Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
090020401/27/2004090050310005587Short duration cold engine start-up ticking like sound. this bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to march 31, 2003. *mn03/04/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
070020202/04/2002070200629133Subject regarding low or no cabin head, engine cooling system system fill procedure. *tt03/27/2002
07020006/16/2000614154Some vehicles may exhibit engine overheating and / or coolant bottle failures after service has been performed on the engine cooling system. *tt09/29/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
090050311/21/200310005297Short duration cold engine start-up ticking like sound. *tt02/19/2004
18010002/04/2000609988Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt04/12/2000
09029904/16/1999604964Subject on oil filter adapter coming out of engine block during removal of oil filter. *tt05/21/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
0101507/16/2001620946Advance service information regarding a no-start condition which may exist following a hot soak. *tt09/04/2001
07010003/31/2000610622A 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. *tt05/08/2000
09029804/03/1998600803Subject on engine to transmission dowel service. *yc11/08/1999
08149905/21/1999606347Conditions with vehicle start and stall or vehicle no-start. *tt08/17/1999
14029906/18/1999606107Experiencing hiss noise from engine when idling. *tt08/09/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
25029810/23/1998602881Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii carb readiness monitor information. *yc01/20/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
2500102A09/02/2002250010210006129Malfunction 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. *tt04/21/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
180230208/05/2002182998635687Concerns with malfunction indicator lamp illumination with a catalyst efficiency failure diagnostic trouble code (dtc p0420) recorded in the power train control module (pcm). *tt10/30/2002
18299808/21/1998602188Malfunction indicator lamp (mil)illuminated with a catalyst efficiency failure. *yc10/15/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
18339810/30/1998602892Subject regarding rough idlean dpoor driveability caused by egr valve being in partially open position. *ak01/20/1999

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE
03/20/20121530241
 Purchased vehicle 01/30/12,test drove,checked fluids,made sure everything was working fine. seller said he just had oil change and smog 1 month prior, he provided me documents confirming. had no issues with vehicle, until about 03/20/12,the oil light came on, which was odd. i checked the oil,found it was completely empty, put 2 quarts in immediately,light went off. i started checking driveway daily for signs of oil leaking even though the car drove fine.03/28/12, car stalled,went completely dead, as i exited freeway, leaving myself and my 3yr. old stuck in lane on off ramp for about 30 minutes.a passerby attempted to jump it,that didn't work,car had no power at all,we pushed it to a safer spot. i walked 2 blocks home. came back next day,jumped it,it started but now there was a knocking sound coming from engine and oil light was back on. i checked the oil it read full,i drove car home it stalled 3 times in the 2 blocks home. knocking sound continued i parked the car. the next day i took the car to my mechanic the oil light was still on the engine was still knocking. he checked oil again and confirmed the car did have oil,and detected no signs of leaking. he ran a diagnostic on engine, it detected no issues,he ran it again,and the results where the same. he drove the car,me in the passengers seat so he could get a hear the knocking sound when car was moving.backed out of lot driving about 10 to 12 mph, we got maybe half a block and the car went dead. he was able to guide car to side of road,when he pressed the brake to put the car in park, there was a barely audible bursting sound.we got out and found a thick black muddy type substance gushing out of the bottom from the front end, leaving a puddle the length and width of car. he immediately identified it as oil sludge, and said my engine had blown. we discussed my options and ultimately i had to have the car towed home it hasn't started. *tr
03/20/2012153024
 Purchased vehicle 01/30/12,test drove,checked fluids,made sure everything was working fine.seller said he just had oil change and smog 1 month prior,he provided me documents confirming.had no issues with vehicle,until about 03/20/12,the oil light came on,which was odd.i checked the oil,found it was completely empty,put 2 quarts in immediately,light went off.i started checking driveway daily for signs of oil leaking even though the car drove fine.03/28/12,car stalled,went completely dead,as i exited freeway,leaving myself and my 3yr. old stuck in lane on off ramp for about 30 minutes.a passerby attempted to jump it,that didn't work,car had no power at all,we pushed it to a safer spot.i walked 2 blocks home.came back next day,jumped it,it started but now there was a knocking sound coming from engine and oil light was back on.i checked the oil it read full,i drove car home it stalled 3 times in the 2 blocks home.knocking sound continued i parked the car.the next day i took the car to my mechanic the oil light was still on the engine was still knocking.he checked oil again and confirmed the car did have oil,and detected no signs of leaking.he ran a diagnostic on engine,it detected no issues,he ran it again,and the results where the same.he drove the car,me in the passengers seat so he could get a hear the knocking sound when car was moving.backed out of lot driving about 10 to 12 mph,we got maybe half a block and the car went dead.he was able to guide car to side of road,when he pressed the break to put the car in park,there was a barely audible bursting sound.we got out and found a thick black muddy type substance gushing out of the bottom from the front end,leaving a puddle the length and width of car.he immediately identified it as oil sludge,and said my engine had blown.we discussed my options and ultimately i had to have the car towed home it hasn't started.
07/04/2012172533
 Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving approximately 60 mph, smoke emitted from under the hood. the contact drove to an independent auto shop and noticed that the engine had overheated and immediately dispensed water into the radiator reservoir. in addition, the radiator hose fractured. there were no prior warnings. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 172,533.
07/04/2012172533
 Tl-the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving approximately 60 mph, smoke emitted from under the hood. the contact drove to an independent auto shop and noticed that the engine had overheated and immediately dispensed water into the radiator reservoir. in addition, the radiator hose fractured. there were no prior warnings. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 172,533. kmj
07/04/2012172533
 Tl-the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving approximately 60 mph smoke emitted from underneath the hood. the contact drove to an independent auto shop and noticed the engine overheated and immediately dispensed water into the radiator reservoir. in addition, the radiator hose fractured. there were no prior warnings. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 172,533. js
05/01/201267000
 My sister bought the car brand new at a dealer in columbus ohio..took the car to same dealer for all maintenance and repairs...last month the engine light kept going on ...they did several repairs to fix it the last being putting in a new catalytic converter to the tune of 2500. the blue book is 3000....the next day the engine blew...the dealer wanted to put in a new engine...chrysler is not taking respondibility they claim to know nothing about a sludge problem...but if you google the car you will find page after page of complaints very similar to my sister's problem...and neither is the dealer taking amy responsibility...my sister is almost 70 and has a husband who is a stroke victim...her hands are full.......my sister was ripped off and so have alot of other americans....i would love to talk to someone who can help find some justice...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
01/18/2011
 1999 dodge intrepid cooling system and engine trouble
01/16/2010144001
 I purchased a 1999 dodge intrepid. i have complete service records for the vehicle showing that on avg. the oil was changed every 3000 to 3600 miles. when driving at night during one of the snowfalls, the engine started to putter and eventually fail. i have my receipts showing that the oil was changed just three weeks prior and there was no warning of any issues. i had thee car taken to the dealer by tow the next morning to only be told a few days later that it is going to cost me $6400 to have it repaired?
08/19/201097054
 1999 dodge intrepid - 2.7 litre engine. rpm's periodically dropped (like the engine was going to cut out), black smoke from tailpipe (signifying burning oil) while idiling or upon takeoff from a dead stop. engine seized 08/19/10 - no warnings whatsoever. total failure - must replace it at a cost of $6000
06/16/2010103000
 Tl-the contact owns 1999 dodge intrepid. while the contact was driving approximately 40 mph, the engine revved excessively high, followed by the oil warning light illumination on the instrument. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road. the engine was turned off. after the engine cooled, the vehicle was able to resume normal. the failure occurred intermittent and progressed. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the contact had not driven the vehicle in fear that the engine could possibly blow out. the failure mileage was 103,000. js
06/12/201092270
 Loud pop and a huge cloud of steam came out of the grill and around the hoods. i could not see through the cloud of steam for a couple of seconds. i was told that this happens often on chrysler autos. ( connector valve )
03/25/2010
 The dodge intrepid 2.7 motor is a bad motor, i have already had it rebuilt one time and now it appears that i am going to have to have it done again. everyone i have spoken to about this car tells me the motors are bad. i feel that this needs to be investigated. if i had know this i would not have bought this car.
01/22/20101730001
 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine seized, first time auto was in driveway, had to have new crank and rod bearings replace along with timing chain and water pump, second time engine seized while driving on highway and was traveling at a high rate of speed and was almost rear ended, now the engine has to be replaced. the estimated replacement engine is $2,500.00 to $4,000.00 and availability is getting shorter. *tr
10/20/2007980001
 1999 dodge intrepid engine seized up without warning. *tr
08/01/20081044101
 For the past 3 or 4 years now i have been having engine related problems with my car. recently things got worse. my heat will not work unless the car is moving, grayish spoke coming from the exhaust pipe and overheating. i went to a website that was talking about my type of car and the many engine troubles other people are having. the website claimed that i could receive help with getting my car fix due to the many defects with the engines of these cars. the website described everything my car is doing now. *tr
09/28/20081
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 motor. after replacing the motor in 2006 35 days after buying it lasted till about sept of 2008. had to put in all new timing chain kit. car ran for about a week and then broke down again. had a mechanic look at it and now the right rear rod is shot. with all the money i have put into this car i think i should of just parked it at daimler chrysler and put a sign on it saying what a piece of
09/23/2004790001
 In 2001 i bought a dodge intrepid 2.7l. it was service regularly at keystone chrysler in mission, kansas. in september of 2004 i began to notice that it was running strange so i took it to bud brown dodge in overland park, ks. i was told that the belt had slipped and it was not possible to tell the extent of the damage unless i allowed them to put a new one on and check the engine pressure. they service manager told me that the chances of the engine being ruined were 50/50. he called the next day to tell me that the engine was ruined and i owed $1,400. i call another dodge dealership and explained the engine symptoms and asked what my next move should be. the sunflower dodge tech told me that the 2.7 was a terrible engine and it would need to be replaced. i asked him if there was any chance that the engine was salvageable and he said no. he was willing to look at it but told me he had seen this over and over with this car. i came clean and told him what had happened with the other dealership and he assured me that they were wrong. he suggested that the tech could be new so i shouldn't assume fraud. he also told me that dodge was not recalling an engine that they must have known by that time to be defective. i have looked on the internet and he appears to be correct. *tr
02/09/2007850001
 I had to replace the engine on my 1999 dodge engine in 2007. the engine failed and the dealer who replaced the engine said it was due to oil sludge. i subsequently found out that the problem is due to a design problem with the car. and the 2.7 liter engine. *tr
04/18/200898000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving 50 mph, he heard a thud and a pinging sound coming from the engine, and then the engine shut off without warning. the contact felt that the crank bearing caused the failure. as of may 16, 2008, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 98,000.
02/22/200791954306/15/2005
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving 45mph, the vehicle began to hesitate. the engine warning light was illuminated. the local mechanic replaced the water pump, gaskets, oil, filters and seals. the cost to repair the vehicle was $1,000. the vehicle began to make loud noises, he lost control of the steering and he had to cross three lanes to avoid a crash and stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the mechanic. the contact advised the mechanic to diagnose the failure prior to starting the vehicle or making repairs; however, the mechanic started the vehicle and the engine failed. the dodge dealer replaced the engine at the contacts expense. the current and failure mileages were 91,954.
11/29/200786000111/29/2007
 Blown motor 2.7 liter dodge intrepid just bought from large dodge dealership 28 days ago. *tr
09/11/200770000107/05/2007
 In july of 2007 i bought a 1999 dodge intrepid for my daughter's first car. i paid 3,000.00 for it from an elderly lady in town. within 2 months the timing chain snapped and wound itself around inside the engine and blew through the cam cover. it was towed to a service station and the engine was taken apart. i was told that the 2.7 l engines are noted for overheating causing oil sludge to build up and the timing chains to break. i was also told it would cost me 4400.00 to replace the engine with a used one.*jb updated 12-12-07. *kb updated *jb
11/03/200452803210/24/2003
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving 55 mph, the engine failed and caused the contact to pull off the road. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that two of the connecting rods cracked and caused the failure. on august 26, 2007, while driving 25 mph, the engine made a rattling noise and shut down completely. the powertrain was unknown. the failure mileage was 52,803 and current mileage was 89,772.
08/03/200776606109/01/1998
 Total engine failure at 76000 miles due to oil sludge buildup within the engine. car was maintained by manufacturer specifications. *jb
10/01/2006154000101/01/2000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving on the interstate at 55-60 miles per hour, the engine shut off. the manufacturer is familiar with the 2.7l engine failure. he filed a claim with the manufacturer, it was denied and they did not give him an explanation for the denial. the failure mileage was 154,000 and the current mileage was 167,000.
01/01/200751000101/01/2004
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. he stated that the oil pump caused all of the components associated with it to fail. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure remained. the failure initially began approximately four months ago and occurred while driving 45 mph. the current mileage is 68,000, and failure mileage was 51,000.*ak
03/01/200780000301/01/2004
 Engine on 1999 intrepid blew out last month at 80,000 miles. oil changes and maintenance were done regularly. we are now paying $4760.00 to have another engine replaced. *ak
04/07/2007864001
 Tl*- while driving on the highway at 60 mph the contact saw the engine oil light turn on in the 1999 dodge intrepid. the contact also heard a ticking noise which came from the engine before the vehicle stalled. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was not able to get it started. failure mileage was at 86,400. *ak the consumer stated exited the vehicle once the area was safe to discover the engine had seized. the consumer stated repairs exceeding $5,300. updated 08/27/07 *tr
03/10/200588000103/01/2005
 Engine started making a ticking noise. lost power and seized up due to oil sludge. *jb
10/22/200662420107/10/2006
 Oil sludge in the engine starved the bearings of oil. ruined the crankshaft and the rods on the engine. only 62,420 miles on the well maintained engine. *jb
12/08/2006150000105/11/1999
 My 1999 dodge intrepid stopped on me on the highway. there was no indication of a problem. i was in stop and go traffic and reached over to turn on more heat. the car just died. i could not get it restarted. i had it towed to my home and had a mechanic come to the house to look the car over. his findings was the water pump was gone and the timing chain was gone. i have a 2.7 engine in my car. i called the dealership to ask the price of repair. the person on the phone knew before i said what type of engine, type car and year of my car. i told her it was a piece of junk. i have read many complaints on the internet about this engine. i will never buy another dodge product. in fact i will be buying foreign cars. i would be interested in any type of class action suit that has been filed or will be filed. *jb
12/13/2006170000111/16/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph, an odor of smoke was noticed. when the vehicle was slowed and pulled over to the right lane, the contact saw smoke coming from under the front hood. the vehicle was pulled off the road and the engine compartment burst into flames. the contact exited the vehicle, moved to a safe distance and called 911. the police and fire department responded to the call and reports were taken by both departments. also, photographs were taken and the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence.
11/21/200687000100010/21/2006
 Dodge intrepid 1998 to latest model year. engine 2.7l problem engine failure due to sludge. there is a design flaw in this engine caused by the water pump. the weep (vent) hole is located between the heads in the v valley of the engine block. the weep hole is to alert the owner or mechanic of a early sign that the water pump is about to fail. the problem is that the weep hole is located in the engine valley and cannot be seen. any engine coolant that drains in the valley evaporates due to engine heat and time. as time goes on the front and last seal in the pump fails and coolant leaks into the engine oil causing sludge and engine failure. the weep hole should have been routed to the front of the engine so the owner mechanic can see a coolant leak. a water pump should never be in a location where it's failure could cause coolant to mix into the engine oil, this is the design flaw! this is why i feel that these engine fail with mileage of little as 30,000 miles. water pumps can fail at any time with little or no warning. in this case with the 2.7l engine there is no warning what so ever. the car i have, i purchased with a failed engine and will repair the 2.7l engine and alter the weep hole with a small copper pipe and route it so it can be seen if coolant leaks. i have photo's of the weep hole if you need them. *jb
11/01/200692000105/01/2001
 Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 20 mph, there was a loud banging noise, and then the vehicle was pulled over. the vehicle was turned off and it would not restart. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where it was determined there was oil sludge build up and the engine needed to be replaced.
10/18/200684936104/22/1999
 Dt*: the contact stated the timing chain fractured and went through the engine valve. the vehicle has not been to a service dealer.
03/01/2006203/01/2004
 I purchased my 1999 dodge intrepid from a reputable firefighters in my area in 2004, this person reassured me that this car would be a reliable source of transportation for my family because he'd just put an engine and did other minor work, and showed and provided me with documentation. a year and a half later the car started running real crappy and eventually died. i've taken it to several reputable mechanics who gave me the same bad news that i was going to have to purchase another engine for my vehicle. not only have i been unable to find this engine for a reasonable price but it seems as though no one wants to do the work on my car because they feel that it's a waist of their time and my money because these engines are junk. how could this multi-billion dollar company do this us? please help. *jb
08/30/200697000102/02/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the toll way at 55-60 mph the vehicle started smoking. the engine suddenly stopped without warning. a puddle of oil was noticed on the pavement. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was determined there was a crack in the oil pan. after removing the oil pan the mechanic observed a rod had become detached and smashed the internal parts of the engine causing a crack in the oil pan. the engine needed to be replaced.
08/20/20061350001
 Dodge intrepid 2.7l motor failed in oiling system. while driving on freeway, oil light came on. pulled over and there was tapping sound. motor has est 65,000 miles on it. towing to dealer, the dealer reported the motor is totaled and needs to be replaced. this was during our vacation, and the car is now over 1,500 miles from home. we have not resolved with the dealer how to dispose of the car. *jb
08/18/2006
 On august 18, 2006 i was driving my 1999 dodge intrepid with the 2.7 engine and it made a knocking sound under the hood and then the engine cut out. my husband towed it home and replaced sensors, plugs, air filter, and other things. the car still wuldn't start. talking to a friend who is a mechanic he informed us that more than likely our engine was blown. he said it is quite common in the 1999 intrepid's with the 2.7 engines. he said chrysler knows that there is a problem but chooses to do nothing about it. he also said that oil shops have disclaimers up stating that they are not responsible for oil sludge build-up in the 1999 intrepid's with the 2.7 engine. we were told that if we could get an engine it would be over $4500.00 and that they were far and few between. you can't get a rebuilt engine because you will end up the same problem. i have notified chrysler and they are researching the problem. i don't expect any help from them as i bought the car used but it is sad that this is the second dodge product that i have had with problems. i previously owned an 89 dodge grand caravan with the lemon transmission. needless to say my next car will not be a chrysler product. *jb
08/12/200610900103/15/2006
 I own a 1999 dodge intrepid car. it has about 100k miles. the engine, without warning, began making a grinding noise. at the end of the day, it left me stranded. i have talked to several dodge dealerships, and they refuse to work on the engine. *jb
08/10/2006125000105/16/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's engine abruptly stopped working after hearing clunking noises while driving 35 mph on a normal road condition. after a few minutes of driving, the engine stalled and could not be restarted. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for repair who determined that the engine needed to be replaced.
08/11/2006127000105/16/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated the engine failed while driving 40 mph. the vehicle did not have any problems prior to the failure. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the engine needed to be replaced due to oil sludge in the engine. the vehicle had an oil change two weeks prior to the incident.
08/09/200671264302/22/2006
 My pregnant wife was returning home from taking me to work. in the car with her was my five year old son and two year old niece. while traveling along a rural highway 12 in the northwest of idaho with a posted speed of 55 mph. she felt the car surge or sputter. she became worried and without further warning the car lost power resulting in the lose of power steering and power brakes. she managed to keep the car under control and pulled the car to the shoulder where she tried for several minutes to start the car with out success. finally, she was able to get the car to start, and continued her trip, not 1 mile down the road this happened again. luckily she was in front of a house and was able to pull off the highway this time. the property owner was nice enough to let her use the phone were she called me to retrieve the car and get her back home. the car would still not run. this incident upsets me greatly because the safety of my wife son niece and unborn child was put at risk as a direct result of this car which should have plenty of life left. the car is a 1999 intrepid with 72000 miles problems like this should not happen this early. *jb
06/16/2006100000104/01/2002
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph the car stalled suddenly and the engine started smoking. there was oil sludge noted on the oil cap and on the motor. the vehicle had been maintained regularly, including routine oil changes. the vehicle was towed home and an independent mechanic determined the engine failed. there were no problems with the vehicle prior to this incident.
05/20/2006100300105/20/2000
 Engine blown up, due to water pump failure. *jb
05/11/200660000109/02/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated the engine suddenly failed while driving 35 mph. while restarting the vehicle there was a very loud knocking noise heard coming from the engine. the vehicle restarted, but quickly stalled again. there were no problems with the vehicle prior to this incident or any warning indicators of a problem. the vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was determined the engine needed to be replaced because of oil sludge buildup.
03/09/200570000102/02/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled while driving 50 mph. there were no problems with the vehicle prior to this incident. the vehicle was towed to a service dealer who determined the engine needed to be replaced. there was buildup in the oil-pan which caused the rods to knock and the engine to fail.
12/03/2005100000108/01/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated in december 2005 the engine failed while driving at 55mph. the vehicle was towed to independent mechanic who determined the main engine bearing had failed. the mechanic determined the engine needed to be rebuilt. the mechanic informed the contact there had been several 2.7 engine failures at approximately 100,000 miles.
03/17/200694360107/15/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle engine sputter, the low oil pressure light illuminated and the engine seized. the vehicle was pulled off the road without incident and then towed to an independent repair shop. prior to this incident the timing chain tensioner was replaced, the mechanic determined this replacement did not cause this engine failure. however upon inspection of the engine there was a large amount of oil sludge in the engine block and the engine needs to be replaced. updated 04/17/06. *jb
03/02/2006130000103/20/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph the vehicle shuttered and the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle lost all power and stalled. the contact managed to pull the vehicle off the road and it was towed to the dealer. upon inspection the dealer found the timing chain was broken and needed replaced. no repairs have been made.
02/17/2006106562106/11/1999
 We own a 99' dodge intrepid that has just today went out on us. it has been smoking for at least 11 months. the car was taken to the dealership continuously and told about the smoking and they kept telling us that they couldn't find anything wrong with the car. well today something popped really loud and the car cut off in the middle of the road, we were lucky not to be hit. now the car will not run at all. i do have all of the receipts from where the dealership kept telling us there was nothing wrong with the car. *nm
06/30/20041230001
 Engine blew out while driving the car. there was no warning, no warning lights, no engine problems and then the entire engine was lost within 5 minutes. *jb
03/02/200574000102/03/2004
 I have a 1999 dodge intrepid. this car had 70000 miles, most of them highway miles. the timing chain broke due to excessive oil sludge. this car has had regular 3000 miles oil changes, and i am finding out this was common occurrence with the 2.7l v6 engine. now, because of the high demand for these engines ,rebuiling costs are in excess fo $4,000, and a new engine runs around $8,000.*ak
05/01/200590000111/27/1998
 Dt*: the contact stated the check oil light illuminated while driving. although the vehicle was regularly maintained the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer added more oil. afterwards, the contact was driving home and the check oil light illuminated again followed by a loud noise from the engine compartment. the engine stalled and would not restart. the vehicle was towed to a different dealer. the service department discovered sludge in the engine. the engine was replaced in march 2003. after a recent oil change the service department of a local dealership noted there was some sludge present. *ak
11/06/200563000101/10/2003
 My car cut off while on the highway at the speed 55mph i have 63000 miles on the car the car will not start. *jb
08/31/2005102/11/2005
 Dt: the contact stated initially there was gray smoke coming out of the tail pipe. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and there was a leak in the oil pan. the oil pan was replaced in march 2005. then, on august 31, 2005, the check engine light came on right before the vehicle died. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, and they found the head gaskets blew out. there had been no oil leaks, and the oil had just been changed. the contact was told a that all of the 2.7l engines were bad, and they were unable to fix the contact's vehicle. *ak
06/08/200586000106/01/2001
 Dt: the contact state engine shut down on june 5, 2005. she reported having no problems with the vehicle prior to this incident. the dealership told her that the engine was bad and had sludge in it. she believed this was the defect within the engine.*ak
09/29/200586600409/11/2005
 My timing chain in my 1999 dodge intrepid is about to break, i already replaced the oil sending unit and connector, all these problems indicate engine failure which could lead to injury or death. there are multiple engine parts that are about to fail in my 2.7 engine, this problem needs to be seriously dealt with by the manufacturer. *jb
05/02/200370000108/08/2000
 The car has had a/c problems. electrical problems. window problems. transmission problems. and the 2.7 motor has been out of service since 2003! i need help. i still owe $8000.00 plus on this thing and i have not been able to use it since the fall of 2003. thank you. *jb
08/01/2005120001
 Auto quit while driving unable to control, motor locked up solid. *jb
07/18/200565000108/16/2004
 Dt: the caller's states son was driving a t30 mph and vehicle stalled. he heard a rattling noise and the vehicle stalled. driver could not get vehicle restarted. vehicle was towed to dealer. dealer has not given a reason but said it needed a new engine. manufacturer gave her a reference number to issue a complaint. vehicle is now sitting driveway with the engine pieces in the trunk.*ak
06/05/200585400
 My 99 intreped the cooling fan and air conditioner is not working, this is after the 2.7 moter died and was replaced
08/06/2005111900106/25/2005
 I have recently begun the process of leasing a 1999 dodge intrepid. now, not even 6 weeks after i signed the paperwork, my vehicle all of a sudden stopped on the side of the interstate and after it was towed to the dealership i got it from, they informed me that the engine will have to be replaced. *nm
08/05/200594000107/14/2003
 Dt: 999 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine. while driving the engine started knocking and then failed. took the vehicle to a mechanic, and he determined it was the engine. the engine heads warped, timing chain came out, and oil pressure dropping badly. they said that they had seen lots of engines with the same problem. no indicator light came on while driving at 50 mph. there was no check engine light on. consumer felt that the dealership should inform the consumer of any complaint that they knew, especially when buying a used car. *ak
06/04/200567950112/24/2001
 Dt: the motor blew up while driving. engine started skipping then the check engine light came on, then, it quit. contacted the dealer, who said the vehicle was out of warranty. the vehicle had to be towed 163 miles home. this happened on june 4, 2005. *ak
04/17/200598892103/14/2000
 Engine failure with the 2.7 liter engine. engine was properly maintained and it failed without warning. dodge service manager said that it was a flawed engine but dodge would not warranty engine. engine manufacturers and consumer reports(august 2005) advise this is a defective engine and dodge refuses to fix or replace the engine.
07/01/200568000104/02/2000
 I have 68,000 miles on my 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine and after one month since the last service and after being serviced religiously every 3,000 miles i am now being given an estimate to replace the engine in the amount of $5,000 to $7,000. i don't even think the blue book on the car is even that high now. basically, the mechanic said the coolant and oil in the car were completely gone and with it now having the knocking noise needs an engine replacement. went to the dodge dealership locally and they admitted it was not the best of their engines, but nevertheless they indicated since it is past the warranty period of 36,000 there wasn't much they could do. they tried to suggest that the servicing i received may have been faulty and i pointed out that would be hard pressed to think that, because the car was serviced one month prior and to have all coolant and 5 quarts of oil disappear without any of the obvious signs could not warrant that suggestion. i explained that regardless of the servicing that in one month there should have been some indication, such as oil service light indicator, engine service light, smells, oil leaks on driveway, blue smoke from tail pipe, etc. to at least indicate a problem that may need correction, but there was never an indication. i explained to the dealership, if i weren't servicing my car that i could sort of side with them, but the point is i did what was necessary to prolong the useful life of this car and at no fault of mine the engine has failed much sooner than it should and without any warning.
06/14/2005105000105/02/2001
 I was driving my 1999 dodge intrepid with my 3y.o daughter. we were stopped at a stop light. when the light turned green, i accelerated, and my car began jerking roughly, but there were no interior warning lights on. i continued to try to accelerate, and eventually my check engine light came on. i pulled my car into a gas station where it died. i had to have the car towed to my dodge dealer where i was told the engine had locked up. the dealership wants nearly $8000 to replace my engine. i have been doing some on-line research and telephone researching to find cheaper engines. from all of the people i have spoken to, and from the on-line research i've done, it appears that this is a defective engine that is failing on these cars. we have even weighed the option of having the car sent to the junkyard for scrap, but our local junkyard won't even take it because they say they have too many of these cars already due to the same problem. so far, the cheapest estimat we've had to have the engine replaced is approx $4000 (for a rebuilt engine). this car is only 6 years old, and has been properly maintenanced. this problem needs to be thoroughly investigated. thank you for your time.
05/31/20058974411/16/2002
 Am writing about a complaint about daimler-chrysler's 2.7l engine in my 1999 dodge intrepid. the timing change broke at 89,000 miles and ruined the engine. this is an all to common problem with this engine - there are over 17,000 websites about this problem. daimler-chrysler is copping out by blaming the consumer for not changing the oil regularly and refusing to do anything about the engine. the customer service rep at daimler-chrysler told me they were unaware of any problem with this engine. i have spoken to several mechanics, even 2 former diamler-chrysler mechanics who all say it is due to faulty engine design. thank you, cyndi jacobi
05/08/2005114000110/22/2004
 Dt: oil engine light was blinking, while car was traveling the engine started rattling noise. when the hood was opened the engine was smoking. the mechanic notified the consumer that the engine was blown. the consumer was traveling at 70 mph when this happened. this has not been corrected by the consumer as of yet. before this happened the oil light blinked and the exhaust pipe smoked. *tt *eh
02/15/200372000110/01/1999
 Failure of 2.7 liter dodge intrepid engine at 72,000 miles
06/12/200349000108/26/2002
 I have a 1999 dodge intrepid. the vehicles are just no good. the 2.7 motors in those cars are blowing up, the timing chains break. you can't find other motors to put in the cars because all the motors are just not good. most of the people i know have just sent their cars to the junk yard for scraps.*ak
04/12/200579550105/01/2004
 I own a 1999 dodge intrepid (2.7l) that is a well-maintained vehicle. the engine of the car has suddenly broke down prematurely right after the warranty period. chrysler has refused to help.*ak please make chrysler take responsibility for this failure and help me with the repair. the vehicle was maintained according to the specification. chrysler is scamming the public. please protect the public.
04/02/200586000106/15/1999
 I was traveling at 65 mph on the interstate. without warning lights or any other warning, engine began tapping, then locked up by the time i could safely park the car. mechanic advises that total engine replacement is necessary.*ak
08/14/200472000102/22/2002
 We have a 1999 intrepid with the 2.7 liter engine which failed at approximately 72,000 miles. we bought the vehicle used in feburary 2002 with 22,000 on it. we had the vehicle in several times for issues with the transmission, heat and air. we found out too late that all these problems are the first sign of engine failure. while driving we heard a slight knock in the engine and even though the oil had just been changed 1500 miles before we pulled in and had it changed again (no one ever mentioned too little oil and the state of the oil being removed in the two years we owned it). about 20 miles after having the oil changed the knocking got louder. we were on a highway doing 60 mph and were coming up to a place we could pull off but the engine died before we could get off the road nearly killing my husband, 12 month old son and myself. the quotes for a new engine are in the range of $4000 to $5000 and the blue book on the car is only $3500 (with a running engine). we've had to default on the load since we had to buy a new car and even the finance company won't pick it up because it's not worth enough to take to auction. when we contacted chrysler we were simply told that the vehicle was out of warranty and it was our problem now.*ak
03/15/2005713451
 Ticking noise coming from my 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine,garage says it's a rod bearing going bad and the engine will seize up.car is not payed off and the serviceman says it will cost approx. $2500.00 for a used engine.what good would it do to put a new engine in and have the same thing happen to that one.i have the car at the garage yet because they are waiting to hear from me on what action they should take. i could put 90 wt. oil into the engine and trade it, but that would make me just as bad as chrysler for ignoring the problems with the 2.7.*ak
01/20/2005113000412/15/2004
 (1) it started with the engine heating with any reason then blue smoke coming from the muffler and eventually it started to make a load noise. (2) it has a black oily sludge on the engine block, the oil pump is damaged and the valves. (3) i've replaced the oil pump, water pump and the air conditioning compresor. *ak
11/09/2004700001
 Vehicle is having engine problems. owner is driving at approximately 30 mph and hears a knocking sound. owner took the vehicle to the dealer, where it was discovered that due to an excess engine sludge build up the engine will have to be replaced. *ak
03/02/200571000105/25/2002
 The vehicle was pulling out and beginning to accelerate when all of a sudden the engine froze up and stalled. the engine was no longer operable. *jb consumer stated engine blew. *tt
01/11/2005661901
 Was driving 1999 dodge intrepid with 66,000 miles on !-4 in florida about 65 mph. the engine, a 2.7, without warning blew up. i lost power steering and the brakes were hard to use. there was no dodge dealer in the nearest town. i had to walk to the nearest exit. a chevrolet dealer replaced the motor for $7100. after researching. i have found this is a common problem with the 2.7 engine. the car has had regular maintenace. i was lucky that there was a shoulder to pull off the road and have room to coast to a stop. old engine was used as a core.there was no sludge in oil cap. there was no oil light warning. *ak
02/28/2005860001
 Vehicle was going at 70 mph when unexpectedly the driver heard a clicking noise coming from the engine. results showed there was metal inside which caused it to blow, and no longer operate.*ak
12/06/20041
 The vehicle was on the road when all of a sudden the driver heard a loud knock coming from the engine and causing it to stall. manufacturer will be notified by consumer.*ak
11/22/200450000101/01/1999
 While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled due to engine sludge. the vehicle was towed. dealership repaired the problem. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle engine was damaged at 50000 miles. engine was rebuilt. *tc
11/28/200373000212/27/2002
 While driving vehicle was making an unexpected loud noise from the engine. taken to the dealer for checkup because it was unable to start. results showed that the vehicle needed a new transmission. *ak oil light kept coming on. oil sending unit was replaced twice. *tc
01/18/200582000111/01/1999
 Blown out engine in 1999 dodge intrepid. *ak
01/01/20052
 Consumer was driving approximately 35 mph. when coming to a stop, the engine stalled. vehicle then would not restart. when taken to get serviced, it was determined to be due to oil fledge. *nm
01/13/2005135000110/01/1999
 I was driving my 1999 dodge intrepid yesterday to work when all of the sudden i heard a small rattle. it became louder and louder until the engine oil light started flickering off/on. after that the engine light stayed on and the car died on the side of the road. chesterfield dodge told me i had experienced complete engine failure and could do nothing about it except replace the engine for 5500.00 plus install. it is sitting there now waiting to be towed and scrapped. the motor is 2.7l/v6. *jb
12/22/2004790001
 While driving on the highway a ticking noise was heard from the engine. then, vehicle lost power, and the check engine light came on . vehicle was towed to consumer's home and inspected by a mechanic, who determined that the bearing on the crank shaft had gone bad. the entire engine needed to be replaced. *ak
12/21/200493000104/15/2000
 2.7 liter engine in dodge intrepid, failing. have maintained vehicle, vehicle presently in garage awaiting service. i am expecting the dealership to deny warranty claim due to engine sludge which is common with this engine. will no longer allow wife and kids to be in vehicle, fear of vehicle accident due to premature engine failure.car taken in for repair oct. 2004, dealer replaced rod bearings. knocking noise still present, car currently at different dealership.*ak
10/08/20042
 Vehicle was burning and leaking oil out the engine, causing the vehicle to have no steering or brakes. then, it stalled. dealer will repair vehicle at consumer's expense.*ak
12/02/200478000106/30/2004
 The 2.7l engine was making a pinging noise while driving at any speed. consumer did some research on the website and believed the problem was due to engine sludge build up. dealer was notified.*ak
11/01/20041
 While driving on busy interstate vehicle completely shut down giving no warning. *ak
09/22/200499300101/07/2000
 Engine failure with 1999 dodge intrepid with 98,000 miles and oil changed reguarly. engine is 2.7 liter which is a common problem for thousands. vehicle is not paid off and is only way of transportation for my wife. *ak engine failed without warning while i was coming thru and intersection.
09/19/200441000111/26/1999
 While driving engine warning light illuminated then vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to dealership, but dealership did not resolve the problem. *ak the service technician said hat the engine was shot and not worth fixing. the consumer had a new enging put in the vehicle total cost exceeding 5000 dollars. *tc
11/07/2004109000104/05/1999
 Driving on a highway when the car died at 65 mph leaving me to control the car at night . engine seized, resulting a long walk at night while temperature was below 45 degrees. nothing yet trying to find an engine at a reasonable price.*ak
10/29/200492700111/16/2001
 During an oil change last friday at sam leman's dodge in peoria, il i was told that the oil plug retention threads in the oil pan are stripping and i was told that i have to get a new oil pan during my next oil change for my 1999 dodge intrepid. this is unacceptable. i don't know all the intricate details about the designs and manufacturing of dodge, but i would tend to think that the threads should last for longer than 30 times of screwing and unscrewing of the oil plug. so, far this vehicle had less than 30 oil changes. hence, this problem is unacceptable. i was told that itwould cost me close to $300 to get this fixed. thanks !*ak
08/11/2004490002
 While driving 40 mph, the engine stalled. the vehicle was towed. the dealership was aware of the problem. please provide more information. *jb
05/15/200470000805/15/2000
 Over usage of oil. could not make it from one oil change to the next. took it in faithfully every 3 months. fans went out. faulty intake replaced. a/c went out, drivers side window falls off track. motor out in drives side back window. passenger side door sticks and wont open. engine blows. all major repairs occurred within a four month period, the minor items have been occurring for approx. a year. the car has low miles. i can no longer have repairs made to this vehicle and make payments at the same time. i will return it to the bank. it has been in and out of the shop for the past four months. *jb
08/06/20041060001
 Engine failure. sludge related on well maintained 2.7 liter engine. *nm
07/09/200352739104/14/2002
 My problems started out at a little over 49,000 miles. i was taking my children to school (in my pajamas!!!) & the car overheated. i had to call a tow truck & a friend to help me out with the kids & a ride. turns out the cooling fan locked up. they replaced it, i was told later by a mechanic i should have been told to have the oil changed (even though it was not time) or they should have changed it because it overheated. 3 weeks later... boom fan blows out again... towed again... fixed again...this time i had the oil changed!! couple weeks later, light turns green, i begin to accelerate, rpm's go crazy, car shuts down in the middle of an intersection (thank god i was not in my jammies that day!). take it in to carmax, they tear it down, tell me sludge in the engine ruined the bearings, my $1500 extended warranty i bought did not cover it, & i now owe them $600 for the work they did to diagnose it!!! it was almost an entire year of paying $522 a month while watching it sit in my driveway. all the tires are now dry rotted... there is rust all over my rotors, my trim has dry rotted & peeled off from my windshield... so i get it fixed... $5623.93 for yet another 2.7l engine.... i will never buy a dodge again.... niether will any of my family or friends or co-workers or any body else i can talk to about this!! car - $12,000 carmax - $600 warranty - $1500 a year of useless payments - $6264 new tires, trim, battery, etc. - $1000 towing - $300 engine replacement - $5623.93 crappy car so i could go to work - $2500 the true cost of my 99 intrepid - $29,787.93 yup.... i got screwed!!!!!! thats alot of money to a family of 7!!!! dodge needs to own up & make this right!!!!! tawnya mashburn tawnya74@aol.com. *ak
09/17/20041030001
 While accelerating onto the interstate engine blew out. as a result, consumer was thrown forward.*ak
08/18/2004101900109/23/2003
 I purchased a 1999 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l engine less than a year and a half ago. i maintained regular oil changes and had no problems until all of a sudden the engine started jerking and chugging and would no longer start. several mechanics checked the car only to tell me that i would need a new engine which would cost $4000-$6000 dollars to rebuild and install. every mechanic that i have called or talked immediately told me that this was a badly manufactured engine and that these engines usually do not last past 60 or 70,000 miles. know i am without a car and out of $5000 dollars which is what i paid for the car, and need another $5000 to repair the engine. *ak
09/03/200488533109/03/2004
 With no warning my 1999 intrepid with a 2.7 liter motor died on the side of interstate 10. (vin 2b3hd46r6xh704022) with only 88,533 miles and regular maintenance my mechanic said one of the pistons disintegrated and it needs a new motor.*ak
09/03/200446000102/19/2002
 My husband took our kids to get haircuts the car was making a funny sound when he got to the salon he shut the car off and it wouldn't restart. a few people passed by and told him it was the starter. $135 later and a new starter installed, it still won't turn over. upon speaking with a dodge mechanic at the dealer, he informed me that the car had jumped timing and that since it's a zero tolerance engine, it's quite possible that i have a valve stuck open and the part to fix it costs $2,000 plus labor. he also advised me to call chrysler as, in his words, a car with 46,000 miles on it should not be having these problems.*ak
08/12/2004113000102/14/1999
 Engine failure, 1999 2.7 liter dodge intrepid. car maintained and oil and filters changed at 3500 mile intervals. while driving at low speed, car knocked and began to tap. took car to local dodge dealer (hamilton chrysler) and i was told i had complete engine failure and it would be undrivable, $6900 for a new long block + labor. i understand there is a major problem with these engines which needs to be addressed.*ak
06/11/200492000104/30/1999
 While driving my car started making a grinding noise, so i pulled over. had a tow truck take the car to the dealership, falls dodge. dealer stated engine had deep engine problem due to oil sludge. only resolution was to replace engine. cost of new engine $7800. plus labor. had car towed back home as repair bill was not feaxible, due to downsizing, loss of job. needed car for interviews and job if found. searched for used engine. none found. contacted mechanic in tallmadge who said he could help. found engine, used, at cost of $3800 plus repairs. took 4 months. need car for employment. having engine replaced with no guarantee that it will last as these 2.7 l engines are prone to failure. found many many many complaints and frustrations over these engines on the net. need help as chrysler is stating engine sludge my fault even though i followed their manual. no one from daimler-chrysler will admit any problem exits nor offer any resolution. this has caused numerous financial, mental, and physical stress.*ak
06/04/200491000106/05/1999
 Engine was rebuilt by 5 star dealer at 51,000. now at 91,000 mile engine had to be replaced as timeing chain broke and destory the left bank of values. this is a 2.7 liter v-6. after talking to several mechanics and was told basicly this is a through away engine meaning it is not a good engine so basicly i have had to replace this engine twice in 91,000 miles i changed the oil every 3000 miles and had all mantaince done on schedule. i bought the car a 1999 interpid at arburn berwer in washington. i think that dodge should recall all these engines and replace them with something good.*ak
06/18/2004850001
 While driving 45 mph engine blewout. consumer managed to restart the vehicle. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
08/13/2004113000102/14/2000
 Complete engine failure on dodge intrepid 2.7l engine. no warning engine just stopped, dealer claims many simular reports, $9000 to fix. *ak
06/22/20041200001
 Consumer stated that while driving engine blew. consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
06/27/20041502/12/1999
 On jun 27, 04 lustine dodge of woodbridge, virginia informed me that my engine starting problems in my dodge intrepid was a direct result of a recall pertaining to part# c45. i was also informed that the parts are not available and there is no anticipated shipping date. i contacted the recall division at daimlerchrysler and the recall has been identified, but they could not giver me a shipping date to the lustine doge. the problem can result in the car coming out of park and possibly moving. i also have an additional problem with intermitting starting that is a direct result of the recall. i have never been notified of the recall by daimlerchrysler prior to my initial contact with lustine. i am concerned that there more customers that are unaware of the potential safety problem. i have also contacted two other dodge deals in northern virginia and they are also unable to obtain the parts.*ak
07/16/200414300505/14/1999
 Several times while driving the car has stalled on the skelly bypass in tulsa, we had to have it towed 3 times for service. the reading on the automobile kept saying it was the sensors we had the temp sensors, oxygen sensors, and 2 other sensors replaced withing weeks of each other each time the car would stall and not start for 20 or 30 minutes. the last time the car stalled was on 7-16-2004 , the temperature gage did not read hot but there was smoke coming from the engine. we let it set for 45 minutes and drove it to claremore where it stopped at the intersection and had to be pushed out of the road. we have had it looked at the mechanic says it either needs head gaskets, or has a cracked head. at this time the cost if it is the head gaskets it about $1000.00. we have already spend aprox that much replacing sensors. we have priced a rebuilt or used motor if the engine is blown and that is anywhere from 2000.00 to 3500.00 not including labor. the engine at this time is still in the vehicle. the old sensors i assume were discarded by the repair shop. *ak
06/27/20042
 While driving the at 30 mph, smoke started to come out from the exhaust pipe. following this the vehicle started hesitating to accelerate, jerking forward, then stalled. the vehicle was towed to an engine specialist, who indicated that a rod had been thrown and the engine was destroyed. this may of been caused by a misfiring of a sensor. prior to this incident the engine was replaced at 65000 miles. *la
07/15/2004138000111/24/1999
 Driving my 1999 dodge intrepid from clarion, pa, to bloomsburg, pa, on route 80, the engine started banging and died while i was in heavy highway traffic. dealer tells me engine is dead, needs to be replaced. *ak
07/01/200473825111/01/2003
 This is a vehicle that was leased from the time it was new by a colleague and then was sold to me. it was impeccably maintained. with no warning vehicle would not shift and engine ran under strain. car has less than 74,000 miles on it but two independent mechanics have declared the engine and transmission unusable. no repairs undertaken to date because of value analysis. *la
06/23/20042
 While driving consumer noticed a large amount of smoke coming from rear of vehicle. dealer serviced engine two months later. upon attempting to start vehicle it did not start. vehicle was towed to dealership, and technician determined that there was sludge inside engine. *ak
05/27/2004110/02/2002
 Driving 35 mph, the vehicle would stall. this caused the driver to drift to the side of the road. the consumer was able to restart the vehicle. the consumer will contact the dealership about this issue. *la the dealer indicated that the engine was the problem and needed to be replaced. the consumer indicated that the check engine never came on. the dealer was contacted but provided no financial assistance. *nm
06/09/200466529105/24/2004
 Our 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7l lasted us 17 days! we bought it used with 64,000 miles on may 24, 2004. after 1,000 miles, it was 2 quarts low of oil. we changed the oil to see if that would help. after 300 more miles it was another quart low. we added a quart. after 2 days, it was,again, a quart low... so we added a quart. on my husband's way to work that day,june 9, 2004, the engine blew. he lost his job because he was late to work. we had to have it towed home. we had not even made the first payment. now we have a car that won't run, and no job to pay the payments. it will cost us $5,000 to fix it. we didn't pay that much for the car in the first place. *ak
05/17/20041220001
 While driving 60 mph engine blew out. consumer managed to pull over, and had vehicle towed. the dealership will be notified. *ak
04/05/2004570002
 After starting the vehicle, the vehicle stalled. the cause was not determined. please provide more information. *jb
03/17/20041
 When driving 25 mph consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the engine, then vehicle stalled. consumer had the vehicle towed back home. *ak
04/06/20041
 While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. this caused the driver to drift to the side of the road. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the engine failed. *ak
03/11/20041140001
 While driving 35 mph vehicle stalled. consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
02/02/200351998202/15/2002
 My wife was driving back from the store when the engine just stop and locked up right in the middle of the highway, she was able to coast the car of the side of the road. we had a mechanic look at it, the reason for the failure was the engine ran out of oil. the oil light never came on, not once, the mechanic could not find out where it went to, but couldn't. i had this car for about 11 months before this and checked the oil on a weekly basis. how could this happen. how could a dodge dealer sell this car. now i'm stuck with an $11,000 paper weight in my drive way. i think dodge should replace my engine and figure out why something went wrong.*ak
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 While driving 65 mph vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart the vehicle. it was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate or resolve the problem. *ak
11/15/20030
 Purchased in march of 1999: 6/02/99-rear window leak-repaired free of charge, 6/07/01-tires-$211.14 1/24/02-camshaft position sensor-49,550 miles-$170.80, 7/12/02-a/c system blowing warm. freon&a/c dye-55,771 miles-$71.77, 7/16/02-install new coolant tube, install new air box(a/c/water outlet tube, antifreeze)-55,956 miles-$294.68, 7/18/02-replace engine with new-56,783 miles-$4,396.00. 7/18/03-rental car and motel charges for engine repair-$125.00 11/29/02-brake inspection-70,000 miles-$14.03, 4/29/03-window regulator and window(driver window)-62,072 miles-$424.82, 5/02/03-parts for brakes-$163.37(personally installed), 6/13/03-battery replacement-63,772 miles-$145.57, 7/23/03-install sop vacuum hose for pcv,replaced vacuum tube from pcv valve to valve cover-67,753 miles-$65.20, 10/29/03-transmission & starter-approx.70,000 miles-have not had it fixed due to financial difficulties-still at cortese dodge in henrietta, ny. (quote about $3,400.00-will not know until they tear the transmission apart) the above are the problems that we have had with this car that we purchased brand new in 99. we still owe the bank approx. $7,000.00. the approx. total of repairs(out of our pockets)$9,700.00. new car cost $22,930.64+$6,420.98(finance charges)=$29,351.62. we did have regular oil changes that we had done professionally and i did it myself.
02/15/200336410
 This car was purchased used from carmax in september 2002. after 5 months of use, the engine died. the car was not abused, oil changes were performed on a basis recommeded by the manufacturer. (receipts can be provided.) the car was taken to a dodge dealer where the diagnosis was made and we were advised the engine had to be replaced. prices ranged from over 8000.00 for a new engine, $6000.00 for a rebuilt engine and $4000.00 for a used engine from a junk car. the car is sitting unrepaired in a mechanic's field.
08/15/200384000
 In the fall of 2001, we bought a certified used car from continental auto mall. it is a 1999 dodge intrepid. a service agreement on the car was also purchased. the following has thereafter taken place: the timing chain idler broke in march of 2002. continental fixed the car under service agreement. 67 miles later, the car died with my daughter and wife 7 miles from home. it had to be towed back to continental auto mall. we asked what happened and were told that the oil pump screen was plugged up. we asked from what and they said from the fibers from the timing chain idler. from my father's limited experience in mechanic work, the oil pump screen being clogged from fibers from the chain idler meant that the engine was not flushed. so for 67 miles after the timing chain was repaired, these fibers were going through the engine eventually clogging the oil pump screen. the oil pressure must have become so low that a safety switch shut off the engine. we were told that the safety switch shut the engine off so that the low pressure wouldn?t further damage the engine. repairs were again made by continentals shop. until these two incidents, we were very happy with the car. after we got the car back after the engine shut off, this is what we noticed: 1. the engine didn?t seem as quiet when running. 2. it needed a quart of oil the first week. 3. between oil changes, we had to add oil 2-3 times. before it had never used any oil. other than adding oil, we didn?t have any problems until the power steering belt idler broke the 2nd week in august of 2003. our mechanic, john rickman of john?s auto in girard, showed us the bracket from the idler. the bracket is a five-bolt bracket, which had only two bolts in it, and you can see where those two bolts have been working. on august 20, 2003, i parked the car at a flower shop in girard. i came back to the car to go home and the car wouldn?t start.
03/15/2003104000
 I bought a 99 dodge intrepid from freedom ford in centre, alabama for a little over $14,000 about a year and a half ago. i went back last summer to trade in and was told that it was not even black booked for half that. since then i have had to replace the cooling system (the entire system), all the fuses, the sensory module, the tie rods are shot and now the motor has locked up. several mechanics have looked for a motor and found that the motor for this particular year of intrepid runs $1,500 to $2000 more than all other motors, even the 2001 and newer models run $1000 to $1200 at the most. their rejection to help me is due to the fact that the 99 model was an experimental motor and very few were made. i teach school and have found a co-worker whose sister has experienced the same problems. her husband contacted chrysler and after arguing with them, they paid for half of his motor, which knocked his total expense within the normally motor replacement cost. i was given a flat no from chrysler and was told that they only honor this for original car owners with less than 100,000 miles and have an active warranty. well my friend was a second car owner with more than 110,000 miles, no warranty, and is will to provide the information necessary to prove that he was in my same situation and received assistance in paying for his motor. i also have mechanics who will provide statements that after searching the auctions and hotlines for a motor they found more intrepids on the line with bad motors than any other car, some having as little as 60 and 65 thousand miles. i also have auto parts store owners who suggest that i call chrysler to have them help with the expenses due to the fact that they have helped others. i just get the run around from chrysler with no concern of me having to make a $386 car payment to ford for a piece of junk sitting in my yard, and continue pay $107 a month insurance that has to continued due to state laws.
05/15/200388000
 My husband john and i purchased a 1999 dodge intrepid from easy rider auto sales 3980 pine grove ave. fort gratiot, mi 48059 on april 11, 2003. the mileage on the title at time of sale was 86,554, current mileage is 88,290. i drove the car for a total of 1,736 miles. we also bought the extended warranty policy from the dealer for the car. guardian warranty company (nadn)1-800-482-7357.ext. 111. we had the car for a total of 25 days when the transmission went out. we took it to who easy rider auto sales said are a good company to do business with...lee's auto & truck repair 810-984-8947. after having the car back for a total of 8 days, i was backing out of my driveway and felt an sudden surge of power, the rpm reading was at 4,000. i was backing out slowly. i then braked and put it into park, watched the rpm gauge and seen it go over 5,000 rpm's in park at an idle. my husband contacted his friend who owns a repair shop and accepts this extended warranty we purchased. b & d auto and truck service in memphis, mi 810-367-8881. they currently have the car. the engine is totaled. b and d called the chrysler company, who told them to replace the motor because of the damages and they are aware that the 2.7,v-6 engine is trouble. b and d called the nadn company and told them about the engine. i was told that nadn doesn?t like to pay it?s claims. b and d always has to arburtrate over the money for the bill. b and d said to replace this engine would cost $8,600.00 plus tax. when we bought the extended warranty, we paid for it in full, we didn't argue about it. it is still covered! before we bought the car, lee's auto did an oil change on it. there is a sticker in the windshield that states to have it changed again at 3 months or 3,000 miles. i drove it for 1,736 miles and had it for less than 3 months. other problems include excessive rpms in idle, the power window in the back passenger side doesn't work, the trip meter doesn't work.
03/15/20030
 Bearings went bad even with regular maintenance and oil changes. mileage is long distance mileage. of all the cars and various makes of cars we have had (other dodges, chevrolets, oldsmobiles, fords, hondas) we have driven long distance high mileage and and provided regular mintenance and never had to replace a motor. in our research on replacing this motor, we have been told by various mechanics and auto parts stores that the 2.7l motor was known to give problems.
05/15/200379000
 Various sensor problems. have replaced on several occasions. motor has been replaced twice, and going on it's third repair. have yet to replace any power window/door/seat.
06/15/200361000
 2.7 litre v6 engine failure due to fundamental design flaw in engine oil distribution system (according to local engine rebuilders). local chrysler mechanics admit there is a problem with this engine, however were unwilling to absorb any repair costs.
03/15/200395000
 We replaced the #6 injector and the fuel pump. shortly thereafter the car stopped altogether. we had to have it towed to the dealer to have him tell us that it has a broken timing chain and it would probably cost us $5700 to replace the engine. we had it towed home.
04/15/200435000109/19/1999
 In july 2003 my 1999 dodge intrepid began ticking on the way to the grocery store when all of a sudden the car quit running and would not start.luckily i was able to coast in to a parking spot and not cause any damage. had it towed to a local repair shop and was told the timing chain was broke and needed replaced.i contacted the dodge dealer i purchased the car from and was told there was nothing thay could do even though it only had 30,000 miles on it, the warrenty had expired. i went ahead and had the repair shop i had it towed to fix the car.it is now april 2004 and the timing chain is again bad with 35,000 miles on it.i again contacted the dodge dealer and dodge's customer service. the dealership offered no help what so ever but the customer service was willing to maybe help depending on what the dealership found when they tear the motor down for 375.00.after searching on the web about this car i found an unbelievable number of people with the same exact problem. i seem to have gotten lucky and do not have to replace the motor. yet! to me this seems to be a very critical problem with the 2.7 liter in these cars that poses a serious risk to drivers. i haven't heard form the dodge customer service rep yet to know what kind of damage to the motor there is this time but i just wanted to be heard in regards to this major engine problem and hope dodge could take some responsability for making a bad product. *ak
04/03/200475000108/11/1998
 I own a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 l engine. my uncle was a mechanic and taught me the importance of changing oil on a regular schedule. i always followed his instructions religiously with all the cars i have ever owned. my intrepid has 75,000 miles and the engine needs to be replaced, at an estimated cost of $7800. the engine failed without any warning, except( a loud noise under the hood), one morning while my wife was driving to work. i still owe $3000 and cannot afford to buy another car, and pay the remaining balance at the same time. i am only 1 of many, according to my internet research.*ak
03/21/2004725001
 While driving 50 mph vehicle stalled. consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
12/01/2002780001
 While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled. *ak
03/01/2004108110/20/2003
 We have a 1999 dodge intrepid with 108,000 on it and it just cut off and locked up going down interstate 77 in n.c. *jb
02/18/2004120000106/06/2002
 Engine in 1999 dodge intrepid failed without warning. it began with a knocking sound and then died and would not start again. *ak
03/01/200477231111/30/2000
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7l sludge. the engine in our car stop while my wife was drive in the middle of traffic without warning. *ak
02/14/2004740005
 While driving at 60 mph engine check light came on and stayed on. vehicle lost power and decelerated to a crawl. then, vehicle stalled several times before the consumer could get home. each time the vehicle could be restarted, but would stall again. dealer refused to inspect the vehicle, claiming the problem was not his. *ak
81000103/12/2002
 While driving at 65 mph engine light flickered. driver pulled over and popped the hood to check engine and fluid. driver saw no indication that there was problem. consumer proceeded to drive when the engine light illuminated and stayed on. then, engine died, and vehicle was towed. dealer determined that oil was not flowing fast enough through the engine.*ak
03/28/200343000103/20/2003
 My 1999 intrepid died in traffic, not to start again. i had my 3 month old granddaughter with me. i had a very hard time controling the vehicle with no power. thank god they people around me slowed up and stayed behind me as i tried to get it to the curb.the mechanic said the engine blew at 43,000 miles. nothin but sludge in it.*ak
01/24/200475250711/13/2002
 While driving at highway speed, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off. the consumer had to coast down the ramp to a safe stop. *ak the engine was rebuilt. the engine experienced oil sludge. the driver side window need to be fixed because it was off track, the fan in the radiator had gone out, the sensors had gone out, the inside lights did not work, the alarm did not work, and the door lights did not work. *sc the transmission had problems has well. *jb
01/29/2004830002
 While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. consumer managed to pull over, and had vehicle towed to dealer. *ak
01/27/200484000104/10/1999
 Dodge intrepid 1999 engine seizes up without warning at 84,000 miles due to sludge in even though oil was changed regularly. *ak
12/19/200379222107/12/2003
 We purchased a used 1999 dodge intrepid in july 2003. it only had 72,000 miles on it. the previous owners said they hadn't had any problems with the car. i took out a loan against my 401k to purchase the intrepid because my previous vehicle was getting a lot of miles on it and i needed a reliable vehicle to get me to work. well now the engine appears to be locked up and i don't even have the money to get it checked out at the dealer. now i am back to my old reliable 1992 pontiac grand am with over 205,000 miles on it. this dodge motor should of lasted to at least 150,000 miles. i am very disappointed. i thought they had improved there products since the 80's. boy was i wrong.*ak
12/22/20031
 While driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled, causing the consumer to pull off the road. the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic. *ak
1
 While driving the vehicle would make a loud knocking sound. the dealership was unable to detect the cause of the sound. please provide further details. *nm
12/24/200362782011/24/2003
 My 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine seized at 62000. *ak
07/19/2003620801
 We bought a '99 dodge intrepid 11/22/99 as a program car w/about 30,000 miles on it. we bought extended warranty to cover 'surprises'. on saturday, 7/19/03 the oil light came on. we took it immediately to the closest dealer and filled out the after hours paperwork. on monday 7/21 they called & said the engine was 'shot' and the cause was sludge. they said it was caused by not having regular oil changes so it voided our warranty. estimate $8,000 on a car with a blue book value is $5,000. mileage on this car is now 62,080. *ak my husband called an engine repair place & they gave an estimate of $4,500. he said he did quite a lot of these dodge/chrysler products because their engines fail frequently. in fact the dealership we have our car at had just called and got the same $4,500 dollar estimate from him for a '99 dodge intrepid. coincidental?! and they're quoting us $8,000. so they're making additional profit off our problem. unfortunately since my husband changed the oil or we went to 'jiffy lube' type places so we have very few receipts to prove we changed the oil regularly. the sticker on the windshield indicates we had the oil changed about 1,000 miles ago. since we are leasing this car so in 15 months we either have to turn it in in good working order or buy it now for $8,549.51.
05/01/200143487303/28/2000
 The driver's side power window didn't go down, the passenger's side power window operates intermittently. the window motor must be replaced. *ak the anti-lock brakes were inoperative, and dodge neglected to repair an oil valve which caused the engine to fail. *sc *jb the vehicle was involved in a fender bender after the leaving the dealership, the consumer believed it was due to the anti-lock brakes. *jb
12/14/20031
 1999 dodge intrepid. change oil regularly. was on the highway, when the oil lite came on for less than 5 min. then the engine completely locked up. now the dodge dealership is telling me they're not sure, but it apparently looks out of oil. which is obserd! and now of course, they aren't going to do anything, but charge $4800 for a used engine?! *ak
10/27/200383000101/20/2002
 My 1999 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 liter engine and 83,000 miles has stopped working. my fiance was dropping our son off at the baby-sitters when the car started making a horrible knocking noise. and that was the end of the car. a mechanic mentioned something about oil sludge build-up. *la
10/27/200365000112/25/2001
 Engine failure on a 1999 dodge intrepid, mileage 65,000.*ak
09/15/200345500
 45,500 miles and told sludge build up in engine. mechanic wanted $6k for engine replacement. paid $800 for new tensions, told engine can seize at any time. had to purchase a new car after only 4 years!!!!!!!!
03/14/2003600002
 Dodge intrepid engine failure. *jb
08/26/20031
 1999 dodge intrepid engine seized at only 5600 miles. the dealer said that there is a sludge build up in the engine. the engine needs to be replaced. i was told from at least 10 different auto shops that the 2.7 liter dodge engine is poorly made and that they have seen this same problem time and time again. it runs way too hot and if you don't change the oil every 1500 miles or so, sludge will build up in the engine and cause seizure. there should be a recall on this 2.7 engine or a class action law suit against dodge.*ak
07/15/2002900001
 Engine blew up with 90,000 miles and with regular oil changes.
08/01/20031
 Car stalled on me a few days ago in downtown la during rush hour traffic with my 2 kids... come to find out that supposidely the car overheated (no signs of overheating at all, gauges were all okay, and sensors were checked and ok, no smoke etc.) however it overheated and warped both of my heads, blew my gaskets and broke my timing chain. this repair has taken over a week to fix and $2700.00 dollars later and i am still not thrilled. i will definately never buy a dodge again.*ak
01/01/2003109754303/01/2000
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 vin#2b3hd46r7xh743055, 43,913 miles, transmission sensor went out, $132.84. 9/14/00 75,085 miles, water outlet and transmission lines needed replaced. mechanic informed me the transmission lines were factory installed defective. $582.24. 12/14/01 86,992 miles, timing chain broke, replaced water pump. $1,188.79. 6/14/02. 91,324 miles, transmission speed sensor broke. $350.60. 8/2/02 96,828 miles, dash lights went out. mechanic informed me the dash lights were an internal wiring defect. $223.30. 10/2/02 98,003 miles, cooling fan went out. mechanic informed me this was a factory defect. chrysler had changed the design of the fans so i could not just repair one side of the fan since it was no longer available. $680.35. 10/24/02. 109,754 miles, engine blew, taking starter with it. told by mechanic that chrysler designed the 2.7 engine to be a disposable engine (compared to the 3.2 that year). replaced with used engine. $4174.49. 5/21/03 i had over $7000 in repairs in under a year and a half. while im gravely disappointed in the mechanics of this vehicle, i feel that the fan assembly, transmission lines, and electrical wiring are things that were obviously defective from the start and should be repaired free of charge. additionally, the transmission sensor going out at only 43,913 miles should have been replaced free as well. while it is difficult to prove that i took care of the engine, i have oil change receipts. *nlm
10/15/20021
 While driving and no warning the vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. dealer notified.*ak
03/12/2003203/04/1999
 Car heater not operating properly and engine fan does not work properly. *nlm
02/14/200388000111/08/2002
 I was driving on the interstate as car started a rattling noise and lost power,and would not start again. the car was towed to dealer, and i was told that the engine was blown at 88,000 miles. there were no working dash lights to alert of any problem. the dealer could not give explanation. the car is under full warranty and oil has been changed regularly. estimated cost 5,000 dollars. *nlm
1
 The timing belt and water pump failed.*jb
01/16/2003
 Consumer states that the engine has blown in her auto right at 70,000 miles and 4 years old. she also states that before this happened her auto was making a rattling noise and the check engine light came on, she took it to the dealer and was told that they needed to change the oil. she states that her husband had the oil change, then attempted to drive the auto when it just cut off and would not start. then a mechanic , after checking the auto, told her that her engine was blown.
01/07/200310700001/15/2000
 1999 intrepid started making loud knocking noise in engine. took to dealer and now dealer says that i am lucky i did not denotate the engine. needs whole new engine to the tune of $8000.00. have always maintained engine oil change. not due to that, due to the fact that chrysler put aluminum rods in engine.
12/20/200264000
 On dec 20 2002, the vehicle engine started rapping while traveling apx 60 mph on interstate. it then stopped within 30 seconds with no restart. dealer has replaced engine 20,000 miles prior for same thing. dealer has had the vehicle for 5 business days and has not fixed it. also, history of multiple window failures, multiple fuel gauge failures, multiple a/c failures. ts
10/01/200270200105/06/1999
 While driving at 70 mph the vehicles oil indicator light flashed on and off then the vehicles engine would cut off. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer who indicated that they had replaced alot of 2.7 engines. *ts *nlm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
02/15/200372000110/01/1999
 Failure of 2.7 liter dodge intrepid engine at 72,000 miles
12/24/20031
 Engine failure. engine seized while on highway. vehicle is a 1999 (2.7) dodge intrepid. have had many problems since owning vehicle.*ak
12/06/200274800104/20/2000
 Complete engine failure at 75000 miles, oil light began to flash on and off engine started to knock loudly vehicle lost all speed and stalled on expressway enterance ramp.this vehicle's oil and filter was changed every 3000 miles yet when the engine was disassembled there was large amounts of sludge through out the it's inside ,engine was cleaned and rebuilt with new rods, camshaft,bearings pistons ect, this was the cheapest fix. from all the information that i have read there seems to be a problem with a great many of the 2.7 liter v6 engines installed in this vehicle. the repairs are very costly and time consuming.
08/16/2001103/12/2001
 Consumer took vehicle for a routine check up. mechanic stated that water pump needed to be changed because it was leaking antifreeze, part number 501718388aa. tube and gasket, part number 5277928, were replaced. dealership iwas aware of problem. *ak
07/12/2000209/01/1999
 Water outlet housing contains metal bleed screw which randomly leaks antifreeze. first leak occurred approx 3 months ago and housing was replaced. housing leaked again, dealer tightened bleed screw but would not replace housing. housing is once again leaking, dealer will not repair. service manager says that chrysler engineers report that this leakage may occur and that no action will be taken to correct antifreeze leak. leakage occurs where bleed screw fitting inserts into the plastic water outlet housing. leakage does not occur from bleed screw but instead from the fitting to housing interface. chrysler engineers also reported (thru service manager) that they have had several complaints on this but there is no service bulletin or corrective action to stop leakage. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
02/26/200710100312/20/2005
 I purchased my 1999 dodge intrepid a 1 1/2 ago with 80,000 miles. about 3 months after purchase the cooling fans went and had to replace $400.00. then about 2 months ago the crank shaft sensor went. now the engine is gone. oil light flickering on and off, check oil level is fine. went from a tapping noise in engine to the engine sounding like its going to blow up. cant drive piece of junk and still owe 7,000.00 on it. *jb
07/15/2005110000205/31/1999
 1999 intrepid es, 114,000 miles. a/c stopped working. a/c fuse was intact, and a diagnosis of the compressor showed it was okay and full of freon. further examination showed that the radiator fan/high fuse was blown, which was keeping the a/c compressor from coming on. fuse was replaced, but blew again later. radiator fan assembly was replaced which fixed both problems. *jb
07/19/2004595001
 1999 dodge intrepid water pump and timing chain failed. *mr the vehicle would not start while at the gas station. the vehicle never ran hot or made loud noises and there were no indications of a problem. the consumer was informed per service dealer that the engines had serious problems. the consumer felt that maybe in was not necessary to replace the entire engine at 59,500 miles. chrysler was not willing to refund the consumer some or all of the monies spent on repairs. *sc the a/c evaorator coil, fan resistor and trunk lock master cylinder which were all in perfect working order pror to being serviced at the dealership failed to work properly after vehicle was pick up from service. dealership claimed problems were unrelated. *tt
06/05/200585400
 My 99 intreped the cooling fan and air conditioner is not working, this is after the 2.7 moter died and was replaced
08/04/2004100000203/01/2000
 First one of the fans went then a few months later the other went. from about 60,000 miles, i have blew blue smoke coming out of the tailpipe had seals replaced but did no good. still smoking. transmission went out completly. the the 1st fan is going out again. (hint) the plastic fans are junk!! the 2.7 liter is not enough for the intrepid body i'm told . i'm planning on trading before we are stuck with another 2,000 repair bill on a vehicle kbbv at 2700. *jb
02/15/200372000110/01/1999
 Failure of 2.7 liter dodge intrepid engine at 72,000 miles
03/04/2005100004
 Oil was replaced every week. vehicle overheated due to defective thermostat. cooling fan motor was replaced over a year ago. smoke came from under the hood, then through the air vents when driving at 25 mph and faster. independent mechanic replaced fan motor. then, vehicle stalled intermittently. but would restart, and was still drivable. *ak
09/02/20042
 While driving and sitting at an intersection vehicle overheated. the light registered hot on the dashboard. consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the cooling fan needed to be replaced due to worn out part. consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once and had not been resolved.*ak
09/01/20043
 Ignition switch was replaced twice because the wiring harness was defective. also, radiator motor and fan did not work properly, causing the indicator to get to the red zone. *ak
05/23/200302/15/1999
 The air conditioner stopped blowing cold air and we took into dealer to service and were told that there was an electrical problem and the a/c fan and the radiator fan were seized. they cannot tell us why this would happen on a vehicle only 4 years old but could only say they sell a lot of these fans on these vehicles and the stratus vehicles. this sounds like to me that it is a problem with a defective part rather than something the customers should have to buy a lot of ...
01/24/20034567007/07/2000
 My cooling system fan motors both went out and froze up with only 46000 miles on a 1999 dodge intrepid. after further investigation into the problem i found on the internet that several people have had the same problem with their intrepid's. *nlm
06/10/200104/01/2001
 Rear passenger's side power window is dead and has failed. when electronic cooling fans for engine turn on automatically as they should during certain engine temperatures front headlights noticeably dim almost looking like they are being flashed for a second or what someone could interoperate as the driver flashing his lights. headlights also seem to dim slightly when rolling down two windows at the same time. i purchased a professional battery and alternator tester has shown that the vehicles battery and alternator are working as normal. this makes me wonder about the vehicle's electrical system.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
09/01/20043
 Ignition switch was replaced twice because the wiring harness was defective. also, radiator motor and fan did not work properly, causing the indicator to get to the red zone. *ak
06/20/200489000502/17/2002
 Well, i have had nothing but problems with this car since i have had it. first it was little things like the window only going up or down when it felt like it, the oil light flashing on and off for no reason, the driver seat reclining for no reason, all the weather stripping coming off of the doors. now my whole engine is shot and i believe it is because of defective parts. i was driving on the freeway the other day when all of the sudden my car was making a noise any time i tried to accelerate. i checked all my gages and everything looked ok, so i turned off my cruise control thinking maybe that was the problem. someone drove past me and motioned there was a problem, so i stopped and my whole car filled with smoke. i lifted my hood and there was a piece that goes on top of my radiator that was off and steam and water and coolant was everywhere. i had just checked the water before i had left, and my temperature gauge never moved from its usual spot so it was odd that my car would overheat. the tow truck came and said that 2 days before he had the same exact car same exact thing happened. the piece that is on top of the radiator is something that probably should be bolted down, but is actually glued on with a rubber sealant. once that rubber got so hot, it seems that it melted and came off and with all the pressure the radiator blew and now i have a blown head gasget among other engin damage. the 1st estimate i have gotten is 2,500 which is outrageous, especially since it could have been prevented if they had just used a bold and not rubber glue on a hot radiator.*ak
07/29/200388000210/02/1999
 This is a 1999 dodge intrepid, that i have had plenty of problems out of. this was purchased at 29,569 miles, 10/99. jan 2000 the inner sensor went out, replaced by dealer under warranty. july 2000 the outer sensor went out, replaced by dealer not under warranty per milage at time. aug 2000 the passenger fan went out, replaced by dealer at a cost of $500. sense then replaced brakes often, burn lots of oil and plenty of hesitation from the transmission. but my other biggest problem is the window motor,that has gone out in the passenger window twice and now the driver window has completely fail apart. you here nothing but noise when closing the door, cannot let the window up and down without its sounding like its going to break from popping like its getting caught on something. most of the time you have to pull it up by hand in order to get it to close completely. has their been a recall on this item? *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
06/16/2006900001
 Engine failed sitting at drive thru no correct made part is available. *tr
04/09/20091
 1999 dodge intrepid stall on a daily bases sometimes it will restart other times you have to wait 30 to 60 mins. it will start and drive then you shut it off it will not restart for 30 to 60 mins sometimes longer. engine also has sludge build up. vehicle has 108000 miles on it. it is the 2.7 liter engine. after reading some of the other complaints i do not understand why there has not been a recall issued. this is a serious problem that can get someone injured or worse. there is no need in trying to fix this problem because you fix one thing and something else is going to go wrong. chrysler needs to step up and fix this problem. *tr
10/19/20081119001
 I have changed the oil in the vehicle regularly every 3-4 thousand miles, then on sunday the timing belt tensioner went out and now the repair shop tells me i need a new engine and it's due to the tensioner failing from a sludge build up. i have since found this is very common to the 2.7l engine. now the repair estimate is between five and six thousand dollars. *tr
09/03/2008121000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shut off completely and would not restart. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and it was discovered that the timing chain failed, the cams were bent, and the engine needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 121,000.
08/17/20071
 Last year around dec 12th 2006 i replaced the timing belt, and oil sensor. on august 17th 2008, one day after my oil light came on the engine seized. i checked the oil and it had slug. i just got a call from dodge thursday the 14th 2008, telling me that my car was due for service. 3 days later engine seized. *tr
07/11/2008720001
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine with 72,000 miles on it, timing chain jumped, engine is now junk and car sits. this engine has a design defect and dodge should do a recall to replace them. *tr
06/24/2008114001
 While driving engine cut out . no warning lights came on, temp. gage was normal. car filled with smoke before i could get to a complete stop. engine was a blaze when i opened the hood to see where the smoke was coming from. i was able to get it put out quickly with an extinguisher. i had recently had oil & filter's changed, the car was fine no knocking from engine. the car is/ can be classified as totaled due to age/mileage on it compared to replacement/repair cost.*tr
06/30/20081100001
 Our 1999 dodge intrepid with 110,000 miles had engine failure due to a build-up of sludge in the engine. it's a complete loss to us since fixing the timing chain and other parts will ultimately fail because of the crap that remains in the engine! *tr
05/15/2008670001
 1999 dodge intrepid with 2.7l began to run roughly while driving then quit entirely when vehicle pulled into driveway. vehicle was towed to repair shop and was told the motor was shot. there were no warning lights or any other indication of a problem. *tr
04/30/2008643001
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine failure at 64,000 miles due to oil sludge. top engine knock. oil changes were regular and done by 3,000 miles. in less than 24hr period oil light came on and engine began knocking. oil level on stick showed in correct range. estimate of repair at $4800 to replace engine and labor. *tr
02/12/2008130000406/21/2007
 Engine had died while driving about once every 2 months for half a year. after a day or two the car would start again. had the battery replaced and the fuel pump replaced throughout the process. knocking sound started prior to timing chain breaking. *tr
10/04/200376000207/17/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that on two separate occasions, while approaching a stop sign, the vehicle shut off. the first time the vehicle did not restart and had to be towed. the engine was replaced, but the failure recurred four years later. the current mileage was 112,000 and failure mileage was 76,000.
12/24/200760784106/30/1999
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while the engine was turned on, the contact heard a clanking noise coming from the engine compartment. while idling at a traffic light, the noise grew louder and the engine was turned off. the vehicle would not restart. there were no warning indicators prior to the failure. the vehicle was towed to the repair shop and they stated that the engine needed to be replaced due to the timing chain. the engine received regular maintenance and the oil pan was recently replaced. the current and failure mileages were 60,784. updated 02-14-08 *bf
08/01/2006125000209/01/1998
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving 45 mph, the engine automatically stalled and the vehicle lost complete power. the dealer and manufacturer have not yet been notified. the contact notified an independent mechanic and he stated that there was sludge build-up, which caused the sensors to fail. the mechanic also stated that there was no current repair because the failure was too infrequent. in addition, the heater does not work properly and causes the vehicle to smoke and shut down. this failure also results from the sludge defect with the engine. there is no current recall information. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was 135,000 and failure mileage was 125,000.
12/05/200798000103/05/2005
 The motor in the 1999 dodge intrepid i just bought stop working. i took it to a mechanic and he said the timing chain broke due to a defect. he told me to call chrysler and ask what they could do to help me. i called them and they said i on my own. i have looked into the a little and found that many people have had the same problems and now there is a lawsuit against chrysler in new jersey from debra lee herbert. engines pricing is $2000.00 to $5000.00 depending on new or used. plus the engine places won't warranty this from happening again. please help. *tr
01/14/200876781109/01/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the mechanic stated that the engine locked. as of january 14, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 76,781. the vin was unavailable. *tr
12/19/2007140000412/19/1999
 Tl-contact owns a 1999/dodge/intrepid.contact stated she was driving at 20 mph on the highway and the car just died on her. no warning lights came on. they have a 1000 miles to drive before another oil change. weather was not a factor. they were driving normally before it died. vehicle was towed to a mechanic about a block away. the mechanic informed them there is water in the oil and they would have to junk the car. the cap for the oil was blown off because water was going in the oil. the current and failure mileage is 140,000.contact does not know her vin number....mw
11/19/200778000205/02/2004
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving between 15- 25 mph, the contact heard a loud bang and pulled off the road. there were no warning indicators. two days prior, there was a ticking noise coming from the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken in for an oil change although it was not needed. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer after the incident occurred. the current and failure mileages were 78,000.
11/02/200767000102/12/1999
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began making a loud banging and a hard knocking sound in the engine compartment. the contact drove the vehicle to the dealer and they diagnosed complete engine failure. there were no warning indicators present. the dealer wants $6,000 to replace the engine; however, the contact intends to repair the vehicle. he stated that regular maintenance has been performed on the vehicle since its purchase. updated 12/12/07
09/23/2007124000109/09/2003
 Engine failure on a 1999 dodge intrepid with the 2.7l engine. *tr
09/21/2007100061107/14/2005
 Catastrophic failure of the engine while driving 65 mph on the ohio turnpike. told by two different garages that the engine is blown, rod irreparably bent, must be replaced and that this is a well known problem with the 2.7 engines and that dodge will do nothing about it. told by 5 different mechanics to junk it, not to bother replacing it because they'll just have to put another faulty 2.7 engine in the car. no way this engine should go out in a dangerous situation like highway driving! the car is in my yard right now. *tr
09/17/2007131000110/25/2006
 We've only had the car for 10months now and already its a piece of junk. while driving my kids to daycare one day the car just stopped. the steering wheel wouldn't move and the brakes wouldn't work. my husband pulled into a parking lot and put on the emergency brake. he tried to start it up and it wouldn't. he looked under the hood and checked the oil thinking maybe that was the problem. he tried to start it again after he saw there was oil there and the timing chain jump up and broke right threw the covering. we didn't have aaa so his brother called them and had them tow it to a mechanic. that's when we found out the valves were bent causing the motor to be useless. the whole cost of the repairs were an estimate of $3000. we called the finance company and they told us to first call the dealer we bought the car from and they should be able to trade it in for another vehicle. the dealership said it wasn't their problem and that we should have taken the extended warranty. my husband asked why they didn't offer it and they stated they didn't have to. this is very hard on us being that we both work fulltime and have two small children. we can not afford to get this car repaired and keep paying on a car that doesn't serve us any value. *tr
08/23/20071110001
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving 60 mph, the engine light illuminated and then the engine failed. the vehicle was pushed off the road and towed to a mechanic. the vehicle was diagnosed as needing a rebuilt engine. the repair would cost $1,800 plus $750 to install the engine. the purchase date and dealer information were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 111,000. updated 12-12-07. *kb updated *jb
07/26/200787000101/01/2003
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving 40 mph a knocking sound was heard coming from the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to the mechanic. the mechanic advised that the vehicle needed a new engine. the current and failure mileages were 87,000.
08/06/2007120000103/01/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving 60 mph a loud knocking noise was heard. the vehicle was pulled over and towed to the repair shop. the repair shop was unable to diagnose the failure. the current and failure mileages were 120,000.
08/14/2007102000107/10/2002
 Driving back from the store and the car started jerking back and forth and then just stopped. called for a tow. the mechanic said the oil pump stopped and by the sound that the car was making that it had lost a connecting rod bearing. but couldn't be sure without ripping the motor apart. *jb
07/10/20071400001
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving 45 mph, the power steering failed and the engine locked up. the vehicle would not restart and had to be towed. the contact heard a loud cranking sound before the failure occurred. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 140,000.
05/07/200781000301/01/2005
 We have a 99 dodge intrepid and at around 80,000 the engine gave out due to sludge buildup even though we had regular oil changes. we had to replace the engine at $5000.00. while researching the internet, we found that there are websites dedicated to the 99 intrepid all with the same issue. why are they not recalled? *tr
08/18/200585717105/19/1999
 I was driving to work when all of a sudden the car jerked real hard and the engine light came on and the car completely lost power. i coasted over to the side of the highway and tried restarting the car but it would not restart. had car towed to dealership where they found my camshaft was not turning and my timing chain had broke and they were pretty certain it had done extensive damage to the engine. they told me it could be well over $5,000 to get fixed and just for them to even start to investigate how bad the damage was it would cost me at least $600.00. i did have to pay them $102 just for a diagnostic test plus two tow bills. my car only had 85,000 miles on it! what a rip-off! the comment section on the receipt from the dealer said no promises--well no kidding they knew what was going on. *tr
10/09/2005111890104/24/2002
 I was driving on the highway and just as i was getting on the bridge, the engine on my dodge intrepid malfunctioned. my husband is a certified mechanic and he kept the maintenance up on my vehicle. we were told by the dealership that the sludge buildup was due to us not changing the oil at every 3000 miles. we were told that the cost to repair this problem would start at about $4500. *jb
07/04/2007112606209/06/2001
 The 2.7 v-6 exploded/seized in my 1999 intrepid for the second time in 112k so thats 56k per engine??? chrysler is of no help and will not cover faulty engine! they say sludge cause it-but i changed oil every 3k! this is ridiculous a recall should be mandatory!!!!!! *tr
01/08/20071100001
 I would like to file a complaint about the 1999 dodge intrepid. the engine blew out at 110000, in perfect condition, i had the oil changed every 300 miles, and had recently just flushed the transmission fluid. i kept it in peak condition. one day while driving to work it made loud noises. i was close to my mechanics shop and just drove it there. as i pulled in i heard a loud pop and the mechanics confirmed that the engine blew out, and how horrible this engine was. would like to receive some type of reimbursement for this. i heard there was a class action lawsuit, which i would surely like to sign up for, any insight would be helpful. *ak
05/11/20071150001
 Complete engine failure, engine seized without warning; able to control vehicle and park on side of road without power steering or brakes; vehicle towed to repair shop, decided not to have engine replaced, vehicle sitting at home deciding on action to take
05/04/200796800304/07/1999
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving 25mph, the engine shut off. the dealer diagnosed the failure and changed the oil pan, gasket, belt, alternator and filter. on may 3, 2007, the engine shut off again. two sensors were replaced and the cost of the repairs were $1900.00. on may 4, 2007, the engine shut off. the vehicle was towed and the dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. the dealer also stated that the cost was $7000.00 and the water pump caused the engine to fail. the failure and current mileage were 96,800. the dealer stated the vehicle needed rear shocks and the shocks were repaired at time of service. the consumer provided the repair invoice for vehicle. the ater pump failed which caused damage to the engine. updated 06/13/07 *tr
04/07/200786410104/07/2007
 I bought a 1999 dodge intrepid with 86140 miles. drove 14 miles and oil light came on and noise started. i pulled over, checked engine oil level, and it was full. i towed the vehicle home and there it sits. i found many concerns on the net about the dodge intrepid,1999 as a all but 1 test a.s.e technician i pulled the valve covers off and found sludge in areas. i was still wondering if there will be a recall, so i haven't done anything yet.*ak
03/27/20071400001
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving at 55 mph the vehicle began to vibrate and produced a knocking noise. the contact stated that acceleration decreased and the engine stalled. the check engine light has been intermittently illuminating for approximately one year. the vehicle was brought to local mechanics on several occasions, and the vehicle was never diagnosed as having engine failure. during this time,the mechanics replaced the cam shaft and the crank shaft regulator. the mechanic stated that the engine was breaking down, and the crank shaft seal was deteriorating. the vehicle had undergone routine maintenance since the time of purchase. the failure mileage was 140,000. *ak
03/09/20071
 I heard a knocking noise. so i took it back to the place i had my oil changed at, as i was turning into the the side street a belt broke. after my car sat for three nights on the parking lot of this business, it was then towed to the shope. it was then i was informed that i was not the first person who has had sludge build upthis. engine needs to be replaced, due to sludge build up. my car is now sitting in my drive way, because i can not afford to pay 5,000 + to have my car fixed.i have no car to drive back and forth to school. now i feel so disquestedwhen i think about this car. i think chrysler should at least give me half, considering they were aware of this problem
02/26/200710100312/20/2005
 I purchased my 1999 dodge intrepid a 1 1/2 ago with 80,000 miles. about 3 months after purchase the cooling fans went and had to replace $400.00. then about 2 months ago the crank shaft sensor went. now the engine is gone. oil light flickering on and off, check oil level is fine. went from a tapping noise in engine to the engine sounding like its going to blow up. cant drive piece of junk and still owe 7,000.00 on it. *jb
02/25/200482000102/10/2002
 Driving home from work @ midnight when the heater started to emit cold air. car seemed to be running fine. no noises heard, temp gauge was low. pulled over to check for leaks or any other obvious problem, none apparent. continued to drive for several miles to get close to home, suddenly the temp gauge went all the way up to hot and the car started to fill with smoke, pulled to side of road immediately and engine quit. on country road, had to walk to get help. had car towed to repair shop where i was told a bearing was spun and the engine was blown. when i asked for an estimate to repair the station manager stated it would cost over $5,000 to repair and would be cheaper to look for a used engine but could not guarantee that the same problem would not occur. still owed approx. $5,000 on loan. had to trade it in and refinance with another vehicle. *jb
06/03/200675535309/01/1999
 While my cousin had borrowed the car, the car stalled and he could not get it started again. the car was towed to a mechanic and the mechanic did say that with the horrendous noise the car was making, that the engine would need to be either rebuilt, or replaced, based on what he called a rod knock. when i had another mechanic look at the car, he proceeded to say the same thing. this is a car that in 7 years of me owing it, i put on less than 70,000 on the car in that time. i have always done oil changes regularly and took good care of the car, to now have it sitting in a driveway, unable to start ! *jb
12/25/200390000103/07/2001
 My 1999 dodge intrepid's 2.7 motor failed after hearing a loud ticking from the motor. it was later diagnosed as a timing chain failure from oil sludge buiidup. the motor was rebuilt at a cost of $3,000.00 canadian. i have since had intermittent oil light flashing at idle roughly 20,000 km's after the rebuild without incident. currently the car is still in operation and oil light doesn't come on. the car had 130,000km's at the time of the motor failure and currently has 184,000 km's on it. it was considered out of warranty and no help was offered through calls and letters to chrysler customer service and the canadian president odf daimler chrysler at the time ed brust. i am a chrysler employee and got this website from forums@autobytel.com, a 2.7 chrysler motor complaint site. thanks for any help, jim kainz. *nm
01/09/200753000108/01/1999
 While driving on the highway at a speed of 55-70 mph, the check engine light came on the 99 dodge intrepid. while getting off the highway contacts vehicle began to stall shutting off completely on the side of the road while hearing a clicking sound on the engine. contact was able to restart vehicle and drove for a quarter of a mile before car shut of completely. at that point contact had vehicle towed into dealership. jrb
01/11/200776000106/01/1999
 Tl* - the contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, she applied the brakes on her 1999 dodge intrepid, the vehicle shuttered right then lost power. the contact was able to restart the vehicle, while driving the vehicle continued to shutter and smoke started coming out of the engine. the contact took the vehicle to jiffy lube and they stated that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. the contact can provide copies of invoice repair. the failure mileage was 76000. *nm the mechanic showed the consumer where anit-freeze had mixed with the oil. updated 04/30/07. *jb
01/10/200725000406/01/2002
 Tl* - the contact explained that the check engine light of her 1999 dodge intrepid turned on in 2002, after owning the vehicle for about 3 weeks. the contact was not able to drive over 10 mph. the contact took the vehicle to northtown dodge. the dealer replaced speed sensors on the vehicle, causing the engine light to turn off. sometime during 2004 the engine light turned on again, and the vehicle was not able to be driven over 10 mph. the contact had a personal mechanic contact the dealer and verify the need to replace the speed sensor again. the speed sensors were replaced and the vehicle was operational. in november 2006 the check engine light turned on for a third time. the contact took the vehicle to her personal mechanic, who verified that it was a speed sensor issue and replaced it. on january 10, 2007 the check engine light turned on for a fourth time, but did not loose power. the contact continued to drive to a mechanic who found no problems. the oil light turned on, as well. no loss of power was experienced at this time like in previous failures. the contact explained that once the vehicle was moving the oil light turned off, but turns on when the vehicle is at a stop. the contact took the vehicle to transitown dodge, but they asked for 100.00 to diagnose the vehicle. *nm
01/04/2007106000104/12/2006
 Driving to have maintenance performed on my 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving down the highway, engine suddenly died. i had no braking or steering control once this happened. had the vehicle towed and was told i would need another engine. i have researched the price and it ranges from 1700 (used) to 5499 (remanufactured and installed). *nm
12/06/2006150000102/23/2004
 The timing belt has broken and the car won't start. *jb
12/01/200677000107/10/2003
 Dec 1, 2006 - mileage: under 78k - problem: it was time for routine tune up on my car, once i popped the hood i went directly for the oil tank/engine first thing. pcv valve needed replacing, upon taking said valve off i noticed a lot of heavy gunk or sludge if you will. put on brand new pcv valve kit bought from mopar and continued on with the rest of the tune-up. thinking back to all the sludge i found on the old pcv valve i began to really wonder as this amount of sludge was not normal for a car that's kept up with exactly how the owners manual dictates. upon research i found that oil sludge is the number one problem with the dodge intrepid 2.7l engine and possible signs and symptoms of said problem included: heavy amounts of sludge found on pcv valves, slightly noticeable grey/blue smoke from exhaust and over all diminishing performance all of which my car has/is showing signs of. from all that i've read and all signs to look out for i would have to say this engine is more then likely ready to blow if not this year then early next year. from the same amounts of complaints i've seen on this engine i really feel this should be chryslers responsibility to recall this engine as it does pose a very serious, highly dangerous threat as the motor will stop at any given moment with no warning and no immediate noticeable cause. it's not fair once this faulty engine dies that the consumer gets slapped with the repair bill! *nm
11/15/2006130300110/15/2004
 There were events or warning signs leading up to this event. my daughter and i were driving when all of the sudden my oil pressure light came on, followed by immediate engine shut-down. we almost wreck trying to get the car off the road and stopped. we were stranded in the cold, until my mom could get there to pick us up. after i had my car towed to the shop, and the mechanic diagnosed my problem i was in tears. the mechanic informed me that my engine was blown due to build up of sludge, and yet i change the oil every 3000 miles. he told me it would have to be replaced, and that it would cost anywhere from $4000-8000 to get it back on the road. i am a single mother with a very small income from a part time job, attend college full time, and am trying to raise my 4 year old daughter by myself. there is no way that i will be able to fix this car, nor do i want to so it can do it again so that the exact same thing can happened a few thousand miles later with junk motors. i can not afford to buy a new vehicle, so my daughter and i are on foot. this infuriates me, because the money greedy people at daimler chrysler would not adhere to the repeated recommendations to recall these motors. it is unbelievable to me that they can act so recklessly and put the lives of many innocent people intentionally in harms ways by ignoring you, me, and the thousands like us. this is ridiculous and they should have to pay for our junk motors as well as some restitution for the serious financial and emotional hardships they have intentionally inflicted upon us. i will never ever buy another dodge/chrysler product nor will i allow anyone who will listen to me. i think that we should get everyone to boycott them, and plaster the links to these websites to as many people as possible. they deserve to be warned at the catastrophes that lie in their future. if we get a lawsuit please let me be one of the first to know. i wish everyone of my fellow victims the best of luck with this nightmare. *jb
11/10/200635110/15/2004
 There were no events leading up to this failure..it happened suddenly and without notice. my 4yr old daughter and i were driving down the road, when all of the sudden my oil pressure light came on and the engine shut down. all functions of the car were lost, i almost got into a wreck while trying to get the car to the side of the road. i had it towed to a dealer, who in return told me that my motor was trash, and that it needed to be replaced. i changed the oil every 3000 miles every time and the previous owner, whom i knew very well, took excellent care of the car as well. the mechanic told me that the pistons blew due to build up of engine sludge, and that the motor was not worth fixing, and that i should buy a rebuilt or new motor. i began to research this data on the internet when i came across your website and many more like it. i quickly became infuriated with the dodge company, as they are aware of their faulty engines, yet they continue to blame the consumer and refuse to recall these motors. my daughter and i could have been seriously injured had we been traveling much faster or been in a different location, such as train tracks near our house. this is completely absurd, dodge is aware of the problem,yet refuse to back their products. i will never ever buy another dodge or chrysler product again, and i will not let any friends, family, or anyone else reading this do so either. if you know that you are producing junk motors, shouldn't you provide your consumers with the respect to warn them of the hazardous conditions that await them. if there are deaths because of this, can you really get an honest nights rest??? i have lost all respect for dodge that i once had. i now have a car sitting in my driveway that is worthless and cannot be driven because i can't invest 4-8k into the car for the new engine needed...why bother anyway when that motor would do the exact same thing in a matter of time..because it is absolute junk. *jb
10/22/2006127979112/06/2004
 The rod in the engine is knocking due to the oil return being built with 2 90 degree angles not allowing oil to get back into the engine. *nm
12/06/200575000106/15/2003
 The engine failed after only 75000 miles.i had just had the the timing chain,oil pump replaced and the engine flushed for oil sludge in the engine a few months before.i have not had the engine replaced yet because it is too expensive to replace. *nm
08/15/2005120000108/30/2002
 On august 15, 2005 my car seized its motor. a 99' dodge intrepid. i filed this information at that time . it has casued extreme fianacail disaster in my life since. i can't afford to pay for the car. *nm
09/17/2006547771
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle began sputtering, and a small amount of smoke emanated from under the hood. the contact stopped the vehicle, and examined the engine. upon lifting the hood, another small amount of smoke was released. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. the vehicle was towed to a private repair shop, who determined that there was a crack in the engine block. the mechanic stated that the engine needed to be replaced.
09/30/2006102000204/12/2002
 I have a 1999 dodge intrepid that blew a rod at 72,000 miles with no warning. we replaced the engine for about $3,000 and two weeks ago at 102,000 miles i started to hear a rapping sound that was probably another rod, but before the engine could blow another rod something in the timing snapped, so now i am left with a lawn ornament that i can't afford to fix and i am still paying for. not to mention the various other items we have had to replace like the a/c condenser for $600.00 and the speed sensors, that was another $300.00. this car is the biggest lemon i have ever bought. *nm
10/11/2006107/23/2006
 I have a 1999 dodge intrepid, everytime i come to a stop light the engine shakes, the check engine lights stays on, the oil light flickers also when at stop light. 109,000 miles. i took my car to the shop and i was told that this is the early stages of the engine blowing. cost $5000. *nm
06/15/200692000109/06/1999
 The timing chain broke resulting in bent valves and the car completely stalling. *jb
08/10/2005770001
 The engine light began to blink at the red light stops. i took it to the chrysler dealership and told them the problem and they changed the oil. a month later the engine light came on and stayed on, so i took it back to the dealer. i was told that the engine was blown and since the car had 74,000 miles it was outside of the warranty and they would not replace it. the cost quoted to replace the engine was $ 7,000. *jb
03/09/2005117200112/16/2004
 1999 dodge intrepid. *nm
09/11/2006108000109/12/2005
 I was driving down interstate 35 in southern mn and the engine lost power than quit. the engine seized and it had to be towed home. nothing has been done to correct the failure. *jb
09/02/200684366101/12/2000
 First engine failed at 84367 miles on 03/18/03 and was covered by extended warranty. rebuilt long block was installed. second engine has now failed in september of 2006 with 154004 miles on the car. less than 70,000 miles on the second engine. timing chain has failed and is sticking through the valve cover. all of a sudden started rattling and then just died. it seems as if these engines are only good for 70-80k and they are done. *nm
06/15/200586000103/29/2000
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine stopped working around 86,000 miles. *jb
05/26/200499774111/04/2003
 I was driving at 45 mph and the engine started knocking and smoking. it caused me to be without my car for 6 months and pay over $6,000 to fix it. i needed a new engine along with oil filter and all fluids. *nm
09/17/20061
 2.7 liter engine failed due to oil sludge, needs new engine or rebuilt one with oil sludge problem corrected to stop from occurring again. *jb
07/24/2006134500107/07/2006
 I was driving and all of a sudden something started bonging and i looked down to notice that the check engine light was light up and then the check oil light came on. i was trying to pull over so that i could get out of traffic but the steering wheel froze up and made it extremely difficult to steer so that i could get out of traffic. finally, after trying to steer the dead car out of traffic i called aaa and they towed it to the mechanic who has come to the conclusion it is the engine. it has been sitting there ever since due to the amount of money it will cost me to fix. after doing research regarding issues with the dodge intrepid i have come to see that i am not the only one having this problem. dodge has known about this issue and refuses to send out a recall. i find that this could be extremely fatal depending on where a person is. *jb
09/04/20061089481
 1999 dodge intrepid engine failure. *nm
09/07/2006980311
 I am one of hundreds who have had this 2.7 dohc give out. dailmer chrysler says that it is due to neglect but i would say with all the complaints i see on the internet that their is a severe issue that needs to be looked into. it is not just the 1999 2.7 engine their is a few years after 1999 and before 1999 that i have seen complaints about. we need your help in forcing them to do a recall on them. yes i purchased the car used but still 98000 miles and motor gives out. *nm
09/07/200698031109/06/2006
 2.7 engine. *nm
09/09/2006118666107/02/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on the highway, the vehicle stalled without warning. it was maneuvered off the road and towed to an independent repair shop where it was determined the engine needed to be replaced. the dealer was notified. updated 10/6/2006 - *nm
09/09/2006118666107/12/2001
 Driving down the pa turnpike, 1999 dodge intrepid suddenly lost power then started knocking real bad. *nm
09/01/2005104000112/20/2000
 While driving down the highway my 1999 dodge intrepid suddenly lost power almost causing an accident. had the car checked out and the timing chain failed causing damage to the valves and the cylinder. the price to fix this is over $4000. *jb
05/15/200680000104/04/2006
 Without warning my 2.7l engine seized up while i was driving causing a complete loss of control i hit a concrete post. highway patrol came but did not press charges against me for property damage. this is a dangerous but well documented design flaw of this particular engine and i hope i can recover enough money from the texas based impartial services group to buy a new engine because i love my dodge intrepid. i'm only 18 years old and can't afford another vehicle. just two days after i bought this intrepid - while driving on the highway all the gauges including the speedometer failed and i had to pay $1414.32 to have a new computer installed at my local dodge dealership. *jb
01/24/200564000112/24/1999
 I was driving to work one evening when the car just lost all power and died. i was almost hit by another car. a few young men had to help me push my car on the side of the road. i work third shift and it was late at night so i was very scared. i got a tow truck to tow the car back to the house and the next day i had a mechanic checked it out and he said the engine was no good. the car only had 63,000 miles and it was serviced on time. i got a second mechanic to check it and the result was the same. *jb
08/10/2006120000108/01/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph down a street, the engine stalled without warning. the engine did not restart and was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the timing chain needed to be replaced. after the repair, the engine stalled again without warning. upon further inspection, the engine was filled with sludge. the engine was rebuilt which corrected the problem. the manufacturer was not alerted.
08/01/200680000108/05/2000
 My 1999 dodge intrepid just quit running in traffic on the freeway. the engine apparently has failed and needs to be replaced. this is after over $1,000 in repairs and routine maintenance on it since june 1, 2006. the engine had approx 80,000 miles. *jb
07/28/200674000507/26/2003
 Bought 3 years ago used, it had emissions issues with the original engine. at about 74,000 miles the engine block cracked. engine design does not allow for it to cool itself properly while running and results in the oil burning within before the engine can circulate it which finally results in the sludge that so many owners have a problem with and only perseverant the high heat issue as less oil is circulated to cool the engine. my engine's block cracked providing evidence of the engine getting too hot with no gauge warning of overheating because it is overheating within the system before it gets to the sensor etc, therefore it is not a poor maintenance issue but poor design and manufacturing. with a rebuilt engine it shakes, hesitates and emits smoke with clean oil and filter and no evidence of sludge within!! now at under 96000 original miles and 22000 rebuilt engine the a/c coil has busted under the high pressure caused by the high engine temperature. the a/c pressure varies with engine pressure which varies with engine heat (still no overheating warning on the gauges). it is only addressed now that it is summer and too hot to drive without a/c. unfortunately because of the design it will cost around $850 to replace a $80-120 part because the entire dash/firewall must come out along with many other components to get to it (and then those reinstalled afterward). the battery was sucked of power around this time and the motors controlling the windows & mirrors have broken. the keyless entry system has gone as well. *jb
05/07/2006130000109/01/2000
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 l engine failure at 130,000 miles. *nm
07/05/2006566711
 2.7 l v-6 dodge intrepid: this engine is beyond words to describe a horrible design flaw. the engine's oil light flickers and now the motor produces a noise like the lifters are not getting oil. the high brass of d/c will blame every customer of neglect and oil sludge rather than notice a huge pattern of these 2.7 v6 cars being bashed by numerous people all having the same problem. the 2.7 v6 is junk and @ 56+ miles it should not have this problem. i guess i'll post it on ebay like all the other dodge intrepids with a blown 2.7 liter engine. i suggest a google search and just read what others have to say about this crappy built motor. i have actually thought about painting a lemon on each side of this car mentioning my engine troubles within each lemon. i will never own a dodge again! *nm
06/15/200693800109/08/1999
 Went to crank vehicle and the timing chain broke and warped the valves,therefore needing a new engine. have not done any repairs the car had an extended warranty with fidelity warranty they would not cover because the engine had sludge build up, but not due to poor maintenance. *jb
04/28/200663000108/29/1999
 1999 dodge intrepid, engine failure. *nm
11/07/200595703105/11/2005
 Motor on my 1999 dodge intrepid stopped running with only 95,000 miles on it. *nm
05/30/200682000111/02/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 45 mph, the engine began to make a clanking noise and then stalled. the vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent mechanic. the mechanic determined the timing chain fractured because of oil sludge in the engine. the engine was rebuilt.
05/18/200692000112/20/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at various speeds, the cruise light illuminated and the tachometer dropped then the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and after 15 minutes would restart. the dealership determined the crank sensor needed to be replaced. after this was replaced, the engine made a clunking noise, and the vehicle has not been driven off of the lot.
05/18/200675000105/01/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 10-20 mph there was a clanking noise coming from under the hood and the check engine light illuminated. the contact pulled off of the road. the vehicle was towed to a dealership, where they determined the engine had failed due to oil sludge, and needed to be replaced. the contact noticed numerous complaints on the internet concerning the 2.7 engine on these vehicles. updated 06/05/2006. *ak *ts
01/21/200589000109/10/1999
 Engine seized without warning at 89,000 miles, and not knowing what had happened i took it to a local dodge dealership to have them look at it to find out what was wrong, and they didn't even have to look at it, they told me exactly what happened and why without even looking. i had the look at it anyway, and they came back with there original response the engine seized to oil sludge, a common problem with this engine. *jb
04/27/200698000104/01/1999
 Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped at an intersection, the check engine oil light illuminated intermittently. then while traveling 35 mph the engine made a knocking noise and stalled. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and has not been inspected by a mechanic.
04/19/200683500104/20/2004
 Driving n on 59 s when vehicle made awful noise-pulled over and came to stop-called wrecker and took to dealer from whom car was purchased-engine had blown even though oil change had been done day before and on regular basis-had car less than 2 years-car needs new engine-would cost more than car is worth if i could even find a decent engine-company won't fix even though this is an apparent problem with this car- *nm
04/03/20061160001
 Engine started using qt of oil every 1000 mi. when i started hearing something in the motor, i went to the dealer and asked about this they said to use synthetic oil, change oil at no more than 3000 mi. one week later while on a trip going down the interstate highway the engine started knocking. pulled over and had it towed to a dealer where they charged me to tell me of the death sentence on this engine. i paid them but haven't picked it up yet. they said this was a common problem and that it was my problem. the salvage yard said they already have to many of them and don't need another almost perfectly good dodge intrepid. i liked this car a lot and was about to get it repainted and some new wheels on it. *nm
03/23/20066102/16/2006
 I was driving on the i -5 northbound to oceanside, when i started hearing a clacking/clunking noise from the engine. i pulled in towards the nearest gas station and checked the oil levels for the car, which were fine. i drove another 2 miles and started to exit the freeway when a total power loss to the engine occurred. i managed to recover control of the vehicle, and parked it in a parking lot where it was towed to my place of residence. the next day i had it towed to a mechanic and was told that the engine needed to be replaced. i had just replaced the oil 2,000 miles ago, and was perplexed. the oil light had been on intermittently, but oil levels were fine, i was told this was probably due to a failed sensor. i am young and have just started a family, with a newly born infant who could have been involved in an accident. from further research, i have found 1000s of incidents similar to my own concerning the 2.7 liter engine, and implore chrysler to recall this engine. *jb
03/21/200662000111/11/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the engine began to make a grinding and rattling noise, the vehicle then stopped. it was towed to an independent repair shop which determined there was sludge in the oil and the engine needs to be replaced. dodge stated a rod had snapped, and contact had to replace entire engine at $8500. *ak
11/26/200581221109/16/2005
 Purchased the 1999 dodge intrepid on sep 16, 2005 the car had 77,823 miles . before purchasing the car i did run a car fax on the vehicle and took it to goodyear and had an 11 point check before purchasing the vehicle. the car came with a warranty. nov 26, 05 when the car started a loud knocking noise and immediately shut down. all the oil ran on the ground. it was 10:30 p.m. . we, my daughter and two grandchildren were on a dark parkway the wrecker service took us to a hotel. 1:10 a.m. (cst) when we got to the hotel in elizabethtown. i had to pay someone to come from frankfort to elizabethtown. it only had approximately 3000 miles on it from the time of purchase. i then had it towed back to frankfort (93.03) the warranty company sent the engine but i was still out of $412.00 which was the difference of the claims about for labor of $450.00. during the time i was waiting for my vehicle to be fixed i search the internet and found out there was one thing i did not check at the time of purchase and that was the engine. i found a lot of articles posted that claimed the 2.7 liter engine to be one of the worst chrysler had made. they had the car from november 30 until january 25th. . i did have to purchase an additional extended warranty (150.00) so that i could make sure i was still covered while the car was being fixed. the original warranty at the time of purchase was 4500 miles or 90 days which ever comes first. that warranty expired on 12/21/05. this motor only lasted 81,000 miles. the current engine now is a rebuilt i pray that i get more than 81,000 miles on it. *jb
03/15/200593721101/30/2001
 Engine failure in our 99 dodge intrepid at 93,720 miles while driving on highway with husband & our baby in the car. car towed & diagnosed as engine failure, advised would need to replace engine at cost of $4,500. engine not replaced, had to purchase a new car, creating financial hardship. *jb
03/16/2006102/16/2000
 Driving illinois highway 55 southbound when 1999 dodge intrepid started knocking and bucking down the highway. got a chance to pull off the highway and car stopped. tried to start car back up and it started knocking louder and check engine light came on. before the knocking there was no other evidence, like temperature rising, or check engine, the care just began knocking. police came on scene and called towing company to tow car back to nearest city. when arrived in the city of springfield, il and went to a car repair shop, they advised that there was serious internal engine problems. *jb
02/19/200652303104/19/2004
 1999 dodge intrepid (c. 52.218) original miles. driving home from local mall, about 10 minutes into travel, engine began to make a tapping noise. arrived home about 5 minutes later and shut car off. contacted a friend who is retired mechanic. he tried to start engine without success, he said the engine had complete loss of compression. had vehicle towed to an engine specialist who checked engine thoroughly. he said that due to lack of oil pressure, the cam was not receiving sufficient oil to lubricate the timing chain thus causing it to break and completely ruin the valves and heads in the engine. cost to repair would either be a complete tear down and machining of the internal parts, $3,400.00 or putting in a 2002 2.7 liter intrepid engine at a cost of $4,500.00 parts and labor included. since i still owe $3,300.00 on this vehicle i could not afford either of these options. *nm
01/11/200690415310/31/2001
 1999 dodge intrepid es. original engine started knocking and was replaced with short block at 50,162 miles. this engine started knocking and was replaced with another short block at 60,310 miles. now this engine is knocking at 90,413 miles and chrysler will not stand behind it with any warranty. they have quoted me a price of between $5,200 and $5,700 to fix this problem. each of these times car was not drivable and had to be towed in to be fixed. this final time the car had to be towed home because chrysler would not stand behind the problem. *jb
02/21/200694914111/08/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated the oil light illuminated intermittently. after parking the vehicle and returning, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed home. the problem is believed to be a sludge build up around the timing chain. the vehicle has not been inspected.
02/19/200679000107/24/1999
 Driving on i-80 in pa at night and my 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 l engine suddenly seized. i was able to get off the highway. vehicle had to be towed. has not yet been repaired. *jb
02/07/200675860101/01/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the engine made a knocking noise. the vehicle was regularly maintained. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. the mechanic determined there was oil sludge in the engine and the engine needed replaced. neither the manufacturer nor dealer have been alerted. no repairs have been made.
02/12/2006124500102/07/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph the engine stalled without warning. the manufacturer was notified however, no repairs have been made. the vehicle was not seen by a dealer to determine the problem.
02/06/2006930001
 Car 99 intrepid with 2.7 engine began making a rattling noise and oil pressure dropped. car was pulled over and a tow truck was called. the failure is described as main bearings breaking up and damaging engine. car had just been to dodge dealership within the month had oil change and pan was replaced due to wear from previous oil changes. was sufficient oil in car and the problem was explained to be a common problem with the intrepid 2.7 engine. the only fix is to replace entire engine. it has been explained to me by numerous auto places that this happens so frequently in interpids that there is surprise it has not been recalled. the problem has been described as inadequate transfer of oil around engine due to poor design, which explains how even cars that have plenty of oil and have been properly maintained suffer from a catastrophic failure due to bearing shredding up and destroying the engine. we are currently getting quotes for replacement of motor various auto places recommend replacing with a 3.2 or 3.5 as the motors are easier to get a hold of and are reliable and are not believed to be problematic like the 2.7. *jb
12/30/200548000105/01/1999
 Dt*: the contact stated there are several problems with the vehicle. the first problem is an intermittent failure of the interior lights. the dealer replaced a computer chip and this remedied the problem for a short time. the vehicle occasionally failed to start. the battery was replaced and appeared to remedy the problem. however, there were rust and white spots in the driveway underneath the vehicle where the battery is located. shortly after christmas all the interior lights dimmed and the vehicle lost all power while driving 45mph at night, but normal operation resumed when the vehicle was restarted after several hours. the vehicle has been seen by the dealer several times, but the dealer has never been successful in identifying the underlying electrical problem. lastly, the contact took the vehicle in for an oil change at the local dealer. during the oil change the oil plug was damaged causing a slow leak. the dealer made three attempts at repair, but oil continues to leak from both the top of the engine and underneath. the vehicle received regular service through the local dealer exclusively.
01/28/200697000101/01/2000
 I have a 1999 dodge intrepid with the 2.7 liter engine. about 2 weeks ago while driving down the highway, my car started chugging and then locked up. i was able to at least get it on to the side of the road without causing any accidents. i waited a few minutes and it started and then about 1/2 way down the road it did it again. i had my car looked at and they said i was in need of a new engine. *jb
02/01/2006127000107/17/1999
 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealership because a ticking noise was coming from the engine. the dealership determined the engine needed to be replaced.
11/10/2004188000108/17/2001
 Engine seized while driving. oil sludge. *jb
10/15/2003950001
 The engine failed with no prior warning and it was due to sludge build up. *ak
01/08/200499000202/10/2000
 In 2002 my 1999 dodge intrepid died on i-80 in sacramento california without any warning, i was able to safely get it off the freeway. the vehicle started again after multiple attempts. i took it directly to the dodge dealership where i had purchased it. they replaced the engine. it was under warranty at that time. in january of 2004 the same problem happened again. except this time my wife was driving the vehicle with my 3 children in it. she was driving south on 395 in reno, nevada. she was luckily able to safely coast it off the freeway. i contacted dodge about the problem and they wouldn't give me any help what so ever. the second engine has about 32000 miles on it. *ak
11/06/2005112/20/2004
 Dt*: the consumer stated while driving at 70 mph, the engine locked up and lost all power which caused power steering failure and reduced braking ability. the vehicle was towed to a dealership. the dealership found metal shavings in the oil pan. *jb
10/15/2003701391
 Dt*: the consumer stated while driving at 30 mph, the engine stalled with no warning. the vehicle was towed to the consumers residence. it was inspected by a local independent mechanic were it was discovered the engine was filled with sludge. the mechanic recommended that the engine be replaced. *jb
01/14/2006122000107/12/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled while driving at 55 mph without warning and did not restart. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop were it was determined the engine was filled with sludge build up and water. the independent mechanic recommended replacing the engine. *nm
12/29/200565000105/28/1999
 Proper maintenance, all records present. engine started knocking, dealership says need new engine. it's only 65k miles!! car is dangerous to drive cause engine may fail anytime and i get out of control on highway. car parked. contacted chrysler - no help. worst part - all dealers know, but nobody does anything!!! found thousands of complaints on the internet, which leads me here. haven't done any repairs yet. from what i see on internet - engine replacement is a bad option, same engine still fails to soon and unexpectedly! *nm
12/14/2005103000103/25/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 45 mph a knocking noise appeared in the engine. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. the dealer determined an oil line to the engine was faulty, and suggested the engine be replaced. routine maintenance was performed on the vehicle.*ak
01/07/20061140001
 We have a 1999 dodge intrepid that began to have exhaust smoke. the mechanic suggested changing oil to havoline 10w-40 max. we did so. the car continued to have a smoking exhaust. we have regularly changed the oil before the 3 thousand mile mark. we had about one thousand miles from the last oil change. we have used regular oil changes and synthetic oil changes in the past. approximately 130 miles into a trip with the car set in cruise control between 65 and 70 mph, the engine failed. going up a slight incline, suddenly, the vehicle rpm's shoot up to about 6 thousand, the car lost power and could not be restarted. the incident was on a rather busy highway at the time. the motor had essentially froze, and lost oil as no or little oil was on the oil stick. the car is on a trailer awaiting to go to a local auto shop for repairs. the dodge intrepid was a great car to drive, and we had excellent gasoline mileage. the abrupt failure of the engine to perform on a busy highway is a forebearer of potential problems for the 2.7l engine, and its passengers.
12/20/20051150001003/01/2000
 Oil light comes on at idle. vehicle only has 115,000 miles on it and in my experience that is a little premature on a car that has had all its maintenance on it since it was new. i am the second owner but i got it from my father in law as a wedding gift. *jb
06/01/200593000103/22/2004
 Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle it lost power and stalled. she heard a clinging sound prior to the vehicle stalling, but no other signs indicated a problem. the vehicle would not start back after she heard the sound. a local repair shop determined the timing chain broke causing an engine failure. the repair shop said the engine needed to be replaced. the contact's uncle inspected the vehicle and said sludge was built up in the engine. routine maintenance was performed on the vehicle and she had recently had the oil changed. *ak
12/26/20051
 99 dodge intrepid shut off while driving. almost, caused an accident. handle bar became hard to turn. now i'm been told i need a new motor. the motor on the car is a 2.7 l with 83,000 miles on it. oil change has been done every 3,000 miles. please help do something about this default on these models. thank you. *nm
11/29/2005123500112/30/2000
 At 1145 am, 29 november 2005, i was driving on interstate 675 at about @ 65 mph, when the engine suddenly, without any prior warning, just quit. i made my way across one lane of traffic to the shoulder and came to a complete stop. attempts to restart was unsuccessful. initially, it was thought that the car was out of gas (guage indicated 1/4 of a tank. i called a tow truck and ask that they bring gas. after putting 1 gal of gas in the tank, repeated attempts to start were unsuccessful. the car was towed to dave dennison dodge, col glen highway, dayton, oh. the agent call me at @ 630pm, 29 november 2005, and informed me that they were investigating the problem. but as of that moment, there were computer codes (cam: p0340, crank: p0320), and that in order to start the car, these sensors would have to be changed. i authorized this service, and on 30 november 2005 @ 200pm, the agent informed me that they were unable to start the engine, and that it was defective, and not a candidate for rebuild. estimated cost of a new engine $7,000 dollars. also, they have billed me for the replacement of the sensors, $350.00 estimated. after review of all available info on the internet, it appears there is a history of problems with this engine. on 14 dec 05, crysler's agent, impartial services, made a office of $650. to settle this account. it was not accepted. the complaint was entered into the database: 01 december 2005. *nm
01/01/200468000305/01/2002
 Dt: the contact stated the engine stopped working. while stopping at a red light the engine made a knocking noise. she turned off the engine, and attempted to restart. however, the engine would not restart after several attempts. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. the mechanic determined the engine would had to be replaced. *ak
11/20/2005130000105/26/2001
 1999 dodge intrepid, 2.7 l engine failed during normal operations. recommended maintenance has been performed and documented. *jb
11/17/2005159000110/05/2001
 Engine failure. *jb
07/07/2005137000105/13/2004
 My 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 motor seize up for no reason, oil is always changed on time, but have found out that this is a on going problem & that there are several company's taking up law suits for this situation. *jb
10/28/200584305205/19/2005
 Dt: contact states while driving to work one morning a light came on. after turning the car off and then back on the light goes off then back on again. the vehicle has been taken to the dealership twice. both times they told her it was her engine. the dealership refuses to repair the vehicle under warranty because they say it's a manufacturer problem. *nm updated 11/29/2005 - *nm
10/26/200575000101/17/2001
 Dt: the contact states while driving she heard a knocking sound in the engine. she had the vehicle checked by a mechanic. the timing chain came lose and caused the engine to fail. the dealer was contacted and they offered no free remedy. the manufacturer was not contacted. *jb
10/19/200586000109/15/2005
 Early engine failure of 2.7l dodge. intrepid engine, due to sludge build up in the engine. *jb
10/25/20051
 Engine problems with the 2.7l motors. *jb
09/14/20052104/21/2000
 My name is lysa jordan and i own a 1999 dodge intrepid. i am the second owner of the car purchased with 22,000 miles on it. i kept up with maintenance through the route 4 chrysler/ dodge dealer where i purchased the car (which has a pending class action lawsuit against them). the oil light began to blink so i had it diagnosed at a dodge dealer near piscataway new jersey. i was told that the car was leaking oil in the engine. i advised them that i have specific parking spaces at home and work and never have i had any oil spots under the car. three weeks ago, the car unexpectedly stopped running when i slowed down for a red light. when the light turned green, i started the car and proceeded to turn right and the car died as i was trying to turn. i had it towed to three different auto mechanics and all concluded that the car manufacturer should have issued a recall. the engine is no longer operable and the lowest quote i have found is $6000.00. can you please help me?*jb
09/21/200580300110/01/2002
 The problems with my intrepid started with my check engine light coming on and it had stalled out on me a few times. i had my oil changed and had a diagnostic run and was told i had to bring it to a dodge dealer if the light came on again. on friday sept 16th i brought my car to a local dealer. i was told that if i needed to have the cam and crankshaft sensor replaced or the car would most likely leave me on the side of the road. so after paying $400 dollars for my two sensors i drove away happily thinking everything was ok. so, on monday sept 19, 2005 i retrieved my 99 dodge intrepid from the local dealer. on wednesday sept 21 2005, yes two days later, i was on the side of the road with a dead car. on a busy highway i waited with an active toddler and my fixed car for two hours. now from everything i have been reading, it seems i do not have a unique situation. my car is right over 80,000 mile my extended warranty was up to 79,000 miles. i have 2 years before it is paid off and do not have enough money to fix/replace the engine or have a down payment for another car and two notes. *nm
08/05/2005101110107/16/2005
 I had only owned the car for a week, and there was an awful ticking noise coming from the engine, as well as excessive burning of oil from my tail pipe. i have to put about a quart and a half into the engine every other day. i was driving my car on a busy interstate and my car started making this awful loud ticking noise, the oil light fluttered, and the engine stopped. i pulled over to check out the oil level, finding the engine bone dry. i had put two quarts in it that morning, only driving 30 miles before this happened. the car has not been repaired because, like many people, i cannot afford a repair costing between 2,500 and 4,000 dollars to fix. so many complaints have been shown on these 99 dodge intrepids, i just hope that nhtsa can help prevent this problem of risking peoples lives.*jb
07/15/2005103/01/2000
 Dt: the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving the engine blew out. the check engine light came on for a couple of hours and went off one month prior to this failure. the dealership told the consumer that the engine needed to be replaced. the dealership told him that there was a crack in the engine, and the spark plugs were not working. this happened in mid july 2005.*ak updated 12/27/2005. *nm
09/12/2005115000101/01/2005
 Dt: the contact was driving 1999 dodge intrepid when the car locked, including the steering and the engine. the car came to a stop on the highway. this was the first incident of this kind with this car. also, the contact has a 2000 dodge intrepid and the same thing happened. he reported of having no problems with the car prior to this. no lights came on, and there were no noises or any warning. the dealer said they could not do anything about it because the warranty on the engine expired. *ak
03/27/2005930001
 I had a 99 dodge intrepid. my car was having problems with the oil and we believed there to be a leak because it would never hold oil very long before the tank would be bone dry. but even after taking it to a mechanic we could not find a leak. in march was driving back into town when my car broke down. it started making a really loud clunking noise like the engine was about to fall out. after having it towed home a mechanic looked at it and said that the engine had gone out and i needed a new one. i ended up having to file bankruptcy due to the fact that the car was only worth $3000 or so and it would have cost more than that to fix it and that i was already $4000 upside down. however, i am about to be sued by the credit union that i had the loan for my car on due to them losing so much money on it. *jb
10/10/200498000203/18/2002
 The engine in my 1999 dodge intrepid failed in the middle of traffic with no warnings whatsoever. i was told by the dealership that it not a default, but it was the fact that the oil needs to be changed every 3000 miles on point and use 5w 30 oil. if this is true, why was this information not included in the manual or even relayed to us before we bought the car. if you know that oil has to be changed every 3000 miles exactly, shouldn't there be a sensor that lets you know that. who would buy a car if they were told that your engine would malfunction if you go over 3000 miles without an oil change . in my opinion , this is a defect. *jb
08/24/200562000102/05/2005
 Dt: the contact bought a 1999 dodge intrepid. he had it for 6 months and started hearing a knocking noise about 2 weeks ago. he took it to the mechanic. the mechanic said there was something wrong with the motor, and it was a manufacturing defect. he had bought an extended warranty, but the manufacturer will not cover the expense of putting a used motor in if there was sludge buildup because it was a defect in the motor. if there was no sludge buildup they will cover the cost.*ak
07/19/2004595001
 1999 dodge intrepid water pump and timing chain failed. *mr the vehicle would not start while at the gas station. the vehicle never ran hot or made loud noises and there were no indications of a problem. the consumer was informed per service dealer that the engines had serious problems. the consumer felt that maybe in was not necessary to replace the entire engine at 59,500 miles. chrysler was not willing to refund the consumer some or all of the monies spent on repairs. *sc the a/c evaorator coil, fan resistor and trunk lock master cylinder which were all in perfect working order pror to being serviced at the dealership failed to work properly after vehicle was pick up from service. dealership claimed problems were unrelated. *tt
08/16/200584171103/29/2002
 Blown 2.7l engine
08/18/20058550005/19/1999
 1999 dodge intrepeid--2.7l engine i was driving to work going 70 miles an hour when all of a sudden the car jerked and then the engine light came on and i coasted over to the side of the road. once over to the side of the road, i tried to restart car and it was completely dead. upon having my car towed to the dealership i was told the timing chain had broke and they were pretty sure that it had done extensive damage to the engine, which if i wanted to get it fix would cost me well over $5,000.00. i've also heard they have the worst a/c in the industry in their vehicles which my evaporator condensor went out and i had just paid $1,200.00 to get fixed.
06/05/200585400
 My 99 intreped the cooling fan and air conditioner is not working, this is after the 2.7 moter died and was replaced
08/15/2005122000208/31/2002
 Dt: the engine stalled while the consumer was on the freeway. the consumer was able to pull off on a shoulder of the road. the vehicle had the brakes and rotors replaced, and regular maintenance. the consumer took vehicle to the dealership and they told her that the engine had to be replaced. the consumer has not had the problem fixed. *ak
08/04/200558342103/01/2005
 I attempted to start my vehicle and it would not start. i noticed a strange noise. i had the vehicle towed to a repair shop. the mechanic told me that the timing chain had broken and ruined the engine. *nm
08/07/200579000105/12/1999
 I have a 99 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l engine. the car has @ 79,000 miles. the engine started making a loud clanging noise while i was driving it. the engine did not make any other noises prior to its failure. i immediately pull over and had the car towed to a dealer. the dealer told me i will need a new engine at a cost of $6,400. *nm
07/23/2005135400101/18/2002
 I drove the car to work and it worked fine. i finished my shift at work and when i tried to start the car to pick up my three kids i turned the key in the car made a clicking noise. it did this about five of six times. i had to tow the car to a dealer and get it checked out. they said the engine locked up and it would cost 4500 dollars to replace it. plus the 75 dollars to check the car. the car still sits outside the service center at the dealership. all oil changes were done on time as required. we have to use one car for shuttling the kids to daycare and for two different shifts of work between me and my wife. *jb
06/14/200572100107/10/2004
 Engine was knocking, and i received recall notice for shifting column defect. while driving to dealership to fix recall, check engine light came on. when at dealership, asked them to investigate this as well. dealer fixed recall problem and stated that there was sludge in engine and that engine would need to be replaced at cost of $6500. i do have documentation stating that this is what they found at dealership. dealership said car would not last for the next few days and that i should get rid of it or let them fix it. i was driving car to my mechanic two days later and timing chain broke due to pressure on engine caused by sludge.*jb
06/07/200498000109/24/1999
 2.7l dodge intrepid engine failure. engine running smooth while driving,and suddenly started running rough. engine stalledand when restated it began knocking. oil changed regularly. had to install new engine. *nm
03/30/200578000101/16/2004
 1999 dodge intrepid w/a 2.7l engine. engine failure at approx. 78,000 miles. spun 2 rod bearings. i heard the rattle from the bottom end as i pulled into work one morning. pulled the oil pan before it could get worse. i have used mobil1 synthetic 10w30, changed every 5000 miles. car is driven alot of the time on the highway. having been a mechanic for 18 yrs i rebuilt the engine myself. i replaced the main and rod bearings, rings, oil pump, water pump, timing chain tensioner and gasket set. also the crank was ground and the rods resized, along with having all the engine parts cleaned. i took numerous pictures and kept the offending components. i was without my car for 3 weeks and had to pay for a rental.
03/15/200566000104/09/2004
 Dt: the timing chain was getting ready to snap. took vehicle to the dealer because the engine was knocking and making a funny noise. dealer stated that if consumer had to drive much further it would snap while driving it. there was oil sludge built up in the engine. this happened on march 15, 2005.*ak
07/13/2005100000105/15/2001
 Dt: the consumer complained about engine failure on 1999 dodge intrepid. consumer were driving the vehicle when the engine locked and they did not have any power steering or power brakes. the speed was about 35 mph. this took place on july 13, 2005. consumer had not any had trouble with the car before this. took car to a dodge dealership, who informed consumer that engine replacement would cost $6000.00. consumer did not plan to replace the engine because the car was only worth about $7,000.00. the mechanic showed consumer that the valve spring broke, and the valve dropped down into the cylinder. consumer understood that these motors were having a lot of problems. consumer talked to the dealership and they had the car. the consumer called manufacturer. mechanic wanted to know what kind of oil and filters the consumer was using, this was the cleanest engine that the mechanic had seen. *ak
06/25/2005103675102/08/2003
 Dt: while driving, the consumer heard a tapping noise and stopped at a red light. the consumer proceed to drive for about 5 minutes or a mile in distance. the consumer drove to an intersection and the engine died. the tapping noise stopped after a loud noise. the consumer was unable to restart vehicle. he had to push the vehicle to the side of the road out of way and called for tow truck. the vehicle was towed home. a mechanic came by to check the vehicle and he suggested the bearing in the bottom of the motor broke. no repairs have been made as of yet. suggested replacement for an engine costs $3,500.*ak
03/15/20051310001
 I am the owner of 1999 dodge intrepid which has a 2.7l v6 which recently blew up due to oil problems.....
06/13/2005115000101/15/2000
 Dt:consumer was driving home on june 13, 2005 when vehicle began overheating. smoke came from underneath hood, temperature light and oil light came on. consumer pulled to side of freeway and shut off vehicle at about 5:30 pm. consumer returned at about 8:30 pm to find that vehicle would not start. consumer had vehicle towed to local garage, where mechanic checked to find no compression on cylinders. mechanic told consumer engine needed to be replaced. temperature at time of failure was over 90 degrees.*ak *nm
04/17/200568000109/26/2004
 The engine started making a rattling noise as i was driving home from work. i pulled the car into a parking lot and the engine died and would not restart. i had it towed to a garage where they told me the timing chain had gone out because of engine sludge. they also told me that these 2.7 engines were nothing but junk. the motor beeds to be replaced but since i couldn't afford the $6,000 that will cost, i had to have it towed back to my home.
05/10/2005108/16/2003
 Dt: contact states the engine completely shut down while driving the vehicle. the service dealer said the engine needed to be replaced. *ak
05/01/20052
 1999 intrepid engine blew up due to sludge problems.*mr the engine blew up due to engine oil starvation from oil sludge ( the timing chain broke). it only has 78,399 km and in the maintenance schedule the timeing should be replaced every 160,000km. *bf *nm
04/17/200568000109/25/2004
 Engine started making rattling noise while driving, pulled off road and shut off engine. i tried to restart and it wouldn't start again. i had it towed to my mechanic and was told the engine failure was due to sludge in the timing chain tensioner, and that the engine would have to be replaced. this engine was well maintained and had 68000 miles. no repairs have been done on it due the expense of a new engine.
04/15/2005820001
 My wife had just entered the highway when the engine suddenly stalled and our car had to be towed. the next day a mechanic told us that the engine was seized. the car only has 82,000 miles on it.the total cost of the repairs was $6442.91, the engine alone cost $4300.00 from jasper engines, which said that they have corrected the design flaws within the engine. if a popular and reputable engine rebuilder can find and fix the problem than why can't chrysler.
05/02/2005114000001/19/2000
 Oil light flickered a couple of time at an idle. called service at dealership and took it in for possible oil sensor replacement. found out engine was damaged and needs replacing. was offered 2 engines one at 60,000 mi the other at 100,00 mi. refuesed both for fear of those going to. warranty out of date at 100,00 miles. vehicle now 114,00 mi and is a 1999. oil was always changed every 4500 miles and mobile 1 synthetic was used. no warning of service engine soon light ever coming on. oil was always up to full line on dipstick. i feel chrysler should help me with the problem by helping me purchase a new engine or applying a deal for another car. my car is not that old and i feel it was not our fault that the engine went this soon. my dealer ship has always been great and up front with me on everything else and i know they are doing their best to help. i have a 1999 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l engine. i see others have had similar problems. i think there should be a massive recall on these engines and assistance for getting them fixed.
02/15/200372000110/01/1999
 Failure of 2.7 liter dodge intrepid engine at 72,000 miles
03/18/200482000112/06/2001
 We purchased the intrepid with the 2.7l engine with 29,000 miles on it for approximately $13,000. march 18, 2004, with 82,000 miles on it, the engine failed. we purchased an extended warranty to cover these events, but it expired at 75,000 miles. *jb for the past year, we have been making payments and paying full coverage insurance for this vehicle as it sits behind our house, not being driven. a quick search on any search engine, brings up hundreds, if not thousands, of cases of this particular car and engine failing at the 80,000 mile mark. due to the nature and history of these engines, we are not able to find a used one to replace the failed engine in our car. we have had our names listed with dealers and salvage yards around the region since immediately following the engine failure. a new engine costs $5,000 to replace per estimates. the car is valued, with a working engine, at less than $4000. replacement costs and the amount owing on the car, put us in a position that we have no options at this point other than to let it sit and pay it off. *jb
09/01/2004103615107/16/2003
 Car started shaking, i was told that it was something to do with my tires, so i bought a new tire. shaking continued, until the day i took the car in where i bought it and i didn't see it again for 6 months. i was told by the used car dealership that there was metal shavings in my oil and that i would need a new engine. after many attempts to get a low priced engine, numerous (and failed) attempts at a loan to pay for it, one was found by the used car dealership from where the car was purchased. they quoted a price of $3500 but when we went in to pay the price had gone up to $4200. the salesman said that he must have told us the wrong price. anyway, the car was repaired and back in the land of the driving in march '05. would have had the car back sooner but the garage that was repairing it did some damage to my car. first, the original man who took my engine apart, who either quit or was fired, put numerous engine parts in numerous boxes and placed them in numerous places. the owner couldn't find all of the parts. second, they broke my windshield and had to order a new one, wait for it to come in, and then wait for it to be installed. *ak
01/10/2004210/15/2001
 Normal driving with regular maintenence led up to the failure. the failure resulted in enging replacement to the tune of $4,000.*ak
02/20/20051
 While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. driver was not able to restart vehicle, and it was towed to a garage for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak
03/25/2005122000403/16/2002
 Engin failure no warning. *jb
03/22/20051
 While driving vehicle stalled, and driver was unable to restart the vehicle. driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge build up. *ak
01/11/2005101/01/2003
 Dodge intrepid 1999, numerous problems with regard to it's engine. *bf the consumer experienced a knocking noise coming from the engine. the dealer informed the consumer the engine was no longer any good and it needed to be replaced. *jb
01/20/2005113000412/15/2004
 (1) it started with the engine heating with any reason then blue smoke coming from the muffler and eventually it started to make a load noise. (2) it has a black oily sludge on the engine block, the oil pump is damaged and the valves. (3) i've replaced the oil pump, water pump and the air conditioning compresor. *ak
02/01/2005104000107/15/2002
 2.7 liter engine went out, costing lots of $$$$ to get fixed. *ak
02/23/2005120000108/25/1999
 I have a 1999 dodge intrepid, which was purchased new by myself. since i am the original owner i know how my car was treated. basically, my car has 120,000 miles on it and has run pretty well all its life. the car started to jerk while accelerating on my way home. i took it to our dodge dealer and was told that the engine was going to fail due to sludge in the engine. the dealer stated that this was a known problem and that chryler wouldnt do anything about it. they had gotten many complaints on these engines.*ak
01/20/200585000107/01/1999
 While driving at approximately 50 mph the driver heard a loud knocking sound and the engine stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer informed the consumer that there was engine sludge which caused the engine to seize. *ak *nm
02/02/2005980001
 The consumer states the engine has failed without warning. the dealer states it's due to sludge build up. the cause has yet to be determined. *nm the engine currently displayed a knocking sound after the repair. the consumer was advised that the motor needs replacing. *sc *jb
01/30/200578000108/17/2003
 Like soooo many others my dodge intrepid 2.7l engine starting knocking, then while driving to work in the middle of the road stopped! my husband had to push the vehiclle off the road but was unable to completely get it out of an intersection alone! we had it towed to a dodge dealership where they informed us that we needed a new engine. after i did some research and found that there are thousands of us out there with the same problem (sludge build up in the engine) that casues the engine to blow with no warning. no only a saftey hazard but it is very coslty to repair.the dealership wants 6500 to repair it and the car is not even worth that. so we are still paying on a car that dosen't run...because the engine is defective!*ak
02/11/20051
 While driving 30 mph, the driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. suddenly, the vehicle stalled. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. the vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb
06/20/20041
 While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled without warning. driver tried to restart the vehicle but was not able to do so. vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak
11/26/2004740721
 While driving 25 mph the engine stalled without warning. as a result the vehicle coasted to a stop. the cause has not been determined. *jb engine locked, no oil to #2 piston, heads warped. pulled engine down to check engine knocking noise. engine had spun bearing on rod bearing. replaced complete engine assembly. *bf *nm
11/17/2004101000109/20/2002
 A week after having the cam-sensor replaced the oil light came on. we proceeded to take it right back to the mechanic, who discovered the sludged engine. we had changed the oil every 3,000 miles since purchasing the vehicle. the engine now makes a sound like someone is hitting the insides with a hammer. it is no longer drivable, and we have been told the only option is to replace the engine. we cannot afford the $7,000 to make the replacement. *jb
01/21/20051
 The driver was driving,without warning the vehicle stalled. the driver was able to pull over and tried to restart,but was unable. the driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer. the mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed replacement. please provided additional information. *nm
11/14/200482000109/28/2004
 I bought my daughters a 99 dodge intrepid (82k). after three weeks of driving the car broke due the 2.7 engine failure. i'm a single mother of three and i only make 15,000 a year. i can't afford to fix the engine or buy another car. my kids need to drive to and from practices and work. *jb
01/13/200575109/22/1999
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine failed at 75,100 mi. car engine started knocking and stalling while driving to work. dealer said $5-7 thousand to fix. i took it to an independent service facility. they said there is known problem with this engine and sludge buildup and it also sounded like the timing chain. i'm still waiting on their estimate to fix this as they can't get to it for several days. in the meantime i am out of a vehicle. i've sent a customer complaint to chrysler and have not received a response from them.
12/31/2004880001
 Comer was driving 50 mph and heard a clicking sound, and the motor stalled, vehicle lost power steering, and all the lights in the dashboard just lit up. consumer called a tow truck and had the vehicle taken to a service center. mechanic indicated that the engine locked up. there was plenty of oil in the engine. consumer was told that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak the service engine soon (ses) light did not illuminate to warn there was a problem with the engine. *tt
01/20/20031
 1.) there were no real events that happened. the engine on my wife's dodge intrepid simply seized (after an oil change). 2.) engine seizure on a dodge intrepid...motor locked up. 3.) chrysler blamed it on us not changing the oil regularly and we had to roll the balance of the car into a new car. *jb
12/25/2004820001
 While driving between 45-50 mph, suddenly there was a clicking/tapping noise coming from the engine, followed by the vehicle starting to lose power. the consumer immediately pulled over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to a repair shop. the engine blew because it threw a rod bearing. *jb
08/12/2003930001
 While driving to the hospital the engine (2.7)of my dodge intrepid seized. there was no warning signs, this car was always in for oil changes. i have not had any luck replacing the engine since the cost is just rediculous for what the car is worth. i still have the car which has been sitting in my garage for the past year.*ak
12/05/2004116285103/27/2001
 The engine in my car needs to be replaced. cylinder 3 and 6 have rods that will eventually go through the engine. it is a 2.7 liter 6 cylinder dodge intrepid. i have contacted the company and they will not respond to my inquiries. i have done some research on this engine and there seems to be quite a few owners who have the same problem. i took it to ferris state university's automotive program and the instructor told us that those engines are notorious for doing that. he explained that it is a manufacturer defect because the hole that allows the oil to flow through to the cylinders is not large enough so the engine starves for oil which causes rod bearings to go bad. chrysler needs to recall all vehicles with this type of engine because it is not right that they continue to let them stay on the road when they know there is a problem. i have a 3 year old to take care of and i still owe almost 4000$ for the car and to have the engine rebuilt will cost 4700$. *ak
10/24/2003104000107/01/2002
 The engine failed at approximately 100,000 miles on my 1999 dodge intrepid (2.7l) and i had a complete overhaul done at a cost of $4,300. i've since found out this seems to be a common problem with this engine. now i expect that my engine is failing again after being replaced about 14 months and 13,000 miles ago.*ak
11/09/20041600002
 While driving at 35-40 mph engine failed. there was no warning. contacted the dealer, but problem recurred. *ak *tc
12/02/2004923571
 Was stopping at a red light and the engine shut off after a brief damaging noise. i have been told the timing belt blew and destroyed the engine. vehicle was left on busy roadway with occupants inside until a tow truck could arrive. police were called to avoid a rear end collision. *ak every mechanic i have called has recommended replacing the engine. no action has been taken. too expensive.
11/02/20042
 Consumer took vehicle to dealer to repair timing belt which cost consumer $800.00. a few weeks later the oil pump and engine failed causing the vehicle not to start. *ak
11/20/20041
 While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was not able to do so. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the engine needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb
09/28/2004880001
 While driving 35 mph motor blew. vehicle was towed to dealership, but dealership did not resolve the problem. *ak
11/08/2004167000108/17/2001
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine failure. no indication anything was wrong prior to that night. engine started making noise - no lights. engine failed while driving down interstate 70 with my 1 year old, 5 year old and 6 year old in the car. it costs $6000 to replace the engine and i have been unable to come with that to get it fixed. single mother of 3. *jb
11/10/2004108/23/1999
 Ooil pressure light comes on when stopping and car at idle. it goes out when acell erating. this has been going on for three months. have noticed sludge buildup inside oil filler cap and oil just seems to disappear at times. *ak
01/04/200345000202/01/2000
 Engine started knocking at 45,000 miles. always had oil changes in timely fashio (3,000 miles/3 months). cost $3,200 to repair engine.*ak
11/05/1999105000104/21/1999
 Engine is going to fail in my 99 dodge intrepid 2.7. *jb
11/01/2004780001
 While driving 65 mph, a loud noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. the oil light flashed on the dashboard and remained on. the consumer was able to pull over and then the vehicle stalled. the driver tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. the consumer had the vehicle towed. the mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed replacement. please fill in additional information. *jb
10/22/200458767108/05/2000
 Engine failue in dodge intrepid 1999 due to sluge build up in engine. due to design failure of oil pump.*ak
10/12/200445051112/21/2002
 I received my 1999 dodge intrepid december of 2002, the car had about 23000 miles on it one day in october 2004 while on my way to work i felt something put and i no longer had control of the car. the engine never started agai. i have always changed my oil regularly and am able to produce receipts of this. the warranty company would not authorize the mechanic to diagnose the problem stating i had not produced enough receipts of oil changes. carmaxx from whom i purchased the car states there was little oil on the dip stick then stated there was no oil on the stick.*ak
10/14/2004680001
 While driving 25 mph the engine seized without warning. as a result the vehicle had to be towed. the cause has yet to be determined. please provide additional information. *nm
04/02/20031
 While driving 30 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. suddenly the vehicle stalled. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that sludge was found inside the engine, and engine needed to be replaced. *ak
09/07/2004690001
 While driving 55 mph drivetrain failed. as a result, vehicle experienced total engine failure. *ak
09/28/20042
 While driving vehicle stalled. consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that computer and engine needed to be replaced. *ak
08/10/2004830001
 While driving, the consumer heard a noise coming from the engine. please provide more information. *jb
05/10/2004570001
 After trying to start the vehicle, it would not start. the mechanic stated the engine needed to be replaced. the consumer stated that the vehicle had been properly maintained. *jb
02/07/200394000110/28/2001
 1999 dodge intrepid vin#2b3hd46r5xh678464 the engine is not good my car was burning oil. i warranty company denied the claimant and jay wolfe dodge advise that it would be $7,000 to $8,000.00 to replace the motor. i can't afford that when i owed $10,000 on the car. the oil was clotting up in bottom of the oil pan. i have receipts where i have always change my oil. i believe its a problem with dodge motor being bad. i'm out of car and making a car payment and just having a hard time making it because of this car. my payment month is $413.00 that alot of money. dodge need to make it right. i will not never buy a dodge vehicle again. *ak
08/20/2004620001
 While driving 55 mph engine stalled. dealer stated the oil tubing malfunctioned.*ak
08/28/2004104557112/12/1999
 There was nothing leading up to the failure of my 2.7l engine. as soon as i came to a stop sign (in a vacationing town). the engine just stopped. when i tried to start it again, it started to screech like metal scratching. i had to pay to get my car towed back to my home, where it now sits for at least three weeks. i have always maintained my car mechanically, so this shouldn't have happened. so basically i can't drive my car until i replace the engine which will cost at least $6000 or more, money i don't have since i'm laid off of work. i have no vehicle to even look for a job.ak
01/20/200475036101/10/2002
 I have a 1999 dodge intrepid that has an oil sludge problem. recently i have seen an investigation into these engines on the abc 7 chicago news. i have been making $325.00 a month payments; while my car has been sitting in my driveway. i would like to see something done about this alarming problem. thank you.*ak
06/24/20041
 Our 1999 dodge intrepid engine failed 6-30-04 we had antifreez in the engine so sludge stoped the car i have my oil change reciepts and took very good care of this car we did not spend 7,500 to repair. *ak this problem and now i see others have had same engine sludge issues
09/20/20031
 While driving 45 mph 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 sludge in the engine. *ak
09/08/2004380001
 Replaced the engine at 38,000 miles because of accumulation of sludge which caused the engine to fail.*ak
06/20/2004115000101/06/2002
 2.7 liter intrepid engine failed at 115,000 miles due to oil sludge build-up, which caused a lower rod bearing failure. engine was well maintained and oil was changed every 3000-4000mi (less than the owner's manual recommendation of 7,500). *ak
08/09/200430108/22/2002
 When driving on the the expressway, my car started to make a loud noise so i slowed down to pull over to check it out. while slowing down, the car died on the expressway before i could get off. i finally got the car to start and got off immediately! while trying to find some where to pull into the car continued to make the loud noise and kept dying. i finally could not keep it running so i called to have it towed to my mechanic's. the mechanic said that the engine had gunked up and the engine would need to be replaced. i just purchased this car 2 years ago and still owe $11, 000. now i have an estimate for $7,500 and no way to pay for this large repair. so, i now have a dead car that i have to continue to make payments on and insure. i have always taken care of my car and i feel that there may be a manufacturer's defect. *ak
12/18/20031
 Engine locked up on 1999 dodge interpid. oil sludge, lost about $6000 for car. only got $100 for trade in. car was 1999, broke in 2003, had less than 100,000 miles.*ak
05/14/200257963109/04/1998
 My engine siezed at 57,963 miles with no prior warning. the car was maintained to the manufacturers specifications. i was unable to get assistance from the dealer, extended warranty company or diamler chrysler.
08/15/200496000302/15/2000
 I have a 1999 dodge intrepid with the 2.7 liter engine. the engine was replaced under warranty at 12,000 miles and 36,000 miles. it has been maintained regularly and oil changed every 3000 miles. the enigne has now gone out again. i have read all of the horror stories from people with the same problem that i have. i now have a car that i am still paying for that is totally useless to me and chrysler is unwilling to do anything for me. the problems with these are clearly a design flaw and should be corrected at the expense of the manufacturer.*ak
07/05/200460108/19/2001
 Our 1999 dodge intrepid suddenly experienced engine failure while traveling on an interstate highway in july 2004 at 60mph. our car has just over 65.000 miles. our car was towed to the dealership and determined to have failed due to sludge build-up in the engine. our car was well cared for and the oil and filters chagned every 3000 miles (or less). the estimated repair was +$7500.00 to replace the engine, as the original was not salvagable. we recently received a recall notice from dodge regarding a transmission recall, but can't have the repair performed because the car isn't driveable. luckily my husband was able to safely maneuver the car to the shoulder of the highway without injury or damage.*ak
11/15/200355000209/04/1999
 I have had to replace the timing chain on the engine at 55310 miles for a cost of $2,372.28. now the oil light is on and i have a knocking in the engine do to oil sludge . i have had two mechanics tell me that the engine needs to be either replaced with a used engine(which will result in the same problem at a cost of $3,000) replace the engine with a jasper engine (supposedly has engine engineering problem resolved at a cost of $6,000) or a crank shaft and bearing job at a cost of $3,000 which will still result in the same problem down the line. *jb
10/24/200371167210/10/2003
 While driving 50 mph vehicle stalled. the consumer was unable to restart the vehicle, and it was towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced, and replaced it. however, the problem recurred. *ak it was determined that the problem was due to sludge build up. there were no warning. *sc *jb
08/30/2004610001
 Vehicle had excessive amount of motor sludge found at the base of the engine. this caused the engine to completely shut down. consumer had the vehicle less than a year and already the vehicle needed to have the motor replaced. vehicle had been properly maintained. *ak
07/19/20041
 While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled, and the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. consumer was unable to restart vehicle, an dit was towed to a body shop for inspection. mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak
06/09/200459502109/09/1999
 The car would not start after a brief drive with no previos indications of any problem. had it towed to the dealer who gave me an estimate for $8100.00 to replace the engine.tech said this is a common problem in the intrepids with 2.7l engines, but it is usually due to poor maintainance which leads to sludge build-up, but that he could tell my car was well maintained and clean. he siad it was caused by a water-pump failure, which threw off the timing and totalled the engine. the car had 59,000 miles and 2 payments left and was now basically worthless. the dealership got chrysler to reduce the bill by about 50% and i had to pay $4000 for a new engine. after picking it up, the a/c does not work. dealership says it is 'unrelated and will cost $1100. to repair. someone should investigate this car as we are paying $20,000+ in good faith for cars that seem to self destruct before they are even paid for and we are left with nothing to show for 5 years of payments!!! thank you. *ak
05/08/20047700010
 Engine blown at 70,000 miles and dealer won,t even consider looking at it unless i pay them $2000. to dis-asseble motor for evaluation . deales says it is not covered by dodge.*ak
01/23/2004600001
 While driving, vehicle stopped dead at a intersection due to the timing chain snapping which wiped out the entire engine. (nar) *ph *cb
02/12/2003800001
 While driving consumer heard loud noise. vehicle was taken to the mechanic, who determined that engine was defective. *ak
08/17/200499000505/11/2002
 Engine is failing due to sludge in the motor. is emitting white smoke from tail pipe and is destined for complete failure anytime. check engine light blinks from time to time and is rough starting sometimes. i feel there should be a recall on this motor to restore it before someone gets killed. i will never own another dodge product and have lost all faith in this company. they are just out for the money and could care less about the safety of their customers!!! i am willing to join in a lawsuit! just contact me. *jb
06/01/200485164111/15/1999
 Had begun to notice slight pinging sound in engine. engine seized up on me while driving home at night from appointment - approx 20 miles away from home. was able to contact my husband and he hauled car home. called several locations to get info on rebuilding engine for 1999 dodge intrepid. was told by several mechanics that this particular engine is none for seizing up and not to waste my money on buying a new 2.7 engine. new engine price around $5,000. not only am i stuck with 9 more payments, but i also have to carry full coverage insurance since the car is financed. called dodge customer service and they would not even open a complaint file.*ak
06/18/200483000109/10/2002
 Engine started knocking and weeks later the engine died while on a busy street. no action has been taken to correct the failure due to the high cost. *jb
08/07/200472000502/22/2002
 We bought the car when it was two years old with 21,000 miles on it. from the minute we drove it home, the air wouldn't cool in the summer and the heat would go out in the winter. every time we brought it in to be looked at, the dealer could not identify a problem with it. we've now owned the vehicle since fecurary 2002 and the idle was always a bit rough. we were told that, that was the way the engine was supposed to sound. a few weeks ago the valves started clattering. we changed the oil twice after being told that, that would rectify the issue and it didn't. on 8/7/2004 we were on the road the engine started clattering really loud, we pulled off and had our oil changed professionally this time. after getting back on the road the idle seemed better but the clattering got worse and was followed by an additional noise. shortly after the engine made a loud noise and seized. the car is a 1999 with 72,000 miles on it and the engine is blown, there is something seriously wrong with this picture!*ak
09/07/200362875104/03/2003
 Engine strated knocking and check engine light came on all at once and quit. towed to shop, check engine and found that number three rod bearing had failed. ad block mill and put in rod bearing, rods,crank kit,and gaskets.*ak
05/09/20041120001
 We purchased a used 1999 dodge intrepid. after bringing it home we noticed knocking in the engine. after that it wouldn't start any more. we ended up spending oer $1500 on a new engine for the car. *jb
07/12/200409/09/2000
 My 1999 dodge intrepid developed an engine knock. upon taking it to the local dodge service garage i was told that the rod bearings were shot and the engine had oil sludge build-up. the only remedy is a new engine at a cost of $6700.00
07/01/20041070001
 While driving, the engine suddenly started to make a banging noise, then the vehicle stalled. the engine had seized up, but the consumer was able to coast the vehicle off the road. the consumer had the vehicle towed to their driveway. a mechanic inspected the engine and stated it failed. the engine contained sludge build up. *jb
06/06/200471200108/04/2002
 On our way back from a small vacation on june 6, 2004 the oil light of my 1999 dodge intrepid came on. we (my husband ,myself and our 2 small children) pulled off the highway to the side of the road and our car quit. we checked the oil (which was full) and we tried to start the engine but it would not start. we then proceeded to call our aaa number and waited for a towtruck. when we contacted the garage the next day to see what the problem was, they told us that our oil pump malfunctioned which in turn led to the engine failure. we were told that our engine was not salvageable and that we would need to replace it. up until this point we thought we had just had some incredibly bad luck, but then we started looking around for a used engine and found it extremely difficult. we talked to several mechanics that were very aware of a common problem of the dodge 1999, 2.7 oil pumps failure. we found this very interesting. we found it even more interesting when we called the dodge company and were told that they were unaware of any problems with oil pump failure in the slightly older models but yet we have had no luck finding a replacement engine . we were told that we may have a newer stratus engine on the way but are still unsure of that. so basically we now have a car that has a $4000 problem that we are having a terrible time finding a cure for. granted my car had 71,000 miles on it but in this day in age i would expect a car to last a little longer than that. and even it it didn't ,i would certainly like to be able to find a replacement for the problem and not be told good luck! or man,not another one! by mechanics that are certainly aware of this common problem even though the dodge company is not, or so they say. we were totally unaware of this problem until it was too late and will end up costing us approximately $4000. at this point we our still without our vehicle and still have not secured a replacement engine. *la
03/17/200491000211/12/2003
 My husband bought me a 1999 dodge intrepid in november of 2003 with a 2.7 engine and the oil sludges up in the motor no matter how often it is changed causing problem. in march of this year problems began to become apparent because of the sludging. the timing chain guides were chewed up inside of the engine causing damage and costing $450.00 the mechanic said that, because of the oil sludge, this is a common occurrence in the 2.7 engines. three months, this june, later the engine begins making more noise now the rod bearings are shot because of the sludging problem, the mechanic has to rebuild the engine cost an approximately $1200.00. i am without a car and a clue of how to pay for the engine repair and still making payments on the car. i have done research since these problems and have read many stories about people like me in the same situation. i have contacted chrysler about my problems and received not compensation for my troubles. they have a file on me and stated that there is nothing they will do. *la
06/18/200480000110/31/2000
 My 1999 dodge intrepid's engine sludged up at 80,000 miles. i have all the records of oil changes, maintenance on this vehicle. chrysler corporation said it couldn't help me because of the warranty expiration. claimed it wasn't there problem. now, i'm stuck paying the balance on this car and the other vehicle that i had to purchase to get to work! someone one needs to correct this problem.*ak
06/25/200468500204/15/2004
 Loud noise coming from engine then stalled. dealer said new engine was needed at a cost of $8,000. no work was done due to the cost. *nm
05/20/20043
 While driving 35 mph vehicle stalled. consumer restarted vehicle, and it was towed to a garage for inspection. mechanic determined that the engine was defective, and needed to be replaced.*ak
04/06/2004600001
 While driving 65 mph engine blew out. dealership informed the consumer of the problem, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
05/05/2004770001
 After parking the vehicle, the consumer heard a clanking noise while the engine was still running. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection. the mechanic determined that the engine needed to be rebuilt. *ak sludge build up problem. *sc *jb
07/07/200257000107/06/1999
 In july 2002 the engine died on my wife while going to work. we were told to tow it to the dealer. they told us it was engine burned up due to lack of maintenance. i disagreed from the start. i did my own work to save money. the car sat for several months for us to come up with the money to fix it. we still owed 9000 on it as well. we finally got a loan added to our existing car loan to get it replaced. which was 6500$.the engine replacement was modified by the salvage yard to eliminate the sludge problem that apparently attributed to this 2.7 liter chrysler engine. we have since found out that we are only one of many to have this problem and chrysler is not admitting to the fact that their oil circulation is terrible and it fries engines big time. we wrote and called chrysler and the ohio attorney general with all the info and have had no satisfaction whatsoever. now we have a friend that has the same problem and they purchased an extended warranty and they will not honor it at all. what is going on with chrysler that they will not admit to the problem that all garages and engine replacement shops know about, that the average consumer does not and getting deeper into debt due to these cars. *la
02/09/200486120112/29/2002
 My 1999 dodge intrepid with the 2.7 liter v6 engine locked up and siezed on me without warning while traveling at 70 mph on the interstate. i was in the far left hand lane on a 4 lane stretch of the highway and had to manuever my dead vehicle to the right hand shoulder without the assistance of power steering or power brakes, since the car died completely and unexpectedly. i was very lucky that no accident took place under these circumstances.*ak
04/09/20041270001
 While driving 70 mph engine blew out. consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
03/20/20042
 Power steering went out then the engine seized.*ak
11/29/2003111/12/1999
 Re:1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine blow out. i was encouraged by my mechanic after working on my car a number of times to get rid of it, because of the engine trouble. the car is completely incapacitated and it will take over $3,000.00 to fix. i still have payments on the car and the amount to repair the car is more than the car is worth. *jb
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 Engine seized without warning. *ph consumer felt that daimler chrysler should take responsibility of the defect. also, consumer found out complaints from other consumer about engine problems on certain dodge models. *la
01/14/2004780001
 While driving 45 mph motor failed. consumer had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
01/09/2004640004
 I was driving my 1999 2.7 intrepid to the store january 2004 in the morning. my car stalled going 45 mph i was able to bounce it off a curb and bring it to a stop with out any mishaps, but i had my 7 and 5 year old daughters in the car with me and it shook them up pretty good. had it towed to a garage and they told me the engine seized and it was going to cost me 6800.00 to fix it. im laid off from work with little income coming in along with a 300.00 a month car payment on a car that doesnt even run. why? the thing only has 64000 mile on it chrysler is a joke i will never buy another product from them.
06/02/20031
 Engine gives out even after proper maintenance of the vehicle. *jb
03/14/2004920002
 While driving vehicle hesitated before acceleration. this resulted in a blown motor. dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to sludge accumulating inside the engine compartment. *ak the manufacturer refused to provide any assistance. *nm
03/16/20042
 I have a 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter. while i was driving on the interstate the engine locked up. i lost all power and the power steering failed. it was all i could do to get the car safely over to the side of the road. this is the second time my engine has died. this car is a safety hazard and should be removed from the road! *jb
03/16/200491200106/05/2000
 1999 dodge intrepid with 91200 miles has low oil pressure. dealer advises me the engine is worn out and should be replaced at a cost of $7000. this 2.7l engine is apparently flawed in design and manufacturer. *jb
08/30/200383000112/03/1999
 99 dodge intreprid with blown engine. *ak
03/03/200465000107/02/2000
 I have a 1999 2.7l dodge intrepid that is currently being investigated for possible warranty denial on an engine failure. we had a sensor replaced in november 18 2003 along with an oil change and a transmission change. after this service through the dodge dealership in our area we noted that the oil light was flickering whilst idling and when the engine was warm. we were assured that it was just a sensor issue and they promptly checked the oil level a month ago to assure us the oil was still in the engine. the engine began ticking at high speeds and had continued to get worse. the engine has a loud knocking noise that is predominent as soon as i turn on the engine. in order to not risk the safety of my two young children we had the vehicle towed to the dealership. they have now concluded that there was sludge in the engine and that an inspector will need to determine if the extended warranty or the basic warranty that is still affective will cover the costs. upon reading sites on this vehicle it is almost predetermined that they will refuse to cover the cost under our warranty. what rights do we have if this happens? we still owe money on the vehicle and cannot afford the rental and the cost to repair the vehicle. and if chrysler is aware of this issue surely this should have been a problem that the local dealership could have determined before our engine became damaged?*ak
07/29/2003700001
 My 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7l blew an engine at normal expressway speeds on july 29, 2003, causing an immediate and extremely dangerous loss of power in mid-traffic. it also resulted in an enormous repair estimate of between $5,000 and $7,500. a design flaw in this particular engine causes an excess build-up of engine sludge, which results in premature engine failure at anywhere between 35,000 and 70,000 no matter how religiously you change the oil. i have since discovered an astounding number of complaints on the internet regarding this exact issue, and any call to any auto salvage yard in america will confirm what i'm saying. everybody in the auto repair industry is aware of this problem. chrysler has been made aware of the problem by thousands of complaints regarding this issue, but they have refused to do anything about it. no recall, no assistance with repair costs. nothing.*ak
02/23/200485000101/01/2002
 While driving at any speed consumer heard a ticking and knocking sound coming from the engine. dealer claimed that the problem was the pistons and a new engine was needed.*ak *jb
02/27/2004560001
 While driving at 45 mph and without any warning automatic transmission failed. towed vehicle to the dealer, technician indicated the need for a new transmission, also had a problem with the engine. *ak
02/26/200488000109/08/2003
 Engine failure. *ak
03/18/200351000104/10/2002
 The consumer pulled into a fueling station and without warning the vehicle stalled. the dealer examined the vehicle, and found that a new engine was needed. the dealer never explained to the consumer what the problem was. *ak *sc *jb
01/10/200489000105/10/2000
 My engine failed on the freeway in traffic. this was witnessed by the store owner where i managed to coast to his parking lot. i was almost injured by oncoming traffic. *jb
02/28/2003
 I have a 1999 dodge intrepid. it has a 2.7 liter motor in it. the motor has failed. the warrenty is out, but from the feed back i have been getting for the last year. the 2.7 liter motors are no good. i'm looking at around $5000.00 to put another motor in it. this price is a quote i got from a shop in skiatook,ok i contacted crysler dodge in 2003 after the motor failed. i was told i had no warrenty which i was aware of and that they had no plans of taking care of the faulty 2.7 liter motor. i filed a complaint at that time. i have filed other complaints to the federal trade commission, cosummer affairs, i spoke to the attorney generals office in oklahoma city, ok they referred me to this site. the federal trade commission referred me to contact crysler dodge again. on feb,18,2004. i spoke to someone in customer service, she would not give me her name, she was very rude. she pulled up the vin number of my car. told me i had no warrenty, i told her i was aware of that. she ask me if i had recieved a recall notice on the front drivers seat. i told her yes but had been unable to take the car in because the motor was bad. i ask her if crysler dodge planned on taking care of the problems with the faulty motors. she said to me very sharply the company is not going to do anything with the motors. your warrenty is out theres nothening that can be done. i ask her if they still made this motor, she put me on hold. she returned to the phone and said yes they do i ask her if crysler dodge made the motor or if they had a outside company make the motor. her reply to me was i have help you enough and i'm not going to get you that information. i said well i would like that information and i did feel like she needed to get it for me i was a owner of a dodge car. i then told her i would like a supervisor on the phone to speak with. she said she was done dealing with me and hung up on me.
1050001
 While driving about 35 mph motor shut down and never turned over again. consumer had vehicle towed to dealer. *ak
02/09/200490800106/06/2000
 1999 dodge intrepid with 2.7l mitsubishi engine. oil lamp began flickering at low idle. dealer said the engine may be about to fail and repair would be $5000. this led me to www.airline-complaints.com, where, if you look up automobile complaints, then chrysler, you will find pages and pages of notes regarding this vehicle and engine, describing sudden catastrophic failure without warning. if this should happen on the highway, the operator could lose control as the power assist is lost to both steering and brakes. while my engine has not failed yet, the warning sign is there, and i now consider it unreliable and of diminished value, as i cannot sell it with a clear conscience. i would like to see daimler chrysler make good on premature engine failure.*ak
01/11/2004103/17/2003
 Consumer heard a clicking noise while driving. the next day, after parking the vehicle, it would not start. took vehicle to a mechanic, and the mechanic determined that engine blew out. *ak *la
01/30/2004800001
 While consumer was driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled, causing the driver to have the vehicle towed to the dealer. mechanic determined that the engine failed. *ak
02/04/2004880001
 While driving at 30 mph consumer heard a noise,it sounded like it was coming through the engine. vehicle was taken to the dealer, and technician determined that engine needed to be replaced. *ak
01/07/2004101/14/2002
 The engine on our 1999 dodge intrepid locked up with 90000 miles on it. it appears alot of these cars with the 2.7 engine are having the same problems.*ak
07/21/2003100000112/18/1999
 Total engine failure, due to sludge buildup. *ak
08/06/200296000806/26/2000
 2.7l engine started to make loud noise. took engine apart and found that timing chain guides had disintegrated. replaced guides, rod bearings and oil pump. cleaned all sludge from engine. check engine started to flash. car lost power. had car towed to dealership. they couldn't find anything wrong with the car. car started up for them. didn't find any codes in computer. drove car for about 2 months before problems started again. check engine light stayed on. took to independent shop and got an asd relay problem and tcm relay problem. replaced relays. car ran fine for about 3 months. problems started again. when this happened the first time the car had been driven about 70 miles. after the last time it was driven 20 miles. towed to dealer. stated that there is a timing problem and alot of sludge in the motor. estimate of $1200 to try to find out what is wrong. also had to replace a/c prior to all of these problems. i have had the car for 3.5 years and have not driven it for almost 2 of them. sending in the payoff so i can get rid of the piece of junk. have heard that the 2.7 is nothing but problems. *jb
01/15/20041200001
 I have a 1999 dodge intrepid and without warning the engine failed. i searched the internet and was shocked to find that the type of engine i have is notorious for doing what it did. it has happened to many people with the same type of engine. their safety is being jeopardized due to the extremely poor quality of this engine. *jb
01/23/2004349741
 The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. the technician indicated the engine was no good and needed to be replace. the engine was maintained poorly and that was the reason the engine locked up. *jb
08/26/2003700001
 While driving at any speed consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who checked the motor, and informed the consumer that a new motor was needed. *ak
06/07/200267500103/23/1999
 On busy interstate, engine suffered total failure without prior warning. vehicle was towed and engine replaced. cause determined to be sludge deposits despite frequent oil changes within manufacturer's specification.*ak
520001
 Engine check light light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. dealer mechanic replaced the sending unit, and used a thicker oil. *ak
01/07/200415000212/06/2003
 The engine failed at 15,000 miles. *ak the timing belt jumped, and the engine was replaced. the cooler lines leaked as well. *sc *jb
830001
 Consumer complained about an engine problem. heard a horrible squealing/knocking noise and vehicle came to a complete stop.*ak
07/02/20031270001
 While driving the vehicle's engine failed without warning. the cause has yet to be determined. please provide any additional information. *nm
12/01/2003560001
 While driving 70 mph the driver suddenly heard a loud noise which came from the engine. it was later determined that the engine seized and blew a rod. the vehicle received regular oil changes and the engine was flushed several times prior to the incident. please provide any additional information. *nm
700001
 The vehicle's engine threw a rod. please provide any additional information. *nm
106/01/2003
 Motor smoked and shut off while driving. consumer indicated motor was defective. *ak
12/16/20037300001
 While driving 30 mph engine failed at 73,000 miles.*ak the consumer contacted her insurance about the defective engine but the refused any assistance. the insuernce representative also stated that they do not insure and problems related to this type of engine. the manufacturer is aware of the problem. *nm
10/31/2003119000105/22/2003
 On october 31, 2003 my daughter was driving my intrepid on the freeway near canton, michigan. upon pressing the accelorator the engine hesitated, then the oil light flashed on for one second just before she heard a popping sound. then she lost all power. she could not steer or brake the car very well at all. she was going 65 miles per hour and nearly got into a serious accident. she got the car onto the shoulder but could not start the engine. we had it towed to a service station where they told me the engine was seized and it would cost $5,000 to $6500 to repair. it has been only 3000 miles since my last oil change.
11/16/200386936103/16/1999
 Total engine of our 2.7l dohc engine in our 1999 dodge intrepid while driving down the road at a speed of 45mph resulting in costly bills that were made at the owner's expense.*ak
12/10/200392000107/01/2000
 1999 dodge intrepid engine failed at 92,000. engine was starving for oil, and broke down with little or no warning (sludge build-up). i have been quoted 6500.00 to fix by auto place. took to dealer, they could only offer approximately 1- 2 grand, and use 4000.00 incentive to help cover cost, but still out 4 grand on loan. called chrysler, and they said they could not help me, because i am way past the 56000 mark. this seems to be a farce, because there are some many people reporting engine failures on the dodge 2.7l engine - same reasons.. sludge. often fail without enough warning to prevent major failure. *ak
12/11/20031
 Oil light flashed on the dashboard. this caused the vehicle to shut down. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that there was sludge in the engine. *ak
11/24/2003102000109/15/2003
 Purchased this 1999 dodge intrepid (2.7 l engine) for son 2 months ago with 98,000 miles. ran perfectly for 4000 miles then it wouldn't start. once we got the top end torn down found that one of the timing chain guides had disintegrated, caused the timing chain to jump, and wound up bending all of the intake valves. inspection of the inside of the engine revealed an extreme sludge problem, almost like it was full of tar! after doing some research on the web it appears that this appears to be a problematic engine. the parts guy at dodge dealer indicated (off the record) that these 2.7 engines had problems in hot southern climates due to running hot internally and burning the oil. *la
11/29/2003865003
 While driving home engine seized. also, replaced the transmission. the electric windows worked sporadically except for the driver's window that did not work at all, and the air conditioner heater fan only worked on high.*ak
12/04/200371000108/01/2001
 I was driving and all of a sudden my 1999 dodge intrepid lost all power. i could not steer or brake. luckily i came to a stop on a curb. *la
11/07/200349000110/25/2000
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine. vehicle had exhibited oil consumption problems, returned to dealer several times for repairs totaling over $1000. last trip to dodge dealer was in oct for oil leak problem. in less than one month, car began to exhibit loud ticking/knocking sound. engine is blown at 49,000 miles. dealer and chrysler both will not replace engine as recall to which there is clearly a massive problem with these engines.*jb
1200001
 While driving 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the cause of the problem has not been determined. please provide further details. *ph
12/04/20031300001
 Immediate engine failure. engine serviced every 3,000 miles by dodge. mileage was 130,000 mostly highway. *nlm
12/01/200384000108/12/1999
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 l engine failure oil had been changed every 3000 miles(i have proof) i was driving 50 mph when engine failed very little warning.*ak
11/26/20031000001
 While driving 60 mph vehicle stalled. consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. *ak
10/06/200350118105/09/2003
 Complete engine failure on 1999 dodge intrepid, 2.7 lite engine with 50,000 miles on it. seized up while driving kids to school. was luckily able to pull off road to avoid accident. dodge acknowlodges awareness of engine problem but refuses to do anything about it-no recall issued. found website with other complaints about same engine, so seems to be a common problem that dodge is ignoring. total repair cost was over $3,700.*ak
11/25/200375000312/19/2000
 1999 dodge intrepid engine failure while driving. *ak
1030001
 While driving approximately 55 mph a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the engine. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who described the noise as a rod knock. the engine was replaced. *ak
10/23/20031
 While driving vehicle stalled intermittently. consumer contacted dealer on two separate occasions, but problem still occurs. *ak
 While traveling at 35 mph consumer heard a rattling noise and then vehicle died. took vehicle to a mechanic, and he felt there was a problem with the camshaft. *ak
11/21/2003108000104/09/2000
 Engine failure on 1999 intreped. *ak
11/22/200366000112/28/1998
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine failure while driving. vehicle has been well cared for ( oil changes as specified) but engine failed with only 66,000 miles. *la
700001
 While driving the engine locked up and the engine block cracked. the cause of the problem has not been determined. the dealer replaced the engine. please provide further details. *nlm
10/27/200380000108/27/1999
 1999 dodge intrepid, 2.7 liter engine failure. *la
1
 While driving consumer heard a clapping sound. consumer had vehicle serviced by a mechanic, who informed him that there was oil in the engine. mechanic indicated that engine needed to be cleaned. *ak
05/01/200336000105/01/2002
 The vehicle stalled while driving. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that cause of the failure was due to sludge in the engine, and installed a new engine. *ak *ph the vehicle would not shift due to a faulty transmission output speed sensor. *nm
74418112/26/1998
 Consumer complained about engine failure. vehicle made rattling and knocking noises, and then came to a complete stop. vehicle was towed into a near by service station. *ak the first failure occurred while the consumer's wife was driving home. he noted the vehicle had routine maintenance and shouldn't have engine problems at 74k miles. *ph
10/15/200348136212/31/1999
 While driving transmission malfunctioned and vehicle stalled. an independent mechanic replaced the torque converter and engine head gasket. *ak *mr
11/10/2003110030110/01/2001
 While driving, the check engine light appeared on the dash. then the vehicle stalled, causing the consumer to pull off the road. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. please provide any further details. *ph *jb
11/10/200369500104/08/1999
 1999 dodge intrepid 4 door sedan, equipped with 2.7 liter v-6 engine, and automatic transmission. at approximately 69,500 miles traveling at 60 mph on interstate highway, and dash oil light came on. had to travel three miles on highway to reach a safe exit. engine started to make ticking sound which increased in volume. engine finally seized while coasting to off ramp. no injuries, no vehicle fire. vehicle towed to dodge dealer and diagnosed as engine failure. mechanic reported appears to be some sludge high in engine, seen through oil filler hole in valve cover. dealer advised there is a factory rebuilt short block available from daimler chrysler for $6750 plus tax. would still have to pay for dressing short block with valve covers, oil pan, throttle body, fuel rail, accessory drives, etc from my old failed engine to make a complete engine. he also said may be able to get a used engine from a salvage yard for $3500-$4000 but would not be sure of 'reliability' of used engine. oil change frequency was 11-12,000 miles per customer manual. have since discovered that there are many other engine failures of the dc 2.7 liter v-6 engine. *la
07/29/200365000104/06/2002
 While driving 20 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the engine failed. *ak *nm
06/17/20001
 While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled. *ak
01/15/200341000102/01/2001
 I have a 1999 intrepid 2.7 liter v6. at 41000 miles the oil light started coming on. i had the cat towed to the dealer and they told me the engine was shot. it had spun a bearing. when the engine was opened up all of the oil had bee turned to sludge which looked like burnt pudding. i leased this car from a dealer as a demo with 21000 miles. i was told it was dealer serviced. i personally serviced it myself per the dodge requirements. there is no way the oil should solidify the way it has. there is a serious design problem with the oil system and the cooling of this aluminum marvel of a motor. dealer quoted $7000 to install used motor. i purchased a remanufactured motor and installed it myself for $3500. dodge should stand behind it's products. i found dealer and factory people of no use to solve this problem which seems rampant with this motor.*ak
06/26/2003118100102/12/2003
 Purchased a 1999 dodge intrepid in 2000. the engine locked and went out while i was driving during rush hour on us interstate 83 in pennsylvania without any notice. *la
10/20/2003800001
 While driving 65 mph, the consumer heard a loud rattling noise coming from under the hood. the consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed to the dealership. the mechanic informed the consumer that the problem was due to engine failure, and the engine needed to be replaced. *ak. *jb
08/05/20031
 Engine failure. *ak
07/04/200368000103/29/2001
 I have a 1999 dodge intrepid with 68,000 miles on it. the motor seized on my way home from work and cost 7,000.00 for a new engine. the retail on my car is 5,200.00. *ak
05/01/200382000205/10/2002
 1999 dodge intrepid with 2.7l engine, purchased may of 2002 with 59,000 miles. oil changed every 3000 to 5000 miles. in may of 2003, motor blew while driving due to sludge build up in motor. in september 2003, purchased 2003 a intrepid also with 2.7l engine, drove for three days when check engine light came on. returned to dealer, car spent 45 days in shop having 1 head, 1 injector, 1 piston, 1 rod replaced. dealer refused to replace entire engine or to purchase the car back. have found several web sites on bad dodge 2.7l engines from 1998 to present. *la
730003
 The engine port holes are not large enough to allow the oil to flow through. this results in the engine burning out. engine had been replaced 3 times, but a solution was not found. *ak
10/05/20032
 1999 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 engine stalled and completely stopped and would not start again. it is very dangerous to deal with this matter because the wheel could barely be turned. *la
09/22/2003724401
 While driving 45 mph, the engine made a knocking sound, then stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, the engine had to be replaced. *ak the engine lost power and stated to run rough. (complete failure while making a left turn) per mechanic, the engine failure was caused by a defective lubricating system. *scc *jb
08/01/200311000003/20/2000
 1999 dodge intrepid engine failure while driving.
09/04/200376300
 I have owned a 1999 dodge intrepid since new.i have detailed records of my oil changes every 3,000 miles with filter. i added slick 50 at 52,000 miles to insure long life. we never drove it hard and at 76,300 miles it develops a rattle,i take it to the dealer and they say i need a new engine at a cost of 7,400 dollars. this is rediculous, and consumer fraud to take the public twice, first when they buy the dodge 2.7l engine , and the second time when they ream them for the replacement cost of an original faulty product.
09/08/1999460001
 I have a 1999 dodge intrepid with the common blown 2.7l engine. only 46,000 miles. after research it seem there are common problems with this engine and yet nothing is done. i would like to see manufacturer stand behind their product. *ph
51000105/01/2002
 Consumer called complaining about engine blowing out with only 51000 miles on vehicle. manufacturer will not do anything about it.*ak
07/15/20031
 Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no with warning vehicle will shut off, causing consumer to pull over. it will be hard to get the vehicle back started.dealer notified.*ak
04/07/20037338907/10/1999
 At just over 73000 miles knocking sound began from engine. i stopped driving and took to mechanic, i was informed motor was shot and would need complete rebuild. car had been serviced since purchase according to chrylser recommendations. as i contacted service & salvage shops to explain my need, they (5 different shops) started telling me the problem before i could finish. said 2.7 motor was defect from factory. i had to have complete engine rebuild at cost of $3000 as i could not afford to buy another motor. i contacted dealer about problem and they said they never heard of this. said they would look into it and get back with me and never did. from what i have been told there is a problem with the 2.7 engine and everyone seems to be aware of it but chrylser.
07/06/200365077105/05/2001
 Engine failure due to sludge build-up at 65,077 miles. took to dealer, dealer made determination that problem was sludge build-up due to poor maintainence. oil change was performed 6 weeks before failure at 63,163; no mention to owner of any problems with oil or engine. we have researched the problem and have found many, many more complaints about the same problem with the 2.7 engine. *ak
06/18/200325000402/18/2000
 The consumer stated while driving and without warning the motor failed. dealer notified. *ak the incident occurred at an intersection. *scc *jb
06/07/200399500101/11/2003
 At 99,500 miles the engine blew, oil had just been changed the day before when the engine began making a low ticking noise which quickly turned into a loud knocking. i had the car towed to a shop where they stated that it appeared that for some reason the car had lost oil pressure and no oil was getting to the engine. the engine would have to be replaced for a cost of at least 6000 dollars. *jb
06/03/200361000103/24/2003
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 6 cylinder engine failure at 61000 miles. no warning of approaching engine failure. oil changed 1200 miles prior to incident. car was found to have oil in pan with sludge at the bottom of the pan upon inspection after the incident. vehicle never ran hot. upon consultation with local mechanics and the local chrysler dealership this is a very common problem with the 2.7 engines in this series of dodge intrepid. mechanics and engine builders have both advised that this engine has a fundamental design flaw in the oil distribution system throughout the engine, eventually leading to engine wear and eventual failure. chrysler dealership (though unwilling to replace the engine at no cost) openly admits that there are serious issues with this engine. chrysler must be held accountable for their poorly designed engine that is doomed for premature failure.*ak
04/07/199967257111/27/1999
 Ac fans had to be replaced twice, rear windows won't go down, dealer replaced light switch, brakes wear unevenly and shudders when pressed, alignment goes easily, oil disappears with no leaks or no smoke, back of driver's seat collapses unexpectedly. *nlm
05/02/200374850101/11/2000
 1999 dodge intrepid with 2.7l engine 74960 miles, oil changes every 3000 miles, and now the engine has to be replaced. found websites with a lot of complaints about the same problem. there should be a recall. the dealer told me it would be $9000.00 to replace and install new engine, which is worth more than the car. need money to fix. car is going to sit until something is done. don't let this happen to anyone else. just search the internet and find how many people there is out there with the same problem. thank you. *jb
04/20/200364000011/04/1998
 I own a dodge intrepid that is only 4 years old and when driving down the road the engine ceased. i had it towed to a repair shop and called chrysler who informed me the warranty expired, but with a fairy new car, i feel the engine should not have went. the only way they will talk to me about it is if i take it to a dealership at my expense and have it looked at. this is at a cost of $500.00 and they told me chrysler most likely will not pay and that i would be out the money and have a basket full of parts. i feel the company should stand by their products and take some consideration of the customer. as i stated to them :they have my $22,000.00 and i have no working car to show for it. this car stopped at a busy intersection putting my daughter who was driving in serious jeopardy. *nlm
05/09/2003959991
 While driving, my 99 intrepid loss power and the engine started making a terrible knocking sound. the engine to my car has died at 95999 miles. it is a shame. i have alway been such a big fan of chrysler. i was in the process of looking for a minivan to trade this car in for. now i still owe more than $7000 on this car and stuck with it. i have no clue as to what i am going to do. i priced engines. they range from $3600-$4800 and that does not include labor. the worst part is i had my children in the car when it died. luckily no one was hurt. also the steering makes a funny knocking sound when i turn. i am no longer a chrysler fan and will most likely never own another one. *nlm
05/08/2003710001
 Own a '99 dodge intrepid that has complete engine failure.. it is such a rampant problem in this individual vehicle that it has it's own web page --- //intrepid.clan-510.org if that isn't case enough for you to put more pressure on dodge to do something about it then i don't know why this organization exists.. go to the hyperlink that shows the actual lists with repetitive complaints & problems!!! *nlm
01/12/20038000010/30/1999
 Dodge intrepid 99,v6-2.7.engine breakdown at 80000k on it.need new engine???????????
04/01/2003003/01/1999
 Abnormal premature consumption of oil. first noticed around 40,000 miles and has steadily progressed to current 1 quart per 1,500 mile of oil consumption at 68,000 miles. chrysler refused to correct the problem and indicates that it is normal for their engines to burn oil. *nlm
04/01/200305/01/1999
 While driving the engine completely shut down at 48383 miles. *nlm
03/15/200360389103/15/2003
 1999 dodge intrepid, 5 star dealer maintained has experienced engine failure at 60389 miles. have spoken with many others that have experienced this problem. according to an engine rebuild shop the failure is caused by poor design of the engine. excessive sludge builds up and eventually starves the engine for oil resulting in bearing failure and/or broken connecting rods. another engine rebuilding service claims that rebuilding is a waste of money and the rebuilt engine is doomed to failure. *jb
02/14/2003670001
 The vehicle stalled without warning. *jb
02/15/200264000110/07/1999
 The vehicle stalled without warning. *jb vehicle stuck in second gear. speed sensor replaced. timing belt failed and there was sludge in the engine. engine needed to be replaced. window, radio and speaker inoperative. *tt *mr
04/02/200384359101/01/2000
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 l total engine failure. the engine started clicking then loss power and seized while on a highway. dealer said the engine needed to be replaced, even though engine was clean. chrysler denied claim. known problem with the 2.7 liter engines. *jb
02/17/2003870000
 Complete engine failure at 75000 miles, oil light began to flash on and off engine started to knock loudly vehicle lost all speed and stalled on expressway entrance ramp. this vehicle's oil and filter was changed every 3000 miles yet when the engine was disassembled there was large amounts of sludge through out the it's inside ,and i was told the engine needed to be rebuilt but this is a very expensive thing to do which the dealer told me would cost about $4000.00 this was the cheapest fix. which i do not have the money to repair right now so now i am pay for a car i can not drive. and from all the information that i have read there seems to be a problem with a great many of the 2.7 liter v6 engines installed in this vehicle. the repairs are very costly and time consuming. *nlm
03/30/200374696007/17/2001
 The engine blew suddenly and with no apparent cause. *nlm
10/24/2002710001
 Premature engine failure due to sludge build up on a 1999 dodge intrepid with 72000 mi. engine oil was changed every 3000 mi or less. car is not currently under warranty and dodge says it will cost approximately. $3500 to $6500 to fix depending on what is broken. *jb
03/26/2003303/13/2000
 Engine blew for no apparent reason. warranty will not cover a replacement due to the mysterious appearance of sludge. i had my oil changed regularly and maintained my vehicle properly. i have already replaced the transmission, various sensors and visited the dealer 3 times to correct an oil leak. i was never diagnosed with an engine problem until it finally shut down. while driving approximately 45 mph on the highway, the engine started to make a loud noise and rattled continuously. this was very surprising, considering the vehicle was normally a quiet ride. the shop told me my engine was blown and the warranty company denied my claim. i am still financing this vehicle and do not have the 6,500.00 to replace this engine. i see numerous complaints on this site and others about the 2.7 liter engines. there should definitely be a recall. *jb
04/20/200136000104/20/2001
 I was the owner of a 1999 dodge intrepid, that was completely wrecked at 36,000 miles after experiencing sudden loss of steering control prior to the wreck, my dealer assured me over and over that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle although i was very concerned and pretended to know nothing about steering problems with these vehicles. prior to the total vehicle loss, the engine blew up with a rod knock at about 33,000 miles and had to be replaced, the transmission had to be overhauled after it failed, the input and output speed sensors both failed and much more. this is just 1 of 2 defective daimler chrysler vehicles i have owned and daimler chrysler accepts no responsibility. many of these vehicles are defective and do not hold up reasonably. i have never had any of these problems with a 15 year old vehicle with over 220,000 miles on it. i would like to inform consumers that my website against chrysler for ongoing premature dodge, chrysler engine, steering, transmission failures and more is now www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com. we have referred many to the nhtsa and we hope that the nhtsa will post this to refer others to our site who have not yet seen our site. at this website you will see accident pictures and complaints from consumers after sudden loss of steering control. we also have pictures of the common chrysler engine internal oil sludge buildup and damage from timing chains that have broke through these engines after tensioner failures. we also have many premature transmission failure complaints. if you have evidence of these problems, pictures or a complaint to be posted please also visit www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com and find out what daimlerchrysler does not want you to know. *jb
07/08/200276000212/08/1999
 I have had trouble with my car heater is not operating properly serious damage may have already occurred to my engine. the primary symptom is that the car heater, for no reason, does not blow hot air - then it starts working. looks like my car engine has been overheating and causing sludge to build up in the top half of the engine. some other symptoms are car starts to burn oil, very light traces of white smoke from exhaust and the engine may seem to run a little rough at idle. still running but i don't know for how long.... *nlm
04/01/200155000109/18/2000
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine blew at 55k.*jb
02/04/200326000212/21/1998
 I own a 1999 dodge intrepid with 26,400 miles on it. it has never been in an accident of any type and usually driven 10 miles per day. after 26,000 miles the engine developed a knocking noise. i was informed the roller bearing on the timing change had failed. after paying more than $1,400 for the replacement of the roller bearing and a new timing chain, it was determined that the timing chain problem had damaged one or more of the valves, which required the engine to be torn down and a valve job to be required for an additional cost of $900.00. all of this to a car with only 26,000 miles. 2 weeks after the engine repairs were made the transmission stopped shifting gears.*jb
09/01/200255000108/19/1999
 At around 55,000 miles, a knocking sound developed. engine performance was not effected until around 65,000 miles, when the check engine light started coming on intermittently and the engine would die. i took it to a knowledgeable and honest mechanic who through the course of trouble shooting the noise discovered the timing belt was loose and had damaged many internal engine parts. he says the chain is pulling double duty, with a gear on the inside as well as the outside of the chain. the increased wear caused it to stretch and it began slapping/rubbing and damaging other parts. namely various spots on the case and the water pump, which was worn nearly all the way through and seeping water and coolant into the engine. he says this is a serious design flaw and that he has heard a lot of other intrepid's are requiring new engines for this same reason. i am hoping that something can be done to force chrysler to buy new engines for those of us who have taken care of our cars and still have to suffer this great cost. these may not be the only problems caused by this flaw, but so far i think it's more than enough to warrant a complaint.
02/02/200376000103/23/2000
 The timing chain on my 1999 dodge intrepid went out and i only had 76,000 miles on the car. this is a major problem for other people also, as i have been put on a waiting list for one of the parts needed (tensioner). there are 1400 of these parts on back order now, 02-11-03. this indicates a major defect in this part of the engine and a recall is in order. *jb
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 There was a clicking noise coming from the vehicle, the engine stalled, however it was restarted.*jb
12/15/200290000610/05/1999
 Purchased vehicle with approxiametely 500 miles. since buying the car we have had it in for repairs at the dealer 8 times. all repair are to engine and chips in the engine. the most recent, driving down the expressway 60 mph the car shut off. put in neutral and started the car back up. when car started back up there was a loud ticking noise in the front. then the car shut off 3 more time and on the fourth stall would not start back up. when towed to repair shop he indicated the engine would need to be replaced (oil just changed and full). when calling arond for new engine all dealers indicated thoughs engines are very hard to find because everyone is looking for them because a blown engine is a common problem with intrepids. i hope there are more complaints reported so this problem is resolved. i know of 3 intrepid in my area that have the same problem.
11/27/200258000102/26/2000
 Consumer stated the engine failed due to sludge build up.ts *jb
10/01/2002
 Consumer states that while driving bearings seized up resulting in broken rods and bent valves in engine. mr
09/10/2002
 Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over and it will be hard to get the vehicle back started. dealer notified. mr
01/31/20022
 While driving approx. 30-35mph vehicle stopped in middle of traffic. had vehicle towed to dealership. mechanic informed owner camshaft and transmission sensors had failed. indicated that slug (oil) caused failure of vehicle. vehicle was repaired. problem had reoccurred after arriving home.*ak
09/14/2000
 There was a loud knocking noise coming from engine compartment. vehicle towed to dealer, and informed engine cylinder head needed to be replaced. please provide any further information. *ak
12/03/2001105/01/1999
 Oil pan needed to be replaced at 41500 miles due to the fact that the threads wear out after approximately 15 oil changes according to my mechanic.dodge customer service was contacted but because car is over the warranty mileage cost of repair would not be covered.*ak
05/11/20010
 There was a light ticking noise coming from engine area, that got louder and louder. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that short block caused engine to leak oil. please provide any further information.*ak
06/01/2001204/01/2001
 Purchased vehicle with 28,000 miles. oil and filter change performed at dealership prior to vehicle purchase according to dealership. checked oil about 2 months later, dipstick was almost dry. had oil and oil filter changed. oil was thought to be leaking from cheap or incorrectly installed oil filter since newer vehicle with low milage shouldn't be burning that much oil. checked oil ever two weeks several times out of concern. oil level was fine. assumed problem was corrected. at 33,000 miles about 1.5 months later engine began making knocking nose and running very rough. dealership stated that engine was blown. had to provide proof of recent oil and filter change for dealership to replace. dealership stated that engine had only 1 quart of oil and that oil looked really mucky. engine lost about 5 quarts of oil in 2215 miles. no visual signs of leakage anywhere, no smoke or excessive exaust. vehicle had been checked and maintained well. dealership cannot explain and states that they are not allowed to tear down and inspect the engine. dealership replaced engine at 33000.
05/15/2001
 While traveling at approximately 65 mph was a light ticking noise coming from front of vehicle. noise started increasing in volume, and consumer parked vehicle. dealership has examined vehicle, and determined that oil was leaking from head gasket and oil pan which caused head gasket to blow. consumer was informed that engine came out of factory with this problem. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
08/31/2000601/01/2000
 In and out of morlans, inc (dodge dealer) several times because of the electrical sytem causing the check engine light to come on with many different codes such as rough idle-transmission not shifting /down shifting-transmission control module replaced-camshaft sensor replaced-ignition coil pack replaced-these were done while still under warranty at different dates. just recently 3/25/01 my transmission went into a limp mode again at 40,000 miles-this time it was a transmission input speed sensor (my cost $92.00), when i got my car back now my heater- a/c and rear defrost control / vents don't work ? diagnosed problem electrical (charged $50.00) again with the control head / board control module. i've made several calls to the chrysler corp. without avail for assistance. please give any help possible to correct these electrical defects. thank you. *ak
02/05/2001111/01/2000
 Consumer was traveling along and vehicle just stopped. it would not move or start back up. a spring broke and caused engine valves to come down and put holes in pistons. vehicle has a 2.7 engine that needed replacement. dealer knew this was a common problem. warranty expired. *ak *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
04/10/2003860002
 Purchased a 1999 dodge intrepid in 2002, which was a program car and it only had 10,000 miles on it at around 65,000 miles i had to replace the dual overhead cam chains. one year later the engine began to knock and then seized up. this vehicle has been sitting in my yard since 2003. i have all the records in which we had the oil changed every 3,000 miles and the repairs for the timing chains. this vehicle rides nice, drives nice, but the 2.7 litre engine is a piece of crap and because it is a piece of crap no one wants to work on them and suggest that the vehicle is not worth as much as it would cost to repair it. i feel that the chrysler corporation should be held accountable for putting such a crappy motor in such a nice vehicle. *tr
12/15/200298000111/04/2002
 Intrepid se 2.7l, automatic transmission, 98,000 miles bought a beautiful 1999 dodge intrepid from a very reputable dealer. i immediately began having problems, like sensors needing to be replaced but i thought, eh, at $5,000 i stole this car. after only 2 months of driving the engine seized up while i was in traffic! i was almost rear ended by a car behind me as i crossed an intersection. i had driven this car only about 3000 miles when it locked up on me. during that time i had changed the oil once just like i was supposed to. i did not drive this car hard, i am a very safe driver. after having the car towed at my expense to a mechanic, after running a typical spark, fuel and compression test, i was told by the mechanic that he had to tear the engine completely down to find the problem. after two days the mechanic called and said that the engine was blown, a piston was seized and the exhaust valves were burnt. so i paid $5000 to ryan's engine exchange in colorado springs to get a rebuilt engine, all at my own expense. i bought the new engine in march of 2003, it is now september 2007 and my car just stopped running again! i took it to a mechanic and he says that the cylinder has lost compression and that it is leaking air from a leak test into the intake manifold. bottom line, i need a new engine again! this on a engine that only has 54000 miles on it and which the oil has been changed and maintenance performed religiously by the dealer. i am a single mother of one with one on the way and have no car to drive to work and may lose my job! *jb
04/30/200460000111/13/1999
 I had a 1999 intrepid with only 60 thousand miles on it and it was the 2.7l engine. the motor locked up and it was left to sit along side the road. the tow bill plus storage fee was in the amout of 4,000 dollars and that didn't count the replacement of the engine (5,000) and the loan amount owed ( 7,000) on the vehicle. the expenses incurred has left me unable to pay and the car remained with the tow company. the vehicle was then sold by the tow company for their fees. now i'm forced to pay the loan of this vehicle without having it in my possession. this motor should have been recalled by chrysler, considering all the complaints of failure to this design. *tr
09/23/200567000109/03/2005
 I was driving my 99 dodge intrepid to work and i was making in the left turn lane as the traffic cleared i began to make my left turn. then all of a sudden, i hear the engine make a terrible sound and the car stopped. i shifted it into neutral and tried to restart to no avail. at that point i had to get out of my car in the middle of the intersection and push it out of the intersection. a couple of guys helped me push it into a 7-11 where i called a tow truck. my mechanic said that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge. i only purchased this car 3 days prior with the insurance money from when my family was involved in a rollover accident. (we were struck from behind by a an unconscious driver traveling over 100 mph. causing our aerostar to roll and flip with 5 of us in the car including our 18 month old) i got quotes on a new engine and realized that i am not in the financial situation to fix it. so it's been sitting in my garage until i found an article on aol which led me to this site. the engine manufacturer that i spoke with said that there was a problem with the standard chrysler motor and that they made the oil return larger to eliminate the sludge problem. i don't understand how a car engine that dies while driving is allowed to go unresolved. i could've been seriously injured sitting in oncoming traffic. i was lucky but since this is a known problem (i didn't know prior to buying the car otherwise i wouldn't have risked my life driving it).*jb
12/21/200681818108/18/2005
 I was on my way to work & my car started to make a clicking noise. i have always taken great care of this car! i was concerned, but i was on the highway so there wasn't a place to pull over! i was only about 20 min to town & thought i could get there to check this out. i was on a stretch of the highway that the only exit is another major highway. all of the sudden the car went from 65 mph to 0 mph. i was driving during rush hour traffic with cars speeding by me! the cars behind almost ran into me! i managed to get the car pulled over on the narrow shoulder. i was terrified to get out of my car due to all the speeding traffic and on the other side was such a narrow space between the car and the median. i called for a tow truck so i could get it to our mechanic. the mechanic shop said that the engine was dead/ locked up. it only had 81k miles on it! i have done an extreme amount of research of the 2.7l engine that chrysler put in my 1999 dodge intrepid. the engine is defective! it is the poor construction of this engine that is causing it to sludge up causing it to lock up all the sudden, leaving you with a car you can't drive! i have had an oil analysis done on my oil, several things that were found concerned them, but the one thing that is prominent is that there was moisture/ water in the oil. it is alarming that there are so many consumers that have had this exact problem, and there's no recall on this engine! due to the moisture causing it to sludge up & die i think if one of the cars behind me would have hit my car (like they almost did) then i could've been pushed in to traffic and seriously hurt. this was a terrifying experience. i don't want this to happen to another person. i feel that this is a severe safety issue & somebody needs to address this matter soon! i am not able to afford another engine & installation at this time (priced at about $6k+). i own a car that i can not drive. it's chrysler's fault putting this engine in, not mine. *tr
05/24/2005108000110/27/2003
 I own a 1999 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 litre engine. as i was on my way to work the car began making serious noise. i pulled over and had it towed home. it has not run since. my mechanic says there is no compression in the #5 piston. i do not have the money to replace it. *jb
01/26/200789000205/01/2002
 I bought this car used in 2002. after a minor accident and repair at the body shop, the engine failed on a busy four lane road with three of us in the vehicle, one of which was our two year old son. after calling mechanics and dodge service shops, we were told that the timing chain needed replaced, and the cost would be anywhere from 1500 to 2500 dollars. we paid for and my husband replaced almost the entire top half of then engine. this has taken a very long time, as parts are expensive, and time to work on the car is limited. after finally getting the engine running, the engine again failed. this time it was on a major interstate highway while we were in the left lane. we only barely managed to pull the car off the road before being hit by the semi's on the road. after having it towed home, now the engine is shot again, and the estimated diy cost for us is more than $2000. we still owe that much on the car. *nm
01/06/20075
 On a trip last week it started skipping and quit running on the expressway, we waited about 30 minutes and it started running again. after running about 100 miles it did it again 4 more times. *jb
05/20/200585000104/20/2000
 Driving along looked out rear view mirror blue colored smoke. check engine light came on. then car just stalled. *nm
11/14/200680000109/06/2005
 On tuesday november 14, 2006 i was driving along a secondary highway when my 1999 dodge intrepid started to buck on me. it sounded like the engine was skipping and unbeknownst to me smoke came out of my exhaust when it bucked . i brought the vehicle to a local computer tune and lube for a diagnostic and they informed me that i would need a new motor in the car to the tune of 6500 dollars. i became angry and limped my car back to the dealership who told me that since i had a warranty i could get the engine fixed the engine is a 2.7 litre. i was told to bring it to a dodge dealership who proceeded to break down the engine. they informed me that they had contacted the warranty company and i should forward all maintenance receipts to the company. now earlier this year in february my car broke down and eventually they said it was the fuel pump. when they were done the checked out my fluids oil and other items and that settled that. i only put 5000 miles on the car between then and now and from what the described you would think i ran the car into the ground. i take pride in my cars and have kept a consistent record of running them for ten years. the warranty company is sending out an inspector but they are going to avoid paying as much as possible. i just bought this car last year and already it's in worse shape than any of my previous cars @ ten years. i would appreciate any advice you can give me as to a possible recourse to this dilemma. *nm
07/11/200596444107/04/2005
 While my wife was driving her car to work the check engine light came on and then the engine just seized up on her leaving her in the middle of a two lane highway. after we got the car home i tried to turn the engine over by hand and it wouldn't rotate. i did all the maintenance on the vehicle since new and used synthetic oil the entire life of the engine. just purchased another engine and i am worried the same thing will happen after reading all the horror stories on the net. *nm
08/23/2006401210/20/2004
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine...goes dead while going down the road. i have had the oil changed religiously @ 3k miles, but it just loses power & dies. i am afraid i will get hit one of these times because i am unable to get the thing off the road with no power. yesterday almost caused a serious incident. the engine died, the car lurched, i lost power but no lights ever came on. the tach needle hit zero and as i was trying to find somewhere to try & pull off while coasting, the stupid thing all of the sudden came back to life & took off. these incidents are getting more & more frequent and have been occurring about a year now. i've already had to have the water pump replaced, but i can deal with repairs...but after doing research today, i have found thousands of incidents like this are happening all over the us! is this not enough to get someone to pay attention & make dodge recall the engines before some terrible accident occurs?? *jb
12/01/200380000104/02/2001
 Purchased a 1999 dodge intrepid. the motor blew at only 80,000 miles. this is a vehicle that we depend heavily on as a family vehicle. the car could not be fixed. a new motor was hard to find and the cost of the repairs would be more than the car was worth. we simply could not afford to pay $5,000 to replace a motor. a used motor was not much less expensive because so many owners of the dodge intrepid were in the same situation. because of all this, we were forced to buy another vehicle and we still owed 2 more years on the intrepid. this experience has definitely made me lose my faith in the dodge name. as of yet, there has been no effort on the part of dodge to rectify this situation. our family has been deeply hurt financially because of this. *nm
07/14/2006700001
 1999 2.7 liter engines used by dodge fail without warning. this leaves people exposed to high speed traffic on freeways. it also leaves the disabled vehicle on the roadside until it's towed. this makes the vehicle a danger to all that pass by it. the failure rate of these specific engines is excessive. the ntsb should insist that dodge make an effort to remedy the problem. dodge has ignored the issue and blamed their customers. dodge has decreased the margin of safety on our roadways by producing vehicles prone to failure. *jb
07/08/20061
 '99 dodge intrepid with 2.7 liter engine. (3 years ago) sounded like a diesel truck, mechanic diagnosed engine problems, replaced timing belt. today car is now spewing black smoke - related again to engine problems. changing belt 3 years ago bought time, now i am faced with replacing an engine before it seizes up while i am driving! chrysler takes no responsibility, states it is a user issue. documented problem with chrysler technicians, yet chrysler will not warranty their product. *jb
07/04/20061250001
 Engine has been burning oil at the rate of 1 quart every three weeks. while driving, total engine failure occurred unexpectedly, making it very difficult to control the vehicle. *jb
03/30/2006113804205/31/2000
 Timing chain failure - second time. tensioner failed, allowing timing chain to flop, resulting in nine bent valves and head damage. *jb
04/25/2004111000109/17/2003
 When i left the house the car was ok, i drove to my friend house the car started making a real loud noise. i shut the car off. it wouldn't start up again, i had to have it tow to shop where i bought it. i was told the timing chain was out and it would be cheaper to get another engine. now this is where the fun being. we had a difficult time finding a engine. once we did and had it put in the car, it didn't work. we brought the engine from t&m auto salvage in canton. they put another engine in the car. i drove the car about 3 months when it starting making a strange noise the warranty had expired. therefore, we took the car to the dodge dealership. they had the car a month or two. they told me they steamed clean the engine because it was sludge build up and they had to take the engine apart to replace the timing chain. now the car still isn't working correctly for whatever reason we can not afford to find out. *jb
01/20/200647000108/01/1999
 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine failed due to engine sludge. only had 47,000. no warning. just would not start. had it towed to garage and told the engine is blown. just like thousands of other with the exact same story. have been very diligent about maintenance especially since hearing about this problem from a co-worker whose engine blew at 70,000. had read the average is 63,000. i only had 47,000. took a chance that with good maintenance it wouldn't happen to me. - i lost. hope the good people (they know who they are) at chrysler are sleeping well. i feel sorry for anyone who works for them because they are being made to lie to consumers to cover for their employer. *nm
12/21/2005110000109/01/2003
 While driving engine started to knock, then suddenly lost power and engine died. cylinder compression test showed the following cylinder ratings 0-0-15-30-70-100. in the process of replacing engine at a cost of $2000.00 plus labor cost. vin 2b3hd46r7xh687358. *jb
07/08/2004126000301/05/2000
 Several problems with my 1999 2.7 liter intrepid. first, problems with transmission shifting hard. sent to dealer and diagnostics came back 'within parameters'. told it must be how we drive it. since then, transmission would not shift between 2/3 gears. left me stranded out of town. had to replace the control module twice ($35.00 part). keep a spare in the glove box just in case. second problem, a clunking sound and ticking noise when turning steering wheel in either direction. took to an independent repair shop, they wouldn't touch it. have not had this problem corrected or seen by dealer. however, i have seen many tsb's on your website concerning this issue. third, engine starting making a banging sound at about 126k. had to have the engine replaced (bought a remanufactured engine) at a cost of $5000.00, was told something in the bottom end went. couldn't afford to buy new car and have car payment. only had 6 more payments to go. was also told that this was common with these engines. why is this engine still on the market if it has soooo many problems? *jb
10/31/200580800105/10/2003
 My dodge intrepid showed no signs of any problems, timely oil changes ,but on this early morning while driving to work on the expressway. the oil light came on and then the check engine light and then sudden engine shut down ,lucky for me that there wasn't any traffic on the road or i would have been in a serious car crash. car towed to auto shop. they said that this type of dodge engine has a serious defect with the engine. the tensioner oil port is too narrow and it gets plugged with oil sludge which causes engine failure. *nm
10/04/200260000204/05/2000
 At about 60,000 miles i notice a ticking sound in the engine i took it in to the local dodge dealership and it was determined to be a lower bearing noise that would ultimately ruin the engines. as the noise got worse i feared driving it anymore . my maintenance contract did not cover engine cost but only affected bearings and this would not be covered by any dealer or manufacture warranty. i subsequently replaced the engine with a used engine which lasted one year and left me stranded beside the road requiring a tow and my vehicle has sat for 2 years with the cost of engine replacement almost doubling. i think an engine recall is in order as i have experienced several; people stopping to ask if the intrepid is for sale because they have one with a bad engine. *nm
08/05/200586000105/08/2005
 1999 dodge intrepid driving to pick up my children for week end visitation, normal driving conditions,suddenly started to knock then before i could find a wide spot to pull over it stopped all together and locked up. oil new and all maint, was performed religiously. i understand this is a common problem and chrysler needs to do something about this. *nm
07/14/200580800108/15/1999
 1999 dodge intrepid vin #2b3hd46r8xh701476 engine failure. this is a 6 year old car with 80,000 miles. the engine failed out of no where! dodge could care less! why?
06/06/200583000205/07/1999
 Vehicle, a 1999 dodge intrepid with 83000 miles died twice while driving on a highway. first incident on 12/25/04. vehicle was towed to garage where my mechanic said 3 of the plugs were fouled due to catalytic converters being bad. cats were replaced in late may after vehicle was off the road for 5 months. second incident happened on 6/7/05. same problem, vehile just died on highway. i understand that there is a history of this problem due to engin oil sludge buildup. is this true? is it also true that chrystler is doing nothing about the problem?
02/15/200372000110/01/1999
 Failure of 2.7 liter dodge intrepid engine at 72,000 miles
06/12/200349000108/26/2002
 I have a 1999 dodge intrepid. the vehicles are just no good. the 2.7 motors in those cars are blowing up, the timing chains break. you can't find other motors to put in the cars because all the motors are just not good. most of the people i know have just sent their cars to the junk yard for scraps.*ak
04/02/200574210304/01/2004
 Rod was thrown in engine, due to sludge build-up, it has had regular oil changes. *ak
03/09/200586000102/05/2005
 I bought this car from my mother which owned the car for little over a year. oil changes and maintenence was on a regular schedule. on my way home from work about a week ago as i was changing lanes the engine suddenly locked up taking away my brakes and power steering and locking up the transmission while doing about 60 mph on the highway changing lanes. i was lucky to avoid a major accident and was able to slide to the side of the road.*ak
02/10/200581293110/01/2003
 I bought a used 1999 dodge intrepid 10-01-03 with 74570 miles. in february 2005 the oil light started coming on when i came to a complete stop. i contacted dodge and was told there might be a sludge problems and they could try to correct it but would make no promises. i contacted rt clapp where they said that they could work on the car but with that engine it would be better if i could trade it. i would be pouring money down the drain. i called jasper engines and they said they made many rebuilt engines for the 2.7 model and that would be 4200.00. i have read on several websites that this 2.7 engine has many safety issues. i am disabled and cannot afford to trade the car. i am terrified to drive it and it has been sitting in my driveway for over a month now. if i were driving it and it seized up on my i am afraid i would have a heart attack. one if my disabilities is congestive heart failure. i only put 6800 miles on this car in the 18 months that i have owned it. the engine has not failed yet but the oil light coming on when coming to a stop when the oil is full is one of the first indications that the engine is about to go. i wanted to lodge my complaint against chrysler for making a bad engine and not doing anything about it to protect the safety of the cars owners. driving on the interstate and having the engine blow is one day going to make a hugh accident but it will not be me because i am too terrified to ever drive this car again and could not try to sell a lemon to another individual.*ak
11/15/200499112304/10/2004
 Nov.2004 2.7l engine in my 1999 dodge intrepid failed at 99k. i took the vehicle to crown dodge to check what the problem was and found that the engine was dead and it had a timing issue. spoke with an service advisor about some recalls from 2002 and same advised me that my vehicle did not follow the guidelines due to the miliage. also stated that dodge would not help me with this problem and that the recommended oil type is a 5w 30 oil and this was the only oil that crown dodge uses on all oil changes unless other oil is requested. the other problems that contributing to the engine is the oil galley and there was a recall on this in 2002 as well as oil light flickering problem was another recall from dodge. very unhappy with my dodge due to the problems. jerry gaither,nc. *ak
11/02/200481000111/20/2001
 I am writing to try to get some information on any action i can take against chrysler for my engine failure. i have a 1999 dodge intrepid with around 81,000 miles on it. i recently was deployed between late october through january. soon after leaving, my car engine began knocking very badly and the engine quit while my wife was driving. this occurred while she was traveling with our 3 children?including a new born?.at around 45 mph. after getting a ride back to our house my wife contacted the local dodge dealer and was informed that the engine was shot and that one of the rods had gone. they also explained that the only fix was a new engine. which varied in price from $3200.00-$9000. i have been told the same excuse by several people also that it was my fault and that i was probably not changing the oil as required. since this was our only form of transportation i had to return from my deployment to assist my family. now i feel that since this is a known problem chrysler should have to finally accept their failure and do something about it. i would appreciated and assistance and information for who or where i need to contact. i have already contacted a local news agency and they requested that i contact them back and let them knw if i do get assistance or not so that they can get involved. i request an expeditious reply to this situation. thank you. *ak angelo rodriguez
04/10/200455700101/11/2000
 I own a 1999 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 liter engine. the engine has a bad engine at only 55,700 miles. it started knocking really bad and lost all power while on the freeway. i have continued to make the payments and keep up with insurance, while being unable to drive the vehicle or be able to afford to replace the engine.*ak
12/27/2004117521204/01/1999
 While driving my dodge intrepid home the engine quit causing me to pull over to the side of the road with no steering and very little braking. i was able to jump start the engine and begin my trip home again. the engine quit again and had trouble steering car off the road with also no brakes. now the engine will not start due to being locked up. i have changed the oil regularly and maintained the car in good condition. i have had to replace the transmission sensors at 50,000 miles due to failure. the manufacturer service mechanics knew exactly what the problem was when described over the phone about the transmission and the engine. the transmission had a failure again at 100,000 miles. this is terrible for a 99 model car that has only a 100,000 miles. the engine is locked up and now i have no transportation to travel back and forth to work. i have more problems with this car since i bought it. *nm
12/18/200491022112/13/2003
 I was driving on an errand to tucson arizona which is 65 miles from my home. i stopped at a stop light and the car engine died on me in the middle of a busy intersection without even a warning light coming on. i do regular maintanence on the vehicle, and do predrive checks on the vehicle before i go on long distance trips. the dealership where i bought the vehicle used from told me it would cost $6300 to replace the engine. i do not have $6300 to replace an engine in a vehicle worth about $7000. *ak
11/29/200476000105/27/1999
 I also own a 1999 dodge intrepid with the notorious 2.7 almost blown engine, due to oil sludge. the was well maintained with regular oil changes. the car has only 76k miles. for a couple of months the car would sound like a diesel for a very short time and disappear. i called the dealer and inquired if there had been any similar complaints or problems. they replied they knew of none. i even had the car in another repair shop one day and they did not know what could have caused the sound i complained about, because it disappeared before i got there. just a couple of weeks ago the sound reappeared suddenly after 4 months of nothing. the shop owner could not believe his ears when i drove up left the car running and went in to get him. he found that the hydraulic tensioner that holds the timing chains in place needed replaced, but when he took the front cover off the motor he found it filled with sludge. i was lucky that the motor had not blown yet, but i face the expense of having it rebuilt or replaced. i still have the car, but i had to go replace it with another car. this was an added expense i was not planning on. r miller, delaware. *jb
09/24/2004106066101/27/1999
 1999 dodge intrepid stops on freeway with almost no warning, just the yellow caution light about 30 seconds before it stops and a noise from the engine. checked the enginge and there was very little oil. told the engine needed to be replaced at a cost ot 8,000. i had this car serviced 6,000 mi. before at the dealer and filled with oil. have not had it fixed as this is to much money for me to pay to have it fixed.*ak
11/17/200383000108/15/1999
 My 1999 dodge intrepid's engine failed in november 2003 while driving on interstate 55. quotes given to me to fix and/or replace the engine were in the range of $5500 - $8500. this is the 2.7 liter engine; at the time of the engine failure i owed over $6000 on the car, and i am still paying on the loan. the car has been sitting in my garage; this is a common problem with the 2.7 engines, however chrysler will not take responsibility.*ak
06/14/200364363109/02/2001
 Complete engine failure due to oil sludge build up. i had my engine oil and filter changed every 5,000-7,000 miles. i had no prior problems with the car, until this incident. while getting on the interstate i noticed my engine stuttered and almost died, i pulled over to the side of the road and heard that the engine was knocking excessively. at the time i had 4 kids from my son's baseball team in the car and i had to get them home. so i drove home slowly with the emergency flashers on. i spoke with several mechanics and they told me that the 2.7l engine is notorious for this failure. i had the engine replaced at a cost of $5,784.72. i'm still paying on the credit card bill and making car payments. unfortunately i can never recoup my losses on this car. *ak
07/06/2004350001
 Consumer complained that engine light kept coming on. consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that there was nothing they could do. also, contacted the manufacturer, and they said the same thing. no one wanted to help. *ak
08/07/200472000502/22/2002
 We bought the car when it was two years old with 21,000 miles on it. from the minute we drove it home, the air wouldn't cool in the summer and the heat would go out in the winter. every time we brought it in to be looked at, the dealer could not identify a problem with it. we've now owned the vehicle since fecurary 2002 and the idle was always a bit rough. we were told that, that was the way the engine was supposed to sound. a few weeks ago the valves started clattering. we changed the oil twice after being told that, that would rectify the issue and it didn't. on 8/7/2004 we were on the road the engine started clattering really loud, we pulled off and had our oil changed professionally this time. after getting back on the road the idle seemed better but the clattering got worse and was followed by an additional noise. shortly after the engine made a loud noise and seized. the car is a 1999 with 72,000 miles on it and the engine is blown, there is something seriously wrong with this picture!*ak
06/29/20041080001
 Consumer complained about an engine problem. engine shut down while driving. while trying to restart the engine consumer heard a knocking sound. consumer contacted the dealer, and was told it will cost $7000.00 to replace it. manufacturer was no help in trying to resolve this complaint. *ak the engine was too narrow. *sc
05/10/200352000106/01/1999
 1999 dodge intrepid engine failure at 52000 miles .chrysler will not back its 2.7 engine.*ak
02/13/200447000
 99 dodge intrepid engine failure due to oil sluge. dealer said my fault due to no oil changes.
01/08/2004950001
 Consumer complained about engine problems, including the cam shaft sensor and flywheel sensor. once all parts were replaced; however, the engine ran rough, and the oil light came on. the piston rods caused the engine to run rough. a loud knocking noise was heared. eventually, engine shut down. *ak
07/02/2003105/22/2002
 1999 dodge intrepid 63500 miles oil changes every 3000 miles. bought used at 49000 miles.the engine is completely blown?*ak
06/05/2003885002
 I purchased a 1999 dodge interpid on april 11, 2003, after having it for 25 days, the transmission went. was repaired. in the shop for 2 weeks. after having it for 9 days, a loud noise in engine was noticed. it was not drove, but went into the shop again and is currently there. the engine has gone. repair shop called chrysler company and they said to replace it. our extended warranty company wants me to authorize repairs and will decide what percentage they will pay for it. but the policy we have states engine repairs and replacement., according to their booklet. the cost to replace it, $8,300.00! that is more than what we paid for the car. this car has been driveable for 25 days before first breakdown with transmission job, undriveable and in the shop for 14 days, out for 9 days and is now in the shop awaiting a new engine. i have read on the internet about other 1999 dodge interpid owners who are having the same troubles as i am with their cars. please help this engine is ruinned! needs to be replaces, 2.7l, v-6.. *ak
04/07/20036000007/06/1999
 History includes blown transmission sensor, failure on the very first year inspection for brake rotors, driver's side window sticks in up position, intermittent heat control button not functioning properly, noisy when turning in front strut area, keyless remote does not function properly and now the worst of it. one month ago, took car in with oil and engine lights flashing, ticking noise from engine, stalling out. dealer did electronic sensors repairs and tune up costing $500. one month later, car had to be towed back to dealer with loud banging in engine. repair bill of over $6,000 to fix a car i've owned 3 years, 8 months and 60,000 miles. 2.7 l engines are blowing in these cars all the time making it next to impossible to purchase a used one to do repairs myself. one used car parts place said they have a waiting list. recall anyone???!! *nlm
04/07/20035850007/09/1999
 3/6/03 - engine noise, oil & engine lights on, stalling. dealer replaced sensors, did tune up. 4/7/04 - car towed to dealer - told engine replacement required at cost of over $6,000 - $7,000. car 3 years, 8 months old with 60,000 miles. *nlm
12/06/200201/01/2002
 Engine completely blown due to oil sludge build up. dt
11/18/2002111/01/2098
 I am in sales and drive extensively. because of this i am very carefull to change my oil every 3000 miles. i currently have 91000 miles on my car, it is due for an oil change in roughly 700 miles. while driving i noticed a faint ticking sound and about two minutes later t got very loud. i pulled the car over and it shut off. the car did not overheat, the oil light never came on. i had a recomendation to a good mechanic who towed it and found that the engine had less than a quart of oil in it. there were no leaks, and it has never smoked. it has also never heated up. my engine is out of warranty, but i have been told by my oil change guy, who has also inspected the vehicle, that dodge is having a lot of problems with the 2.7l motor. a local dealer told him this. at any rate, i have a blown motor on a car that is 3 years old, and apparently no recourse. please help me if you can. dt
07/20/2002
 Consumer is reporting sludge build up in a 2.7l engine. causes engine to seize while driving at 45 mph. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.
09/20/20021
 Consumer states that the engine seized up while driving. vehicle was checked by dlr who advised that the oil pump failed to provide proper oil lubricant to the engine, causing it to seize. nlm
04/15/2002
 Vehicle stalled at 30 mph. prior to this, there was a ticking noise coming from engine for a period of 4 weeks. dealer determined that engine needed to be replaced due to oil sludge. oil had turned to hard sludge that had to be hammered off the engine.*ak
05/13/2002
 Vehicle was going 55mph and engine indicator light illuminated. suddenly, vehicle slowed down and jerked before cutting off. vehicle would not restart. independent mechanic determined that engine failed. dealer was notified. pleae provide more information.*ak
11/12/2001103/01/1999
 While driving vehicle, heard a noise coming from engine, then vehicle stalled out. took to dealership and engine was gone.*ak consumer adds the failure of the rod bearings sending metal throughout engine scaring camshaft, pistons and cylinder walls in engine block. dealer replaced camshaft sensor and crankshaft sensor to restart engine. however, engine is still noisy. dealer checked valve covers and intake removed for noise. found metal adhered to valve covers, but no visual problems with heads or valves. *tt
05/01/2002
 Engine has gone out on consumer while driving, vehicle was inoperable . contacted dealer, and the dealer could not find cause of problem. *ak
203/01/2001
 My car stalls when stopped, taken to dealer twice for problem. they finalled replaced the fuel pump after charging me to have computer reprogrammed. engine stil not ok, but not stalling. when accelerating engine seems to be slipping. the front passenger window was fixed about a month ago and is not working again. car has been in 2 for new brakes, i have had the rotors replaced and also turned in the 2 years i have owned the car. car shakes when stopping again, so rotors will need to be turned or replaced again. why? by looking at this web site it seems everyone is having the same problems with the intrepid. lots of complaints. why are there no recalls. we have to keep paying out of pocket for dealer defects. my dealer is 36 miles away. not easy to get car repaired. that is why window not fixed yet. help.*ak
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 Consumer has notice premature failure of the engine. the dealer has been notified. nlm
01/01/2002107/01/2000
 While driving on highway, heard an unusal noise, vehicle shutoff, causing slug in oil pan and engine blowing out. warning light never came on.*ak engine was replaced. *tt
12/26/2001
 2.7 engine seized at 30 mph. motor stopped and vehicle would not start. there was no warning. vehicle was towed to a dealer, and they stated motor needed to be replaced. please provide any further information.*ak
01/16/2002105/01/1999
 Driving down the highway engine started making a ticking noise, the engine died and the engine light came on. took car to dealer was told we need a new engine in the amount of $7000. oil was changed in the car every 3000 miles. dealer said oil was clean that they are not sure what happen. maybe a defective part but we had to pay to replace engine.*ak
03/01/20004
 While driving on highway, vehicle completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. also, consumes a lot of oil. *ak the vehicle shut down while on the road without warning, but the dealer replaced the diagnostic censor twice and the vehicle continued failing. the engine makes noise due to cam shaft failure. *yh
09/14/20009
 There was a loud knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. vehicle suddenly stalled without warning, took vehicle to dealer,and dealer stated cylinder head needed replacing. *ak consumer stated that the vehicle has been taken to the dealer twice and each time they replaced engine but the engine failed again. *yd
10/01/2001
 While driving vehicle would continue to stall out. had taken to dealer. problem not duplicated. had sensors in vehicle replaced after several remedies were tried.*ak
03/01/2001
 Engine runs very rough, vehicle will slow down intermittently at any speed when accelerator is applied. taken to dealer 6-7 times, co pilot was installed, but did not show a problem.*ak
10/07/200104/01/2001
 I am extremely frustrated and and disatisfied with my dodge vehicle and the service i have been provided from hayward auto chrysler-plymouth-jeep. since purchasing the 1999 dodge intrepid es from hayward auto with only 28,000 miles there has been nothing but problems. the vehicle lost 5+ quarts of oil in 2215 miles and the engine blew up shortly after puchasing. i had the oil and filter changed just 2 months prior w/reciept. i just bought the vehicle from the dealer in april 2001. dealer almost did not replace engine trying to blame me for it's failure. i regularly maintain and inspect my vehicle. there is nothing i could have done to cause this failure and i feel insulted. the transmission began to fail and was overhauled, speed sensor and tourqe converter replaced due to failure. component fell off of left lower suspension control arm, replaced. speakers blown, replaced, rear power window fails, replaced. once, dealer did not seal tranny correctly when brought in for tranny service several months ago and released vehicle with tranny pouring out fluid when i got home. steering failed twice, steering behavior changed dramatically after each incident. when service advisor called me he told me tire pressure was out of whack. they adjusted the tire pressure the last time it was in! i overheard tech on phone yelling with bad attitude as if i have the problem further insulting me. i talked to the service manager/owner, tried to explain everything i have been through with this vehicle. mr. gregory martin didn't let me finish, told me i was lucky and that the engine was not supposed to be replaced, placed the blame on me. well, you have a new engine? i have been extremely patient with this car and these people. they should be apologizing to me and thanking me for my patients instead of treating me like i am retarded. i guess you have to buy a bmw to get a decent car and service. i am very dissapointed and let down with this vehicle and then additionally this service.*ak
10/18/200104/01/2001
 Several days after having the 3.2l engine replaced because it blew up due to unexplained oil dissappearance i experienced continued problems with the vehicle. my input and output speed sensor was replaced when my vehicle was in for engine replacement due to rough shifting and surging in low gears and intermittent transmission bump. vehicle's transmission seemed to work somewhat smoother. transmission kickdown issue worsened however. vehicle would need to be driving at 30-35mph or slower for transmission to kick down hard for merging, passing or to enter the freeway or acceleration was poor. transmission bump still sometimes occured. during acceleration across intersection vehicle began to violently surge back and fourth as vehicle was switching back and fourth between gears. this happened for several seconds, i was ready to kill the ignition but it stopped. i stepped down hard on the accelerator trying to investigate the problem and engine reved but vehicle acelerated very slowly indicating transmission slippage. the slippage only occured once shortly after and could not be duplicated. dealer was able to duplicate or pull fault code. dealer is going to perform major transmission overhaul/rebuild at only 33350 miles. additional lossed time from work because of these continual problems.*ak
01/25/2001
 Vehicle was using a lot of oil. vehicle burned 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles.consumer's vehicle was burning 2 quarts of oil per 1000 miles. oil light didn't tell when vehicle was low in oil .if engine was out of oil vehicle would sometimes stall. contacted dealer, and dealer had to tear engine down to find cause. *ak
07/01/2001
 While driving vehicle began to make loud noises and died. consumer had vehicle towed to dealership, and found that engine had no oil. there was no warning signs on dash. please provide further details.*ak
10/21/1999206/01/1999
 Car was 4 months old - driving down i-70 and had a blowout. the tire split clean in to. was told that i must of hit a pot hole. on 9/13/99 i had taken the car into the dealership and told them the tire was losing air. they said they couldn't find a problem, aired up the tire and i left. little over a month later i had a blow out. i did not hit a pot hole. the tire was defective. i had to replace the tire with my own money.*ak (tiresize: p205/70r15)
06/11/2001106/01/2000
 Please see the letter we have sent to the manufacturer: june 18, 2000. no safety defect listed. *ak
105/17/2000
 While driving excessive movements occur within steering wheel and column. also, after vehicle is parked steering wheel does not lock up. *ak within first 2 months of ownership, engine light illuminated. every hose and wire under the hood had tape on them, dealer stated that every vehicle came from the manufacturer like that. consumer questioned why the steering wheel panel would not snap or stay in place, dealer could not answer that question. *slc
03/20/200104/01/1999
 Drove vehicle to closest dealership at time of engine noise. vehicle was running when taken to dealership. dealership looked at engine, said there was sludge in engine, said they could clean the sludge out of engine for $360.00 and that would probably solve noise problem in engine. dealership supposedly cleaned sludge out of engine, engine then seized. dealership asked for receipts of engine oil changes which were provided. dealership supposedly cleaned out sludge from engine. engine then seized upon being started. daimlerchrysler refuses to fix engine.*ak
06/01/2000605/12/1999
 Transmission was leaking fluid from underneath vehicle. dealership was aware of problem. there were no injuries to report. *ak the engine was leaking oil and was repaired. the consumer says the steering wheel was making noise when making a right turn, but the dealer could not duplicate the problem. *yh
06/01/1999112/19/1999
 The vehicle would not start at different times starting from 6/99 to 4/00, replacement of the relay for the fuel tank pump, power train module, sensor and the crankshaft did not rectify problems with stalling. yh
 While traveling at any speed vehicle would stall without any indication. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information. *ak
02/29/2000
 Vehicle stalld after beeing cut off. 3 weeks ago, on 02-08-2000, dealer said it was the battery . 2nd time it was taken back to dealer, who said that cable was wrong on the battery. 3rd time, dealer claimed it was the alarm system that wasn't hooked up rightly. on 02-28-2000, dealer told consumer it could be 3-4 things, to check to see why vehicle was stalling. *ak
09/15/1999
 While sitting at a red light and trying to pull out once light changed, vehicle shut completely down without prior warning. *ak
01/27/1999112/01/1998
 No summary listed on this vehicle. *ak
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07/25/200988596
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving 35 mph, the driver heard a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment in the vehicle. when the contact approached a red light and came to a complete stop, the vehicle suddenly stalled. she attempted to restart the vehicle, but the engine failed to start. the vehicle was towed back to the contact's residence, where it currently remains. two mechanics came to her home and stated that the timing chain needed to be replaced. she was informed that the failure was common for her year, make, and model vehicle. the vehicle has not yet been repaired and is currently parked at the contact's residence. the current and failure mileages were 88,596.
04/19/200894000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. if the contact does not drive the vehicle before it warms up, it will shut off. once the timing chain cools off, the vehicle will restart. once the vehicle gets warm, it shuts off again. the vehicle was towed a couple of times, but once it was home, it would start again. the dealer stated that the timing chain was the cause of the failure. the repair would cost $1,200. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 94,000.
03/10/20063406/04/2003
 Have had to replace engine 3 times an looks like it needs to be replaced again in a1999 dodge intrepid car 2.7 engine due to oil sludge build up in engine with oil changed every 2,500 miles. *tr
06/06/2007112064202/07/2002
 I have a dodge intrepid that now has a blown engine when it should have lasted much longer. in taking it to the mechanic, i found that the 2.7 engine was the worst one chrysler has made and was a disposible engine. my windows do not work, and my fan (air/heat) only works on high. calls to chrysler and any chrysler dealership have remained unanswered and now i look to get maybe $500.00 for the car, if i'm lucky, and now have to get a loan for another car. thanks chrysler.
08/10/2006120000108/01/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph down a street, the engine stalled without warning. the engine did not restart and was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the timing chain needed to be replaced. after the repair, the engine stalled again without warning. upon further inspection, the engine was filled with sludge. the engine was rebuilt which corrected the problem. the manufacturer was not alerted.
04/03/200695000112/30/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving any speed, there was a loud ticking noise in the engine. the dealership determined the timing chain was bad and the engine would blow in 1-2 months.
02/20/2006990753
 On feb 17 2006 a knocking began under the hood of the car. on feb 20 2006 the car was taken to sunoco for investigation, the mechanic suggested it was coming from the engine and to have it checked out asap. on feb 21st the car cut off while driving down the street. i managed to drive the car to a midas shop, the mechanic told me there were many problems with the engine in my car model. the car sat at the midas shop until feb 23rd when a tow truck took it to an auto shop. *nm
06/01/200593000103/22/2004
 Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle it lost power and stalled. she heard a clinging sound prior to the vehicle stalling, but no other signs indicated a problem. the vehicle would not start back after she heard the sound. a local repair shop determined the timing chain broke causing an engine failure. the repair shop said the engine needed to be replaced. the contact's uncle inspected the vehicle and said sludge was built up in the engine. routine maintenance was performed on the vehicle and she had recently had the oil changed. *ak
06/27/200557000110/23/2002
 Dt: contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. the contact stated the timing chain broke. the contact had two different repair shops inspect the vehicle, and they stated that the engine was not worth a dime. the mechanic determined that chrysler should have never put this type of motor into a vehicle. the consumer contacted the manufacturer, and they advised the contact to purchase a new vehicle. the vehicle only had 57,000 miles on it. *ak
09/01/2005122000106/15/2002
 Dt: the caller said timing chain broke while traveling at 30 mph. this happened without warning. there were noises, but he did not know what they were. vehicle was towed to the caller's home. dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet.*ak
08/05/200594000107/14/2003
 Dt: 999 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine. while driving the engine started knocking and then failed. took the vehicle to a mechanic, and he determined it was the engine. the engine heads warped, timing chain came out, and oil pressure dropping badly. they said that they had seen lots of engines with the same problem. no indicator light came on while driving at 50 mph. there was no check engine light on. consumer felt that the dealership should inform the consumer of any complaint that they knew, especially when buying a used car. *ak
06/13/200592000305/27/2005
 Dt: caller stated timing chain failed after 2 months. dealer said there were three timing chains on the vehicle, and that when one failed they all malfunctioned. caller did not fix vehicle f yet. caller said this happened without warning. manufacturer has not been contacted yet.*ak
03/16/2005104500105/31/1999
 While driving down highway timing chain tensioner failed, destroying engine.
03/04/2005727101
 While driving at 35 mph engine started knocking. consumer took vehicle back to the dealer, and dealer replaced the timing chain, tension span, and an oil pump. consumer drove the vehicle for approximately 10 miles and the engine blew. had it towed back to the dealer. *ak
11/16/200380105/10/2000
 Without warning our 1999 intrepids engine froze, luckily my wife had just turned into a driveway when it happened. dealer said that the timing chain had broken and warped the valves (everyone of them) and that they would have to be replaced. they accused us of not changing the oil regularly which caused sludge to biuld up. the oil was changed every 3000 to 4000 miles. this $1777.00 repair caused us undue stress because of medical bills. we did not have the money to repair it and chrylser refused to help. this was our only means of transportation so we had to borrow tha money from a family member, or not be able to get to work. this on top of making the payments. *ak
11/02/20042
 Consumer took vehicle to dealer to repair timing belt which cost consumer $800.00. a few weeks later the oil pump and engine failed causing the vehicle not to start. *ak
11/07/200477493105/28/1999
 My 2.7 l chrysler engine in my 1999 dodge intrepid failed a timing chain due to engine sludge. this destroyed the engine and chrysler will not take any responsibility for it. *ak
10/02/2004730001
 The timing chain broke, and the engine failed. there was no warning. consumer could not start the vehicle. consumer contacted chrysler. was told that there was nothing they could do. then, she contacted the dealership. *ak
09/14/20043
 While making a right turn power steering failed. consumer was unable to steer the vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that idler pulley bearing deteriorated and steering pump failed. *ak
08/14/200277000105/30/1999
 Was just driving and the car started acting sluggish and just could not go over 10 miles per hour. no indications were came on. the engine was blown. *ak
06/12/2004530001
 While driving at approximately 65 mph vehicle completely shut down. there were no brakes, nor power steering, and vehicle coasted to a stop. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the vehicle needed a new engine. *ak
06/22/20041
 While driving 25 mph consumer heard a noise coming from under vehicle, and vehicle stalled. consumer pulled vehicle over to inspect under hood, and found that timing chain cracked. *ak
06/09/20042
 While driving vehicle stalled. consumer tried to restart vehicle but was unable to do so. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the timing belt broke due to sludge build up inside of the engine,and the engine needed to be replaced. *ak
03/01/200480982107/16/2000
 While driving home my 1999 dodge intrepid with 80,000 mile on a 2.7 started making a rattleing noise in the engine. engine quit in traffic shortly after and i barely avoided an accident. had car towed to a repair shop where mechanic diagnosed timing chain tensioner failure which resulted in bent valves and major internal damage to engine. stated engine would have to be replaced at an estimate of $4,800. stated that so many 2.7 dodge engines are faulty and breaking down that it is impossible to find a used 2.7 engine in a scrap yard.*ak
70000103/12/2003
 While traveling at normal speed check engine light illuminated, and engine died. vehicle was towed to the dealer, who replaced the timing chain ,and some engine parts. *ak
11/01/2003850001
 Without warning engine failed while driving. dealer determined that the timing belt broke, and the engine must be replaced. *ak
108/12/1999
 While driving at 35 mph vehicle shut down. the oil light illuminated seconds before. vehicle had to be towed. the mechanic said the timing belt or timing chain needed to be replaced. *ak
12/04/2003720001
 While driving at 40 mph consumer heard a loud bang then the vehicle lost power steering and brakes. as a result the vehicle hit a curb and came to a complete stop. the dealership indicated that the timing belt broke which caused the loss of power. *ak
07/29/2003
 While driving 45 mph the engine failed. the vehicle was towed to an independent auto body shop. the mechanic determined that the timing belt tensioner was bad. please provide details.
05/06/20027400010/01/2000
 From what they say, my timing belt came off and took out the engine. i also had problems with the power locks going out at the same time, the steering was starting to go out and the cam sensor went out. *nlm
01/08/200354000101/02/2002
 The vehicle died, whe i bought the car it had 38,000 mile. all the maitenance has been completed. the mechanic states that a new engine needs to be installed. the vehicle only has 54,000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
01/14/200363000101/13/2000
 I own a 1999 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 liter v6 engine. the car had been well maintained with routine oil changes. with no warning the engine blew at 63,000 miles. we contacted dodge, and were told it was not covered and that our warranty had expired. we now cannot find a motor to fit this car in order to repair it and are stuck paying for something that does not run. it is a financial strain and dodge will not offer us any help or solutions after several contacts. i bought a dodge product in good faith - no car that was treated as well as mine should have a blown engine at 63,000 miles. i believe it was defective. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
11/17/20091190002
 I have a 99 dodge intrepid with 119k miles on it. i just had my inner tie rod bushing replaced, in the last week my car has died twice on the freeway traveling 60mph, and at a stop light where i could not stop because car was shut off completely. i had to step on parking brake to stop the car. this is very scary driving this death trap. *tr
04/04/20081887581
 First, the check engine light came on. i took it to the dealer where i got it from to find out that the egr valve needed to be changed, did this. then i drove it for 1 week and the check engine light came on again, took it back to the dealer to find out that there is a problem with the crank shaft and that it will be very costly to have it repaired. all of this happened when i was driving it. the car began to shake and i got very scared. i only had the car for 3 months and in the 3 months all of these problems have erupted. i need some justice in getting these problems addressed so that the car can be fixed without cost to me when checking the internet and finding out that this is a major problem with these cars. it is something that dodge knows that these cars have those problems and they are not honoring helping the owners fix them. *tr
04/21/2007102/03/2003
 Engine made loud whistling noise then started ticking . lifted up hood on car to find the valve cover had an hole in it. oil was shooting out. took car to shop ,and was told valve shot out and punctured valve cover. when this happens engine would need to be replaced. *ak
03/01/2006203/01/2004
 I purchased my 1999 dodge intrepid from a reputable firefighters in my area in 2004, this person reassured me that this car would be a reliable source of transportation for my family because he'd just put an engine and did other minor work, and showed and provided me with documentation. a year and a half later the car started running real crappy and eventually died. i've taken it to several reputable mechanics who gave me the same bad news that i was going to have to purchase another engine for my vehicle. not only have i been unable to find this engine for a reasonable price but it seems as though no one wants to do the work on my car because they feel that it's a waist of their time and my money because these engines are junk. how could this multi-billion dollar company do this us? please help. *jb
07/14/200101/01/2000
 A/cevaporator has gone out in my car. additionally, the sensor on transmission went out 4 months ago. my mechanic says the exhaust system has rust spots. all people who have looked at the car say these problems shound not be happening on a car with only 48,000 miles. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
05/09/20059500003/13/2002
 I just had the check engine light on my car fixed, oil leak and transmission leak fixed, and the windows fixed because they were off track. my air conditioning unit is broke and i hate that because i have a newborn baby and its hot! i had to get a new transmission at 95,000 miles. i was unhappy about that. i hate my 1999 dodge intrepid.
01/26/200475000411/13/2002
 The car stalled while on the freeway going at regular speed. the car had oil and gas on top of having regular oil changes.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
09/03/2003790001
 While driving 50 mph vehicle stalled without warning. the dealer stated there was sludge in the crankcase. *ak
12/13/200272000006/16/1999
 Car blew the engine on december 13th. was told back in june i had major engine problem due to oil sludge in the engine. when i produced all my oil changes i was told i should have bought the extended warranty. chrysler offered 50/50 which still has cost me $3600+ to replace my engine. i had taken my car in when it was under warranty for ticking noises under the hoods. they recentered the transmission and motor mounts, replaced the idler pulley, but it still existed. they claim i could not have driven my car for 3 years with this problem. the #6 bering finally blew out. very upsetting. i was driving the car when it happened.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
05/01/2005601001
 Dt: own 1999 dodge intrepid with 60,000 miles. the oil light continued to illuminate. however, kept oil changed regularly. wife was driving home, and the vehicle locked up in the middle of the road. was able to restart and make it to the side of the road and was towed. took vehicle to service dealer, and they diagnosed as the crank shaft bearings were worn out, and were not receiving oil. this happened all the time with these motors. builds up sludge within the motor. after inspection, recommended a new motor. the value of car is $4,000 and the motor costs $5,000. after the new motor was ordered changed mind, was charged $800 for restocking fee and car is still not repaired. *ak
05/19/200485000107/03/2003
 Driving home one night and the my 1999 dodge itrepid 2.7l v6 just stalled on me. it was taken to a local mechanic who at first baffled what was worn. after doing some reasearch on the engine he realized what a problem these engines are and how chrysler cares nothing about fixing them. just some minor checking was done and the mechanic found there was no compression in the number5 cylinder and the air was going straight through to the exhaust. nothing has been done since then and i still deciding what to do with my vehicle. *ak
12/23/200395930104/12/2000
 Engine stopped running on freeway lost all power top car.*ak

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