2002 Dodge Intrepid: excessive oil consumption

Filed Feb 28, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 129,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that when driving approximately 55 MPH or less, she would hear a loud knocking noise with the illumination of the low oil warning light. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised her that there was sludge in the motor, which needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired by cleaning the sludge out of the engine however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised that the fuel and the cam sensor could have been the cause of the failure. The vehicle was repaired for both components. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000. The current mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 04/02/13

Filed May 1, 2008 · Engine, Transmission · 95,000 miles · TX

I purchased a 2002 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine from honda cars of mckinney in may of 2005 for $7000 and felt very happy about my purchase until a about a year and half later, the engine begin leaking oil. I followed the normal maintenance schedule and had the oil changed every 3000 miles. I took my dodge to allen samuels of fort worth, texas and they "fixed" my oil leak problem for $893 but was never told about the 2.7 engine design problems which cause major oil sludge problems. After about 2 months, the engine light came on again. I took the vehicle back to the dealership and they ran another check and found that there was no oil leak (engine burns oil now) but there was a "small" transmission leak. I was unable to get any further with the dealership without paying more money? Since then, I've been unable to get my car inspected and have received a number of citations for expired inspection. I was even told by a policeman that I could check with the air texas program for repair cost help. I sent in required documents and found out from christian brothers automotive that it would cost more the car is worth to fix. The state of texas has given me a $3000 voucher to replace this pos dodge. The problem now is that I'm unemployed and can't afford a car that qualifies for this benefit. I am in the process of sending a complaint to robert nardelli with chrysler but I saw this link and thought I would get the word out. The dealership and/or chrysler owe me the cost of the "oil leak" repair, cost to either replace engine/trans and the expenses to try and get it inspected.

Filed Apr 19, 2007 · Engine · 11,400 miles · NC

I own a 2002 intrepid and the engine lock up 100,000 miles . Check engine light came on check came up gas cap. Was driving and low oil light came on had just check oil it was full. Drove about 10 miles stop check again still full .checked for leaks none. Went about 2 miles and start knock and locked up. Talked to mechanic said he has rebuilt over `100 of them that have done same thing. Chrysler knew engine was not going to last. Only hold 4.5 qaurts of oil and oil port holes not big enough for that motor a 2.7 thanks lyman underwood.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Engine · 6,500 miles · CA

Vehicle cut off. Mechanic stated that vehicle was two quarts of oil low. Consumer drove the vehicle for approximately six months and then vehicle would not start.

Filed Aug 13, 2003 · Transmission · 17,036 miles · AR

When you first start the car it would not move when you put it in any gear, then when it did finally move you may start moving and then it was like the transmission was shifted into neutral. Took the car in to the dealer, and had it checked, said it was a quart low on fluid, car was sent back home with me, a few days later did the same thing, took it back and the dealer where the transmission was replaced, new transmission would not shift out of low gear, had dealer tow it in, stated to me the the transmission controler needed reprogramming, it was reprogrammed and sent back out on the road, about 100 miles later it was a repeat, would not shift out of low gear, had the vehilce towed in again, dealer replaced transmission and controller, picked the car up from the dealer, I found a bracket that they had left loose that was within a fraction of coming in contact with the rack and pinion steering, returned to dealer to have bracket reattached. I have filed lemon law on this car.