2003 Dodge Intrepid: engine failure

Filed Sep 24, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 86,000 miles · KY

The car has major engine problems like all the 03 2.7 l eng se. Connecting rods is falling out, and etc. The car is unbalance. I took the car today to find why the oli light was coming on when the vehicle thermostat rises. Turn out the engine isn't allowing the oil to reach the upper part of the engine and that is causing my vehicle to overheat and make noises on startup. And also when you reverse you hearthe car make a bad knock sound and feel the vibration. This car only has 86000 miles and the mechanics could only shake their heads. This car should be in better condition then this. Anyways, the cost for new engine with warranty is over $6000. And that includes everything! Now who has that type of money and why didn't dodge recall this problem on the 03 dodge intrepid??? All I want is the engine replace and dodge could do that at any of their companies or auto lots. I'm a simple person. I just want to work and be at peace.

Filed Jan 31, 2012 · Engine · 104,000 miles · OH

While driving to work the car lost power and acceleration several times and finally made a loud clanking banging sound. It stalled and completely stopped about a minute after the sounds. I had the car towed to my mechanic's shop and he said the engine had seized due to oil sludge build-up and that the engine would have to be replaced. He also stated that this was a familiar occurrence with this specific engine, the 2.7l v6. Dodge is aware of the problem with their product and will do anything they can to avoid taking responsibility for their defective product.

Filed May 5, 2011 · Engine · 136,000 miles · NY

Have a 2003 dodge intrepid. Husband driving car home and no lights came on. The car made loud banging type noises and he pulled over. Had car looked at - engine failure. This could've lead to an accident when it first started banging so loudly and we also had a coolant problem that suddenly the hoses popped and anti freeze was lost everywhere - it spewed against the hood and we paid 600 for that , and waiting to hear cost of engine now - mad that chrysler won't stick behind their vehicles! - will probably cost over 2,000 to fix my car and is causing issues with my job /transportation!

Filed Jan 8, 2010 · Engine · 110,794 miles · NV

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge intrepid. While driving at speeds of less than 65 MPH, she heard a loud sound under the hood and suddenly, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to her independent mechanic who stated that the engine failed. There were no related recalls. The failure and current mileages were under 110,794.

Filed Jan 21, 2009 · Engine · 87,000 miles · OR

The 2003 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine has a "design flaw" that causes excessive oil sludge and engines to seize up with no warning. This puts the driver and anyone else on the road at risk of collision. My car has 85,000 miles on it and has never missed scheduled maintenance it should not need a new engine.

Filed Dec 8, 2008 · Engine · 65,000 miles · IL

2003 dodge intrepid with 2.7 l engine- experience sudden and catastrophic engine failure while at highway speeds. Very dangerous that these engines experience this type of sudden loss, and it could have caused a major accident. Public web sites state this engine is a constant problem for dodge. Here's the real kicker- I called dodge and the zone office said they would do a 50-50 split on the bill. $8000.00 split in half would still be $4000 to fix a car only worth $6000 in resale value. A local auto repair quoted me $3900 for the same repair. So dodge ups the cost to repair, then discounts it by half, and it's still the same cost to repair it elsewhere. Sounds like a real racket to me. And here's another sticky point- I wasn't sure of the mileage because the car was at the shop, so I guessed 65000 miles. The guy at dodge was all set to call the dealer and make them fix it for no charge, but when he called me back and said the mileage was 7000 miles more, or 72000, it was now "past warranty" and they could only do the 50-50 split. So how does 7000 miles make the difference? The warranty was 6 years, 60,000 miles, it was already past the 60,000 limit when I called dodge the first time, now that it's only 7,000 miles more they changed their mind.

Filed Aug 12, 2008 · Engine · 84,173 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine stalled and would not restart. Prior to the failure, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and they stated that the failure was related to sludge build up in the engine. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 84,173 and current mileage was 86,000. Update 09/10/08 *cw the engine seized due to lack of oil to the upper part of the engine. Updated 09/10/08.

Filed Apr 30, 2008 · Engine · 78,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge intrepid. While driving 40 MPH, the engine locked. The contact pulled off the road and had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic stated that the engine was low on oil. The contact took the vehicle to an oil change service shop, where oil was added in the vehicle. A few miles down the road, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local mechanic and they stated that a new engine was needed because the current one was completely destroyed. The vehicle is currently at the mechanic's shop. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2008 · Engine · 84,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge intrepid. While driving 35 MPH, the engine failed and the vehicle dragged as if it were in tow. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop and they stated that the coolant was mixed with oil. If the contact continued to drive the vehicle, the engine could explode. The mechanic stated that a new engine was needed; however, the warranty will not cover the repair and the manufacturer will not assist. The current and failure mileages were 84,000. Updated 5/13/08 *cn updated 05/13/08.

Filed Nov 23, 2007 · Engine · 86,260 miles · UT

My car had loss of power and yet it seemed ok except my gas mileage was not so good, and with no warning, no check engine light, or anything, I heard a really loud knocking noise in my engine and I had almost no power, I took it to a shop and they told me I have a rod knocking and I need a new engine. My car is a 2003 dodge intrepid, I have had it only a year, and I owe $9,000 on it still.

Filed Sep 17, 2007 · Engine · 135,000 miles · 00

Oil sludge has resulted in engine failure and has cost me $3,500 for an engine replacement.

Filed Apr 13, 2007 · Engine · 94,700 miles · NC

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2003 dodge intrepid with 94,700 failure mileage at 25 MPH the oil light turned on and the vehicle began making a metal grinding on metal noise, then the engine completely lost power. The vehicle would not restart. The dealer and dodge were notified regarding the engine failure. Dodge and the dealer stated that there was nothing they could do. The vehicle has not been repaired.