2002 dodge intripid blew it's engine 2.7 on 07/002/05 on hwy 50 while I was driving with my daughter in the car. It has been 14 days and the car is still at the dealers not fixed. We are still in a rental while they decide if my car will be fixed. We had to drive apx 2 miles as slow as 5-15 miles per hour to get off the hwy. The service writer says the problem is oil sludge. I think the engine is a hazard to human life and any other vehicle on the highway.
2002 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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On 12/18/2002, I purchased a "leftover" 2002 dodge intrepid se. I recently refinanced my home and paid off the car loan less than 3 years later. As soon as I recieved my title for the vehicle, the engine failed! I brought the intrepid to a local mechanic who stated that he saw sludge in the engine and that I should contact sansone route 66 in neptune, nj to replace the engine. I contacted the dealer who stated that the vehicle was out of warrantee for two reasons; first, because the intrepid has 47,000 miles on it (I bought it with 12,801 miles on it) and second, because the mechanic found sludge in the engine which I was told was my fault for not changing the oil! I have changed the oil regularly with mobile1 synthetic oil and used mobil 1 oil filters (confirmed by mechanic) as well as having other oil changes done. This is a complete failure of dodge/chrysler to honor its commitment to repairing faulty engines; I have done research and have observed many others with similar problems.
Dt: the problem began two or three days ago. While driving vehicle shut off and stopped. The check engine light came on. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and was unable to determine what the code meant. Vehicle was taken to a second mechanic, who again was unable to determine the cause of the problem. This mechanic changed the rotors, but also was unable to tell what the code meant. The vehicle shut down on a main road, a 4 lane highway, while traveling about 50 MPH. There was no other warning besides the check engine light to indicate that the car was going to shut down. Vehicle coasted to a stop and rested in the turning lane. There was a little braking, but no steering ability. Electrical system was still functioning. The police came ,and the vehicle was towed to a shop. Then a couple days later the vehicle started back up with a clutter in the engine.
I was driving to church on may 15, 2005 while I was approaching a stoplight the water temp. Gauge began to move to the dangerously high temp. Side and then the engine began making a ticking sound and white smoke came from the engine, then the engine shuts down completely. The thermostat & water pump failed which LED to the oil getting hot inside the engine, which LED to oil sludging because of narrow oil ports within the engine, which cause the timing chain to fail and the cylinder heads to become damaged. I called chrysler about this engine defect and they placed the blame on me instead of fixing the defect. I will now have to replace the engine for $4,000 or let it be repossessed. I have a 2002 dodge intrepid se with 2.7l engine.
Dt: contact states the engine failed. When taken to a local service dealer they stated there was 1-2 pints of excess liquid in the motor oil.
Dt: after getting a tune-up and coming back from a trip, without warning , the car started making clicking noises. The driver pulled over, and it had to be towed. Caller found out that the engine was a discontinued motor because it was a defective motor . Dealer said the motor was not worth replacing, and she had not called manufacturer yet. Caller had reason to believe there was consumer actions on this motor.
The timing belt would make a slapping noise while the check engine light remained on. Results showed that the vehicle needed a new engine.
Went to get a routine oil change; mechanics showed me the oil, stating that I needed to bring the car to the dealership due to a possible blown head gasket. In actuality, I need a new engine. The car only has 48000 miles on it. I have owned it for less than 1 year and still make payments.
Dodge intrepid 2002 1), weesk prior oil loight came on and it was cold out and then it ent out. Never thought much about it. 2) failure of engine (siezed engine) 2 blokcs from my house going about 40 miles per hour and I attempted to go home and my car died straddling 3 lanes of traffic. 3) nothing yet, suspect I need a new engine.
While driving on the highway engine completely failed. Contacted the dealer, and was told that there was a problem with the 2.7 liter engines. *ak sludge buildup caused the engine to overheated suddenly.
3-18-05 while driving on highway at 45 MPH my 2002 dodge intrepid stalled and I was forced to pull over. I looked at the engine, checked the oil and restarted car. The engine was spuddering and I was able to get it down te road about 1 mile to randolph chrysler in randolph mass. The service staff stated that either I snaped a connecting rod or spun a bearing and the engine needs to be replaced at a cost of $6000. The car is still at the dealer and I am having trouble getting warranty by net to repair the motor as I have a extended warranty with them. All parties left me stranded 100 miles from home with no way to get home. Its not right.
Consumer states the engine developed a sludge build up. As a result, the engine needs to be replaced.
Without warning the vehicle stalled. Driver pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Then, towed vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the coolant bleeder housing blew out, and the engine needed to be replaced.
While driving 25 MPH consumer heard a clicking noise, then, the engine blew out. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership was aware of the problem, but did not resolve it.
Merging into traffic when engine blew. Had to have car towed and engine replaced. Had to tow car from first shop who wouldn't work on it to another shop. With out use of car from 12-23-04 to 01-31-05. But still making car payments. Had to travel 220 miles to get car when work was done than 220 miles back. Engine was replaced with another out of wrecked vehicle. Old engine was turned in for core charge to a salvage yard.
While driving,the vehicle stalled the driver tried to restart,but was unable to do so. The driver had the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed replacement. Please provide further information.
There was a failure of 2 cooling fans on 2002 dodge intrepid. The shaft of both motors were loose. The r/r new cooling fan motor. *bf the consumer requested reimbursement for the money spent o the n repairs due to the fact that the vehicle was only 79 miles out of warranty. *tc *jb
While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. *jb
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to dealer. Mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced due to sludge build up.
I financed a 2002 dodge intrepid in february 2003. The payments are over $400 per month for 6 years.on december 21, 2004, the engine failed. I still had a warranty on the vehicle, so I called to have it towed to the dealer where I purchased it. After authorizing them to break the engine down and see exactly what the problem was, I was told it needed a new engine. After the warranty company came out to do their inspection, I was told it was my fault and I was responsible for all charges. They said the problem was sludge buildup and lack of oil change. My problem is that there was no warning at all. There was no engine knocking , the check engine light never came on, the car was running good. And then one day the engine is no good. I still have 4 years to pay for this vehicle and I have to buy a new engine, which costs $4,000 to $7,000. (the engine only had 59,000 miles on it) this doesnt make any sense to me. I also have to pay the dealer $360 for breaking the engine down to find the problem. Is there any help for me or is there anything I can do? In the past week I have heard hundreds of complaints about these engine problems in the dodge intrepid. Thank you for your time. Lori justice 12/30/04.
While driving consumer heard a ticking noise. Consumer pulled off of the road, and had the vehicle towed. It was later discovered that engine was blown. Manufacturer stated the warranty expired after the vehicle 's oil was changed.
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.
When vehicle is first started there's a clucking then rattle noise. T upon inspection of the vehicle dealership indicated that the timing chain broke and spud a bearing. Also, slugs were found in the engine. This was a common failure with these engine. The entire engine has to be replaced.
Cooling system failure cause the car to over heats and resulted in total damage of the engine; crysler refuses to supply the engine and my car is dismantled in the dealership for more than three weeks, and the dealership refuses to put back my car the way it was when was towed to the shop. I need desperatelly need help.
While driving 25 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenly the vehicle stalled. Consumer restarterd the vehicle, and it was taken to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine blew out, and needed to be replaced.
Car broke down they say its sludge even though I changed the oil every 3000 miles . I didn't keep my receipts so they won't fix I took a bumper to bumper contract but they say because of sludge they will not fix unless I come up with 6900 dollars for engine and labor. Ive been online and I see these engines are causing a lot of people heartaches my vehicle has 46,000 miles and it just sits there on the porch cause I cant afford to fix it and from what ive been reading about the 2.7 engine I dont know if I would ever invest any more money in a dodge or any 2.7 engine.
I get oil change as directed and have never had problems. All of a sudden, I'm driving and nearly had a fatal accident as my car engine just started running terrible. The dealer states that my engine has failed and that I must pay $3200. There was a news special report on the same night regarding my vehicle and it appears that this problem is common. The dealer states that they've heard numerous complaints as well as other mechanics but chrysler refuses to recall. This is very dangerous and I am terribly dissatisfied. Please help!!
I have a 2002 chrysler intrepids with a sludges build up problem. I 'm covered under a warranty that I purchased with chrysler at time time of sell. I have been told that my car is not covered for the sludge problem by the insrance company that my car is under. The mechanic at the dodge dealership showed me about four other engine with the same problem that my car have and they all were rejected to be repaired under the warrant. The mechanic told me this is a on going problem with the intrepids and the oil should be changed every other month to stop the build up and chrysler is not telling the the owners of this need to change the oil everyother month to prevent the sludge build up.
While driving engine failed due to sludge inside the engine. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving 45 MPH the engine failed completely without warning. Please provide additional information.
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