting there collecting dust.
Our car started making knocking noises during acceleration. We immediately took it in to a auto shop to have it looked at. The engine is blown and will cost more than the car is worth to fix it, approximately $5,000. The car has only 88k miles on it, has had regular oil changes. Apparently, the engines used in this particular car have the tendency to produce engine oil sludge, ruining the engine oftentimes well before 100k miles. That was what the mechanic told us and what we have since found doing research on the problem. We ended up having to sell the car for scrap because we cannot afford to fix it.
Heading to california from nevada my car started to act strange before the light of check engine turned on, I did slow down and pulled over, just a second before the motor shut off, I had to call my insurance which did not cover the towed back to my home which cost me $600 ( six hundred), I still trying to fix my car, due the high cost of a new motor, and is been hard to find a used one in good condition, this is been a big problem to me, I still paying for this car and I can't afford to buy a new one.
I purchased what I thought to be the last vehicle I would own. I put very little miles on my cars. I purchased a 2001 dodge intrepid in december of 2001. In september 2006, with barely 28,000 miles on my car, the engine sludged up, broke the timing chain and had to be towed to my local dodge dealer. I was told that my engine needed replaced due to sludge buildup and that the car manufacturer knew about this problem. My car, which I was still paying on and carrying insurance on, is sitting in a garage because I am unable to afford a new engine. The company I had the extended warranty with does not cover sludge damage and chrysler all but hung up on me when I called them to voice my complaint. I feel they should be made to replace these engines that were faulty straight from the factory. Consumers should be able to have some recourse for things like this.
6 weeks ago, I started hearing a slight ticking noise. I immediately scheduled my oil to be changed the next day at a dealership, as always. On nov 4, I was on my way to a meeting, my engine light came on while sitting at a stop light next to a gas station...I pulled in and shut my car off. I checked my oil and it was a little low, I added enough oil to bring it back up to the max line and the engine light went off. I drove about a mile and half up the rode when I all the sudden heard a loud bang and very loud fast ticking. I pulled over and had my vehicle towed to a dealership where it is still sitting unfixed. Chrysler will not cover this under my warranty even though they are very well aware of this problem in the 2.7l engine. I have always had very positive feelings about chrysler and now I don't know what to think. They need to make this right to me and I can't even get them to listen to anything...they are so incredibly cold hearted and really truly don't care at all. I still owe $5,000 on this car and can't drive it. The dealership is telling me it is going to be close to $8,000 to fix. The dealership is also telling me this is a big problem with the 2.7l engine. The engine builds up oil sludge and can't circulate causing a lack of lubrication. He said chrysler is very aware of this and is not helping anyone in this situation. They actually quit making this engine due to the problems and have now redesigned the 2.7l to put it in the 2008's again.
I was driving on lagrange rd at 30mph speed suddenly with no warning the engine shut off try to restart the car with no luck. I towed the car to the( park plaza dodge dealer at 7911 w roosevel rd.,forest part, il 60130 tel. 708 366 1001)after he diagnosed the car stated in his report that (needs timing chain and water pump 1270.00,oil pan gasket leaking 365.00 oil and coolant mixed may have more damage internally). It is too expansive to be fixed I shopped with other mechanics they seems that they are very aware of the problem to the limit that they told me all about the problem soon I gave them the car information(dodge intrepid 2.7l24v_dohc_alum_black. They said all cars in this category has have the same problem (manufacturer defect that what they call it) the more I investigated the more I found people have the car with the same problem (and I also heard that in order to fix the car you need either to change the whole engine or to rebuild it and each one cost around four thousand which by the way cheaper to buy another car than to fix it. I sent an email to the dealer and he sent me back another email apologize that there is no recall on such problem yet but there is a different kind of recalls on this kind of cars. I was not satisfied by his reply because I felt cheated and I must do something about it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The hose from the radiator lifts up and connects with the hose from the heater, which caused the motor to fail while driving 35 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home and he repaired the part that separates the water that travels from the radiator to the heater. The water pump has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 94,500. *updated 12/12/07 *bf updated 12/12/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact heard a ticking sound coming from the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the timing chain failed. Almost two years later, the contact heard a loud pop and pulled to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a transmission shop and they stated that the vehicle needed a new engine. Currently, the vehicle is unable to be driven. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 73,000 and failure mileage was 45,000.
I had been noticing a noise coming from my engine and was about to bring it to my mechanic, but while on the freeway, my car just died. I was able to pull off to the side and then get towed to my auto mechanics. The next day he had me come and look at my engine and showed me the timing chain and how much damage the chain did and how much sludge was built up in the engine. After doing some research, I came to find out that this engine was known for sludge build-up. I have to replace the engine and will not be putting a 2.7 back in. I really like my car and am looking to put in a 3.2 engine in so I can keep my car. This is something that should not have happened. This problem should have been taken care of by dodge. My car is a 2001 intrepid and only has 68,000 miles on it.
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