Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 0900204 | 01/27/2004 | 0900503 | 10005587 | Short duration cold engine start-up ticking like sound. this bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to march 31, 2003. *mn | 03/04/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 0700202 | 02/04/2002 | 070200 | 629133 | Subject regarding low or no cabin head, engine cooling system system fill procedure. *tt | 03/27/2002 |
| 070200 | 06/16/2000 | 614154 | Some vehicles may exhibit engine overheating and / or coolant bottle failures after service has been performed on the engine cooling system. *tt | 09/29/2000 | |
| 241498 | 10/30/1998 | 602778 | Complaints of poor heater performance at idle or slow engine warm up. *yc | 11/16/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0900503 | 11/21/2003 | 10005297 | Short duration cold engine start-up ticking like sound. *tt | 02/19/2004 | |
| 180100 | 02/04/2000 | 609988 | Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| 090299 | 04/16/1999 | 604964 | Subject on oil filter adapter coming out of engine block during removal of oil filter. *tt | 05/21/1999 | |
| 180998 | 03/13/1998 | 600905 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hot engine no start, hot engine restart with a rough idle, or hot engine restart/die-out. *ak | 06/11/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 01015 | 07/16/2001 | 620946 | Advance service information regarding a no-start condition which may exist following a hot soak. *tt | 09/04/2001 | |
| 070100 | 03/31/2000 | 610622 | A condition may exist where a low tone growl sound can be heard coming from the engine following a cold start while in drive or reverse with engine rpm between 1000 and 1300 rpm. *tt | 05/08/2000 | |
| 090997 | 12/19/1997 | 6088858 | Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| 090298 | 04/03/1998 | 600803 | Subject on engine to transmission dowel service. *yc | 11/08/1999 | |
| 140299 | 06/18/1999 | 606107 | Experiencing hiss noise from engine when idling. *tt | 08/09/1999 | |
| 980612180998 | 08/12/1998 | 601584 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hot engine no start, hot engine restart with a rough idle, or hot engine restart / die-out. *yc | 08/12/1998 | |
| 181398 | 03/13/1998 | 600902 | Subject on incorrect misfire detection/flashing mil illumination. *yc | 06/11/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 250298 | 10/23/1998 | 602881 | Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii carb readiness monitor information. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
| 110198 | 01/30/1998 | 600476 | Exhaust drone and/or vibration felt at 1600-2000 rpm under a load. *ak | 05/18/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 2500102A | 09/02/2002 | 2500102 | 10006129 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442, p0455, or p0456 - leak detection pump (ldp), leak detected. this bulletin supersedes 25-001-02 dated feb 11, 2002. *tt | 04/21/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 1802302 | 08/05/2002 | 182998 | 635687 | Concerns with malfunction indicator lamp illumination with a catalyst efficiency failure diagnostic trouble code (dtc p0420) recorded in the power train control module (pcm). *tt | 10/30/2002 |
| 182998 | 08/21/1998 | 602188 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil)illuminated with a catalyst efficiency failure. *yc | 10/15/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 183398 | 10/30/1998 | 602892 | Subject regarding rough idlean dpoor driveability caused by egr valve being in partially open position. *ak | 01/20/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/03/2011 | |||
| Engine failure clicking noise possible valve train. consuming large amounts of oil but no properly lubricating engine parts. | |||
| 11/14/2010 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph when the engine began to smoke. the vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed her that the motor has failed due to the anti-freeze and oil mixing together. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was unavailable. tb | |||
| 04/02/2009 | 87000 | 1 | |
| In 2007 i bought a 1998 dodge intrepid 2.7 l engine....nonetheless the engine blew. the car had regular oil changes and maintenance. it gave no warning that there were any signs of engine trouble. i paid $6995 for the car, it had 67,000 miles on it.....2yrs later at 87,000 it died....leaving me to pay the rest of the loan of $2200 on a car that just sits in the driveway!!! *tr | |||
| 10/13/2008 | 56000 | 1 | |
| The engine in my 1998 dodge intrepid with 56k miles n it is knocking. several mechanics have told me the engine needs to be rebuilt. it is the 2.7 l dohc and i have been reading numerous reports/complaints of the engine.*tr | |||
| 12/08/2007 | 100000 | 1 | 09/05/2007 |
| I bought this car used with about 100,000 miles for $2,000. it's a beautiful car in and out for the price great condition! i've noticed that when i start if up to let if warm, it war extremely loud, but i didn't think it was a big deal since it's cold out and it needed to warm. tonight i was driving on a busy highway when i stopped at a red light and when it went silent, and stalled in the middle of a !@#$% highway at a red light too. no lights came on to indicate a problem. i finally got it started after a few minutes of harassing drivers and got it to a parking lot when it stalled again right when i pulled in. started it again and parked it. checked the oil and it was bone dry. i bought and put plenty of oil in it let it run drove a little and it worked great. drove home when it happened again. its now sitting in town until i have it towed tomorrow. nice car inside and out!!!! dangerously shotty american motor. *tr | |||
| 04/06/2005 | 126551 | 1 | 04/06/2004 |
| I own a 1998 dodge intrepid, it has 128,000 miles on it...oil has been changed every 3,000 miles....i was sitting at a stop light when the engine shut off...it was towed to the dealership where i was told that i needed a new engine...my husband is a auto mechanic, so i had the car towed to my house where my husband checked it out and told me that the timing chain went out, which had bent the intake valves...upon inspection of the block he noticed a defect in the block...the oil return holes are to small and become clogged, which in turn causes engine failure....and engine failure can cause accidents, if it fails at the wrong time and place. *tr | |||
| 06/13/2006 | 2 | ||
| Transmission failure for 1998 dodge intrepid es at 103,000 miles. rebuilt one put in and lasted 30,000 miles. put in rebuilt engine again at 130,000 miles. engine starting to act up again only after 5 months of driving. temperature control not working properly and engine starting to act up again. all this in less than three years. seems to be a major defect in transmissions. *jb | |||
| 09/12/2006 | 86000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while having the vehicle serviced, a leak was noticed under the engine. the dealer replaced a part on the bottom of the engine however, the problem persisted. the vehicle was returned to the dealer who determined the upper plenum was cracked and needed to be replaced. | |||
| 09/11/2006 | 140000 | 1 | 05/02/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the engine failed suddenly without warning on a highway. the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealership who determined the engine seized and this was a very common problem with these engines. there were no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident and the oil changes were maintained every 3,000 miles. | |||
| 05/04/2005 | 89000 | 11 | 01/13/2005 |
| I bought this 1998 dodge intrepid on 1-13-05 from a car lot and within 5 days many problems arise which of coarse resulted in costly repairs. it was under warranty which hardly covered anything so it was out of my pocket a new engine, map sensor, cat converter, major electrical problems and more. i am a single mom and a full time nursing student. this was my first new nice car i kept up with routine maintenance, made payments on time and consistent i have a few payments left but my car is all messed up and in the garage. i don;t have the money for this can somebody please get back to me just to let me know if there is help and to see if somebody received this. *nm | |||
| 06/09/2006 | 84200 | 3 | 01/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated engine terminated intermittently while driving at various speeds. this occurred three times. the first time, the vehicle restarted. the last two times, the vehicle was towed to a dealership. there were no lights that illuminated prior to each incident. when the vehicle stalled, the check engine light and oil light illuminated. the dealership could not duplicate the problem. | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 40000 | 3 | 01/15/1999 |
| No warning engine blew at 40,000 miles, sitting on railroad tracks with child, had towed. oil change every 3000 miles. problem oil sludge. paid 500.00 chrysler insurance deductible and replaced engine. at 80,000 failed again. oil changed every 3000 miles. oil sludge. replaced timing cleaned out engine and oil pan paid 750.00. started using fully synthetic oil and changed oil every 1000 miles and at 100,000 (60,000 on replaced new motor) engine failed again. cheapest used engine is $2400.00 not including labor. i have had to rent and borrow vehicles while work has been done. will not replace with another 2.7 engine because it will blow because of oil sludge also. someone needs to make this large problem right!!*jb | |||
| 01/03/2006 | 104500 | 1 | 08/09/2005 |
| 1998 intrepid was purchased with 102,00 miles. at 104,500 miles oil light started to flicker at stop lights. one day, engine just stopped running as i was driving at 55 mph. oil changes had been faithfully done by previous owner and myself. although i only managed to get one in before the engine died. *nm | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 5 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that in october 2002 the engine sludge increased and engine died. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic , who told him about the sludge. the cost of repair to replace the engine was about $7000. when the contact went to trade the vehicle in the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road on the way to the dealership. the contact h heard of numerous complaints with the 2.7l engine. the vehicle has been traded into the dealership for this problem. the oil in the vehicle was changed regularly, and the vehicle was regularly maintained. the mileage on the vehicle when they first began to have this problem was about 50,000 -60,000 miles. the total number of incidents where the engine stalled was about 4-5 times. sometimes the vehicle would not start, run real rough or would completely stall. the engine had to be replaced one time. *ak | |||
| 02/10/2005 | 119000 | 1 | 07/29/2000 |
| Dt: 1998 dodge intreped . the engine knocked and locked. also engine light appeared. *ak | |||
| 02/14/2005 | 1 | ||
| When changing motor oil burned oil stayed inside the motor. when taken vehicle to dealer for inspection the cause could not be determined.*ak | |||
| 10/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving the engine seized, and can not be repaired. there was no warning. *ak | |||
| 01/05/2005 | 1 | ||
| While traveling vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to a blown head gasket. *ak | |||
| 10/20/2004 | 122000 | 1 | |
| Consumer stated vehicle burned oil excessively. *ak | |||
| 02/20/2002 | 53000 | 2 | |
| The vehicle has a continuous problem with oil slug build up in the engine even after the engine motor was replaced. while driving, there was a ticking noise, followed by the check engine light coming on when this occurred the first time. the engine was replaced. the failure recurred within 2 years. the engine needed to be replaced again. this is a common problem with these vehicles. *jb | |||
| 01/15/2004 | 68000 | 1 | 01/08/1999 |
| Consumer complained that the engine had a knocking sound while driving. vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that vehicle needed another engine. dealer not notified.*ak | |||
| 09/05/2004 | 108000 | 1 | 02/12/2001 |
| Engine locked/failure was due to a shortage of oil and loss of coolant. consumer believed this was cause by the engine service light failing to illuminate. dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak | |||
| 03/12/2004 | 93000 | 1 | 11/08/2002 |
| I was traveling approx. 60 mph when the engine failed. the vehivle had to be towed to a mechanic for evaluation and it was deterimined that the engine was faulty and that the engine would have to be replaced in order for the veihicle to be salvaged. at this time the vehicle remains at the mecanics while we are trying to locate a used or rebuilt engine, as the cost of a new one is quite high. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 81000 | 1 | 03/20/2002 |
| While driving engine blew out prematurely. vehicle made a loud clanking noise and then it completely failed. *ak the consumer was told the engine was shot. *tc | |||
| 07/05/2004 | 79000 | 1 | 10/21/2003 |
| My wife was on a trip to arkansas with her parents when the camshaft sensor was replaced and had to stay in a motel due to the fact the parts house sent the wrong part. after getting the car fixed and on her way, father in law was driving when all of a sudden the 2.7 engine dropped a rod through the oil pan.. this engine has been maintained by me when it comes to oil changes and maintenance... 3000 miles or 3 months faithfully since i have had this car for 8 months now. bought in october of 2003...the car has 79,000 miles on it and this should not have happened.. i havbe been told by a reputable mechanic in jackson, tennessee where the car is and he has told me that this will be the 5th 2.7 engine he has replaced in the last 6-7 months.. now i am out of one vehicle and probably won't have the money to pay for the repair of replacing the engine with another 2.7 crap engine... i need some help from someone... who do i need to turn to for this????*ak | |||
| 06/07/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving a loud knocking noise was heard from the front. vehicle shook uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle. then, vehicle stalled. consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. consumer had the vehicle towed to the mechanical shop, and mechanic determined that engine seized up due smudge inside of the engine, and it needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 05/20/2004 | 93562 | 1 | 06/01/2002 |
| Without any indication or warning light, my 1998 dodge intrepid suffered engine failure while traveling on i-71 n during rush hour. luckily, due to low speeds, there was no accident, but my vehicle was stopped in the middle of traffic causing major backup and safety concerns. the dealership determined the only solution was total engine replacement at an estimated $5000.*ak | |||
| 12/31/2003 | 1 | 10/22/2002 | |
| My 1998 dodge intrepid has had problems from the moment i bought the car. it first started with engine problems and had to have a crank shaft put in the car just so that it would run. i have tried so many times to get rid of the car but i can't because i am upside down in my loan and no one will give me a dime for the car. ever since the first engine problem i have had numerous problems since then. the oil pump went out and i have to change the oil in the car every 2000 miles because it drinks oil so badly. and from every dealership that my mechanic has had to order parts from they say the engines in those cars a so bad. this is the 2nd engine my car has had and it has also had 1 crank shaft. i have 4 children and can't afford to get another car and i can't trade it in. is there anything you can do. *ak | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 60000 | ||
| The engine failure is what i'm sick about. we paid the car off in dec. 2002, and we were happy with a relatively new, low mileage car. however, in january, 2003 the oil light started to blink. checked oil - fine. in february had oil changed. pro team told us oil dirty - they did a flush. oil light still blinking! end of march into april car started to blow a little black smoke, progressed to stuttering and stalling. took car to chrysler dealer (five star) first they said something with carburator was gone - fixed $1,l00!took car home, no change(?)back to dealer, then they told us engine (2.7 liter) was shot. needed transportation. had new engine done. paid $5,500 - credit card - no other way. being angry and sick about it ever since. | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 91000 | ||
| Engine failure: i had the car for 7 months. it suddenly made a high pitch squeeling noise. i pulled over, popped the hood to see if i could find what was causing the noise. the noise stopped so i drove to my destination another 11 miles. i watched the temp. gauge and the engine never overheated. i parked at my destination and noticed a trail of water and antifreeze. i never started it again. i towed it to the repair shop and they told me that the engine was blown, unrepairable, cost could be close to $5,000 for a new engine. window: the back right passenger window will go down but will not come back up unless you turn the car on and off 5 or 6 times and keep trying the window. i didn't have the money to get it fixed. i figured i could live with it if i didn't roll the window down. | |||
| 01/15/2002 | 83000 | ||
| On the air conditioning problem, the bearings in the tension pulley went bad and it shreaded the serpentine belt which we had just replaced along with the entire new engine. about the transmission. a sensor went bad and the car would not shift out of first gear unless the car was stopped and the ignition turned off. after that, as soon as we brought the car to a stop it would again fail to shift out of first when re-accelerating. the engine is the big problem. the oil light came on. my wife pulled over immediately. but the engine quit before she could even get the car stopped. had it towed to a chrysler dealership. the said it had no oil. we changed oil in this car like clockwork. every 3000 miles and we have receipts to prove it. there was no oil leaking. and no blue exhaust smoke indicating it was burning up inside the motor. we suspected build up of engine sludge but dealership disposed of old motor before we could see it. chrysler corporations customer service center treated us terribly. very rude and disrespectful. they said engine failure due to lack of maintenance. we had similar problem with our previous vehicle. a dodge ram that was building up sludge. it was under warranty and we received a new engine. after doing extensive on-line research, i have discovered that this is a very typical problem. and chrysler maintains a cavalier attitude about it. they seem to be telling everyone that it is not a big problem and that each case is isolated. this cost us over $4000.00. and now we can't sell the car. i'm wondering when the new motor will go. it now has 63000 miles. sorry for the long letter, but, i wanted to give you as many details as possible. thank you. ronald w. ault. 989 435-9941. (bvdvdude@aol.com) | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 100943 | ||
| Starter went out. | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 74000 | ||
| Heat & a/c only works when on high oil light comes on whenever you stop the car driver side window works when it wants to car starts when ever it gets ready i had to replace the cam and crank sensor $400 now after all that there is a loud knocking noise under the hood found out it's the enegine and it needs to be replaced | |||
| 11/08/2003 | 136000 | 1 | 04/01/2003 |
| Engine began sharp rapping while vehicle was operating on the highway. mechanics say the engine is known for sludge problems and needs replaced or repaired by complete overhaul. expense of either is in the neighborhood of $3600 and up for repairs. several salvage yards stated they are glad to get in these cars as salvage because there is such a high incident for this motor to fail. these engines are known for these failures, yet chrysler has done nothing to make this problem right with the consumers. this auto is now useless for me without an expensive repair. | |||
| 04/07/2004 | 4 | ||
| While driving at an undetermined speed oil light appeared on the dashboard. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealership, and vehicle stalled while entering the dealership parking lot. dealer was unable to resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 03/11/2004 | 128000 | 2 | |
| While backing out of a driveway vehicle stalled. after numerous attempts vehicle restarted. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 12/12/2003 | 6 | ||
| When driving at 35 mph vehicle stalled. this caused vehicle to drift to the side of the road. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that engine head gasket failed. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 74000 | 1 | |
| A quiet knocking noise was heard before consumer merged onto the highway. the noise got louder 20 miles upon merging onto the highway in cruise control. upon pulling over to check the noise , and when the vehicle was at a complete stop, the oil light and the engine light came on. the oil level in the vehicle was full. the vehicle was currently being serviced to determine the cause of the noise, maybe it was due to engine failure. *ak | |||
| 11/25/2003 | 60000 | 1 | 06/21/2002 |
| I bought my car in the summer of 1992; in such time i have had to replace the tires, serpintine belt, air conditioning belt, pulley and now the engine gave out on me. i bought the car from melloy dodge in albuquerque, new mexico. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 7 | 05/26/2000 | |
| At 51,426 miles needed struts, sway bar links, front strut cushion, and lower control arms.tranny cooler lines also leaking, replaced pressure hose and retrun hose. tie rod sleeve needed replacement, now at 55,000 miles check engine light on, cylinder #6 misfiring. not fixed yet. also transmission was replaced just before i bought it had 35,000 miles when purchased and was 2 years old. would never purchase a dodge of any sort again. *ak | |||
| 97000 | 1 | ||
| Check engine light came on. then, vehicle died while driving. the 2.7 liter engine failed. dealership indicated that the number 3 cylinder disintegrated. *ak | |||
| 10/07/2003 | 1 | ||
| My 1998 intrepid with a 2.7 liter engine failed due to sludge build up. this car only has 76000 miles and we maintained it properly. i have talked to so many mechanics and keep hearing the same thing. these engines are junk. the first mechanic would not touch it. it is ashame that dodge has not had to do anything about this faulty engine. *ak | |||
| 09/13/2003 | |||
| While driving the vehicle's engine failed without warning. please provide additional information. *nlm | |||
| 09/08/2003 | 51000 | 4 | 02/02/1999 |
| I believe my vehicle overall is defective. we purchased this vehicle new and have had nothing but problems with it. had to replace rocker arms and engine at 51,000 miles. have since replaced computer, transmission, intake manifold, cooling system, catalytic converter and now have a check engine light on again with codes relating to cooling and the catalytic converter. this vehicle is just an accident waiting to happen. who knows what will go wrong with it next.*ak | |||
| 12/20/2001 | |||
| I have found an excellent and informative website against dailmler chrysler at www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com for anyone who would like more information mainly in regard to intrepid, 300m, concorde, lhs premature engine, steering, transmission and other common failures. i have experienced many of these problems myself and dailmer chrysler simply does not care, i could have even been killed in one instance. after owning another vehicle and putting nearly 30,000 miles on it i have not had any of the ridiculous problems experienced with chrysler's dodge brand of vehicles. there is a lot of information consumers need to know that dailmer chrysler does not want you to know about these vehicles and their common problems chrysler ignores, some of which are potential safety concerns such as the defective seat belt design chrysler continues to use and defective steering design and or components that can cause sudden looseness or change of response in steering, which can lead to a serious accident. these guys have been receiving complaints daily about these problems and have been referring consumers to the nhtsa, i hope that in turn the nhtsa will add this to the list of their complaints so others will also know about this. thank you very much for your time. *nlm | |||
| 06/12/2000 | 85000 | 8 | 06/14/2000 |
| We have a dodge intrepid with the 2.7 motor burning oil a quart a week since we bought the car in 2000 went to the dealer they say it was a leak, low and behold it still burning the oil. been to dealer several times they say its normal it had 78,000 when we got it, now has over 103,000 still adding oil weekly, also had to replace the entire fan assembly, the thermostat ,also problems with the power window tracks causing the windows not to close properly,tension pulley had to be replaced also the water pump, starter,(note all dealer parts so it isn't cheap to fix)battery cables rotted out dodge should do or offer something to help fix or rectify all these motor problems but are they are to cheap in my mind. *jb | |||
| 04/30/2003 | 68771 | 0 | 01/17/1998 |
| 1998 dodge intrepid engine failed while driving. car had 68,000 miles and had regular oil changes every 5000 miles. | |||
| 03/20/2003 | 1 | 09/15/2001 | |
| I just took my 98 intrepid (35,000 miles) into the shop today due to the oil pressure light coming on at idle. it turns out that the shop owner has seen 2 other intrepid's in the last month with the same problem. after he called the dodge dealership, he let me know that it is a very common problem they are having with these engines building up sludge. my mechanic informed me that the buildup in my engine is significant and that it is in danger of complete failure very soon. the only remedy that can be offered is to have the engine completely replaced at a cost of around $6,000 and is not covered under the dodge/chrysler warranty. this engine is less than 5 years old and only has 35,000 miles on it. i have had regular oil changes every 3,000 miles and have the receipts to prove it. i do not understand how they can expect this to be my problem to fix and after researching it further online i am not the only one in this situation. please let me know if there is any additional info on this topic that is available. *nlm | |||
| 12/20/2002 | 76000 | 03/10/2000 | |
| I have a 1998 dodge intrepid and i'm having motor problems. i only have 76,000 on this car and everyone that i speak to tells me that the type of motor which is a 2.7 is nothing but problems. i have spoke to repair people who have told me that they are replacing this motor in 2002 car! ts | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 06/12/2007 | 130000 | 1 | |
| Engine was running hot towed into repair shop said that the valves were burnt and block was cracked. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2006 | 15000 | 6 | 10/13/2005 |
| My car was towed to dealer on a wednesday and radiator was replaced, after getting the car back on friday evening, sat. the car overheated again and had to be towed. after called numerous times to find out the problem i was told the motor blew and they were trying to find a replacement. i was told i must have run the car hot. the car should not have run hot if a new radiator was installed the day before. now i am stuck with a car payment and no car. *nm | |||
| 03/09/2006 | 100000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to a dealership, where it was determined the pump for the cooling system failed. this caused water to get into the engine, therefore, the engine must be replaced. also, the brakes warped causing vibration in the front end. the vehicle was not seen by a mechanic for this and neither problem was repaired. | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 90000 | 1 | 06/08/2001 |
| While driving there was a rattling noise coming from the engine. then, the vehicle stalled while approaching an intersection. black smoke came out of the exhaust. vehicle was towed to a dealership, who indicated that timing chain and water pump'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>water pump blewout. this was a common failure with these vehicles.*ak *tc | |||
| 08/20/2003 | 82100 | 2 | 01/15/2001 |
| My 1998 dodge intrepid experienced sudden engine failure. it will cost me approximately $6500 to fix the problem. this will involve replacing the engine which has sludge build-up and a mass air flow sensor. i maintained regular service on this vehicle and was told by chrysler that it was my fault. upon investigation, i discovered that i am by no mean the only victim of this type of problem. please help me get justice.*ak | |||
| 03/11/2004 | 82000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle shut down while driving on the highway. vehicle was towed to the dealer and the engine had to be replaced. vehicle had been serviced properly since ownership. manufacturer was not been contacted.*ak | |||
| 09/18/2003 | 1 | 07/28/1998 | |
| Dodge intrepid 1998 this vehicle was purchased in july of 1998 new there are several problems here 1. windows already had to purchase 4 motors for the windows. 2. my latest problem is the house where you take the car to fix is horrible mechanics. i took my car in for a check -up. they charged me 1,000.00 and told me everything was good brought the car home and anti freeze leaked all over garage floor. brought the car back to take care of the problem. 3. brought the car back home and i hear a rattling noise, take the car back and i am told another 600.00 for a coolant problem with the fan or i dont know but they flushed the coolant so why do i have to pay for this and another motor for the window again this a problem from the house and not mine how can i resolve this they need to take this car back or offer me an adjustment of the monies i have spent sincerely mrs. madelyn nagle *jb | |||
| 03/09/2003 | 89500 | 2 | 12/16/2002 |
| 91000 miles had to replace camshaft and crankshaft sensors/ cooling motor blowed, thermostat housing had to be replaced. and car shakes when brakes are applied. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 04/02/2004 | 14999 | 1 | 10/31/2003 |
| My 1998 dodge intrepid is one of those that was on the abc 7 news . the car just stop in the middle of the expressway on my way home from work at about 10.oo p.m in burr rigde. i called the dearlership they say they can't do anything for me. i still have to pay $7000 for this car to the dearler and i can't drive this car that i only had it for 6 months before the engine stop. what can i do ? its going to cost me $4000 to $$5000 to get it fix. i can't pay this repairs plus the payments . i have four kids and its hard to take two of them to school walking when the school is about eight block form my house . it very hard without my car . i need some way of getting this car fix or junk this car and still pay for this. *ak | |||
| 04/02/2004 | 1 | ||
| I have a 1998 dodge intrepid that when the blower is on for the heater it goes off and on ,causing the car to overheat, and when the a/c is on it does the same. also the trunk accumulates a lot of moisture. *ak | |||
| 05/22/2003 | 89749 | 3 | 01/16/2003 |
| Me car was purchased used 1/16/03, since purchase, have had several serious problems; idler pulley warped, broke power steering belt while on road cooling fan motor went out on passenger side of car -the engine in my 1998 dodge intrepid blew -up when i was on the expressway in a construction zone (one lane of traffic). i was told by several local auto mechanics and dodge dealerships that these engines are notorious for this problem. the power steering and braking quit when engine quit. car diagnosed by local mechanic needs engine replaced.*ak | |||
| 03/09/2003 | 89500 | 2 | 12/16/2002 |
| 91000 miles had to replace camshaft and crankshaft sensors/ cooling motor blowed, thermostat housing had to be replaced. and car shakes when brakes are applied. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 10/07/2003 | 67000 | 1 | |
| While driving 65 mph vehicle engine seized. dealer determined the hose that connects the oil pan and the engine clogged, causing the oil not to enter the engine. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/2002 | 93389 | 50 | |
| While driving and upon turning the vehicle off it was fine. when trying to start the vehicle again it will not start. when driving and trying to accelerate vehicle will not accelerate. also, it is using lots of fuel. contacted the dealer, and was told the vehicle was not repairable. *ak consumer have 3 isolated problems, made several attempts to fix these problems. first problem once vehicle warm up completely it is difficuit to restart. recent problem has been an unrepairable exhaust problem. have had 3 different repair shops tell consumer they can't fix it. final issue is radiator flush that can't service. the repair shops can't get the damp off. these are all original parts. *bf | |||
| 01/11/2002 | 1 | 01/12/2002 | |
| I believe my 1998 dodge intrepid es was a lemon when i brought it, i've had nothing but problems with it, overheating, stalling, stopping.*ak | |||
| 04/15/1999 | 6 | 08/25/1998 | |
| Vehicle had vibration in the motor and transmission did not shift gears correctly. consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 6 times, but was told by dealer that vehicle was fine, and that it was normal characteristic of vehicle. cause was unknown. *ak radiator fan motor failed. motor window regulator failed. gearshift control faied. rear strut assembly failed. windshield wiper blade and windshieled pivot carrier assembly failed. a/c evaporator coil failed. instrument panel trim failed. battery failed. door weather strip failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/10/2008 | 58000 | 1 | |
| I bought a dodge intrepid in april 08. it had 53,000 miles, in great condition and spotless carfax. the car started making problems at 57000 miles. it overheated, so we got the radiator fixed which solved my problem for a week or so. after that week, while driving on the long island expressway my engine quit on me, and started steaming when trying to turn it back on. there was no warning of that happening whatsoever. no lights on, no engine overheating, nothing. i had to get the car towed to a mechanic, who told me the engine was broken beyond repair, and we donated the car. *tr | |||
| 08/25/2006 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. while driving between 65-70 mph, the vehicle began to jerk, rattle, make noise, and then shut off. the mechanic stated that the vehicle needed lifters. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was 100,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. | |||
| 06/12/2007 | 130000 | 1 | |
| Engine was running hot towed into repair shop said that the valves were burnt and block was cracked. *tr | |||
| 04/07/2007 | 80100 | 1 | |
| The car starting smoking and then check engine light came on...cant find anything wrong with it...check engine light still on and still smoking lots. *tr | |||
| 04/24/2008 | 87052 | 1 | |
| I have a 98 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l engine. i bought car in july 06, came with 90 day warranty. had it to dealer within a month of purchase for ticking noise. was told was normal lifter noise. two weeks ago, engine blew. timing chain broke, damaging lifters, pistons, etc. need new engine at cost of merely $6,000. or used at $4,000. still owe $4,600 on car. i feel totally ripped off! i am paying for a junk car that i can't even drive. lost one job because of no transportation, and may soon lose second job for same reason. *tr | |||
| 07/09/2007 | 99000 | 1 | 02/01/2001 |
| I was on vacation for the weekend in canada, on the way back, and all of a sudden heard a loud knocking sound. i pulled over immediately into a hotel parking lot, and the knock was so loud, it sounded like it was going to explode. it is once again a 1998 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine, that has gone bad. i have owned it since 2001, and have changed the oil every 3000 miles with synthetic oil. i even had the timing chain and tensioners changed january 2007, because i heard these go bad and ruin the engine. i am a former mechanic, who really takes care of my vehicles. every mechanic told me in 2001 that these engines are junk, and not to buy it, but i didn't listen to them. now the car sits in my driveway, and i still owe money on it. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 5 | ||
| Engine keeps turning off , oil light keeps flickering when stop. *tr | |||
| 10/04/2007 | 62000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. while driving 30 mph, the engine failed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle currently remains at the dealer. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 62,000. | |||
| 07/30/2007 | 78000 | 1 | 11/01/2004 |
| Complete engine failure due to oil sludge build up. mechanic stated that this was a common problem with the 2.7l engines due to a design flaw. my wife was driving the car when failure occurred, had it been at highway speeds a serious crash could of occurred. *tr | |||
| 11/14/2000 | 43000 | 3 | 01/14/1999 |
| 1999 i bought a 98 dodge intrepid. 2000, engine blown from oil sludge at 42,000. i was taking kids to school and car stopped with no warning on railroad tracks and had to be towed. paid $500.00 deductibles at dealership and they replaced engine. had proof of oil changes. 2002 broke down again. the timing chain broke and broke other parts. this cost $800.00. also, i have replace all window motors at least once and twice again on two more. and relay switches. at this point because i paid $21,000 for this car also all the money in repairs. too much invested to just let it go. i started using fully synthetic oil and changes oil every 1000 miles. this was also expensive. i had to try something to save this car. well that didn't work either. 2005 the engine blew again, oil sludge. i has set at the garage until 12/06. i had to borrow a car for the past year until i could fix the intrepid again. now i have paid another $2000.00 to switch the engine with at 3.2 liter engine. i get it back today!! i can not find even a junkyard salvage yard that will that the engine and transmission. that is sad!! i have been told be every mechanic and salvage company i have contacted, that everyone is aware of the 2.7 problems and will not touch one. *nm | |||
| 11/05/2006 | 79000 | 1 | 11/05/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph under normal road conditions, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined a new motor was needed. | |||
| 01/31/2005 | 110 | 2 | |
| 1998 dodge intrepid, oil sludge cause timing chain to break, damaging everything. car just quit. *nm | |||
| 07/26/2006 | 105000 | 1 | 06/02/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving the engine malfunctioned and the vehicle stopped , leaving the consumer stranded. a reputable mechanic determined that the engine had failed and was irreparable. updated 9/5/2006 - *nm | |||
| 05/16/2006 | 1 | ||
| 1998 intrepid engine compartment caught on fire. *ts the consumer observed smoke coming from the engine compartment prior to the fire. *nm updated 07/20/06. *jb | |||
| 05/24/2006 | 104053 | 1 | 04/26/2006 |
| Vehicle's engine started knocking very loud then and it made a loud pop and seized, i was on a one lane highway around a curve where cars travel at around 65 mph, this could have been a deadly accident. luckily i had a friend following me who pushed me to safety. mechanic said the engine is no good and not repairable, would need replaced but he does not recommend because these engines are known for this problem and it could happen again after investing $3000 or more in replacing it. so now i have a very expensive lawn ornament! chrysler should be replacing these engines free of cost, what terrible craftsmanship and even worse their customer service! *jb | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 0 | 03/28/2002 | |
| First the water pump went out, had it replaced then my engine bottomed out and now needs to be replaced. *nm | |||
| 11/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Ltr fm (mo) re the defective engine in his 1998 chrysler vehicle, wants chrysler to be held resposible for putting faulty engines in their vehicles. *ts *nm | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 110200 | 1 | 02/22/2005 |
| I purchased a 1998 intrepid (v6 2.7l) in feb. of 2005. in oct. 2005 while driving, the vehicle began to make a loud noise coming from the engine. i parked the car immediately. the next day as a preventative measure, i had an unscheduled oil change done. within one week, the engine began to knock and the motor was blown. i have priced repairs, and just a used engine alone is $2000 to $3500. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 101000 | 1 | 03/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving traveling 25mph coming upon a stop light the engine stalled. the contact tried to start the vehicle and it would not start. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. upon inspection the problem was the engine failed due to sludge build up. the manufacturer has not been alerted, no repairs made | |||
| 11/01/2005 | 130000 | 30 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving the engine started over heating. the vehicle was taken to the dealership to be inspected. upon inspection it was determined that the head gaskets were blown and the dealer replaced the gaskets. after driving the vehicle for a period of time there was a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. the vehicle is having the same problems as before the repairs were made. no repairs have been made. updated 3/20/2006 - *nm | |||
| 12/20/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: while the contact's son was driving the engine locked. vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. they found sludge build up in the engine, despite the oil changes every 3,000 miles. no repairs were made. *ak | |||
| 10/18/2005 | 1 | 11/30/2004 | |
| Dt: the contact stated vehicle, started to shake and make terrible noises. she pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the contact was told the engine needed to be replaced. repairs will be made at the contact's expense.*ak | |||
| 11/30/2005 | 80000 | 1 | 01/15/2004 |
| Dt: the contact states engine made a loud clanking sound. the engine would not restart; the vehicle was towed to repair shop. the mechanic inspected the engine and determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge build up. the manufacturer was contacted. they offered no free remedy. the engine was not being replaced.*ak | |||
| 11/07/2005 | 137000 | 1 | 12/27/1999 |
| Dt: the contact stated the engine failed while driving. she heard an odd noise in the engine. she pulled over to check the engine and the oil level was fine. when she started the car back up the engine was knocking. the vehicle was towed o the local service shop. the mechanic stated the engine failed and would have to be replaced. she had no plans on repairing the vehicle. the manufacturer has not been contacted.*ak | |||
| 09/17/2005 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Dt: the contact stated that without warning the engine stalled. when she tried to restart the vehicle it would not stay on. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic. he said the stalling was due to an oil sludge build up, and the parts were built too close together. the engine has not been replaced. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Consumer 1998 dodge intrepid engine failed with out any warning. *** no answer required*** *ts the consumer requested compensation. (premature engine failure) *sc | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1998 dodge intrepid engine failed with no warning. *ts the manufacturer was contacted but the refused to provide ant assistance because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. *nm cc to nhtsa | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 110000 | 1 | 07/01/1992 |
| Dt: contact stated while driving the engine made a clattering sound. the engine completely locked, causing loss of power steering and brakes. a local mechanic said there was sludge build up in the engine. the manufacturer said the engine needed to be replaced. they told the contact that he was responsible for the repairs. the vehicle has been regularly maintained. *ak | |||
| 08/19/2005 | 119000 | 1 | 07/01/2002 |
| Dt: the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. on august 19, 2005 while driving at 55 mph and at a steady speed the vehicle stalled, and the contact's son lost control of the vehicle. he pulled off to the side of the road and contacted a towing service. the vehicle was taken to repair shop, and they told the contact that it was a bad engine. they have seen a lot of these problems with similar vehicles where the engine had sludge. the vehicle has not been corrected because the cost of repair was too expensive. *ak *nm | |||
| 11/15/2004 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Dt: the consumer stated that 1998 dodge intrepid had a blown engine. there were no prior problems with the vehicle. the vehicle was regularly maintained. the vehicle was started, and the consumer heard a clinging sound. the consumer took the car to a repair shop to be checked. the repairman stated that the engine was poorly designed. the consumer had not made any plans on what he was going to do with the car. the manufacturer was notified, and they said there was nothing they could do.*ak | |||
| 09/06/2005 | 116000 | 1 | 05/20/2001 |
| I was coming off of the freeway, stopped at a red light, my oil light came on, and in a blink of an eye the engine died. it would not restart. i had someone look at it and it had no oil, so i filled it, tried starting it, after several attempts it started, it makes a clank clank noise, and is undriveable. i have my oil changed regularly.*jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Safety recall regarding the transaxle floor shifter ignition park interlock on the 1998 dodge intrepid.*mr the vhicle would not start. the dealer replaced the timing cover, vc cover, main timing chain, tensioner and guides. *nm | |||
| 08/29/2004 | 127779 | 1 | 05/15/2002 |
| Dt: the caller states engine has a rod knocking. after he had the oil changed the engine started knocking. the caller said they will not fix it for free. manufacturer said they will not do anything until a recall is issued. he was told by manufacturer that there was a known problem with the 3.7l engine.*ak *nm | |||
| 08/08/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: while driving on freeway the consumer heard noise coming from the engine. the consumer pulled off at a gas station, parked the vehicle, and revved the engine ,and the sound returned. the engine noise was worse today than it was yesterday. the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, and he advised the consumer this was a known problem with the 2.7 l engine, and that chrysler was aware of the problem. the only thing the mechanic could do was replace the engine. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 78000 | 1 | 03/01/2003 |
| Dt: the consumer owns a dodge intrepid. the vehicle had total engine failure with the only warnings being the oil light flickering on and off once or twice. the vehicle also stalled but was able to be restarted. the vehicle started making a knocking sound immediately before the engine failed. the contact pulled off highway and the vehicle had to be towed, a certified mechanic stated the engine needed to be replaced. also the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who also verified the engine needed to be replaced. the dealer referred to the problem as total engine failure. *nm | |||
| 02/01/2004 | 90000 | 1 | 11/15/2000 |
| Dt: the consumer owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. the consumer states that she took her vehicle to a dealer and had a new radiator put in and on the way home the engine seized and it never started again. the dealer said that she would have to have a new engine put in the vehicle. *tt *eh | |||
| 02/15/2005 | 94000 | 1 | 11/15/1998 |
| I purchased in november 2003 a 1998 dodge intrepid for my daughter. within 18 months this car was in the shop 10 times for engine problems. oil changes were followed according to the manufacturers schedule. at 94,000 miles my daughter was driving with her two small children when the cars engine stopped. thank goodness it was in a parking lot and not on a busy highway. after several calls to different mechanics the consensus was that this is a typical problem due to a design flaw. dodge/chrysler will not replace this faulty engine. this is a safety issue, what if she had been driving on a busy highway and it stopped in the middle of the road before she could get off the highway. i dread to think of what may have happened. finally i had to spend $3600 dollars for a replacement engine and am now being told it could happen again. not only an i out of pocket for repairs but i still owe on this car. *ak | |||
| 03/19/2005 | 106780 | 1 | 11/20/2001 |
| In december a mechanic told me the oil was like sludge in the car, accusing me of not having it changed although i had it changed every 3,000 miles. he told me then about the engine failure with the 2.7 lilter. in march, my engine started tapping and the oil light started blinking. the engine idle was lower than normal and it would sound like it was going to stall while sitting at a traffic light. i checked the oil when the tapping started, and it was fine. that was a thursday night. i drove the car to work (3.5 miles one way) and back on friday. saturday morning i was on my way to the garage 3 miles away from home to have the car checked out, and while trying to get there, the engine started to make a racket, the check engine light was flashing, and then the car died in the middle of the road. my husband had to push me out of the road with his car as the metro police stopped traffic. the car was towed to the garage, and the mechanic said there was no oil in the car. i had checked the oil before i left and there was no oil trail on the road. when the mechanic put the car on a lift, he saw that the rear main seal was blown and the engine was shot. i still owe money on the car, and now i have a car that doesn't run. *ak | |||
| 01/20/2005 | 2 | ||
| While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled.driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection, and mechanic determine d that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 06/18/2001 | 82474 | 1 | 10/11/2000 |
| My 1998 well maintained dodge intrepid, with the now, well known design flaw, failed in traffic in july of 2001. i contacted daimler and i wrote 2 letters asking for some consideration of the cost of the new engine and i noted that it was a safety issue. three and a half years later, with thousands of documented failures on the web, these 2.7 liter daimler chrysler engines still have not been recalled and the danger increases each day, as the mileage increases on these 1998- 2002 engines and they fail with more frequency. does this failure have to turn into the daimler pinto, with documented loss of life, before daimler does or is forced to do the right thing.*ak | |||
| 01/22/2005 | 96000 | 1 | |
| The consumer experienced problems with the engine. the engine has been burning oil excessively for the past 20,000 miles. the oil light stayed on and eventually the engine will seize. provide further details. *jb | |||
| 12/20/2004 | 78000 | 1 | |
| The oil light flickered than stayed on while driving. this was followed by lost of power. thereafter, a metal to metal sound occurred in the engine just before the consumer pulled off the road. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic. the mechanic indicated after inspection that the engine seized up due to oil sludge build up which is a common failure with this size engine. the vehicle is currently at the mechanic. *jb | |||
| 12/07/2004 | 99225 | 1 | 04/01/2000 |
| While driving 25 mph, the vehicle died out and could not be restarted. the mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 05/06/2004 | 93500 | 2 | 06/27/2002 |
| Engine failure, timing chain failure on interstate. obtained new timing chain but engine beyond repair. total loss. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving 65 mph vehicle stalled. consumer was not able to restart the vehicle , and it was towed to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 06/19/2004 | 75000 | 1 | 10/06/2001 |
| In june of 2004, my 1998 dodge intrepid stalled during normal highway driving during mid afternoon driving. luckly, we were able to safely steer the car onto a offramp. if this happened during rush hour, there was a good 99% chance that my children would have lost a parent that day! after towing the car into a repair shop, we later found out that we needed a new engine (oil sludge problem, $5000)! during research on the internet and nhtsa, i found out this is a very common problem with intrepids. i hope sometime in the future, dodge will own up to this mistake.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 108000 | 1 | 03/15/2001 |
| One week after having oil changed in my 98 dodge intrepid 2.7l,while driving, engine revved real high in cruise control and made a loud clunking noise and died before stopping. check engine light never came on. towed the car to dodge dealership where they told me that the oil was metallic and that the engine needed to be replaced. the car has only 108,000 miles on it. *jb | |||
| 06/02/2003 | 67000 | 1 | 07/03/1998 |
| The valves started clicking. i checked the oil, it was not low. i changed the oil. i saw a chrysler silver certified mechanic. he told me that the motor was failing, and the only option was to replace the motor. the motor failed on june 2, 2003. we had the car towed and it has not been repaired. i did not want another 2.7 chrysler motor. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving back from consumer's son's school vehicle cut off. vehicle did this about 4 times, and the last time the vehicle would not restart. consumer had the vehicle towed to a private mechanic, who determined that the motor was shot/gone. *ak | |||
| 06/18/2004 | 41000 | 2 | 03/01/2001 |
| Purchased 1998 dodge intrepid 2.7 in year 2001 and engine shut down in summer of 2002. kept up with oil changes and had oil in it when it shut down. replaced engine in may 2002 for $4,100. this year june 2004 the engine started knocking real loud with no warning in the middle of 95 in virginia and shutdown. had to have the car pushed off 95 and had police assistance to have the car towed all the way back to maryland and was told i needed a new engine for the 2nd time.... estimated cost $6.300 purchasing engine through jasper who has stated the engine has oil line issues and water pump issues. they have revamped and redesigned (so they say to make it a better engine) but the cost to have a 2nd engine is just crazy and i refuse to fix it again.... something needs to be done about this engine problem...... it is unfair to all the people who have trusted to purchase a car from chrysler/dodge and then to have our lives turned upside down. how may complaints does there need to be before this engine is recalled. myself and others do to research on another site www.autosafety.org have complained and have been treated unfairly and have lost lots of money and most of us still owe a balance for the car itself... please someone hear us and help!!!! i have called chrysler and the dealership where the car was purchased and they refuse to help...... **(information given for mileage was 96000 after purchase then on second engine that was installed was said to have only 12000 miles and only put 29000 on it until june 18th, 2004.)**** thank you, terry amato. *jb | |||
| 06/24/2004 | 50000 | 1 | 07/06/1998 |
| While driving my 1998 dodge intrepid, i heard a noise a saw a blue cloud of smoke. i immediately pulled over and realized that the engine was about to fail. o indicator or warning light was on. the car had 50,000 miles and was maintained on a regular basis. it was then towed to a dodge dealer where i was informed that the engine blew and would be $6,000 to be replaced. i was also informed that the value of the vehicle was now $100!!!*ak | |||
| 06/24/2004 | 50000 | 1 | |
| While driving suddenly a puff of smoke came from the engine. when this occurred consumer pulled off the road, to let the engine cool down. then , consumer drove slowly home. the next day vehicle was towed to the dealership, and dealership indicated that engine blew out. the consumer was told that this was a standard failure with these vehicle's engines. the engine's were redesigned in the newer model year vehicles. *ak the consumer request reimbursement for the faulty engine. *nm | |||
| 08/27/2002 | 120000 | 1 | |
| My car, an intrepid 1998 with an engine of 2.7l, broke up because an excess of grease on the engine, i tried to repair it but all the pieces are extremely expensive, besides i read about articles in the internet of a lot of customers with the same problems. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| While driving engine made a knocking noise, and smoked. took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the engine was defective. consumer had the vehicle for seven months. *ak | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 87210 | 1 | 05/16/2000 |
| Engine started having a ticking sound. took vehicle into dealer and dealer replaced the rods and bearings. this repair lasted one year. now i need a new engine. complete engine failure at 81,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 04/04/2004 | 127000 | 2 | |
| I have a 1998 dodge intrepid 2.7 with 127,000 miles and this is the second time the engine is blew up.i always had the oil changed on time. details-loud ticking sound with oil light coming on when stop and shutting off some times. i have talk to repair shops and they said i would have to replace engine (cost$ 5800)because the 2.7 engine is junk!i talk with a guy from a repair shop and he said that i was the fifth person today to call in with the same complaint( i called in around 1p.m.). this is sad . just think american made. now i see why no one is buying american made cars anymore. and they have the nerve to say it was my fault the first time the engine wit out. and the for second time , i'm just wondering what the excuses is going to be? lets face it 1998 dodge intrepid 2.7 is junk!! now fix it recall 2.7 engine. *la | |||
| 09/04/2003 | 90000 | 1 | 03/07/2001 |
| Blown engine, without a warning. while driving. *jb | |||
| 3 | |||
| While driving consumer noticed that engine warning light was flashing. consumer had the vehicle serviced to reset the engine light. consumer noticed the problem three more times along with the engine oil leaking and stalling erratically. during the last repair consumer was told that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated while driving 55 mph and without any indication vehicle lost power. consumer coasted vehicle onto side of road. technician serviced vehicle and replaced engine.*ak | |||
| 01/21/2004 | 99000 | 1 | 12/22/2003 |
| I made a short drive home at approx. 5:45 am when my engine oil warning light illuminated and there was a sudden lost of power and a hard knock sound. i was in the process of turning into my community at the time of the incident. i restarted the car, it repeatedly knocked loudly the next 100 yards to my home. i then had it towed and was told that the engine was totaled. the warning light began to come on the previous day when the car was idling, with plenty of oil in the engine. so i had already made an appointment when this sudden engine failure came to be. there were no signs of this problem until it happened and the only repair needed on the car was a minor oil leak which should not of caused such a drastic problem like this. *jb | |||
| 11/07/2003 | 184950 | 1 | 12/06/2000 |
| My 1998 dodge intrepid quit while i was driving. *la | |||
| 01/08/2004 | 101000 | 1 | 02/07/2002 |
| We (husband and i) own a 1998 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l engine. we were driving down the road and the engine locked up and the car died. there were no warning signs, no lights came on, no unusual sounds. we have taken care of this car, with oil change receipts and all of that good stuff. we were driving down a main road in the town we live in when this happened and were going around a curve. luckily the two cars beside us were paying attention, because since the engine locked up, the power steering went out, and i wasn't strong enough to steer out of the way, the other two cars did manage to honk their horns and swerve, nearly going off of the road. (i have read and been told by tons of mechanics the 2.7l engines in these cars are horrible). *la | |||
| 01/07/2004 | 1 | 06/11/1998 | |
| Repairs were done to the engine on 3 occasions, rotors 2 occasions, brakes 1 occasion, control arms (suspension) 1 occasion, steering 1 occasion, & electrical. although i only have 54,000 miles on my car and the engine has been replaced, the dealership refuses to fix the ongoing engine problems. the dealership manager, rod harris, admits it a lifter ticking but insists that it is normal. chrysler gave me an added care service contract that is good through 6/26/04 and to 75,000 miles. plan code is ad675h. they refuse to fix my car. this is the second time, after the first three attempts to fix it, i have been to the dealership. i filed a complaint with chrysler on 1/12/04. also note they still have my vehicle today 1/12/04 because the transmission failed. it's been in service for 5 days. transmission failed while i was driving on 1/7/04. i am concerned with the safety of the vehicle and the engine failing now with my 10 month old daughter. *la | |||
| 03/09/2003 | 53560 | 1 | |
| My 1998 dodge intrepid, 2.7 liter engine, with 53,000 miles was making a funny engine noise (no prior warning what so ever). i took it to the dealership, and was told i needed a new engine because of engine sludge. the cost was $6,990.00 and i still owed over $4,000.00 on the vehicle!! unless i could prove i got regular oil changes, there was no recourse. and then they told me because i bought the vehicle used (1 year old) - even that was pointless, because there was no proof the previous owner got regular oil changes!! the more i search, there are so many others out there with this exact same problem. it is an outrage that dodge isn't acknowledging this. there aren't many families that can take a financial hit of $7,000.00! *la | |||
| 69000 | 2 | ||
| Consumer complained about engine problems. this was the second engine installed. however, the result was the same. while driving at approximately 50 mph engine locked up and quit operating. *ak | |||
| 12/23/2003 | 94000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 40 mph consumer heard a clanking noise under the hood. vehicle was towed to a dealer, who informed the consumer that a new engine was needed. *ak | |||
| 11/23/2003 | 83000 | 1 | 09/26/2000 |
| While driving my 1998 dodge intrepid, my oil light came on and approx. fifteen minutes later my car stopped in the middle of the road during rush hour. because the car would not start, i called the police to have them stop traffic so i could cruise my car backwards into the emergency lane. i had the car towed to a mechanic to fix what i thought was a bad starter or alternator. the mechanic determined that the engine had seized up and that i had plently of oil and antifreeze. he said that the oil pump located inside the engine may have stopped working and therefore caused my engine to lock up. *ak | |||
| 11/20/2002 | 72000 | 1 | 03/30/1998 |
| Premature engine failure due to an oil sludging condition. *jb | |||
| 11/18/2003 | 57000 | 1 | |
| Dodge intrepid 2.7l-v6 engine failed while driving. he car was driven by our 18 year old son accompanied by 2 of his friends. he lost power steering and brakes due to failure of engine. fortunately he could bring the car to a save stop without injuring anybody. reason according to dodge dealership: oil sludge due to what several engine experts have stated is due to internal oil passages that are too narrow for engine oil to properly circulate.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled. *ak | |||
| 02/09/2003 | 75000 | 1 | |
| 1998 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter blown engine 75000 mi. *la | |||
| 80000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle's low pressure light illuminated, vehicle was towed to mechanic. mechanic stated that there was sludge build up in the motor. *ak | |||
| 10/07/2003 | 84476 | 2 | 01/07/2002 |
| I bought a used '98 intrepid in jan. 2002. engine spun a bearing at 58k miles in aug. 2002. local mechanic replaced engine with new one from chrysler factory a cost of $3700 (dealership wanted over $5k). the dealership and chrysler both turned their backs after many phone calls. the other night, at 85k miles, the engine blew again. of course, this is beyond the warranty. *la | |||
| 02/06/2003 | 74584 | 1 | 07/12/2001 |
| I have a 1998 dodge intrepid with a blown engine due to buildup of sludge. even after providing maintenance records of oil changes every 3000 miles, consumer car care, from whom i purchased an extended warranty, refused my claim. the engine in these cars are known to be defective, yet all cases of sludge are blamed on the consumer. i find it hard to believe that all owners of 1998 through 2000 model year intrepids an concorde did not change their oil, but that is what we are being told by chrysler corp. any good mechanic will confirm the problems in these cars and many service stations will not work on them because of these problems. it is time to make chrysler take responsibility for these defective vehicles. *jb | |||
| 06/18/2003 | 150000 | 6 | |
| While driving at any speed vehicle intermittently stalls. after sitting for a few minutes vehicle will start as if nothing has happened. *ak as of october 2003, the consumer had to sit 25 minutes in a parking lot waiting for the vehicle to start. it continued to stall on her driving down the road twice. consumer questioned why no one could give her an answer as to why this keeps happening and why there's not a recall. in addition, consumer decided to write every time she has a problem with her vehicle because she noticed it wasn't just her vehicle having problems. *ph | |||
| 07/15/2003 | |||
| When driving the vehicle, the consumer hears a knocking noise from the engine. the consumer has made contact with the dealership. please provide details. | |||
| 03/18/2003 | 48796 | 1 | 10/15/2002 |
| While driving, the engine failed without warning. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| 08/25/2003 | 81000 | ||
| While coming to a stop at a stoplight, my car engine suddenly shut off. i was unable to get the car started. the battery had to be jumped and i was able to drive approximately 1/4 of a mile when the engine shut off again and this time the power steering went as well. during this short distance, the car was making a horrible clanking sound. when checked out, it was found that 5 of the 6 sets of rod bearings were spun and one bearing had broken into pieces and had fallen into the oil pan. my 1998 intrepid has 81,000 miles and i had no warning that this type of damage was occurring. | |||
| 68000 | 1 | ||
| Due to sludge build up in the engine, oil evaporated, which caused the engine to blow. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 82000 | 1 | 11/18/2002 |
| Engine failed while driving, lost all power steering. engine blown due to sludge in engine because of a faulty design, no warning signs. just had oil changed two weeks prior to incedent.*ak | |||
| 05/22/2003 | 89749 | 3 | 01/16/2003 |
| Me car was purchased used 1/16/03, since purchase, have had several serious problems; idler pulley warped, broke power steering belt while on road cooling fan motor went out on passenger side of car -the engine in my 1998 dodge intrepid blew -up when i was on the expressway in a construction zone (one lane of traffic). i was told by several local auto mechanics and dodge dealerships that these engines are notorious for this problem. the power steering and braking quit when engine quit. car diagnosed by local mechanic needs engine replaced.*ak | |||
| 60000 | 1 | ||
| There was a knocking noise in the 2.7 liter engine that could have caused an engine failure. oil compartment was full when the noise occurred. the cause of engine failure was undetermined. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 68000 | 1 | 09/26/2001 |
| I have a 1998 dodge intrepid and the engine is just about to go. i haven't driven it in 3 months to prevent complete failure. the car has only 68,000 miles on it and it sounds horrible! i had it looked at and the mechanic told me it was ready to blow anytime. there is no excuse for a car with this low mileage to completely fail. *ak | |||
| 06/27/2003 | 127621 | 2 | 05/13/2000 |
| I have experienced the same serious problem as many others and can't afford to cover the cost of repairs nor make payments for something i can't drive. the engine in my 1998 dodge intrepid started making weird ticking noises all of a sudden. the oil light was flashing on and off from time to time and the oil level was fine. the engine shut down while coming to a stop and the steering wheel locked. paying for another engine is impossible. these engines already had soon to give out written on them before they left the assembly plant. the cost to replace the engine should not be left up to the owner. totally unfair!!!!!*ak | |||
| 07/04/2003 | 131000 | 2 | 11/28/2000 |
| Car stalls at speeds in excess of 60 mph. check engine light flashes about 5 times and vehicle experiences an immediate loss of acceleration ability. car coasts to a near stop and stalls completely locking the steering wheel. while engine is hot vehicle will not start. cruise control light and oil light remain on longer than any other dashboard lights. vehicle starts again only after sitting for hours. vehicle will only start when it is cold. at highway speeds this has happened twice in the last two weeks. vehicle stores no codes for mechanic to diagnose problem.*ak | |||
| 06/14/2003 | 62200 | 1 | 01/02/2003 |
| Engine is blown and only has 62,000 miles. oil changes were kept up and oil levels were normal. engine just went with no warning. after talking to many machanincs this seem to be public knowledge. except the dealer forgot to tell us of the history this engine has. the remanufactured engine are redone with proper oil pump,bearings and chain tensioners, this is a manufactures rebuilt engine. however they will not help us. we are paying for a car that we can not drive. please help. d.p. *ak | |||
| 06/19/2003 | 08/31/2001 | ||
| Engine on a 1998 dodge intrepid with only 64,000 miles on it requires a new one. the piston and valves are shot. the required oil and filter changes were performed timely. i cannot fix this by myself. the cost is 7,000.00. i have to drive it like it is and this is a potential danger because if the oil isn't kept at proper levels it could freeze and stall while driving. there is no incident yet but can be if let the way it is. i have no other means of transportation and can't afford to repair the whole bill. chrysler is not helping or showing any responsibility. i think it should be recalled and grounds for class action. *nlm | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 80000 | 1 | 11/12/2001 |
| 1998 dodge intrepid engine blew up unexpectedly, stranding my entire family 2 hours from home. it's still in the shop and cannot make the repairs and i still owe $9600 on it. | |||
| 02/10/2002 | 06/15/2001 | ||
| I have a 1998 dodge intrepid, and it already needs an engine after only 65,000 miles of service. the car has been in this condition since february 2002, when it began running hot. the chrysler dealer said that it needed an engine and also cooling fan components. this car is less than five years old and less then 65,000 miles, there is no reason that a well made car should need an engine at this point. from just the complaints on nhtsa's site of other consumer complaints with the same problem, the engine should be recalled, and fixed by chrysler. *tt | |||
| 04/07/2003 | 88000 | ||
| While driving the engine failed. *nlm | |||
| 03/05/2003 | 77000 | 1 | 05/12/2001 |
| I have a 1998 dodge intrepid with only 77,000 miles on it and i just found out that i will need a new engine. nobody is willing to help me and its really sad when dodge/chrysler does not want to own up to there wrong doings... i found out that there are many more like me. please help me bring them too justice !!! a recall needs too be made on these vehicles. i don't even own mine and my choices are you either fix it or let them repo. it. i am a single parent and i just can't afford a 400.00 a month payment and over 5,000.00 in repairs...what should i do ? i kept all the maintenance up on this vehicle. i am really confused. *jb | |||
| 03/10/2003 | 84679 | 1 | 02/09/2002 |
| February 10, 2003- diagnosis bad valve guides car blowing smoke from the exhaust. 1998 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine. march 10,2003-engine was making a clicking(ticking noise) has around 84,900 miles on it. the motor died. diagnosis by mechanic was the whole engine needs to be replaced. cost is $4500. will happen again. because mechanics are saying all these 2.7 liter engines by chrysler blow around 80,000+ miles. motor died from engine sludge, even though oil changes were all up to date. the car is worth $3500 with a good engine. to get another engine is $4500 and up. the loan on the car is for $10,000 and extended warranty will not touch it. *jb | |||
| 03/06/2003 | 77000 | 1 | |
| The oil light illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle stalled, the dealer informed consumer the engine needed to be replaced.*jb | |||
| 02/26/2003 | 83000 | 06/05/2000 | |
| I have a 98 dodge intrepid, and the engine went(at 83,000 miles) at no warning, after doing a lot of research there are other customers in the same position. i am out of a car, that i cannot drive, and still have to make payments on cause i cannot afford to pay for the repair. there is no reason why this engine should fail at 83,000 miles. please help!!!!!!! *nlm | |||
| 02/20/2003 | 87038 | 1 | 08/09/2000 |
| 1998 dodge intrepid just reached 87,000. the 2.7 engine needs to be replaced. this car has been advertised not to need its first tune-up until 100,000. however, we have provided regular maintenance. we have done a little research and have found hundreds of complaints for the same thing. shouldn't the manufacturer be held accountable for such a problem that is vastly widespread? *jb | |||
| 01/25/2003 | 0 | 01/22/2000 | |
| My engine started making a awful tapping noise 3 blocks away from home. got home, towed my car to my mechanic and he proceded to tell me i had blown the engine in my car. my mechanic dicussed my problem with other mechanics and the told him that the 2.7 lit engine in the intrepid has been nothing but problems for most intrepid owners. my car was full of oil and i always followed the service schuedule. right now i am rebuilding the engine that has a bad bearing, has a cracked cam shaft and also threw a piston. the rebuilder has no explination as to what went wrong but that he works on these engines more than he should because they are so new. by the way my car has 80,000 miles on it and did'nt make a sound until this hapened. | |||
| 01/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving, consumer could hear the rod knocking in the motor.*jb | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| While in motion, the crankshaft broke in the engine. consumer contacted the chrysler corp. but the only response to consumer was that it was normal for a crankshaft to break in an engine. consumer checked with a few mechanics who claimed otherwise. the mechanics feel the crankshaft is the last thing to go in the engine. cosumer contacted a business about an engine and was informed that there were four other phone calls about engines for the same year make and model. consumer believes that there is a manufacturing defect in the engine. *jg | |||
| 12/22/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| While traveling at highway speed battery warning light came on, and consumer lost all electrical power. consumer saw something fall off, it was the pulley that held the two drive belts. *ak *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/28/2007 | 27000 | 1 | 08/25/2007 |
| Very loud knocking from the engine occurred then the engine died lifters were replaced because they were collapsed and knocking still occurs and mechanic is now checking into the timing chain. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 80000 | 1 | 09/30/2003 |
| Driving in morning rush hour traffic with my young grandchildren the dodge intrepid i was driving died. the 2.7 engine appears to be garbage. i would like some help.. | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 90000 | 1 | 06/08/2001 |
| While driving there was a rattling noise coming from the engine. then, the vehicle stalled while approaching an intersection. black smoke came out of the exhaust. vehicle was towed to a dealership, who indicated that timing chain and water pump'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>water pump blewout. this was a common failure with these vehicles.*ak *tc | |||
| 08/12/2002 | 131000 | 1 | 07/25/2000 |
| July 2002, engine making noises. dealer says don't know would have to explore. insurance wouldn't pay unless engine was already failed. august 2002 engine failure 5000 miles past insurance limit. cursory check shows fluids all okay. *ak | |||
| 02/05/2003 | 72000 | 3 | 10/01/2001 |
| The engine is failing, smoking. upon investigation, it has been found that this is common in 2.7 liter vehciles of this model. in other words, this engine is a lemon. i have also noted that the airconditioning has failed and i will also have to have this repaired. there is also a problem with the ignition that i haven't figure out yet. the power mirror on the driver's side doesn't work and the speaker system has little to be desired. the 3.2 liter engines fair much better after talking with many mechanics, who consequentially are surprised there hasn't been a recall on the 2.7 liter 1998 engines.*ak | |||
| 04/05/2003 | 73022 | 1 | 03/28/2001 |
| Two times in the last 1.5 years, while i was stopped in traffic (with my foot on the brake) the engine suddenly accelerated! in both cases, i was stopped at a traffic light behind another car. the reving of the engine took me by surprise both times, but i managed to push the brake pedal hard enough so that i did not hit the car in front of me. i shifted into neutral and shut off the engine. it started up and in neither instance did i have another re-occurrence that day.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Engine had been knocking for approx. 2 months. my mechanic said not a problem eventually failed. took car to dealer and they told me it had dropped a main bearing. required a new short engine. dt | |||
| 04/30/2002 | 1 | 03/26/1998 | |
| Consumer states the the oil gauge light flickers intermittently while driving. dealer replaced oil sending unit. *tt | |||
| 07/26/2002 | 3 | 03/06/2002 | |
| 2.7l v6 engine has a knocking while running. vehicle been to the dealer on three occasions and the problem is still occurring. *ak consumer has taken vehicle to be fixed in which they informed consumer that it was a bad camshaft sensor. the problem reoccured after the fix. consumer was informed to take the vehicle to another repair shop to have the defect fixed. the problem is still occuring. *jg | |||
| 06/28/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Engine failure, no warning, plenty of oil in engine. *ak | |||
| 01/14/2002 | |||
| While driving throttle stuck, driver lost control of vehicle, and hit two other vehicles before stalling out. please provide further information. | |||
| 06/30/2001 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/08/2000 | 8 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Dealer aligned vehicle moving rack and pinion steering over last year. since then the car pulls left. took it back twice to the same location, had it aligned at two tire shops numerous times and am always told it is aligned to manufacturers specifications. i have a continous pull to the left which gets wrose at higway speeds. dealer told me tires and had four different sets puts on from different manufactuers and still the same problem and am always told it is fine. the car is not fine and is unsafe and bumpy roads besides hard on my suspension and made it very difficult to control on the last 3 snow storms we had here the past couple of weeks. i am sick of the run around and each time it costs me because it is not a covered item even though i have a 7 year 70,000 miles warranty. the engine has leaked since i bought her and there again am told it is fine. she has been to 3 different dodge dealerships and am always told the same thing. the engine leaks and 2 weeks ago smelled something burning and found that it was engine oil all over the bottom of the engine and exhaust but told she was fine when it was in the day before at the dealership. i am tired of this car and can not afford to continously repair it knowing they did something to her and will not honor the repairs. i need your help.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Cold start engine failure. engine requires 1/2 hour warm-up before driving. stalls during driving. | |||
| 08/05/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Both front brake rotors became warped. engine idles fast at start up. rear door trim panels are loose at upper rear corner. | |||
| 1 | 01/06/1998 | ||
| Motor idles poorly and stalls continuously. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 11/23/2004 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Dt: the engine failed twice, it was an oil sludge. has paper work from chrysler stating they would pay $850.00, and by signing this consumer would give up all future rights. mechanic determin ed that timing chain broke. the first major problem occurred ayear ago and mechanic replaced oil pump, the rod bearings, main bearing , and timing chain. did the oil changes every 3,000. in the owner's manual it recommended every 7,000. miles. *ak | |||
| 12/29/2003 | 93213 | 0 | 08/09/2001 |
| Main pully on crankshaft that drives the serpentine belts starts shaking, the bearing has gone bad twice already and now for the third time. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/21/2007 | 94000 | 1 | |
| Engine problems w/sludge dodge intrepid w/2.7 engine. *tr | |||
| 04/19/2007 | 170000 | 1 | 03/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. while driving 55 mph the contact smelled gas and saw smoke exiting from the exhaust pipe. he took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the cap on top of the spark plug detached from the head. when the mechanic removed the spark plug the spring became lodged inside of the engine. the spark plug could not be placed inside the head again because it was stripped out. the current and failure mileages were 170,000.*ak | |||
| 12/03/2003 | 12200 | 8 | 11/03/2003 |
| I purchased a 1998 dodge intrepid in order to go to medic school in 2004 from jd byrider in cleveland,ohio on december 3,2003. in january the car started to have a rough idle after i would drive it around the city to do things. (e.g. banking pick up children and other stuff.) i took the car back then and kept to run some test but they said it would not do what i said it would. so after this went on for about 3 more times the service manager sent the car to deacon's chrysler to have them work on it. deacons did about $1000 worth of work on it and i got the car back. once spring arrived in cleveland i began to notice white smoke coming out of my tail pipe whenever i would drive off from a light or stop sign or anything else after sitting there idle for a brief period. around my tail pipe was black oil sludge building up, and the car was burning up 1 quart of oil every 5000 miles. by now there is a new service manager at jd byrider and he put me on a oil consumption test to see how much oil it would burn over 3000 miles. meanwhile i was heavy into school i worked full time for cleveland ems on a 12 hour shift, had school 2 days out of the week and make all my clinical time. from january to november i put in over 18,000 miles, so in october when i had my third oil consumption test and the mileage was to high i was told that there was nothing that jd byrider or best extended could do for the car. (i recorded the conversation also) i asked for the records of my vehicle for when it was serviced by jd byrider and they lost, misplaced the file. so i went to chrysler and had them print me a copy of the work and they still would not do the work on the car. in february of 2005 after leaving a medical seminar on strokes my 1998 dodge had a major breakdown. i was traveling at 65 mph when i lost power and a large rattling noise started banging under the hood. the car was towed to deacons the next day i was told the engine was no good and it would cost me $6500 . *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 11/01/2002 | 93389 | 50 | |
| While driving and upon turning the vehicle off it was fine. when trying to start the vehicle again it will not start. when driving and trying to accelerate vehicle will not accelerate. also, it is using lots of fuel. contacted the dealer, and was told the vehicle was not repairable. *ak consumer have 3 isolated problems, made several attempts to fix these problems. first problem once vehicle warm up completely it is difficuit to restart. recent problem has been an unrepairable exhaust problem. have had 3 different repair shops tell consumer they can't fix it. final issue is radiator flush that can't service. the repair shops can't get the damp off. these are all original parts. *bf | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||
| 12/03/2003 | 12200 | 8 | 11/03/2003 |
| I purchased a 1998 dodge intrepid in order to go to medic school in 2004 from jd byrider in cleveland,ohio on december 3,2003. in january the car started to have a rough idle after i would drive it around the city to do things. (e.g. banking pick up children and other stuff.) i took the car back then and kept to run some test but they said it would not do what i said it would. so after this went on for about 3 more times the service manager sent the car to deacon's chrysler to have them work on it. deacons did about $1000 worth of work on it and i got the car back. once spring arrived in cleveland i began to notice white smoke coming out of my tail pipe whenever i would drive off from a light or stop sign or anything else after sitting there idle for a brief period. around my tail pipe was black oil sludge building up, and the car was burning up 1 quart of oil every 5000 miles. by now there is a new service manager at jd byrider and he put me on a oil consumption test to see how much oil it would burn over 3000 miles. meanwhile i was heavy into school i worked full time for cleveland ems on a 12 hour shift, had school 2 days out of the week and make all my clinical time. from january to november i put in over 18,000 miles, so in october when i had my third oil consumption test and the mileage was to high i was told that there was nothing that jd byrider or best extended could do for the car. (i recorded the conversation also) i asked for the records of my vehicle for when it was serviced by jd byrider and they lost, misplaced the file. so i went to chrysler and had them print me a copy of the work and they still would not do the work on the car. in february of 2005 after leaving a medical seminar on strokes my 1998 dodge had a major breakdown. i was traveling at 65 mph when i lost power and a large rattling noise started banging under the hood. the car was towed to deacons the next day i was told the engine was no good and it would cost me $6500 . *ak | |||
| 03/09/2003 | 89500 | 2 | 12/16/2002 |
| 91000 miles had to replace camshaft and crankshaft sensors/ cooling motor blowed, thermostat housing had to be replaced. and car shakes when brakes are applied. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 09/08/2003 | 51000 | 4 | 02/02/1999 |
| I believe my vehicle overall is defective. we purchased this vehicle new and have had nothing but problems with it. had to replace rocker arms and engine at 51,000 miles. have since replaced computer, transmission, intake manifold, cooling system, catalytic converter and now have a check engine light on again with codes relating to cooling and the catalytic converter. this vehicle is just an accident waiting to happen. who knows what will go wrong with it next.*ak | |||