The 2.7l v6 engine in my 2001 dodge intrepid failed. This vehicle had only 70,000 miles and is in good-to-excellent condition. It has had regular oil changes over the life of the vehicle and is well maintained. Upon mechanic examination, they determined that the entire engine needed to be replaced due to extreme internal damage that caused the oil and water to mix in the block. They also tested for floro-carbons in the exhaust, which was off the charts. The vehicle is out of warranty and the out of pocket expense for this repair is nearly $5,000.00.
2001 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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(1) heading to work at about 8:00 am and started car(2001 dodge intrepid) as usual and went down some main roads leading up to the expressway. Got on the entrance ramp to the expressway and got up to 70 MPH. Slowed down to 55 MPH for construction and after getting through the construction tried to accelerate. (2) started as a quite clanking noise and I just thought that maybe it was exhaust. Slight vibrations and car started to slow a bit. Then louder clanking that could only be described as metal in a blender and the car shut down luckily I was able to coast up an off ramp that was coming up on my right but had to stop on the busy street that the ramp LED onto. Lots of cars were passing. Had no choice but to be late my job and have the car towed. (3) nothing was done to correct the failure because of the expense to replace the entire engine. A rod shot straight through the oil pan. Old part is still in vehicle and is sitting in the driveway of a family member. Was told that it was due to oil sludge buildup in the engine.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle completely shut off and was towed to the contact's personal mechanic. The contact stated that the vehicle made a rumbling noise before shutting off. This would be the second time replacing the engine. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 110,000.
I was going to lunch and I went out to start my car and it wouldn't start. I had my car towed home. The mechanic and dealership said it was the engine. The car dealership mechanic said the engine are defective that are coming from chrysler and they are aware of it and are not doing anything but letting the consumer absorb all these fees to get it fix. The dealership had just fix one and the mechanic stated he didn't want to do fix another engine repair. To me that is pretty bad. I think chrysler need to pull or have these call recalled.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While driving 30 MPH, the engine shut off. The failure was due to the timing change in the gearbox in addition to the water pump. The dealer stated that the water pump was not working because the water was mixed with antifreeze, which caused the vehicle to shut off. The repair would cost $3,000. The current and failure mileages were 170,000.
At first my car started sounding like a diesel engine. Timing chain was replaced. Oil sludge was built up in the engine. Engine seized. After researching I found out that many people have the same problem. Oil was changed on a regular basic. My intrepid has been sitting in my driveway for months with a defective motor. Dodge should have a recall on this 2.7 engine.
I got my intrepid new as a company car, and subsequently bought it when the division had layoffs (less than 10k miles, I was the original owner). It has been a dependable car, until it 'stalled out' last week. Turns out there's water in the oil, so the suspicion is a blown head gasket. The temperature gauge was 'normal' (not overheated) and there was a trail of oil that had come out the oil filler tube (dip stick 'popped' due to pressure). The car is driven about 5 miles each way to work and back each day, and for occasional errands in the evenings/weekend. I took it to a local mechanic to get a further diagnosis and estimate for repair. The vehicle was in good condition (38k miles), serviced regularly, and up until now, considered reliable.
We purchased a 2001 dodge intrepid and have had nothing but trouble with it. It has been in the shop for repairs continuously and still cannot be fixed. All in all, I have invested about $3500 for repairs and still the car is unsafe to drive. I have a loan on this vehicle and have to pay even though I am unable to drive this car. I have seen numerous complaints on this vehicle and it doesn't appear that anything every gets done with them.
2001 dodge intrepid 2.7 engines fail after only 74,000 miles and chrysler is well aware of the engine sludge problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While accelerating into a parking space, the engine seized and the vehicle would not move. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle would not restart after the engine failed. The vehicle currently remains in the parking lot and is waiting to be towed. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 83,000. The consumer stated chrysler refuses to assist and the mechanic stated this had nothing to do with the oil level however, the consumer stated this is the exact same failure as stated online. Updated 10/11/07
October of 2006 I noticed my oil light was staying on while the car was in idle at stop lights, signs, etc got it check out it seemed to be ok. Which made another engine failure resulting from oil sludge.... Car was very well maintained with regular oil changes (3,00 miles) and only had 69,000 miles on it. The body is in excellent shape. My car only has about 77,000 miles on it.
The chrysler 2.7 engine (failure). Sludge-related.
Engine knock and no power, engine failure, engine needs to be replaced.
(1) regular maintenance and oil changes were performed frequently (2) engine locked up on interstate without any warning (3) engine failure due to oil sludge although regular oil changes were performed.
My 2001 dodge intrepid blew due to sludge buildup under 100,000 miles. While driving it the temp. Light came on. On the way to the hospital to have our baby. We turned on the heater to cool the engine down but no heat came out. Then my car died smoke was rolling out the back.
Car engine failed me on a 4 lane highway with busy traffic. Updated 01-16-08. *kb the water pump failed which caused the engine to fail. Updated
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitates and shuts off between 5 and 35 MPH. The failure occurs while turning and decelerating to stop. The oil and check engine lights illuminate on the instrument panel just before the vehicle shuts off. The contact has taken the vehicle to the shop and the oil pump, timing belt, and water pump were replaced. The current mileage was 98,000 and failure mileage was 86,000.
My 2001 dodge intrepid, with the 2.7 engine, just started making terrible noises in the engine, dodge dealership says it needs a new engine...at around $5,000! It has 99,500 miles on it, I just bought the car last month!
I was simply driving down the road and my car made a noise like air was being released (something being depressurized) and then my car would not accelerate. I had to turn into a parking lot and coast to a spot where I stopped. I opened the hood and my engine had a hole and a huge crack throughout the top of the valve cover. My car has less than 75,000 on the engine and has always had the oil changed at least every 3000 miles. I also noticed some sludge material on the inside of my oil cap when I was looking around. I can see into my engine through the hole. Repair man said repairs could be in excess of $6k. Car is still at garage as I ponder my choices, since I still owe over $3k on it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the engine made a humming noise each time it was started. The noise was not heard while the vehicle was in motion. The repair shop stated that the engine needed to be rebuilt. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 77,364.
While driving my dodge intrepid, the engine failed and seized on me. The last regular oil change I did, I happened to notice that the oil was a little chunky. After that oil change, the oil light started to flicker while car was in idol. Asked mechanic friend to come look at my car, and said that there was nothing wrong. Later that week my car started to knock very loudly. Fear of a breakdown, I parked my intrepid and attempted to fix. When I took the valve cover off there was a thick coating of sludge on everything. I replaced a bearing on the crank for the #1 piston rod. When I started the car, it ran fine. I drove it for approximately 20 miles and the engine seized while I was on a busy 2 lane highway. Now I need an engine replacement. When a called a shop and described the situation, he told me that this was a problem for a lot of people and that he did not have the time to fix my car that will just breakdown over and over. Plus, I have problems with the window switches, and A/C controls. Both problems I tried to have a dealership fix and they wouldn't cover it with my warranty!
We purchased a 2001 dodge intrepid for our son on may 21,2007 from a reputable gossett dealership in memphis tn. We understood that they had no liability for the vehicle after purchase. The 2.7l v6 engine failed due to oil sludge on 07/12/2007. There was no warning! The vehicle had been serviced the day of purchase and no lights or sensors indicated that there was a problem of any kind. We were driving down the street when the car stalled a couple of times then stopped suddenly. The engine oil lights flashed only at the time that the vehicle quit. We had the vehicle towed to the garage. The mechanic told us that the engine was gone and that the oil was like sludge. Estimated cost of repairs for a jasper engine $5926.04 and for a used 2.7l engine $3992.30. I called a relative who works for the us consumer product safety commission. We both work for the federal government and through contacts at ucpsc and the federal safety agency discovered information regarding defects with this particular engine and problems that consumers were having with getting issues resolved. There are even forums dedicated to engine failures for 1999 - 2001 dodge intrepids with the 2.7l engine. From my understanding even if the engine is replaced with another 2.7l we will be dealing with this same issue of engine failure as the product is faulty. It is also our understanding that the jasper engine is supposed to be the corrected version of the 2.7l engine for this vehicle type. I was advised to file a complaint about the engine on this website and the center for auto safety. I am very bothered by this situation and the duplicitous nature of chrysler placing an inferior product on the market without providing recourse such as a recall or advisement/warning. Given horror stories that I have read on the web, I feel fortunate but have lost confidence for the chrysler product line. This is a safety issue. I also understand that a class action lawsuit is being pursued or initiated in this matter.
May 06 we had oil sludge in our engine. $850 clean-up bill for a cheap quick fix. July 07 the sludge is back and a valve is damaged. Engine replacement is needed.
Engine failed on interstate 70 in kansas city, kansas. Fortunately occurred as we were approaching an exit ramp and I was able to steer (without power steering) onto ramp and get stopped (without power brakes) before entering a signal-controlled intersection. No warning signals came on. No warning lights or sounds were activated. The temperature gauge remained within normal operating range. Engine smoked but did not catch fire. We waited in 90-degree heat for tow services. So far, mechanic has discovered destroyed thermostat, melted thermostat housing, damaged intake, bent cam shaft, warped cylinder heads, and engine must be replaced because warpage of heads and cam shaft is so severe. Engine failure is an apparent known liability of this engine, a 2001 chrysler 2.7 liter v6. Engine will be replaced to correct the failure due to concerns about damage to lower parts of oem engine as a result of extreme heat.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle began to smoke and the power steering failed. The vehicle then shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed the cause of failure as sludge build-up. The current and failure mileages were 65,000.
There was a tapping noise coming from the engine of the 2001 intrepid, after which the engine light came on. Five minutes later the tapping became more intense. We stopped at a traffic light and the oil light came on and the car stalled. We drove it a few feet into a parking lot, and after that, the car was history. We had it towed to a service center, where they told us the engine had blown, and the car needed a new engine. All this happened within a time frame of about 10 minutes. We thank god we had just exited the nj turnpike and were on a country road. We could have all been killed.
2001 dodge intrepid engine seized only 57,000 miles.
Car started making a knocking sound, and died on me. I was told that I needed oil and to have it checked out. On the way to shop car died in an intersection , my husband had to push it across traffic. Had the car towed to sho, p and was told that the engine had blown due to sludge and that this was common with the dodge intrepid.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While driving 20 MPH, the engine locked up without warning. The engine has oil sludge and a local mechanic diagnosed the failure as needing a new engine. The purchase date and # of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 102,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While attempting to accelerate at 5 MPH from a stop, the vehicle hesitated. The contact attempted to accelerate and the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the engine failed. The current and failure mileages were 58,300.
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