We were driving down a major highway and suddenly the car lost power and all of the lights came on, luckily we were able to pull off the busy highway without causing a major pile up. The car had to be towed to a garage where we were told that it needed a new engine! The garage checked everything, all fluid levels were normal, the guy said that there was no "explainable" reason why this occurred. A few months before this my timing belt was replaced along with several other issues (to the tune of $800) and it had just had one of the big check ups. The last 6 months or so my oil light would come on intermittently. I had this checked numerous times, the oil was always fine (and always maintained every 3000 miles). The garage at that time could not figure out why the oil light kept coming on and for lack of anything else said it was probably a short in the light. My car is only a 2001 and now is in need of a $6000 engine!
2001 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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In february of 2006 we purchased a 2001 dodge intrepid for our daughter to drive. In may of 2006 she was driving the intrepid south on us-131 just past the I-94 exchange when the engine started knocking. The oil light or check engine lights never came on. The car slowed down and came to a stop. Thank god she was able to get the car over to the shoulder of the road safely before the engine quit. So after a $192.00 towing bill and being told the car was a piece of junk, we are making payments on a $5,000. Dead horse in our driveway.
The engine blew ...never got a warning that it was having problems. Always got the oil change at oil changing time....at wal-mart. Have records .....please help ...don't have 3.500 dollars for a new or use engine.
I have been having a problem with my engine oil light flashing at random. Also the oil just seems to disappear into thin air. I have had the oil signet unit replaced and I follow regular oil change schedules. I have taken it to the auto mechanic on several occasions due to small oil leaks. I have heard horrifying stories concerning the 2001 dodge intrepid and their engine failures. I have to believe that they are true because as of right now two of my co-worker's 2001 dodge intrepids are sitting on our college campus due to engine failures. I am so terrified of driving this car. My job requires that I do a lot of traveling and I only have this one vehicle. Based on my research in the last couple of months that chrysler is well aware of this major defect and should be held accountable.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 MPH the oil light illuminated, the vehicle started to jerk and then stalled. There was a loss of power steering and ABS. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the highway. The vehicle was then towed to the contacts home for inspection by a local mechanic. The mechanic determined the engine had oil sludge and needed to be replaced. Although the dealer was alerted no further inspections have been made. The manufacturer has not been alerted.
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid. Recently, while driving on interstate 70 the car's engine made a loud noise and then suddenly died. I was barely able to escape being struck by other cars as I steered onto an exit ramp. Our local dodge dealership diagnosed the engine trouble as oil sludge requiring a new engine. We change our oil regularly. This is a well documented problem with the chrysler 2.7 l engine. (www.dontbuyone.org) chrysler has refused to do anything about it.
2001 dodge intrepid engine caught on fire. *ts the consumer had the cruise control on and soon saw smoke, then the coolant light illuminated.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 MPH, with no warning, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealership. The dealership determined the timing chain stretched and jumped causing engine failure. The engine needs to be replaced.
The car, without warning, died while being driven on the freeway.
Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a traffic light the engine failed without warning. There were no indicator lights illuminated prior to the engine failure. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to dealer for inspection. Upon inspection the engine failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was alerted.
Engine failure due to oil sludge.
The day after I got a routine oil change on my 2001 dodge intrepid, I was driving in town and my car seized up and died. I did not know what to do, so I put it in park and tried to restart it. I was on a hill and fortunately, was not traveling fast so I was able to drift in neutral to a curb. What a feeling, a sudden jolt, losing control of the steering and the brakes. I certainly did not expect the news that was to follow. I had the car towed to a dealer and was told that I needed a new engine and the cost would be about $5500.00. How could that be? There is only 48,700 miles on this car and I have it serviced every 3000 miles. I certainly cannot afford to put a new or rebuilt engine in this car and still have a loan on if for over $4000.00. I began to investigate and found out that the company has been well aware of the problem with the 2.7 liter engines and are doing nothing about it. There is even a clause that states that extended warranties are not available on this engine. Furthermore, I understand that the trade-in value of any car with this engine has gone drastically down. We, the consumers, are being shafted by dodge. I loved this car and expected to own it for at least 10 years. Now it has become my biggest nightmare. Any.
I own a 2001 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l v-6 engine with just over 83,000 miles on it. Driving between tampa and orlando florida, engine started making a rattling noise and lost power. No warning lights came on and the temperature gauge was normal. I was able to coast to nearby exit and get off of expressway, but stranded in remote area. It appeared car overheated with a burst bleeder housing. After getting it towed to orlando, I learned that the engine blew a head gasket and was damaged beyond repair. Replacement quotes are in the range of $3,500 to $4,000 range.
Engine on 2001 dodge intrepid failed on my way to work on 4/24/06. Engine is 2.7l 6 cylinder dohc - timing chain broke - and engine is ruined. Will cost 7,700 to replace.
Blown engine with 62,075 miles. I have all service record on this 2001 dodge intrepid se 2.7 liter.
The oil light on my 2001 dodge intrepid began flickering at stop lights. I took it to the dealership, and was told that I had a short in my electrical system, not a major issue. Two months later, my engine began sputtering and died on the interstate during rush hour. I was able to restart it and make it to work with my engine smoking badly, but had to have it towed to a mechanic, who told me my engine was shot. Dealership would do nothing. Car had 81500 miles and warranty ran out at 80000.
Pinging noise from engine, by the time I got home the timing chain broke the cover. Car towed to dodge dealer where they indicated it needs a new engine. $7-8000. I noticed a fair amount of sludge in the engine and found similar complaints for the 2.7 engine in the intrepid.
Driving on highway when engine suddenly started making ticking noises, then eventually choking and then quit. Couldn't get it started, had it towed to mechanic who said only 2 qts of oil in engine. Oil light never came on, no warning whatsoever. Changed oil and mechanic said there was still a ticking noise that wouldn't go away and engine was probably "toast" and they could do nothing to repair it, replacement would be only option. Car is now sitting because it doesn't run correctly and engine most probably ruined, p1391 code (camshaft or cam) problem. Read about many other 2.7l engine problems and it was suggested to me to file a complaint with the federal safety agency because it was "interested" in the problem, haven't called chrysler because I know of no one who has had success in getting chrysler to resolve the problem.
With no warning the engine failed. The consequences of this failure was a catastrophic engine loss due to timing chain failure engine sludge buildup. There was nothing done to correct this problem, and the cost of a new engine was in excess of the value of the vehicle.
My dodge intrepid se 2.7l engine suffered a blown engine with no warning on 4-16-06 on my way home from work. There were no indications of a problem, no warning lights and no signs of overheating. I suddenly heard a rattling noise coming from the engine that increased quickly to a loud banging. I got off the exit immediately and coasted into a hotel parking lot. I turned off the engine and raised the hood to see antifreeze all over the engine. I removed the cap to the coolant container and brown antifreeze boiled over onto the ground. The oil had been changed on 2/7/06 and the fluids topped off. The oil and fluids had been checked every week after that up until the engine blew and the fluids were of normal color and consistency. The car had approximately 65,000 miles on it when I purchased it and proper maintenance had been maintained throughout the time I have had my it. The car had just recently reached 100,000 miles and I still owe nearly $5000 on this car, have no vehicle to get to work and can't afford to buy a new one with the car payment I have to make on it each month. I have been told repeatedly that the 2.7l engine is worthless and there was nothing I could have done to prevent this catastrophe from occurring. It would cost me approximately $2000-$3000 to repair or replace the engine with no guarantee it wouldn't sludge up again and blow a second time. I also experienced numerous other problems from day one, such as constant squealing from the brakes and rotors despite changing them out twice, followed by problems with the steering from suspension problems and problem steering bolts. The problems on this car from day one range from the issues mentioned before to electrical shorts, faulty steering bolts, broken the-rod ends and suspension problems all of which are common issues I have researched and found on numerous blogs and websites such as dodgeintrepid.net.
My dodge intrepid se 2.7l engine suffered a blown engine with no warning on 4-16-06 on my way home from work. There were no indications of a problem, no warning lights and no signs of overheating. I suddenly heard a rattling noise coming from the engine that increased quickly to a loud banging. I got off the exit immediately and coasted into a hotel parking lot. I turned off the engine and raised the hood to see antifreeze all over the engine. I removed the cap to the coolant container and brown antifreeze boiled over onto the ground. The oil had been changed on 2/7/06 and the fluids topped off. The oil and fluids had been checked every week after that up until the engine blew and the fluids were of normal color and consistency. The car had approximately 65,000 miles on it when I purchased it and proper maintenance had been maintained throughout the time I have had my it. The car had just recently reached 100,000 miles and I still owe nearly $5000 on this car, have no vehicle to get to work and can't afford to buy a new one with the car payment I have to make on it each month. I have been told repeatedly that the 2.7l engine is worthless and there was nothing I could have done to prevent this catastrophe from occurring. It would cost me approximately $2000-$3000 to repair or replace the engine with no guarantee it wouldn't sludge up again and blow a second time. I also experienced numerous other problems from day one, such as constant squealing from the brakes and rotors despite changing them out twice, followed by problems with the steering from suspension problems and problem steering bolts. The problems on this car from day one range from the issues mentioned before to electrical shorts, faulty steering bolts, broken the-rod ends and suspension problems all of which are common issues I have researched and found on numerous blogs and websites such as dodgeintrepid.net.
1. I left work to go to lunch and my car wouldn't start. The mechanic couldn't get it started so I had to have it towed to the mechanic's garage. He gave me the bad news stating that it would be very expensive. 2. Premature engine problems in my 2001 dodge intrepid engine with oil sludge and timing chain failure causing engine damage and failure. 3. I bought the car used in 08/2005. I purchased an extended service contract that covered most repair cost, except $625.78. This doesn't include the two towing cost that I had to pay. I was also without a car for about 3 weeks as the dealership wouldn't give me a loaner and my insurance doesn't cover a loaner. We have no public transportation in our small community which really created a hardship.
Engine of 2001 dodge intrepid went out on the highway. Car was well kept and had no prior problems. My family and myself was stuck on the highway for 2 hours before being helped.
My wife was driving to work and within one block from her office, she called me and told me that her vehicle was idling rough. She also informed me that the 6 mile trip in she could not get any heat to come out of the heater. As the light turned green to go she made the turn and was able to clear the intersection when she lost power and the car died. She told me that the car lost steering and she coasted it off of the road 1/2 block from her office. She stated that the only warning she had was it was idling rough. She stated that the temperature gauge was normal. I arrived on scene and discovered anti-freeze in the oil. We had it towed to the dodge dealer in town and was later told that a head gasket had blown. It is unknown if there is any damage to either head or block. We have been quoted any where from 2000 to 7600 to fix. We have 15 months left on the loan and the car has 67,000 miles. I did a little research on the internet and learned that my wife had the same mysterious heater problems has other intrepid owners. A closer look at the oil cap does show signs of possible sludge. We have serviced the vehicle each and every time it was needed and had just recently received one. The scary part of all of this is the fact that she completely lost all power.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35mph the engine stalled and operated at a reduced speed. A banging noise came from the engine followed by white smoke. There was no evidence of a fire. No warning lights illuminated to indicate a failure. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership for inspection. The service department removed the oil pan and determined the engine needed to be replaced.
Vehicle's oil light flickered and approx. 20 minutes later, the car began tapping loudly. Oil was changed about a month earlier. Car was towed and it was determined that the engine was blown due to engine sludge.
I was driving the car when it suddenly started running rough. It was in the afternoon on a moderately busy street. Before I had a chance to stop and see what the problem was the car died. I called a tow truck and waited in traffic for the truck to come and take me to the mechanics. The engine needed to be replaced. We were able to find a used engine but the problem is that it's another intrepid engine - so, is the same thing going to happen again. Our car is a 2001 and had only approx. 73000 miles. It was a new car purchase and we still owe money on this car. Now we owe more.
After purchasing 2001 intrepid in january of 2006 eight days later engine made loud scary noises while visiting family 250 miles away- I drove home and two days later engine failed- was towed to the used auto dealer where I purchased it. Less than two weeks after purchase, the engine had new chain, tensioner guides, cleaned intake valves, covers etc. Approximately $1100.00 in repairs. I got the vehicle back in february of 06. On march 22, 2006 the engine blew while I was going to work. The warranty company will not touch it- the first time they refused and the second time is yet to be determined- I am without a vehicle and am pursuing legal options including opting in to a class action, pa attorney general, consumer protection bureau, private attorney since the check engine light was on when I drove the vehicle off the lot in the first place ( a cold winter night, I had two of my children with me and had to get them home, I called the dealer upon my arrival home to inform him of same).
Engine failure. As I was stopped and attempting to accelerate, the motor suddenly made a very loud clanking sound. There are approximately only 72,200 miles on the car. I just bought in november of last year and even a few days after the initial purchase, I had returned it to them informing of them of trouble and the sales mgr assured me he would take care of it. They would return it to me untouched and not investigated unbeknownst to me at that time. According to the service mgr, he was advised by the sales mgr not to even look at it. They had the car in their possession more than I did until recently when this occurred.
My 2001 dodge intrepid lost heat, smoke was pouring out of back of car,all dash gauges were normal and car stopped running. All of these things happened within seconds. The car was towed to the dealership where I bought it in 2001. Service department said engine was bad and need to replace for $6500. I am disabled and still have to pay for car and insurance that's sitting in the driveway. Also I paid for an extended warranty,they will not cover anything!
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