2001 Dodge Intrepid: jerking or lurching

Filed Nov 21, 2008 · Engine · 64,500 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and then repeatedly stalled. The vehicle then completely shut off and lost all power. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and had it towed to a repair shop. The mechanic could not find any failures and their computer system showed no issues. However, the service manager test drove the vehicle and experienced the stalling. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled again on the freeway after much jerking and lunging. The dealer was able to duplicate failure, but could not determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer has not been notified. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 65,000 and failure mileage was approximately 64,500.

Filed Jun 9, 2006 · Engine · 119,812 miles · CA

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.

Filed Dec 27, 2005 · Engine · 91,000 miles · NC

Dt: the contact stated while driving the engine seized causing a jerking motion from right to left. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where a blown rod was discovered. There have been no repairs made to the vehicle. *ak updated 01/25/06.

Filed Oct 5, 2005 · Acceleration · PA · crash

My car was parked and the ignition was off. I started the car, placed it in gear and it "bolted" forward at a high speed. I was parked facing a guard rail in a shopping center and the car lurched forward and smashed into the guard rail. Unable to be driven, the car was towed to a body shop for extensive repairs. I don't have the repair estimate as of this date. Car is currently being repaired.

Filed Nov 1, 2004 · Engine · FL

While driving 30 MPH, the consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the vehicle. Suddenly the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge in the engine. Please provide further details.

Filed Sep 17, 2004 · Engine · IN

While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenly vehicle jerked and vibrated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge inside the engine.

Filed Aug 19, 2004 · Engine · 57,500 miles · IL

My car died with only 30 seconds warning. I was driving south on rt 83 just south of st charles ave in villa park when my car started to jerk and make loud noises. I had the car towed to the place of purchase and they said that sludge was present in my engine. I had my oil changed 6/15/2004 atr midas in villa park il and there was no sign of sludge in my engine. I have not been given an estimate, exept that it will take $400 for them to figure out what is the problem.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Engine · 61,980 miles · TX

The engine system light appeared on the dashboard, and the engine jerked. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic, who stated the oil pump blew out, therefore the engine died. *ak dealer stated since consumer didn't purchase an extended warranty, they weren't going to cover a new engine. *ph. Also the air condition made a strange noise.