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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
180180108/03/2001623138Vehicles may experience infrequent erratic idle . *slc10/26/2001
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
08149905/21/1999606347Conditions with vehicle start and stall or vehicle no-start. *tt08/17/1999
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

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
04/17/2012150
 My 2000 intrepid s engine blew up 2 years ago and again 2days ago there was no warning. master cylinder is failing and the steering pin broke in the car and left me helpless i ended up in a ditch. i called dodge and they said they couldn't help because it was out of warranty past 7 years and its only been 2
12/26/201142000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph into a parking space, the engine stalled without warning. upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normal function. the failure recurred twelve times. in addition, whenever accessing the exterior front and rear passenger locked power doors, they failed to release open with the key fob. the failure recurred twelve times. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000. the vin was unavailable.
12/26/201142000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph into a parking space, the engine stalled without warning. upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normal function. the failure recurred twelve times. in addition, whenever accessing the exterior front and rear passenger locked power doors, they failed to release open with the key fob. the failure recurred twelve times. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj
12/26/201142000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph into a parking space, the engine stalled without the illumination of any warning indicators. upon restarting, the vehicle resumed as normal. the failure occurred twelve times. in addition, whenever accessing the exterior front and rear passenger locked power doors, they failed to release open with the key fob. the failure occurred twelve times. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000. the vin was unavailable. js
11/02/201184990
 Car was maintained imaculately, 3 weeks before the doa date, there was a very faint ticking sound (like a roulette wheel spining click sound) coming from under the hood. took the car to the mechanic to have the oil changed and have the cars new noise checked. he said it could be a lifter ticking and the oil change solved the problem. he was correct about the sound muting however the issue may be the tiny oil port holes in these mitsubishi made mopar engines. on the day of the engines death it made the same ticking sound, my cue that i could share with anyone about to have this failure occur, when i would start the car i noticed an extra spinning sound under the hood when i would start the car. it is minor so listen close to your start-up. the ticking got louder and eventually at a stop light on the way to the mechanic the car stopped and would not run. do an internet search for dodge intrepid 2000 2.7 liter motor you will find a horror show on the internet. loved the car while it worked but the death was too premature, i only drive about 8,000 miles per year.
11/15/201099455
 I bought my dodge intrepid in june of 2010 nocking in the engine i have never ran the car over 55 mph no warning lights came on kept car up to date on maintnance oil changeing and everything else checked oil it was out had it changed 2 weeks ago and also when i added more oil in the car the oil came up on dip stick very sludgy found out i need a new engine by a mechanic
10/11/2010122000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the contact stated the vehicle through a rod in the engine. there was a ticking sound coming from the engine for two weeks prior to the failure. the contact stated there were no leaks coming from the engine prior to the failure. the contact was told by a mechanic that this is a common problem with this vehicle. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin was not available at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage and current mileages was 122000.rl
06/15/2010148000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50mph the vehicle engine would not accelerate normally and then the oil light illuminated and the vehicle started smoking. the owner got the vehicle to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the engine had blown and needed to be rebuilt. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage is approximately 149,000. rd
09/11/2008860001
 This is a basic vehicle complaint that i feel dodge/chrysler should be made to fix on their 2.7l engines. i and after searching the internet have found that many people are having the same problem with this problem with their 2000 dodge intrepid and the company is doing nothing to help fix it when it is a known issue with the engine. other mechanics have said the same thing. i think that some authority should look into this and have them recall this engine. people pay a lot of money for their vehicles and need them to work. *tr
02/02/20101295001
 I would like to file a complaint on the 2000 dodge intrepid, 2.7l engine. i had a front end crash with no apparent engine damage. when the cosmetics were repaired and i cranked the engine again the oil light came on and it was not running smoothly. oil light goes on and off at times and now has knock in engine. i blame this on a design flaw in the oil galleys of the 2.7 engine. *tr
11/13/20091087571
 Hello my name paula howard. my 2000 dodge intrepid just died while driving the other day. i called my husband, when he lifting the hood of my car there was steam coming out of the engine. he then checked the oil and saw antifreeze in the oil. i have since taken the car back to my dealership since i have owned the car for less than a year. they of course will not touch it or warranty it. they want a lot of money to even look at it. i started researching and found that i am by far not the only person with this problem. can you help? *tr
12/03/20091003001
 2000 intrepid with a 2.7l engine seized up during driving 12/3/09. auto center suggests this is an engine failure like so many other chrysler product of this type. *tr
11/23/200778000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 40 mph the vehicle began loosing power and slowing down. the contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the emergency lane. no warnings lights illuminated when the failure occurred. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the motor failed and the repair cost would be $7,000. no repairs have been made. the manufacturer informed the contact to take the vehicle a different dealer to be inspected. the failure mileage was 78,000.
06/27/20091
 Driving along roadway car made loud noise and stalled could not restart car had towed to garage and was told engine had seized needs to be replaced had no warning will cost between 2000and 3500 to replace engine. *tr
07/15/2006825321
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a pinging noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found sludge build-up in the engine. the diagnostic cost $235. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and inspected by a technician, who determined that the engine failed. the engine was replaced with a rebuilt engine at the cost of $4,210. the contact called the manufacturer and was advised to send the routine maintenance receipts to the chrysler dealer to determine if she would receive reimbursement. the contact has not received any compensation or a follow up call. the failure mileage was 82,532 and current mileage was 110,000. updated 08/04/09 *bf updated 08/05/09.*jb
01/09/20091140001
 I own a 2000 dodge intrepid. earlier this year it just failed, engine seized. come to find out there is a problem with the 2.7l engine seizing because of oil sludge. i was directed by a web site to file a complaint here because you were very interested in this specific item. *tr
06/07/20091140001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving between 68-69 mph with the cruise control activated, the temperature gauge went high and the oil warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed a small fire under the hood. the fuse box and several wires were melted. the contact extinguished the flames. the police and fire departments arrived at the scene and both filed reports. it was unknown if the vehicle was destroyed at that time. there were no injuries. the current and failure mileages were 114,000. updated 07/17/09 *bf updated 07/20/09.*jb
03/05/2009135646
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. when the contact merged into traffic at 40 mph, she heard a clicking sound and the vehicle suddenly stopped. she was able to restart the vehicle and drive home. the following day, the vehicle would not start and was towed to a repair shop. the diagnostic indicated that oil sludge damaged the engine. the repair cost was estimated at $5,000. the manufacturer will be notified. the current and failure mileages were 135,646.
01/17/2009156000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that the vehicle stalls without warning. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and they replaced the ecm. immediately after the repair, the failure resurfaced. she had the vehicle re-inspected and it was found that the cam sensor needed to be replaced at the cost of $429. the component was replaced. the failure and current mileages were 156,000.
06/15/20061450001
 In june of 2006 my 200 dodge intrepid i took my car in for routine service and found that my car had oilsludge and have not had it running since, due to the fact that i don't want to have engine failure. i have been investigating the possibilities of recompense from the motor company but have not been able to find out much as of yet except that it is still in process. i feel that i am entitled to having my engine replaced, since i still paid off the car and have not been able to drive. *tr
01/17/20091
 2000 dodge intrepid engine failure while driving. loss of power steering and brakes. the engine started knocking and quit running. cost to replace the engine is $2200.00 for used engine which does not include labor. automobile is parked at home. this vehicle was also taken to dealer who also stated cost for new engine and labor would be $5000.00. *tr
02/27/20091090251
 2000 dodge intrepid motor failure due to oil sludge buildup despite regular oil changes. *tr
02/10/20091475001
 My water pump blew unexpectedly while driving to the gas station without any previous problems or indications of a problem whatsoever. i thankfully was turning into a gas station when my car suddenly stalled and was able to continue rolling in the parking lot and just made it before an oncoming car almost hit me. i took the car to a local repair where it cost 834$ just to repair because of the extensive work involved in replacing a waterpump on that 2.7l v6 pos dodge intrepid. the following week while driving to class, i parked and the car engine started revving up by itself once again with no prior indication of a possible problem. i called the repair shop and he said bring it in i barely made it to the repair shop and once again as soon as i turned in the parking lot my car stalled and wouldn't turn over afterwards. by that time the check engine light had come on they said it was a generic camsensor/crankshaft error they cleared out the error code ran the car for over four hours leaving it idle, driving it, and letting it sit and cool down and doing it all over again the car never did it again so they assumed the it was just a gliche in computer and nothing was wrong. approximately a week later i was driving home from my friends house where my car started jerking when going into different gears. i tried as hard as i could to get it to the repair shop to avoid any further towing fees which have cost me up to about 200$ already. i was stopped by a stop light of a busy intersection that was about 3 blocks away from the repair shop&it was pouring down rain i turned on my hazard lights&my dome lights to help other cars see me so they didn't hit me. i almost got hit several times finally got help pushing off the road and waited for a tow truck for over an hour started the car and it ran so i took the chance with my father there behind me&made it to the repair shop. it was the cam sensor which was another 100$. this past week i went to start my car it wouldn't. *tr
01/23/20091229051
 My car died on january 23rd for good while i was driving it. the day before i was driving home from college and i was only going about 40 miles per hour when my car just died. for no reason at all. i was able to start it back up and make it home. the following day my boyfriend, me and our son were on our way back home from my mothers house we turned into cvs and the car died!!!!! it started back up and we made it out of the way of the other cars behind us. when it restarted this time it was an awful noise coming from the engine. we parked it and i called my step-dad and he said to try and get it home and he would look at it the next day. we got the car home and he came to look at it and said he hasn't ever seen sludged up oil like that in his life!!! he tried to start it a few times and it wouldn't. so now i have this car sitting in my driveway undrivable!!!!! =i have two children, one in school and one not. i'm in college and this is our only vehicle!!!!!!!!!! now what do i do????????? i'm not made of money and i have no way to buy a new engine!! please find some way to help me. *tr
06/10/20081
 I own a 2000 dodge intrepid and have had the oil sending unit pressure switch and a few other things replaced on my vehicle and yet the oil light still comes on in my vehicle and i can't keep affording to take it in to a shop and i maintain the oil changes before the 3000 miles if not exactly on the 3000 miles. i would really like to find out if they have any kind of recall on this type of situation. *tr
01/11/200994000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. when the contact started the vehicle, he heard a loud banging and knocking noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was towed to a local dealer and they determined that the vehicle was experiencing internal failure. no repairs were performed. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the vin is currently unavailable. the failure and current mileages were 94,000.
12/01/2008410001
 I bought this 2000 dodge intrepid, v-6, 2.7 liter engine, new from a dealer in december, 1999. in 2003, with less than 40,000 miles on it, the engine seized up. the dealer contacted chrysler, and the engine was replaced as if it had been under extended warranty. interestingly, the dealership found no indication of excessive sludge buildup, which apparently is the basis of most complaints about this engine. i paid about $200, and was satisfied at that point. since then, i've had lots of (relatively minor) repairs done on this car, and i would rate it below average for reliability. the car now has about 81,000 miles on it, which means the current engine has about 41,000 miles. the engine has failed again. the only warning was an intermittent (not consistent) clicking sound, which my mechanic felt was coming from the housing over the front part of the engine (where the timing gear/belt is located). thus far, chrysler has not responded to my request for coverage as if it were under warranty. i have reviewed many of the on-line complaints about the 2.7 liter engine; i have talked to at least three local (non-dealership) mechanics, each of whom was familiar with sudden catastrophic failures of the 2.7 engine, and one of whom said he personally knew of seven such failures in this local area. none of those independent mechanics would touch this repair job. this is probably an $8,000 repair job, if i choose to have it repaired. it makes no economic sense, when the trade-in value of the car is less than $2,000. even if i replace the engine (again) i would not sell this car to another individual without describing the problems with the engine. i've read enough, and heard enough, to believe that chrysler should be forced to initiate some sort of replacement and compensation program, at least for those of us who bought our vehicle new, have owned it continuously, have maintained it properly, have not abused it in any way, but can't afford to prosecute a lawsuit. *tr
11/23/2008125000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. on november 11, 2008, the contact drove the vehicle approximately seven miles when it began to overheat. suddenly, the engine shut off and the vehicle was towed to the repair shop. the mechanic stated that the engine needed to be replaced. a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle needed to be towed to a chrysler dealer for a diagnosis; however, they did not guarantee assistance with the repair. the current and failure mileages were 125,000.
09/15/2008850001
 I have been getting my oil changed regularly since i both the car in 2007. when i bought the car it only had about 65000 miles. now in 2008 it has a little over 85000. i was driving one day and all of a sudden my car started making a knocking noise. within a couple of miles of the noise started my car completely broke down in the middle of the street. there i was in the middle of the street not able to go anywhere. luckily a cop came by who called a tow truck. after towing the car to the auto repair shop, i was told that my engine needed to be replaced due to oil sludge. i am very disappointed in this. i have low miles, proper maintenance to the car, and now i need a new engine. *tr
08/15/20081500001
 Driving at 60 mph. vehicle engine failure due to insufficient lubrication. (working on) replacing damaged parts and or engine. *tr
09/28/20085554501
 Multiple low-speed stalls/engine shutdown; sometimes engine light or oil light precede the stall. unable to restart vehicle for several minutes. this vehicle has be given all regular routine service, oil changes, etc., by dodge/chrysler dealership where vehicle was purchased new. currently only 55, 450 miles on vehicle. problems began occurring within last year. dealer unable to identify any trouble codes after evaluation of stall complaints. dealership not forthcoming with any problems with this vehicle with 2.7l engine, although many complaints have been found on internet sites including nhtsa website. apparently there exists a manufacturing defect chrysler corp does not want to acknowledge, as it is pervasive for this model. *tr
01/04/2007890001
 Oil sludge caused motor to fail at 80,000 miles. *tr
08/31/2008750001
 I took my 2000 intrepid to the car shop because my engine light kept coming on. they couldn't find anything and they could not find anything wrong. my oil was fine. then a month later my oil light came on again and the engine started making a knocking noise. i then learned that my engine had completely failed even after only 75,000 miles on it. *tr
08/10/20081218901
 I had a dodge intrepid that has had nothing but problems with the engine. when i went online to do research i found out that there were many other complaints, the same as i had. i want to know why no-one has done anything in regards to this problem. i actually had a part person at fireside dodge in modesto tell me that a part i was buying was a known defect part and that is why they changed it but they weren't putting out a notice until they were forced to because it was expensive, i put the latest incident as the date but this is the third tragic incident with this engine. the first incident was when i had to have all my rods replaced in the engine because of a sludge build-up in the engine. the second incident was when a part connected to my radiator blew off and i had to replace that. now, this third incident and i still not have a diagnosis on what is wrong but it is leaning to the heads, head gasket, and piston rings. please look at these website and start an investigation into dodge about this engine. it is not fair that honest, hard working people have to deal with faulty engineering. i am lucky that no one has been hurt on any time my car has broken down because all three times i was on a major freeway, once coming home from stockton on highway 99 the other two happened when i was over 2 hours from home and i had to pay a $575.00 tow truck fee each time to get my car home. www.dodgechryslerengineproblems.com www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/intrepid/2002/engine www.oilsludge.com dodgestories.blogspot.com *tr
02/15/200890000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the contact attempted to start his vehicle, but was unsuccessful. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic and the diagnosis was engine failure. the current and failure mileages were 90,000.
07/20/20081098651
 I have a dodge intrepid 2000 i have a loud motor knock, with no warning of engine light coming on at all. i was taking it down the street to the repair shop and it just died, no it will not start. i am told the engine is shot, that the timing chain tensioner failed, which caused it to knock while driving it. the dealer said the engine problem is not covered under warranty because of oil sludge build up. i only have 110,000 miles on this car, and it is already the 2nd motor that chrysler replaced. *tr
07/19/2008116000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that there were issues with her vehicle involving the engine motor. the timing chain tensioner failed, which caused the engine to knock while driving 40 mph. she consulted the dealer and they stated that the engine in that particular motor was the worst motor ever produced by the manufacturer. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the parts alone would cost $400 in order to complete the repair. the current and failure mileages were approximately 116,000.
07/01/200860000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 40 mph, the motor began making a knocking noise. within minutes, the motor completely failed. the contact managed to restart the vehicle and pulled over at a gas station. he checked the oil in the vehicle and noticed that it barely had any oil. he added oil to the vehicle, hoping it would correct the failure, which it did for 3 or 4 miles. the contact then had to pull over once again for the motor noises. the vehicle was towed to a shop and the mechanic stated that the motor was shot due to a spun main bearing. the vehicle is currently at the dealer from where it was purchased and has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 60,000.
06/19/20081020001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving between 60-65 mph, the ignition light illuminated and the vehicle shut off. the vehicle restarted in approximately half an hour to forty minutes, which allowed him to continue onto his destination. the dealer stated that the motor dropped due to sludge. the previous day, the ignition light illuminated. the failure mileage was 102,000. updated 09/10/08 *bf updated 09/19/08. *jb
02/01/2008943611
 I bought my 2000 dodge intrepid in october of 2000. within 2 years i had the inner tie rods and weather stripping/door trim replaced. whenever i would take my car in for an oil change every 3000 miles, the mechanic would notify me of sludge build up. now the engine is gone. beyond repair with only 94,000 mile left on the car. this was just after i paid to replace an evaporator coil that was leaking and the inner tie rods for the second time. i also paid over $200 to replace the weather stripping for the second time. i have replaced a radiator that was leaking and a shift cable that had seized up preventing my car from shifting into gear. i figure those were due to normal wear and tear but the engine is what really blows my mind with such low miles and regular maintanence. please help. *tr
06/20/20081225411
 Had mild tapping sound from engine a few months ago, took vehicle to the mechanic and that is where i learned the reputation of the 2.7 liter engine. he advised that we should look for another vehicle before we became the latest victim. unfortunately, on the way home from work one afternoon the engine started developing an even more pronounced clattering, knock and vibration; as if it were about to tear itself apart. pulled over to avoid subjecting engine to even more damage. had to have it towed home. will not spend another dollar on this vehicle until chrysler hands me a check from a lawsuit settlement. *tr
06/20/2008700001
 Engine and transmission and a/c failure of dodge intrepids. *tr
09/06/20071897621
 Need assistance in repair to my 2000 dodge intrepid. i was told about the lawsuit against chrysler caused by bad engines. my intrepid has a 2.7 liter engine. i was current on all my oil changes, it started off smoking all the time even after oil changes,knocking noises, also experienced bad driver side window. the lawsuit was told to me by a mechanic, and was also stated that chrysler would reimburse the value of the car, or repair car need to hear from someone asap!!!! thank you *tr
05/05/2008103780102/01/2000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that while attempting to make a left hand turn the engine stalled. she had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic. the mechanic informed the contact that there was a build up of sludge in the engine. she then contacted the dealer and they were unable to provide any assistance because the vehicle is no longer under warranty. the vehicle has not been repaired as of current date. the failure and current mileage was 103780. (sc) updated 07/29/08. *lj updated 08/06/08
05/20/2008130400
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving between 65-70 mph, the contact's son noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. he attempted to pull over, but the brakes malfunctioned and would not stop properly. the contact was forced to coast to a stop. he exited the vehicle and notified the police. flames began to appear from under the engine and hood. the police and fire departments arrived, stabilized the fire, and towed the vehicle. the insurance company then towed the vehicle to their salvage yard to investigate. the contact has still not heard back from the insurance company. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 130,400.
07/01/2007141389106/06/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 25 mph on a dirt road and slowing for a stop sign, the engine shut off. everything else in the vehicle remained on. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who stated that the engine seized and the head gaskets sucked up all the oil. there was still oil in the engine, but not enough, which caused a rod to blow. the current and failure mileages were 141,389. updated 07/15/08.*lj updated 07/15/08
05/06/200882000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 55 mph, the engine failed and the vehicle lost power and steering ability. the vehicle would not restart. the contact was able to coast to the side of the road. there were no warning indicators prior to the failure. the vehicle will have to be towed. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 82,000.
05/01/200783000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. after a few months of owning the vehicle, it began to make rattling noises when driving beyond 40 mph. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the tensioner snapped due to built up oil sludge. he later discovered that this was a common failure among that make and model of vehicle. the dealer offered to replace the engine with the same type of engine, but the contact believed that the failure would eventually recur. the vehicle is currently at his residence and has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 83,000.
04/21/2008117000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 35 mph, the engine hesitated, but did not stall. the contact pulled over and the vehicle stalled. she had to make several attempts in order to restart the vehicle. once it was started, she could not drive far because the vehicle stalled once more. the vehicle was unable to be restarted and was towed to her residence. a mechanic stated that the failure was common with that vehicle, but it has yet to be inspected by a mechanic or dealer. the vehicle is currently at the contact's home and has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 117,000.
02/07/2008143378301/01/2001
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid and i bought it from extreme dodge in jackson mi in 2001. in june 2005 i was driving and it started make this awful noise so i pulled of into a parking lot and turned it off called my husband and when he got there the car wouldn't start so we had the car towed home and had our mechanic come over to check it out and he told us the timing chain when out. so we bought the parts and had him take care of it. then i drove it for about 6 months and it happened again so this time we took it to the dealer and had them fix it this time. again drove it for about 18 months and now it is broke down again same thing. i cant afford to keep putting timing chains in this car every 8 to 10 months at 1,800 to 2,300 dollars a pop. and i hear so many people say how bad the interepids are known for this problems. well i wish i would have know this before i bought the car because i never would have bought it. *tr
04/05/2008118000103/28/2008
 Purchased car last week (april of 08'). on my way home ( 100mi drive) from picking up car the motor started knocking then locked up in the middle of the interstate. had to have car towed back to my dads house and are now trying to sale the car we just bought. it will be hard to sale a car with a locked up motor. *tr
04/15/2005106000105/15/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle totally lost power. the contact was nearly struck by a large truck. the vehicle was towed to a chrysler dealer and the mechanic stated that the engine had a lot of oil sludge. the entire engine had to be replaced at the cost of $7,400. the manufacturer only offered to pay $1,000 of the repair cost. the contact feels that the manufacturer should cover the entire cost because this was a common failure among many consumers. the failure mileage was 106,000 and current mileage is 106,000. updated 04/21/08 *bf
03/21/2008900001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 60 mph, the engine failed and the contact pulled the vehicle off the road. the vehicle was towed to his residence. the contact experienced issues with the check engine light prior to the failure. a mechanic stated that a new engine was needed, which would cost approximately $2,000. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 100,000 and failure mileage was 90,000.
03/12/2008840001
 Dodge intrepid oil sludge and timing chain. *tr
10/05/20071000001
 We bought a 2000 dodge intrepid, used, has 112k miles on it. engine is ticking, about to blow a rod. my husband is a mechanic, he did some research on the engine and found the problem to be sludge build up. jumped online and found tons of issues with these 2.7l engines. i've emailed, called, written letters to chrysler / dodge and have had no luck obtaining a response back from them. i think it's ridiculous that they created a disposable car. according to the previous owners, the engine began having heating problems, then the noise began around 95k, the parked the car and put it up for sale. that's when we bought it. we had planned on fixing it and then having another family vehicle. now that we realize we'll have to sink about $2,000 or more into it, we're not happy. *tr
10/12/200769700102/14/2001
 Engine blew up. *tr
12/13/200796137110/13/2002
 Sludge engine failure. *tr
01/13/20071
 Car exhibiting all symptoms that engine will fail--oil light comes on at stop lights, ac broken, radiator filled with sludge. i have a six year old daughter and will not our lives at stake driving a car that could potentially leave us stranded in the middle of rush hour traffic. dodge refuses to even acknowledge these cars have oil sludge problems. *tr
09/05/20071020001
 I got a loan on a 2000 dodge intrepid. it has been nothing but expense after expense. it didn't want to start, so i took to a dodge service place. they said it was a crank shaft positioning sensor, which cost me $582.00 to have it fixed. two weeks later it didn't want to start again. they said it was the cam shaft sensor, which cost me another $284.00 to have it fixed. each time that the dodge service department had the car, they supposedly did a 24 point inspection after fixing it, and it passed the inspection both times. so, a week and a half later, there was some really loud knocking sounds coming from the motor. the dodge service place said that the whole lower unit on the engine is shot, so it needs either an overhaul or a new motor. i got some quotes over the phone to either fix the motor or replace the motor with a new motor. for overhauling the motor, which includes parts and labor, they want at least $4300.00. to put a new motor in they want $4600.00. i bought the car used for over $7000.00, not including the finance and interest charges. now in order to fix the car, i would have to pay out a whole lot more than half of what the car cost to begin with. the dodge service places say that the 2.7 motors are not made well, because they have too small of an opening for the oil to be dispersed correctly throughout the engine. my intrepid only has 102,000 miles on it. so i am stuck paying for a car that cannot be driven, unless i want to be stranded somewhere. i still owe on the car, so i am paying payments and keeping insurance on a car i cannot afford to fix. shouldn't there be a warning somewhere on these vehicles, about the chances of sludge build up causing the engine to fail? shouldn't dodge stand behind their vehicles, and put some kind of recall on these motors? what are people like me to do? am i just suppose to pay and pay on a car that i would have to drive at my own risk, of the engine failing at any given moment? *tr
11/01/200773000109/12/1999
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving at an unknown speed, the engine sputtered. the contact drove to a gas station and turned off the vehicle. when she attempted to restart it, there was no power. the vehicle was towed to a dodge dealer. the dealer would not provide her with a rental vehicle to drive while they had her vehicle. the transmission type was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 73,000.
10/03/200686000106/01/2004
 I bought my 2000 dodge intrepid with 75k miles on it and 1 1/2 years later the engine blew. the dodge dealership says it was due to sludge build up due to me not doing routine oil changes but, my mechanic begs to differ. he performed the proper oil changes on the car every three months. i still have this car sitting in my driveway from a year ago. it will cost me $4,000 for a new engine and someone to due the work. *tr
10/01/20073
 While driving my 2000 dodge intrepid, i felt that my life was jeopardized on 3 occasions. once with my two children onboard. while i was driving, the oil light began to flicker and the engine shut off. i lost complete power. i was lucky the first time when i run off the road and went unto the side walk where i luckily did not injure anyone. the 2nd and 3rd time,i was on the highway, i knew i was about the loss power because i notice the oil light flickering, as a precaution , i slowed down and was about to pull up to the service lane when the engine totally shut off. i had not control the steering nor brakes; nothing worked. i don't know how i got the car to stop. after that night,i called my husband crying, i was shaking,trembling and scared to death. after that i became so scared that i vowed never to drive the car again because i felt that one day i may be killed or kill my children or some innocent person due to no fault of my own. i had my mechanic pickup the car. now he tells me that the engine died. *tr
08/27/200772000107/23/2003
 After starting the car the engine, it began to make a rattle noise that went away after a few seconds. took it into a shop and they said nothing was wrong. 9 months later, the car would not start -> the dealership said the engine would need to be replaced (the car has ~72,000 miles). i now need to either buy a new engine, or sell it for parts (the cost of the repair will nearly equal the value of the vehicle. i would not have expected to replace a 2000 dodge intrepid engine so early. from what i can tell, many other people have had the same problem with this chrysler engine: what are my options? *tr
07/27/200756000105/01/2000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that the engine light remains illuminated while driving 35 mph. the dealer advised him not to drive the vehicle because at any given moment, the engine could shut off. chrysler advised the contact to file a complaint and stated that no recalls were available. the current mileage was 56,050 and failure mileage was 56,000. updated 09/10/07. *jb
07/06/200776500104/01/2007
 Our vehicle is a 2000 dodge intrepid which will need the entire engine replaced due to oil sludge build-up in the 2.7 liter engine. the cost to replace this engine with another used engine (which may develop the same problem) has been estimated at approximately $4,000 at the local dodge dealer. to replace this with a new engine would cost an additional $1000-$1500. the dealer indicates he may not even be able to find a replacement engine. we cannot afford to have this work done, but have no choice and the cost will totally deplete our savings account. this vehicle has about 76,000 miles on it. i have learned from some investigation that this is an extremely wide-spread problem that chrysler has refused to acknowledge. i have contacted daimler-chrysler directly and they have expressed their sincere apology, but note that there is nothing they will be able to do about it. i have read complaints from other owners on carcomplaints.com as well as other websites. this is a problem with the 2.7 liter engines on many chrysler vehicles (intrepid, sebring, etc.). consumers should not have to pay the cost of a design flaw. many of the people who have had this happen to them are still making payments and cannot even afford to have the repairs made! some have had their vehicles stop on them in the middle of the highway. we are lucky to have identified a problem (via an engine noise) before something more serious occurred. this is a safety hazard for anyone who has a vehicle with this engine and it involves 1999-2003 vehicles. please look into this problem. it is extremely widespread and daimler-chrysler should accept responsibility for selling a defective product. *tr
06/19/200759005105/02/2000
 Own a 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine that failed due to oil sludge at 59k miles. the car is now worthless and is sitting in my driveway. i am the original owner and change the oil arroding to the requirements in the owner's manual. *tr
11/01/2006806001
 I picked up the car after purchasing it and never made it home. the car stopped on the highway. i had just pulled off because i heard a sound and the car became sluggish. i tried to start the car up to no avail. i had it towed to a local repair shop, which stated that the water pump failed and flooded the engine. as a result, i was without a car for awhile. the car has been sitting because i could not afford to make the repairs at this time. i was unsure what to do until a new coworker mentioned that she had the same problem and was able to give the appropriate steps to take. the car will be sitting until i can save the money to fix it.*ak
06/24/2007101000102/01/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 65 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle and steam underneath the hood. the vehicle was towed to her residence. the mechanic stated that the coolant air bleeder for the radiator became detached. a mechanic at dodge inspected the part and stated that it was defective. the current and failure mileages were 101,000.
05/29/2007990003010/31/2003
 My car shuts off at random while i'm driving. it doesn't matter if i'm going 20 miles per hour or 45 miles per hour.. this has been happening for about this past year. in march 2007 i had it towed to the dodge dealership and paid approx $1300 dollars to correct the problem. a week later the same thing happened and has been ever since..here lately it has been shutting off 1-2 times per day and i only drive it to and from work. *tr
05/05/20071
 Complained about dodge intrepid 2000 2.7 engine. problem began with lifter noise and oil light came on. imediately stopped and shut engine down. checked oil level which was okay. restarted engine and drove 2 miles when problem recurred. discussed with mechanic. problem was sludge buildup in oil and blocking of oil line. sludge apparently drained when engine shut off. lifter noise and oil warning light stayed off until sludge again blocked oil screen and line. regular changing of oil seemed not to be an answer. the mechanic stated she is aware of numerous engine failures. also numerous complaints on the internet of engine failure because of sludge buildup in the 2.7 dodge engine.*ak
04/27/2007701/04/2003
 Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 55 mph under normal conditions the vehicle started shaking and making a knocking sound, and after driving another 15 miles, the engine shut off while sitting at a light. the dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced ,but could not diagnose the cause of the failure. the failure mileage is unknown, and the current mileage was 100,000. *ak
02/10/200770000204/30/2005
 Major engine failure due to oil sludging: the car is a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 liter engine. we replaced the bad engine with another that is also now failing from the same problem. *tr
03/09/2005910001
 Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 70 mph the engine stalled. prior to the vehicle failing there were no warnings or indicator lights present. the vehicle was towed and a new engine was installed. the vehicle failure occurred at 91,000 miles. the owner doesn
12/01/20012103/01/2000
 Vehicle gave no warning, was driving and engine cut out for a few seconds and then died.*ak
01/03/200785000109/01/2000
 Engine malfunctioned. no warning ,and was driving down the highwy at about 60 mph and the engine just quit running.*ak
01/24/200475000203/20/2001
 The timing chain broke on my 2000 dodge intrepid as i was driving down the road. as a result, the timing chain and guide and all the valves had to be replaced resulting in a bill of over 6,000 dollars. this happened within 100 miles of the factory warranty expiring. the manufacturer nor the retailer would do anything whatsoever to assist in the repairs.*ak
01/15/200768959110/23/2006
 Engine failure of 2000 dodge intrepid. 8jb
02/21/20071150001
 2000 intrepid 2.7 l motor seized with only 115,000 miles, good maintenance. with no warning, noises or fanfare the motor simply seized up. we had just gotten it out of the body shop from a fender bender (to the tune of $2500) and now i have a worthless husk of a car - it costs more to replace the motor than the car is worth..... guess that is what we call a disposable society... the last mopar i will ever buy.......*jb
05/01/200585000110/14/2003
 The engine seized due to problem with oil sludge build up then it blew. *b
02/08/200760000110/13/1999
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 engine. i bought the car brand new and have been the primary driver ever since. i have maintained the vehicle and there are only 60,000 miles on it. the car had been driving fine, til one day all of a sudden it started to make a terrible tapping sound from the engine. i managed to get home and after having a mechanic inspect it, he said the engine need to be rebuilt that the timing chain guide let go and that all the guides, gaskets, timing chain, gears, and crankshaft would need to be replaced. i can't believe that a new engine or a rebuilt one would need to be done on a car of this age and such low mileage. i've had a concern with the oil light coming on periodically, but everytime we've had it checked, the oil was full and no problem found, thought to be an electrical concern. now, i find out after some research that this year vehicle had a defective engine that caused sludge to build up and cause this light to go on and cause engine failure. shame on chrysler for making this engine. i think someone at chrysler should contact me and assist with this repair. i have been buying chrysler for the last 12 years. my husband and i had a neon, jeep cherokee, and currently a grand minivan. my father in law is a proud retired chrysler automaker. if chrysler knows there were problems with these engines, then i should be given some consideration. i have always intended to buy chrysler products, but after this, i don't know if i will ever buy one again, and i will tell everyone i know of this defective product. *nm
02/05/200750000112/01/2000
 Tl*- the contact stated that on 02/05/07 the 2000 dodge intrepid had engine failure. while driving at 20 mph and pulling into a parking lot the vehicle lost power and smoked started coming from under the hood. there were no warning indicator lights, the engine did not have any perceptible failures. the contact had the vehicle towed to a dodge dealership, and the service mechanic informed the contact that there was oil leaking all over, but he couldn't find the source of the leak. then, they called and informed him that the head gasket needed to be replaced. the contact stated that after the repair was completed he was informed by the service mechanic that the cause of the engine freezing up was due to a sludge buildup. *ak
11/30/200697000101/02/2001
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on normal road conditions, a noise was heard from the engine. there were no warning lights to alert the contact. upon arrival at the contact's residence, the engine stalled and could not be restarted. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, who determined the time belt had fractured, and the engine needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted, who informed the engine warranty expired at 36000 miles. the contact was very concerned because the engine had only 97000 miles.
12/11/200661000109/01/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was at an idle, the oil light illuminated. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was not alerted.
02/10/2005980002
 Replaced timing belt at 80,000 miles. 13,000 miles later the timing belt went again and took out the entire engine. daimler/chrysler refuses to do anything about it and was only willing to give a 2% reduction in the cost of a new vehicle. car has less than 100,000 miles and is a boat anchor that i am still paying on. *jb
02/10/200672000505/15/2005
 Engine fire due to plugged pcv valve. was not properly or fully inspected by van dyn hoven prior to sale. also in six months after purchase, replaced mode door actuator, ignition tumbler, oil sensor and then the then the air conditioning compressor failed. total cost of repairs for 1 year $1047. this car is a perfect example of why most people buy japanese cars. *jb
11/10/2006102/03/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated while stopped to get gas, the vehicle would not restart. it was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the engine needed to be replaced. updated 12/28/06. *jb
10/16/200683000106/25/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph, there was a knocking noise in the front of the vehicle. this was followed by the oil light illuminating intermittently, and the check engine light illuminating constantly. the vehicle then sputtered and nearly stalled. when the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the timing chain had punched a hole through the top of the valve cover, which leaked oil over the engine and onto the exhaust, starting a small fire. the vehicle was not taken in for service. the manufacturer was notified.
10/22/200644000105/01/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's engine died due to engine sludge. the service dealer stated the vehicle did not receive regular maintenance, however the contact disputed this assessment and had receipts for the maintenance. the service dealer determined the vehicle needed a new engine.
03/01/2005100000107/01/2001
 Dt*: the contact stated the engine had an oil flow problem that caused the engine to die. the service dealer previously replaced the oil flow sensor and now the vehicle needed a new engine.
09/09/2006110000107/20/2003
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid and over the weekend the engine blew and i was almost involved in an accident due to the engine failing. i took it to a mechanic and there was sludge inside and now they are saying the engine is no good and that i need to new one. i went to google to get more information on the engine and i came across a link that there are other people in my situation. if someone can please reply back to me with any new information about the engine. i love my intrepid and wish the engine was made to last. *jb
08/29/2006127000111/20/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on the interstate, the engine stalled and there was a loss of all vehicle power without warning. the contact managed to pull over without incident. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. although the dealer was alerted, the vehicle was not inspected. the manufacturer was also alerted.
08/25/2006114000101/01/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and would not restart. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined there was sludge in the oil and the timing belt snapped. the engine needed to be replaced.
06/11/2006127000111/10/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on a dry clear highway, the check engine oil lights illuminated and the temperature gauge rose to the maximum heat indication, just before the engine failed, and coasted to a stop. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the service dealer and manufacturer were notified.
08/03/200451000110/01/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated the check engine and oil lights illuminated while driving 35 mph on dry city pavement. a noise was heard prior to the incident. the vehicle was driven home and later towed to an independent repair shop who replaced the engine and transmission.
05/24/2006120000201/16/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle hesitated intermittently before it finally stalled. also, the brakes did not hold properly. the dealer determined the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge. the dealer also replaced the brake pads, rotors and calipers but indicated the abs sensor also needed to be replaced.
05/10/2005106/24/2003
 Engine failed during operation due to poor engineering. *jb
05/01/2006106845111/01/2001
 Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating from a stop sign, the vehicle stalled without warning. afterwards, the engine was restarted, but the engine continued to stall at various speeds. the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop. the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the engine stalling.
03/24/200691752101/04/2003
 2.7 liter engines in 2000 dodge intrepid without warning starts knocking then the engine lets go. this could happen at anytime or anywhere. replace motor because the engine builds up sludge due to the oilier being to small . *jb
11/04/2005127816107/31/2005
 I bought my 2000 dodge intrepid in very good condition. had all fluids changed on a regular basis. started noticing bluish/gray smoke. took vehicle to repair shop for diagnosis. was unable to determine cause of problems. was driving the car and had complete engine failure. good thing i live in a small town, some one could have been seriously hurt! i had no idea this motor was this poorly engineered. also know first hand of three other cases with this motor right here in my hometown. sadly, i am unable to make the engine replacement at this time because i am still making payments on the vehicle. *jb
12/24/200592225109/14/2004
 I brought the vehicle on 9/14/2004. the vehicle stop functioning on december 21. the car wasn't functioning until june of 2005. to repair the car it cost $4,500, we had to change the motor. i took the vehicle to the dealership, texas star motors in june. on december i left the car on maryland mall, and the keys at the dealership so that they could go get the car. they knew that we were going to interchange cars. on december i went out of town and no one stayed in charge of the car. on the first week of january they said the car was ready but they didn't know where to locate me. when i showed to the dealership they were already selling the car to some other people. i talked to a salesperson at the dealership, but she didn't even know what car i had exchange. the car was insured until january. i couldn't interchange the car unless she paid two more years of insurance which i had already agreed to pay only one year. by the dealership the car cost $1,785. i wanted to interchange the car and give an down payment of $1000. the owner wanted me to give the $1000 and go exchange the car in a different dealership. if i waited the two years to make the interchange it would had been too long. i stop paying on december 29, 2005. the next payment was due on january 15 and they send a letter of late payment on january 14, which made no sense because the payment was not even due on that date yet. *nm
01/09/20068012/05/2000
 I drive a 2000 dodge intrepid. my car has 80,000 miles on it and has always been in good condition. i have a maintenance track record proving that i keep my oil changes and tuneups, etc up to date. on december 20th my car was hit and the persons at faults insurance company (progressive) agreed to fix it. on january 9th i was told that my car was repaired and ready for pickup. as i was driving home my car made this loud sound so i immediately called progressive to have them tow it because i didnt feel safe driving it and it never done anything like that before. progressive took it to champion chrysler to assess it i was told that my cars engine locked up while being tested by champion chrysler. so this means that progressive had my car in their pocession for over a month and now my engines locked up and stuck at champion. progressive says i did not maintain my car and they will not fix it because it was not their fault. i since then went to jiffy lube and got a print out and it shows i did keep my oils changes regularly and the car was in good shape. i have replaced the brakes, tires, power steering system. over all it was considered to be in good condition. now i am stuck champion wants $6,000 that i do not have and i do not feel i am liable for. my cars not fixed and i have no car to drive. i have a job, children that have to get to school and this has been a huge in convenience. i would like to know what am i supposed to do. is this a car malfunction or who should be fixing my car?
04/15/200575000106/10/2003
 I purchased a used 2000 dodge intrepid in may 2003. in april of 2005 while turning a corner at a busy intersection car stalled in the middle of the intersection. vehicle was towed to mechanic. i was told by my mechanic that i needed a new engine. he advised me to have the car towed to a junk yard because all dodge engines were junk. i still owe $5000 for this car, and still required to maintain car insurance. it is sitting in storage. i could not afford to purchase a used or new engine. as a result, i have been without transportation for almost a year. i am a single parent on a fixed income. i now car pool and sometimes rent vehicles for transportation.*ak
01/18/200673200109/30/2000
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 liter v6 engine that just turned 73,000 miles last week. on 1/18/06 was running errands when the engine light came on and approximately 20 seconds later the car shut down. it would not restart. i called aaa to have the car towed to the dealership and i called the dealership to let them know it was on its way in. the service rep. at the dealership called on thursday morning for approval to replace (2) sensors in the engine (one dealing with the crank shaft) before they could even get the car started to determine what the engine noise was. i gave the okay for the $322.00 sensors to be installed and was told they would get back to me later. the service rep. did call a short while later and said that i needed a new engine and that the cost would be $5,300.00 plus tax (this includes the two sensors)! i asked the rep. that if i had gotten the car in sooner if i could have avoided this problem. i was told that the timing chain or tooth or something could have shifted or broken inside the engine and that the small pieces of metal circulating inside would have caused irreversible damage in 12-15 miles so that there was nothing i could have done. when asked if this was normal for a car well maintained and with 73,000 miles on it, the service rep. told me no. my husband called the owner of the dealership on thursday and asked if anything could be done about the price. the owner told my husband that he would look into it and get back to him. on friday the owner called and informed my husband that there was nothing he could do locally (after 50,000 miles the warranty is expired) and gave him a 1-800 number to call the daimler chrysler customer assistance center. i have records of every service performed on this car. the oil has been changed every 3,000 miles and all maintenance, with the exception of new tire installation) has been performed at the dealership. *jb
10/21/200598500107/10/2000
 I am the owner of a 2000 dodge intrepid (2.7 model) while on my way to work my car began to make a strange ticking noise that grew louder i stop at a four way intersection to find out where the noise was coming from and that is when my car cut off and would not start back up and had to be towed to the dealership where the service manager after checking told me that my car slung a rod so to speak and would need a new engine an that a replacement would cost 4900 i am highly upset because i am still making payments on what i thought would be a decent american made car instead i am stuck with a piece of junk that still has not been fixed i will never buy another dodge or chrysler again. *jb
12/21/20053
 On 3/17/04 we had our 2000 dodge intrepid (mileage 45700 )2.7 liter engine repaired at iron river chrysler, inc.. they removed & replaced the timing chain tensioner reinstalled intake manifold & valve cover. i paid $703.91 for repairs. on 10/31/04 ( with 55260 miles) the chain tensioner failed again. iron river chrysler fixed it and this time it was covered under warranty . on 12/21/05 the car would not start and was towed to a different station. they told us it was the timing chain again. they called us a day later and told us the bolt that held the timing chain backed out and there was no loctite on the threads. when the bolt backed out the timing chain let loose and caused extensive damage to the valves and heads. we then went back to iron river chrysler and told them about the car. they told us there are issues about the 2.7 liter engine which is in our car and that the timing chain was no longer under the 12,000 - 12 month warranty. i feel that this problem was due to the cause of negligence of iron river chrysler garage. *jb
12/11/2005112/22/2000
 Dt: the contact stated engine locked while driving. he had the vehicle towed to the dealership. they dropped the oil pan and found the oil was sludge, and there were metal shavings from the bearings. they stated the problem was due to improper maintenance, although they were at the service center, where maintenance was performed. the vehicle needed a new engine, and no repairs were made due to the expense. *ak
11/18/2005835001
 I was on my way home, after work 6:30pm when my engine star sounding funny (tapping noise) then a loud noise, and the car stop, i'm not a mechanic so all i did was call a toll truck, and bring the car to the shop, the next day i got a call from the shop, they told me that the timing chain was broken and the valves bend, (i need a new engine) i was told that with labor and parts it'll be around $4500.00 dls. i pull the car out of the shop and bring this to my garage, where is been sitting for the last 2 weeks. *nm
11/30/200535500212/15/1999
 Dt: the contact stated the engine stalled intermittently. this was an ongoing problem. the vehicle was taken into the dealership multiple times. they have been unable to duplicate the problem. *ak
10/14/200550300109/25/2000
 I was driving the car on a busy highway when the engine started to make a knocking noise. it stalled 2 times and then just died. i am disabled, a single mother of 2 and the car became uncontrollable for me to get it off to the side. we drifted down the road till we stopped at a better location. i called for a tow truck and help to get me and my 2 sons home. the car was towed to brown daub dodge where it was purchased new. they said the engine failed and it would cost anywhere from 5,000 to 8,000 to repair. they blamed it on maintenance. the car had been very well maintained. the service manager told me you had to use a special oil (5w30) instead of 10w30 because of problems with the 2.7l engines. i checked my records and during the warranty period i took the car to them every 3,000 miles and they were using 10w30 . the repair shop where i took my car to after the warranty was over was using 5w30 the correct oil. i am living on social security disability benefits to support myself and my 2 sons. i have no means of coming up with this money and should not have too. chrysler should be held accountable for the notorious engine/transmission failures in these cars. i have a friend who use to work for chrysler and said he couldn't work for a company where the were told to say nothing but what the told him to tell people in these situations. this could have been a potentially deadly accident for us. brown daub will accept no liability for using the wrong oil and i contacted chrysler and they won't do anything either. i am know under the emotional stress of being stranded without a car and have to rely on whatever help i can find to get myself to my doctor appts. to follow up on my disability and get my children where they need to be. *nm
10/11/200591000103/11/2004
 Traveling down the highway at 55 mph and car started missing and just died as we were going down the road. we barely managed to get it off of the highway. *jb
09/23/200484000108/02/2003
 Dt: the contact was having problems with the engine about one year and half ago. it was making a slight clicking noise. it made loud boom noise and it had no power .it quit running about one year ago. the contact towed it back to the house, and the dealership told him that engine malfunctioned. the contact maintained oil changes as recommended. the engine had 90,000 miles on it. he reported not having any problems with the engine prior to hearing the clicking noise.*ak
07/23/200570000112/08/2000
 I tried to start my 2000 dodge intrepid one day and heard loud clinking noises coming from the engine. i had it towed to the garage and was told that a timing chain had broken and that i needed a new engine that would cost $6,000. i only have 70,000 miles on the car. my oil was changed every 3000 miles as instructed by the owners manual. *nm
08/27/200585981112/03/2002
 Engine sludge, cooling system problems. was driving and without warning intrepid shut down. i was told this was the timing chain. *jb
08/04/2005140000102/23/2001
 While my husband was on his way to work from our home in yacolt wa. heading to salem or., the engine in our 2000 dodge intrepid quit without warning, he was on i-205 at 5:00 am in the dark he easily could have been killed as well as endangered others on the highway. this vehicle had been maintained very well and we have owned since 17,00 miles. i now am aware that there are hundreds of people that this has happened to and yet the daimler-chrysler corp. has not acted to inform the consumers that this is a problem or a safety issue. we have three children who up until two months ago were always in this vehicle with me because it was my daily driver. it could have happened quite easily while my children were in the car on a major roadway. *nm
10/13/200394000412/04/1999
 Dt: 2000 dodge intrepid. consumer complained about engine problems about a year after purchasing the car. the engine overheated and caused the car to stall. took vehicle to the dealership 4 times and they said it was a sensor which they replaced the first three times free of charge. the last time took vehicle to the dealer and they said engine blew out. and it needed to be replaced. consumer did not have the engine replaced because could not find a replacement. the only place that could get an engine was from chrysler, and that would cost more that what the car was worth. *ak
07/31/200590000110/10/2000
 Dt: contact owned a 2000 dodge intrepid and the engine seized while driving on 7-31-05. it just stopped. it had been making intermittent noises for about 1 week prior, but nothing constant. it sputtered before quitting. contact has not talked to the dealer but she planned on doing so. *ak
07/27/2005147000111/19/2004
 Had car 8 months with three oil changes drove 9,000 miles total, heard clicking noise when engine started that morning, two hours later car stalled and heard loud knock from engine, had car towed and inspected by ase certified mechanic, was told car need new engine couldn't be fixed, due to sludge in engine. *jb
07/08/200538000105/01/2001
 I own a 2000 dodge intrepid es with the 2.7 liter engine. the vin on the vehicle is: 2c3hh56u7yh176851. i say that i own it, but there are still 13 payments remaining on it. the car was purchased from wells fargo finance company in early 2001 for my wife. at that time, the vehicle had about 12,000 to 15,000 miles on it. my wife passed away in may of 2002 and since then the car has not been driven on a daily basis. hence, the vehicle has about 37,000 - 39,000 miles on it. while running an errand with my granddaughter on july 8, 2005, the engine started to sputter and i had to manipulate the gas pedal to get the vehicle the few miles to home. the vehicle would not start after that. i called to have the vehicle towed to a nearby mechanic and he mentioned that they found about a quarter of an inch of sludge after removing the valve cover. the mechanic stated that the only thing that could be done is an engine replacement. he ensured me that trying to clean the sludge may cause further damage. i started investigating this via the internet and found your web site. i called chrysler and opened a case number with them. case # 13842278. after about an hour on hold, a person came back to me and stated that the car came to the u.s. from canada via a leasing company and that the warranty did not transfer, therefore there was nothing he or chrysler could do. he also stated that because it came from a leasing company, there was the possibility that the engine maintenance records could not be verified. so, the bottom line is that i still am making payments on a 2000 dodge intrepid, that i can't drive, that i can't afford to have fixed, and that no one will assist. can you provide the phone number of the zone rep for my area (see below).
05/01/2005103000108/01/2002
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with 2.7 liter engine that is junk. also a/c has not worked in 2 years as well as door locks and windows.
11/01/2004105000109/18/2002
 At less than 100,000 miles the engine blew. several repair shops advised us that they are seeing a rash of the same exact problem with the dodge intrepid. after doing some research on line, we found over 100 people that logged the same problem with their intrepid. even the junk yards have told us they've had a rash of call about the engines going bad after 100,000 miles.
07/06/200478000109/10/2003
 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine failure. i believe that i have a defective 2.7 liter engine that others are also complaining about. i opened a case # with chrysler and they refuse to fix the vehicle which i purchased used and have driven less than 20,000 miles. i maintained the vehicle and the engine failed at 78,000 miles. i still owe $4000 on the vehicle. i am stuck with no where to turn. i was quoted a price of $6,900 to replace the engine at the dodge dealer.
06/20/2005100986309/09/2000
 My engine failed on my 2000 dodge intrepid. the problem started with my timing chain coming apart in the engine with the engine since quitting completely. this is the same type of problem many others have listed on the internet with the timing chain and a huge engine repair cost. i do not have the money to fix a car that is so old, and i'm left paying for a car that doesn't run. please add my name and information to the other lists of complaints for this dodge intrepid problem.
07/14/200464000109/12/2001
 I own a 2000 dodge intrepid. i started having problems with the engine stalling. plus white smoke would come out of the exhaust. i took it to the dealer and they stated it was a fuel sensor. they replaced the sensor, however the problem continued. in fact, it got worst. i took the car to a different dodge dealership and they advised me that the engine was bad due to sludge build up due to the oil not being changed. i found this very hard to believe. i changed the oil and filter every 3000 miles. the guy at the dealership wanted me to provide receipts of the oil changes. i advised him i did the oil changes myself. i do not keep receipts for oil and oil filters. even though the car was still under an extended warranty, the dealership refused to fix the engine. they advised the repair would cost over $7000.00. daimler chrysler should recall this engine.
06/16/2005118000101/16/2003
 I own a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 letter engine. on june 16 2005 when returning from vacation my car while i was in transit developed a crackling noise coming from the engine which then led to the instantaneous failure of the engine. before i even had the chance to pull off the road the engine was dead and the steering wheel locked up while the car was still in motion. the following week my dodge intrepid was towed to an authorized dodge dealer for inspection. simply locating the problem entailed disassembling the engine which cost $700 alone. i was then informed that a rod bearing had come dislodged causing it to fall in the oil pan. the cause of the problem i was told was the result of oil sludge build up which caused a lack of oil flow in the engine. the repairs were quoted at costing $6,900 for the replacement of the engine. my car has received oil changes at the recommended intervals which i have retained documentation of and at the time of the engine failure was just due for an oil change.
05/13/200574000105/15/2001
 2.7l long block failure in 2000 dodge intepid. have done all oil changes and other maintenance at proper schedule. without warning engine started knocking terribly. noticed sludge upon checking oil. took to westgate dodge dealership in plainfield, in and they said it needed a new long block. i have not yet replaced and vehicle remains at my home. various quotes for repair from $4000 to $6600 depending upon used or new parts.
05/01/2005600001
 Dt: car was running fine until a failure occurred. no lights or warnings prior to failure. at the intersection, driver stopped and vehicle shut off, and wouldn't start. no turn over of engine. electric system was still working, but there were no lights or codes to indicate to driver what could be wrong. vehicle was regularly maintained with service records available.*ak *jb
04/09/20051044622
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid that i bought in october of 2003, in september of 2004 the engine light came on and wouldn't go off. after spending $900.00 and 2 towing bills the dodge dealer finally got the light to stay off by replacing the cam and crank sensors. approx 6 1/2 months later in april of 2005 while driving at 20 miles per hour the engine started making a loud clicking noise. i took it to my regular mechanic that told me a rod had blown in the engine.he told me it would probably run me around $5000.00 to repair. he also said he's heard about alot of problems with these engines. i think dodge should be doing something about this especially after i see by your complaint list i'm not the only one. i still owe almost as much as they say it will cost me to repair it.
05/04/200542000107/25/2002
 My 2002 dodge intrepid started to make a knocking sound. made an appointment for service/repair wiyh my local mechanic. appt was for may 5, 2002. my car never made it to the appointment. on may 4, 2002, i was driving home from a dr. appt @ about 4:30 p.m. & my car literally shut off with no warning. i was in the middle of rush hour traffic in a no passing zone approaching a metal grate bridge wide enough for two cars to pass in opposite directions. i was able to coast over the bridge safely & had to pull over onto the side of the road (rt#322 heading west-from west chester, pa. approx. 1 mile outside of dowingtown, pa.) & walk on the side of the road (no sidewalks) for approx. 1/4 mile with cars whizzing by me, to nearby wawa store. had the car towed ($45.00 paid by me) to my mechanic who promplty told me that the timing belt had snapped & gone through the top of my enginge. unfixable! contacted the dealer who sold me the car - carsense located at 21 pottstown pike, uwchland, pa 19480. they said to have the car towed up to them ($85.00 paid by me again). finally the next day the service rep told us the car would need to have the engine replaced to the tune of $5,600. this car only has 42,000 miles on it! i haven't even had the car for 3 years yet. i still owe $7,000 on the car. car sense will not bear the financial responsiblity for the repairs. did some research on the internet by typing in the search words: dodge intrepid engine problems & located many sites describing the same thing that happened to me. car quits with barely a warning & dealer will not pay for repairs, but instead, blames the lack of proper maintainance on the owner. websites show me otherwise. also know of 2 people personally, who have experience the same scenario. these cars are all over the place & i can't imagine how many people this has happened to. this proves a real safety hazzard for many drivers of this car & other drivers near this car when it quits.
03/15/2001140000202/27/2001
 Premature engine problem. engine fail and car was a well maintained vehichle.car engine fail without any warning and mechanics say that the engine fail due to oil sludge.
12/25/200444000110/31/2003
 Dt: engine has locked up because of sludge build up. as a result, there is a blockage to the engine .he has changed the oil 4 times. owner was turning and the engine locked up. *ak
12/30/200491000111/15/2003
 Was driving on the interstate about 65 mph engine check light came on and within 5 second the car lost all power. almost causing a major wreck on the highway. took car to dealer, and was told to replace the engine because of a rod. another mechanic told caller that there was a major oil sludge in the engine. *ak
05/01/200556000108/19/2002
 While driving my dodge interpid (that has a 2.7 liter engine) the engine started making a horrible noise. we could not accelerate over 25 mph and the engine wouldn't stay running if you hit the brake at all. while turning a corner into traffic, the engine died. after about 15 minutes of the noise beginning, the engine light came on. there was no warning sign that anything was wrong prior to it happening. we had it towed to a mechanic's garage and were told it needs a whole new engine and it would cost 5,800.00. the mechanic said this is a known major problem with this engine and the problem usually starts between 50-60k miles. (mine had approximately 56,000 miles on it at the time the problem started. i also called a chrysler mechanic and was told the same exact thing about the problem with this engine.
04/21/2005910001
 While driving on the highway at approximately 65 mph engine seized. there were no lights or any indications of a malfunction. *ak
02/22/200513700005/20/2001
 I was driving down i-75 in ohio when suddenly the engine made a clanging noise and died. it happened 400 hundred miles from home. i had to pay to have the car towed home. it happened on february 22 2005. the car is still broke as i cannot afford the 4500 to 7000 repair bill. *nm
04/07/20051
 Vehicle was traveling at about 65 mph when all of sudden it stalled unexpectedly. as a result the driver had to pull over to the right. then, vehicle was taken to shop for checkup, but the cause was undetermined.*ak
04/05/20051
 While driving vehicle stalled. driver was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer. however, mechanic stated that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak
03/21/2005600001
 While driving 45 mph motor blew out. consumer was able to drive to the dealership. the problem was not resolved.*ak
03/02/200560200109/01/1999
 Vehicle experienced sudden stalling at 60 mph, and is no longer was able to start. manufacturer was contacted by the consumer, and was aware of the problem. *ak *bf
12/23/200483000110/05/2002
 I was driving along when suddelny then check engine light came on. then the car started screeching as i accelerated. when i got to a gas station, i cut the engine off, and the car did not want to start again. i had a mechanic look at it and he said that one of the rods had broke and that i either had to get the engine rebuilt or buy a new engine.*ak
03/14/20052
 Vehicle stalled on the highway while traveling 65 mph. driver was pulled over and tried to restart vehicle, but was able to restart it fifteen minutes later. then, took it to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak
12/26/200494000103/22/2000
 Was on vacation drove about 300 miles dodge interpid made noise and my car stalled. was told by mechanic motor blown. took wal-mart to court because the change my oil regliously. it was found they was at no falut. i had my car was repaired cost me over $7000. i stll owe , $5000. on vehicle. *ak
03/08/200562000109/01/1999
 While driving to work,i noticed the engine was making rattling noise. there was no oil indicator light on or engine light on. i took the car in to 3 separate mechanics and was informed by all 3 that the car needed a new engine. they all said that there was sludge in the engine. i took this car in as recommended every 3000 miles for an oil change. this car is barely at 62000 miles and there is no way this should have happened. i was informed it would cost me a bare minimum of $4000.00 to get the car running. i called the corporate office of daimler chrysler and they insisted they had not heard of a problem with these engines. *ak
03/01/2005649121
 While driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and the exhaust smoke was very black. the timing chain became defective and the engine stalled completely. the owner had the vehicle towed to the dealer and was informed that a new engine was needed . provide further details. *jb
01/04/2005700003
 While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled, and was towed once. consumer was able to restart vehicle. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
10/17/2003850003
 While driving 45 mph engine seized then stalled. vehicle was towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
11/15/2004890001
 While driving home consumer heard a noise. then, took the vehicle to a mechanic, who determined that engine was defective, and urged consumer not to continue driving the vehicle. consumer tried to make it home, and the vehicle stopped. it had to be towed. *ak
06/26/200434000106/14/2004
 I have a 2000 model dodge intrepid with 35,000 original miles on it and a blown engine. i have since found out that this is quite normal for the 2.7 litre v6 engine. they are very expensive and very hard to find used because there are so many incidents. you can look on ebay motors right now at the dodge intrepids and there are three with bad motors. please help me.*ak
01/01/20051
 While driving on the highway at 55 mph engine blew out. contacted the dealer, and was to told to contact nhtsa.*ak
12/01/20043
 The engine light would come on, there was stalling and revving while at idle. *bf *sc
02/07/20051
 The check light remained on while the engine tended to freeze up, could not start the vehicle. manufacturer was contacted by consumer, and was aware of the problem.*ak
02/12/2005890000104/02/2000
 The motor is making extreme noises and i am sure it is ready to fail. i have always changed the oil in the recommended mileages. i am afraid it will lock up on me, and the majority of my driving is highway. *jb
02/05/20051
 The vehicle stalled unexpectedly on the road and the consumer was unable to restart it. the cause was undetermined at this time and manufacturer will be notified by consumer. *jb
01/27/20051
 The vehicle was being driven when all of sudden the water pump bearings shot into the oil pan causing the engine not to operate. owner will notify manufacturer. *jb
02/10/20053
 While sitting at an intersection vehicle stalled. driver was able to restart vehicle, and drove it to a mechanic, who determined that the problem could not be duplicated. later that day the problem recurred and mechanic indicated that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak
02/09/20051
 The vehicle stopped on its own. driver tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak
01/29/2005118714101/28/2002
 Vehicle 2.7l engine seized while driving 50 mph. consumer was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. vehicle was towed to the consumer home. the tow truck mechanic informed consumer that the engine needed top replaced. the dealer was not notified at this time.*ak *tc
12/13/2004210001
 While driving at low speed engine locked up. consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
01/24/200583112/30/2000
 I was driving along when the engine oil light came on, i checked the oill ,it was full. had the the car towed to don jordan chrysler dealership and was told by the man in the service dept that i would need to replace the engine at a cost of 7.000 plus tax. i still owe 11.000 on a car that is now sitting in my driveway, while i have to rent a car to take my son to and from school and shopping.*ak
01/11/2005760001
 Complaint received via e-mail. the engine failed while driving. the oil light came on, and the motor locked up before i could get of the road. i changed the oil between 2500/3000 miles all the time since i have had the car. *ak
01/16/2005750011
 While driving 45 mph the engine failed without warning. the dealer states the engine needs to be replaced. the cause has yet to be determined. please provide additional information. *nm
02/10/20031
 The engine made a loud noise while being driven eventually causing the engine not to operate. *jb
12/30/2004464061
 While driving to work i heard a knocking sound in the vehicle. i drove the vehcile home on my lunch hour for my husband to look at it. i turned the car off and it would not restart. we had it towed to the dealership and the mechanic initially stated that it may have been the timing chain. after he further inspected the vehicle, we were told that there was sludge in the engine. this vehicle has regular oil changes so this didn't make sense to us. also, there were no oil lights or engine problem warning lights to indicate a problem. the manufacturer refused any assistance with the repair that was to cost $6700.00.*ak
11/01/200469000111/10/2000
 Engine began making a clicking sound while driving on the highway at 55mph. ase certified master technician looked at the vehicle and said that i need a new engine as it is about to cease up due to oil sludge build-up which is common in this particular engine. i maitained my vehicle with routine oil changes and services through my father, who is an ase certified master technician for over 35 years. i feel that daimlerchrysler corporation should be held accountable for these deffective engines.*ak
11/10/2004810001
 While driving 35 mph consumer heard a knocking noises coming from the engine. then, vehicle stalled. consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
11/15/200454900105/25/2001
 I own a 2000 dodge intrepid .i just got it back after having the sludge cleaned from the motor.my dealer did cover this under my extended warrenty but how long until it happens again?? there should be a recall on thie engine. *ak
03/31/200364000109/02/2002
 My 2000 dodge intrepid engine failed with no warning. i had the car 6 months prior to this incident. the warranty company states that it was due to lack of lubrication and there was engine sludge. i have had 2 oil changes prior to the engine failure. i paid $4428 to have my car repaired. *ak
12/01/20042
 The check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. a rattling noise was heard coming from the rear. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced because a rod sheared off the engine, and poor lubrication. *ak
11/20/200406/28/2002
 The engine stalled when the check oil light illuminated. when the vehicle was restarted there was a grinding noise which came from the engine. *nm *nm
08/01/2004600001
 My dodge intrepid with a 2.7l engine started knocking then locked up while driving so i took to dealer and they said it was neglect and i told them i follow maintence scedule to a t with 3000 mile oil changes and all they told me it was sludged up and will not fix this . this is a defective design when a well maintained car dies at 60,000 miles . *ak
09/05/2004160001
 While driving 50 mph vehicle stalled. it was towed to dealership, who did not resolve the problem.*ak
11/09/200463201/03/2000
 Second engine replacement due to the well known 2.7 l engine problems oil sludge ---- how can this continue to happen to so many with no class action suit taking place???*ak
06/09/2004452821
 When driving at any speed consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. dealership was notifed, but did not see a problem. *ak
09/13/2004850001
 Driving to work about 35 mph, engine just stopped, no warning, was told by mechanic rod/piston siezed up. need to replace motor. had 85000 miles and extended warranty did not cover.*ak
07/16/20031
 Vehicle lost speed while exiting the freeway. after towing engine had to be replaced. *ak
07/15/20041080001
 2.7l dodge intrepid. went to start car one morning, car did'nt start, had car towed to dealer and was told motor blown because we did'nt flow the oil change time frame in book. i advised them we changed oil more often then book said. they wanted $6000.00 to fix car. i still owe $368.00 per month and total of $9100.00 on car for the next 3 years. i don't have, and should not have to put out 6000.00 on a 2000 dodge intrepid. i had the car towed home with all the parts in trunk. then on thursday i saw on abc7chicago.com news report called the sludge report and it was my same car with the same motor. i am now faced with the tought for (1) letting them take the car and ruinning our credit (2) leaving it in my garage until i can come up with 6000.00 to fix it. since i have had to buy a used car + insure this car + insure the intrepid along with making monthly payment on a car that doesnt run along with towing, machanic fees, it has caused my family so much stress and financal problems it is not funny! can anything be done about it? do you know if there is a class action lawsuit and if so, how can we be a part of that? is there a message board we can go to and see postings of other people with this same problem? the report on the news said there are many, many consumers out there with this same problem with this kind of motor. what can be done about this faulty motor?*ak
07/01/2004750002
 While driving check engine light illuminated and vehcile jerked. also, made a knocking noise in the engine. power automatically shut down while driving. radio and lights stayed on. took vehicle to dealer for repair. dealer continuously replaced the sensors. consumer stated that it was always a different sensor that failed. *ak
08/21/2004108/17/2004
 Bought auto used with 104,000 miles. oil was new at time of purchase. five days later as son was driving home, engine died. towed to shop where mechanics said engine oil turned to sludge and motor was shot. new motors run $3000-$4000 to install. thank you dodge for such a pleasant experience.*ak
08/11/2004136000101/04/2001
 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine. driving vehicle at 65 mph when engine made a loud clanking sound. immediately pull car over, engine stalled. had it towed to a garage that stated that the engine must be replaced. motor is very hard to find and if you do find one, there is no warranty associated with it. recall!!!!! *ak
07/09/2004370001
 While driving 35 mph engine failed. *ak
06/22/2004760001
 While driving 65 mph vehicle stalled. consumer managed to restart the vehicle. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
07/16/2004830001
 While driving 15 mph vehicle stalled and was stuck in the middle of an intersection. *ak there was no warning. the long block was replaced. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the consumer was told a new engine was due to oil sludge. *jb
12/01/200380000102/28/2001
 No real events leading. it just stopped. fine at red light. then when pulled out i heard ticking noice. i pulled into very next off road approx 1 block. vhenever ran again. mech advised oil pump. engine blew up. $7000 to repair. mech advised chrysler has known this problem since day one. chrysler refused to help. i am now paying the balance of a $8000 loan on a car i can not drive and had to buy another one. i work and drive the atlanta roads. when your vehicle stops in these roads. you are risking your life. *ak
07/18/200472000410/01/2000
 Downshiffted during course of driving. rpms went to 3500. upon slowing down, motor shut off. all accessories turned off. no warning. *jb re-started vehicle to drive off the street. all systems shutdown again. finally restarted motor long enough to pull into a nearby parking lot. had tow truck deliver vehicle to home. *jb
03/09/200256000112/07/2000
 I was driving down a road engine sounded fine. all of the sudden there was a loud knock in the engine compartment and then the engine just stopped running. i had to drift down the hill till i could find a place to pull off. i had it towed to two mechanics and both said the engine was shot and that i needed a new one. the engine was replaced at a cost of over $4000. *ak
06/02/2004930001
 Consumer was unable to start ignition. vehicle was towed to the dealership, who informed the consumer that the problem pertained to the engine blowing out. however, problem was not resolved. *ak
07/09/20041
 Consumer noticed that while starting vehicle engine would not engage. vehicle was towed to dealership, and technician notice determined that sludge built up in the engine, causing it to blow out. *ak
07/08/20041
 While driving vehicle stalled. consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. then, consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to a blown head gasket. *ak
04/17/20042
 While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled, causing the driver to drift to the side of the road. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak
06/29/200487000112/01/2001
 Engine blow out while driving . there was a knocking noise. then, vehicle stalled. vehicle was towed to a dealership, who indicated that this occurred because of an oil sludge in the engine. vehicle had regular oil changes in which one was performed 4 months prior to this incident.*ak *ts
06/17/2004730001
 While driving 35 mph the engine locked up. the dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak *nm
04/11/200244640106/21/2001
 Engine froze - only owning car for 10 months (this happened in 4/02 - car was purchased 6/01)....had to buy new car and attach loan from this junk. *ak
05/20/200486000207/11/2000
 I own a 2000 dodge intrepid and have had several mechanical problems. i had to have the transmission rebuilt when it was only 3 years old. just this past thursday i was driving on the highway and my engine just stopped, causing all powere steering, etc. to go out. i had it towed to a local dealership who told me the engine was locked up and estimated $3100 to rebuild my engine $3900 for used engine and twice as much for a new engine. grant it, at this point i'm still undecided as to what i'm going to do. the dealership said that my engine overheated and locked up. my car showed no indication of overheating...no lights came on, no temperature gauge reading hot and no signs. my car was driving normally and just stopped. *ak
05/18/2004470001
 While driving at 60 mph there was a taping noise, and the engine lost power. vehicle was taken to the dealership the following day, and dealer indicated that because of a design flaw in the engine the oil didn't flow properly, causing an oil build up. dealer stated that this was a common problem with these types of engines. *ak
04/10/2004102/05/2004
 Vehicle started making loud noise. checked under hood and found the noise coming from front of engine. took to four different places for opinions and was told that the engine needed to be repaired due to sludge in the oil. it will cost approximately $5500 to repair.*ak
07/15/200358017
 Engine in 2000 chrysler intrepid started tapping noise at 58017km brought to dealer with complaint, told they would not take engine apart to check noise. i told them i had been told that the 2.7 engine had problems with sludge that prevented the oil from circulating properly. they still refused to check engine. at just over 62000 km engine became noisy. brought it back to dealer who kept the car for two weeks, then told me engine needed to be replaced at a cost of $6500.00 and there would be no warranty coverage or goodwill. i gave them a complete history of maintenance records showing that proper maintenance was done with in the required mileage and time. they have told me that the invoices do not clearly identify my 2000 black intrepid and that it could of been another car. i only own one 2000 intrepid. the invoice shows the work the mileage and my name and date. next me they told me the invoice numbers were too close together. the work was done at four different garages. then they told me there was sludge that showed the vehicle was not properly maintained. then they asked me the brand of oil the garages used as it may have been faulty. end result is that they refuse to change their position in regards to warranty coverage or goodwill repairs and i will have to replace an engine that was bought brand new in may 2001. i am frustrated and do not know where to turn. any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
10/15/20030
 Since i bought this car on october of 1999, i have taken it to the dealer 31 times to fix things. i have been without a car 100 days. i have paid out of pocket $3,137.64. i am now on an extended warranty. i still owe $8,000.00 on my car. it has 60,000 miles. i have maintained it every 3,000 miles as suggested in the owners manual. i only use 97 octane gas. i am a very cautious driver. i take care of the car but the car has left me stranded in the middle of highways putting my life and the lives of my passengers in danger. i never know when the car is going to break down again and where so i am always under terrible stress. i pray as i drive that i make it to my destination. this car has been a lemon since i bought it. the biggest problem is the engine blowing. my brother in law was driving and i was the passenger on south dixie highway (us1) in south miami when we were at a red light and then started to go when the light turned green and without any warning lights, noises, or anything the car stopped running. it died in the middle lane. we had to push it to the side. it was rush hour and this highway is filled with very aggressive drivers. they were all cursing, beeping, signaling, and driving so close to us as to almost touch us. i was petrified. i thought a car was going to hit us. i paid for the engine repair out of my pocket, because the extended warranty company told the dealer they could not cover it because there was sludge build up. they send an adjustor who reported it to them. the dealer told us to fight it because the sludge was normal for that type of engine. we provided the extended warranty all the receipts for the maintenance that we religiously did about every 3000 miles. we also had another mechanic go in and look at the car. the other mechanic said that these types of engines always had the problem of sludge build up and that it was normal for the engine and that the extended warranty should cover it.
08/15/200354000
 November 2002 taken to dealership to replace cam position sensor. june 2003 taken to dealer for cam position sensor. complained to dealer of ticking noise. dealer told me that it was the timing belt and that the vehicle was in perfect running condition. august 2003 loud noise from engine. towed to dealer. dealer claims vehicle needs new engine if they are available for a cost of $7000.
06/15/200362000
 This car has been in the shop more than the road, and now we are told that the engine is beyond repair, that we will have to purchase a new or rebuilt engine. considering that i owe $9000, to spend $4000 to repair is beyond my means. we originally started having problems in 2002 when the check engine light would come on, and according to the dodge dealer in our area, the code was for the leak detection sensor. this light would come on and stay on for a while, and we were told not to worry until it started flashing. mysteriously, the light would then go off. we had several other repairs after that for the same code and sensors/modules replaced, then we would have the same problem. we were ultimately told it was a broken wire under the seat?. eventually, in june 2003, my husband was driving down the road when the engine just seizure, almost causing a rear-end collision and him swerving to avoid oncoming cars and ultimately almost going in the ditch in front of a busy gas station. the car has been in the shop since, engine sent to machine shop, and we are told it cannot be repaired, and if they attempt to, they cannot guarantee for even a day. the valves all have to be replaced, and there are large indentations in the cylinder heads. every time that something went wrong with this car, it would die in the middle of traffic. it is a hazard and a lemon!
08/15/200380000
 I have only had the car less than a year. regular oil changes. never any problems. it is a 2.7 engine. with 80,000 miles. we were driving down the hiway and the engine seized. no lights came on. no warning. mechanic said that the engine was blown the pistons pushed up through the heads. we changed our oil at a service center regularly. the mechanic said it has happened to people all over with intrepids.
11/15/200368254
 Steering developed 'play' in late 10/03. by 11/12/03 it was clunking, wheel was cocked to the right. steering wheel would stick/lock up. contacted dealer in santa rosa, ca. was quoted $175 estimate. later, same day learned that rack was broken and pump was leaking and cost would be a minimum $2000 to repair. i opted to go to another mechanic and had the car towed away from the dealer shop.
06/15/200383500
 I have also replaced front passenger side door lock actuator. now the driver side back lock actuator is going out. i have not fixed the radio, dash lights or dome lights. i am out of money for the time being. i had to refinance and add $4900. to get most of the repairs done. my engine blew due to sludge and i now have a used rebuilt one that will probably do the same thing.
03/22/2004530001
 While driving consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
03/31/2004790002
 After starting the vehicle the consumer would hear a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. the cause was not determined. *mr
12/13/200372000001/05/2000
 Sludge build up in engine. i also have a cracked piston. car started smoking from tail pipe so i took it to a mechanic and he said i would need a new engine ($5,000). car has been sitting in drive way for 3 months now. have contacted lawyer to file class action lawsuit.
03/22/20041
 Consumer purchased a 2000 dodge intrepid, a buy back vehicle. he states that vehicle runs fine as long as it is cold, but when the vehicle gets warm or hot, it begins to bang. consumer complained to dealer and manufacturer, but they will not help. it will cost consumer approximately $1500.00 to repair vehicle . *ak
03/05/200467000201/28/2002
 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 litre dealer replaced timing belt 67000($1130.00) engine seized at 71000 miles car is sitting at dealership & i don't know what to do with it.the veil of silence when speaking to anyone from chrysler.thousands of people are driving these cars & have no clue the engine is going to fail. shamefull behavior by daimler chrysler. *ak
05/01/200264000501/01/2002
 While driving 70 mph , the vehicle stalled. the consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. the dealership was notified. *ak the engine has had the following parts replaced: knock sensor (2), crankshaft sensor (1), all main bearings in the crankshaft, all connecting rod bearings and engine complete gasket set. these parts were installed as apart of an engine overhaul. the vehicle had ran for about 20k to 22k miles before it begun to knock again. (currently the vehicle is out of service) the knock occurred on the #6 journal of the crankshaft. mechanics suggested that something in the engine was out of alignment. *sc *jb
10/30/200187694110/19/2000
 I own a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 liter dohc that the engine had siezed at 87,000 miles ,maintenance was kept as required,this seems to be a major problem among other owners with the same engine type,when we took the car to the dealer and showed him the reciepts for the oil changes,the mechanic stated that because the car was 500 miles over the limit for the current oil changethe engine had too much sludge causing the engine to sieze.price quoted for a new engine $8,000.00. *ak
01/16/200456000105/21/2001
 I purchased a used 2000 intrepid in may of 2001 at about 28000 miles. in january of 2004 the engine died. there was oil sludge build-up, and the timing belt fell causing great damage to the car. i called the dealer that sold the car to me and he basically said too bad, come in and trade it in and buy a new dodge. i have been on 3 other sites with hundreds consumers with the same complaint. *ak
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 While driving at any speed engine began ticking. after the vehicle was taken to the dealership consumer was informed that the engine needed replacement.*ak
02/19/200465000207/03/2000
 Engine oil sludge due to malfunctioning of oil pump (and thus low oil pressure) combined with an overheating manifold. engine rendered useless. car was just 3 years old, 64,000 miles and properly maintained. no current recall in effect on the part though there ought to be.*ak
02/09/20041
 While driving at 45mph engine locked up, causing the driver to pull off the road. *ak
01/19/20044400210/11/1999
 Vehicle would not start. it had to be towed to dealer, and dealer stated that o-rings failed, causing loss of pressure. this, in turn, caused the timing chain to jump. motor needed to be replaced due to bent valves.*ak *mr
06/14/2003588001002/23/2003
 Auto purchased in 2/2003. in 6/2003, engine started making horrible noise. contacted a mechanic. he told us not to drive car; had to have it towed 300 miles home. several mechanics have looked at the vehicle and tried to solve problem unsuccessfully. between june and first of november, we had the car in for repairs about 11 times. were finally told in 11/2003 that car needed new engine (at a cost of $8000) because of design flaw. this is a 2.7 litre engine in a 2000 dodge intrepid. engine does not maintain oil pressure causing damage to belts, pulleys, and tensioner. this also causes the car to stall, which could result in serious accidents. service manager at one local dealership has 4 cars with same problem, all needing new eninges, sitting in his lot. he has tried to get chrysler to resolve this; they refuse. if there are 5 cars just in this area needing new engines for the exact same problem, how many are there nationwide? car only has 60,000 miles on it, so there must be something that chrysler can do to resolve the problem. any assistance you can provide is appreciated.*ak
02/01/200449000006/14/2002
 2000 dodge intrepid blew an engine at 49,000 miles and needs to be replaced. clearly the engine is faulty. the dealership who sold me the car will not offer much assistence, nor will daimler/chrysler.
12/30/200492000111/11/2000
 Enigine blew due to supposed sludge build up. $6500 repair on 3 year old car. all highway miles and regular oil changes. looks like i am another on the long list. when shop called to give me an estimate he said another intrepip just came in with the same problem.
01/11/200448000102/24/2003
 Engine oil sludge problem caused eninge failuer and manufacture refuses to honor warranty. only had car for 10 months and only has 48000 mile on it. i purcashed the extend plus warranty along with the car.
01/19/20043
 While driving at an undetermined speed engine check light appeared on the dash, causing the vehicle to stall. consumer contacted dealer on two separate occasions, but the problem still occurs. *ak
01/09/2004550002
 While pulling into a parking area consumer heard a loud grinding noise coming from the engine compartment. a few seconds later the engine stalled. dealer found that the pistons and rods were bent in the engine. *ak
01/06/200410100010/01/2000
 2000 dodge intrpid with a blown enginie.
12/20/2003560003
 Engine failed at 56,000 miles. *ak
12/23/2003780002
 While driving at 40 mph consumer heard a noise coming from the engine. then, stalled on the highway. dealer thought the problem was the timing chain. *ak the hydraulic tensioner failed due to oil sludge in the engine according to the dealer. the engine was replaced. the driver door latch was noisy and inoperative. the door latch was replaced. *sc
08/27/2003823211
 Car would not restart after stopping for gas. i had the car was towed to a shop.i was told that the fuel injector was bad. had it changed--car still would not start. two weeks later, i was told that he could not fix it and i should take it to the dealer. he charged me $200 for the fuel injector & towing. the dealer immediately said it was the crank sensor and changed it. the dealer then called and said they changed the sensor and it still won't run. he told me you have a bigger problem. your engine is slugged up. i asked how that could be and was told that i must not have changed the oil often enough or used the correct oil. that is totally wrong! i took very good care of the car and always had the oil changed regularly. to repair the car will cost $1100 just to allow them to take the engine apart and further diagnose the problem (no clue how much money after that) or $6000 for a new engine. i do not have the money for a new engine--nor can i afford to make payments on a car that will not get me to work. this was the last problem in a long list of problems in the two years i have owned the car. the driver window fell off track, the pulleys and belts were repaired or replaced repeatedly, several sensors had to be replaced. this car is a total lemon! *ak
11/19/2003790001
 While driving at 65 mph vehicle stalled and would not restart. vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the consumer that there was a build up of sludge in the engine. dealer blamed the sludge build up on the consumer, and would not repair the vehicle free of charge.*ak
08/03/200354000304/04/2000
 Vehicle was taken to dealer in november of 2002, check engine light was on. told me they needed to put on computer to diagnose problem. replaced cam position sensor for $ 100.00 june 2003, check engine light came on, vehicle kept stalling. i told dealer thought it may be cam position sensor. was told no diagnosis could be made without putting in on computer. told by dealer cam position sensor needed to be replaced. reminded dealer it was replaced previously. told dealer there was a tick noise in engine, was told it was the timing belt and would settle down. august 2003, vehicle making loud noise, towed to dealer. was told vehicle is out of warranty and engine needs to be replaced. contacted dodge customer service and was told that a factory representative would not investigate and that dealer indicated vehicle was out of warranty. dealer nor manufacturer would not even look in to reason for failure unless i was willing to pay for additional costs. *la
07/23/200352346106/15/2003
 Engine failure. while driving vehicle shut down. came to rolling stop. wife had to push out of street. pulled codes had a code for cam sensor. trouble shot found cam not turning. pulled valve cover right bank. timing chain shattered. guides broken, pieces everywhere. pulled left bank found 4 valves bent. observed nominal varnish coating on upper head valve train. engine being rebuilt at this time. vehicle has 52334 miles was recently bought. thank you. *jb
04/12/2000650003110/20/1999
 Purchased a 2000 dodge intrepid from dadeland dodge in miami, fl. the car is qualified for the lemon law 3 months after purchase, but unaware of such a law and never filed. now it is too late. it is now i decided to take action since the engine blew on 04/12/03. my brother in law was driving and the engine just stopped without warning. i called for a tow truck to be taken to the dealer. the car has about 65,000 miles, and the extended warranty should have covered the repairs; however, the dealer declined. i ended up paying $2,714.87 to get the engine rebuilt. in addition, i also don't have a car for 2 months, and disputed with the dealer and extended warranty company during that span. *la
09/05/200355700209/10/1999
 Early engine failure - timing chain tensioner failure in a 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 with 56000 well maintained miles. car just upped and died with no warning. initial problem was repaired at great expense and more periferal problems are surfacing/
09/04/2003103/20/2001
 Serviced at 66000 miles for running hot and rough. mechanic found buildup of sludge on top of head over 1 in thick. timing chain worn from lack of oil. suggested new engine. mecanics had replaced similer engine previously on another car. they said this was recurring problem with the 2.7 liter due to poor head and oiling design. replacement engine was modified to correct this. internet search returned many similar problems.*ak
07/31/200346000106/15/2000
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid, heard noise while driving and took into dealer. dealer says engine is shot and that extended warranty will not cover due to sludge. i have always had my oil changed on time and they the dealer is saying we never had oil changed and if we did the place we took it to were charging us but not changing oil. i have seen postings all over the internet of other consumers with this same problem for the same make, model and year of car. i still owe on this car and it will be a great hardship to come up with the money to get a new engine. *ak
05/20/200380000103/31/2000
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine that failed will i was driving it. it has 80000 miles on it but absolutely no sludge. i the oil was changed every 3000-4000 miles and the miles are all freeway miles. my mechanic has stated that the rear piston and rod failed. the piston broke apart and damaged the cylinder, head and valves beyond reasonable repair. i am facing the fact that i need to buy a rebuilt engine for about $4000 and need it installed. i spoke to the dodge dealer where i leased the vehicle and they told me that there was nothing they could do. i spoke to chrysler's customer service and they told me it was past the warranty and they could do nothing.
05/27/200372600105/25/2001
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with 72k miles. even though it has been properly maintained, i now have complete engine failure due to poor design of the oil supply pickup tube.
12/20/2001
 I have found an excellent and informative website against daimler chrysler at www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com for anyone who would like more information mainly in regard to intrepid, 300m, concorde, lhs premature engine, steering, transmission and other common failures. i have experienced many of these problems myself and daimler chrysler simply does not care, i could have even been killed in one instance. after own another vehicle and putting nearly 30,000 miles on it i have not had any of the ridiculous problems experienced with chrysler's dodge brand of vehicles. there is a lot of information consumers need to know that daimler chrysler does not want you to know about these vehicles and their common problems chrysler ignores, some of which are potential safety concerns such as the defective seat belt design chrysler continues to use and defective steering design and or components that can cause sudden looseness or change of response in steering, which can lead to a serious accident. these guys have been receiving complaints daily about these problems and have been referring consumers to the nhtsa, i hope that in turn the nhtsa will add this to the list of their complaints so others will also know about this. thank you very much for your time. *nlm
12/15/200251800211/25/2001
 Dedember 2002 started car and engine making terrible noise. took it to the dealer and the engine had went out. they had to re-do the engine that cost me $1350.00. i had been hearing a knocking from the front of the car and the steering was loose. when i tyrned the wheel left or right it would stick and i had loud popping from the steering. i took it to the dealer and it was the rack and pinion. that was on january 21, 2003. in the same week i noticed oil leaking. the oil light was blinking on and off. the dealer said it was leaking due to the oil switch. to fix the rack and oil leak it cost me another $1300.00. i am trying to get the dodge company to fess up and pay for the repairs. the car has been well maintanenced and only 51,000 miles.
 While slowing down to make a turn, consumer states the vehicle engine died, and consumer hit a curve as a result. please provide any further information. ts
11/14/200296000
 While driving the vehilces oil light came on, then there was a loud knocking noise from the engine, then the vehicle died out. consumer had vehicle serviced by the dealership who indicated that the 2.05 engine had blown as a result of an oil leak. they also indicated that the part is hard to get due to this being a common problem with this make/model vehicle. please provide more details.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
02/09/20091420001
 While driving heard bang and car lost power and began to tap. immediately pulled over and shut car down. upon inspection found motor was full of anti-freeze. water pump shaft bearings broke into pieces flooding engine with anti-freeze. installed new water pump and timing chain, but too much damage was already done. car repair costs too much to fix, have been advised by mechanics that problems will persist with this 2.7 motor. additionally, air conditioning fails repeatedly. power window unit fails repeatedly. front end problems. we tried to have the problem fixed, but apparently there is no fix for this engine. *tr
03/10/2007930001
 The car was running fine and they one day just failed. *tr
08/15/2007138000109/15/2005
 No events leading up to incident. 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 motor just stopped working while car was moving with no warning. had towed said it was due to engine sludge. car was regularly serviced and this shouldn't have happened. i have read all the other 2.7 horror stories and i expect dodge to do something about it. *tr
12/26/200494000103/22/2000
 Was on vacation drove about 300 miles dodge interpid made noise and my car stalled. was told by mechanic motor blown. took wal-mart to court because the change my oil regliously. it was found they was at no falut. i had my car was repaired cost me over $7000. i stll owe , $5000. on vehicle. *ak
10/02/200485000104/10/2001
 Complete engine failure due to seizure of bearing on water pump and related damage to timing chain and engine intake and exhaust valves -- cost to repair exceeds value of vehicle -- vehicle milewage equals 85,000 miles age of vehicle equals four model years
08/09/2004580001
 While driving engine failed. consumer was concerned that the vehicle was only four years old. *ak
10/22/200388290101/27/2000
 Overheating, motor died out while driving on the highway. struggled a lot to keep control. engine is no longer useful. got an estimate for $14,000 on a new engine. vehicle has 88,000 miles. very upset.... *la
09/03/200350000108/26/2000
 Air conditioning core went out @ 50,000 miles.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
02/21/200354500106/21/2001
 The shocks and cooling fan had to be replaced. the vehicle continued in a straight path although the steering wheel was turned left. the rack and pinion was replaced. *jb *ph *nlm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
09/02/200468928704/03/2001
 Cam and crank sensor replaced 67220 miles, short block replaced 68927 miles due to sludge 5151.58 miles not including rental car for 1 and 1/2 months, engine missing 2 timing bolts from previous repair 69271 miles (the car quti on a 8 lane interstate on my way home),attach sway bar link repair connector for knock sensor 76507 miles ,compressor freon and recharging my air condidtioning 78747 miles 977.40,another oil leak and a transmission fluid leak 101,125 miles paid 15.00 for consult and was told by dealer that problem will never be fixed even if hoses and seals were replaced. now i have a continuous transmission fluid leak adn oil leak that has to be monitored. *ak
04/12/2000650003110/20/1999
 Purchased a 2000 dodge intrepid from dadeland dodge in miami, fl. the car is qualified for the lemon law 3 months after purchase, but unaware of such a law and never filed. now it is too late. it is now i decided to take action since the engine blew on 04/12/03. my brother in law was driving and the engine just stopped without warning. i called for a tow truck to be taken to the dealer. the car has about 65,000 miles, and the extended warranty should have covered the repairs; however, the dealer declined. i ended up paying $2,714.87 to get the engine rebuilt. in addition, i also don't have a car for 2 months, and disputed with the dealer and extended warranty company during that span. *la
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
03/02/200770000205/23/2005
 2000 dodge intrepid, car has 2 new engines seize up, car will not start all the time, or just stop while driving regardless of new plugs, batteries. *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
08/04/2000102000
 My oil light would blink on and off when i was stopped at a red light. the car only has 102,000 miles on it and the engine started to knock really loud. i have taken it to a garage to see about getting it fixed but will need a new engine. with what i still owe on the car and the price of these engines (they are hard to find because so many people have needed to replace them) it is not even worth getting fixed at this point.
05/21/2010109024
 We lust purchased a used 2000 dodge intrepid it had 105,000 miles on it , it was in great condition until may 21,2010, i was on my way to my parents house and the car starting making funny noises and it just cut off with us, we tried to start it back but it failed, had it looked at, they are telling me it needs a new engine, needless to say the cost is outragous!!!!!! i love my car, but as i read on the internet there is alot of engine problems with the 2.7l engines, is there any thing that can be done about this?
04/22/2010133500
 I purchased a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l engine from a previous owner. i put an additional $400.00 in maintenance and repair parts (including fresh oil and filter) into it and the engine literally blew up the first time it was driven 20 miles. i am a 55 year old woman that had to abandon the vehicle on the road and arrange for removal. replacing the engine with a non-defective one is cost prohibitive to me.
01/23/2010107850
 30 miles from home jan. 2010 driving a 2000 dodge intrepid without warning blnking oil light, hammering engine, less than a minute later complete engine failure. car now sits in my driveway.have made no repairs as it is $3500, i've been quoted. still 10 payments to go on this vehicle. car ran like a dream before this experience. no problems at all, reg oil changes and maintenance.
03/02/2010139000
 2.7 bad motors
09/05/20091196561
 Engine failure on 2.7 litre engine in a 2000 dodge intrepid. i was driving on a 100km speed limit highway when i had engine failure. there was no place to get off safely so pulled over to the right as far as i could. still traffic had to steer around my dead vehicle causing an unsafe road condition which could have ended in a bad or fatal way. there is a design flaw with this engine with many complaints registered with different entities designed to collect this information. the maker refuses to acknowledge the flaw and compensate in one form or another. this engine make is a safety hazard and the maker should be made accountable. *tr
06/02/2009800001
 I own a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 engine. this is not my first car by far and i don't race it or anything. i began having problems with it in 2007 with approximately 80,000 mile on it. i had an oil sludge problem and had to replace the engine. i paid 3500 us dollars to replace it and now at 102000 mile the same problem. the engine is under warranty but i still have to pay for the labor which is 1000 dollars. this is really not good the car is a good car when running correctly but this engine issue is very poor and not something expected for a dodge car or engine. something must be done. *tr
04/29/2009130000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while exiting the expressway at 40 mph, the contact heard a strange noise and pulled into a gas station. when she attempted to restart the vehicle, the engine shut off. the contact will have the vehicle towed to her residence. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 130,000.
02/09/20091420001
 While driving heard bang and car lost power and began to tap. immediately pulled over and shut car down. upon inspection found motor was full of anti-freeze. water pump shaft bearings broke into pieces flooding engine with anti-freeze. installed new water pump and timing chain, but too much damage was already done. car repair costs too much to fix, have been advised by mechanics that problems will persist with this 2.7 motor. additionally, air conditioning fails repeatedly. power window unit fails repeatedly. front end problems. we tried to have the problem fixed, but apparently there is no fix for this engine. *tr
04/03/2009135000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving less than 50 mph, the motor failed. one week prior to the incident, repairs were made to the vehicle, including the water pump. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were less than 135,000.
10/10/2008920001
 Engine died while driving. would not restart. repair shop would not touch it. showed me the oil on the dipstick, a milky brown color. will have to put a remanufactured engine in the vehicle. approx. 92,000 miles on vehicle when this occurred. *tr
12/16/200865000107/01/2000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle began making a clicking noise. the vehicle began to slow down on its own and then shut off and failed to restart. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the timing chain failed due to oil sludge build-up. the contact was informed that a new motor would be needed. the chrysler manufacturer stated that a recall would have been issued if there were issues with the motors in the vehicles. the failure mileage was 65,000. updated 04-24-09 *bf updated 04/27/09.*jb
02/15/2009890001
 The 2000 dodge intrepid all at once would not start. i came out of the grocery store and it had a weird clicking sound. my mechanic said the timing belt broke. he said that this model is notorious for this, that the oil reservoir gets clogged no matter the maintenance and that the breaking of the timing belt ruins the engine, unlike other cars that have safety measures to prevent engine failure. the oil can no longer reach the top of the engine and it burns up breaking the timing belt. the oil level when checked was fine. a full tune up was done on the car just a few months before, same mechanic. the new engine, because dodge does not sell the old one any more, i wonder why, is $5400. i still owe $4500. on this car. dodge, from what i gather on the net, has thousands in class action suits over this. they will not change out the engines for us or recall of any kind. this car was sold to me off a lot, the guy took me right to it. i bit. i'm
01/29/20091630001
 2000 dodge intrepid, 2.7l engine. 163,000 miles. last month: heater suddenly stops working except at highway speeds. on two occasions: exited highway, engine temp gauge maxes out, turned off heater, dial immediately returns to nominal temp. this month: heater stops working entirely. last night: car would not start -- battery cranking but engine did not catch until i gave it some gas. drove it to mechanic with engine light on. mechanic called to confirm sludge build up in the engine. another case of http://www.oilsludge.com/. *tr
01/07/20091220001
 My 2000 dodge intrepid wouldn't start without a jump for a few days in a row, so i brought it in and had it checked. the mechanic said he thought it was due to build up on the negative terminal. i also heard a noise in the engine, but all belts were checked and they were fine. 1 week later my car just died while i was driving to work. i have now learned that i need to replace the engine at a large cost. while researching the cost of this repair, i have come to learn that this is a very common problem for the 2.7l v6 engine, and that the maker is aware of the problem, but because there have not been enough complaints, it is not worthy of addressing! i am disgusted! the way that my car died, on the road, i could have caused a major accident. *tr
12/10/20081350001
 Our 2000 dodge intrepid with the 2.7 l engine was purchased with a rebuilt engine and 122k miles. we were meticulous about maintaining this car, and had the oil changed every 3000 miles. at 135k miles, the timing chain broke without warning. this should not have happened on a well-maintained vehicle. the cost to repair it will be at least $2000. my son uses this car as his primary vehicle and doesn't have the money to repair it, so he is without a vehicle. this is a common problem with this engine. i feel that dodge should recall and replace the 2.7 engine with a 3.2 or 3.5. *tr
10/02/2008128000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions, the engine failed without warning. roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated that the failure was related to an engine lock-up. currently, the vehicle is inoperable and has not been repaired. the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. the failure and current mileages were 128,000.
10/21/2008901
 I have the same old dodge 2.7l engine complaint. my 2000 dodge intrepid with only 90k miles started making noise, than boom... the end of another 2.7l motor. found it was combo of sludge and timing chain. our local junk yards won't even take the car because they have to many as it is!!! so i get to stare at my expensive lawn ornament from my door every day. *tr
03/05/2006136000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. on two separate occasions, while driving approximately 45 mph, the oil pressure gauge dropped. the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle completely shut off and restarted after approximately 30 minutes. the vehicle made knocking sounds and began smoking after it was restarted. the current and failure mileages were 136,000.
09/10/2008131340
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle completely shut down in the middle of traffic. the mechanic stated that the failure was caused by engine sludge. the manufacturer stated that they could not assist due to improper maintenance of the vehicle. the failure mileage was 131,340.
09/13/2008128000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while the contact's daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to smoke and make a grinding noise. she drove the vehicle back home. a mechanic stated that the engine failed. the failure mileage was 128,000.
09/10/20081313401
 I was driving home, on the interstate, and my engine's timing chain broke. took it to a mechanic, he said that it will require replacement of entire engine, that this failure is very common in these engines. he referred me to this website. *tr
02/15/2008145000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 45 mph, the contact attempted to bear to the right and the vehicle suddenly shut off. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. there were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. the dealer has not diagnosed the failure. the current and failure mileages were 145,000.
08/02/2008136000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 70 mph, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. suddenly, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway. he took the vehicle to a mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. the mechanic could not determine if the failure originated from the top or bottom of the engine. the current and failure mileages were 136,000.
04/27/20071
 Engine failure many censors blew in a span of a year. *tr
04/01/20071
 I was driving south bound on interstate 15 in centerville utah at approximately 65 miles per hour. i was in the center lane of three lanes. the engine suddenly lost all power. i was fortunate in steering the vehicle to the right and ended up, stalled, in the median of the on-ramp and the far right hand lane. *tr
07/23/200863000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 50 mph, the contact heard a banging sound coming from the engine and the vehicle began to lose power. the vehicle did not shut off during the failure. prior to the failure, she noticed that the vehicle would lose power while beiing driven. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed for complete engine failure. the current and failure mileages were 63,000.
07/23/2008152000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate, stall, and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. when the contact attempted to pull to the side of the road, the vehicle suddenly shut off and could not be restarted until thirty minutes later. prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the oil light would illuminate periodically. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 152,000.
07/05/2008145001
 My car engine on a 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine blew a motor. *tr
04/10/2007800001
 My engine failed while driving from pittsburgh,pa to charlestown,va. i was unable to get any help from chrysler. i have a 2.7 liter engine. i own a 2000 intrepid. it died last year in 2007. the car just had turned 80,000 miles during the trip. it was just paid off. it cost me over 5,000 dollars to replace it. *tr
06/27/2008985841
 Traveling down i-77 south going through west virginia i smelled burning oil the car lost power then shut off completely pulled off the highway and tried to restart but all it did was click. *tr
06/20/2008700001
 Engine and transmission and a/c failure of dodge intrepids. *tr
01/11/2007977981
 Catastrophic engine failure occurring unexpectedly 1/07. purchased a rebuilt engine. six months later the car started to stop at any speed, while idling, and 50% of the time would not start at all. had several dealers do diagnostics but could not pinpoint the problem as the car would run when taken to the shop. was informed that it may be fuel sensor, fuel pump, or fried motherboard in the car's computer. neither repair shops diagnostic equipment could pinpoint the problem. from 11/07-4/08 the car did not have the problem. now it has started to cutoff while in motion again. it cuts off atleast three times per trip now, and hasn't nor stared in almost a week. new battery, and a rebuilt engine with under 10k miles on it. needless to say the continued stoppage without warning has put me in some dangerous situations during my commute. *tr
05/09/2008130445102/10/2001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 60 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. he depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. he was forced to coast to a stop. the contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames underneath the hood and the undercarriage of the vehicle. prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the vehicle overheated occasionally. the fire department arrived to extinguish the fire and the vehicle was towed to a storage area. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. updated 09/15/08 *bf updated 09/18/08. *jb
04/20/2008395001
 The check engine light sensor was replaced at 29709 miles. at 31900 miles the oil light sensor was replaced. both said to be faulty. on fri eve mar 14, 2008 with 39,250 mileage & with no warning, the engine began making a terrible clanking noise. the oil cap was full of sludge. i had the timing chain tensioner replaced. the tensioner failed after 11 days. my mechanic, per chrysler, put in 2 additives to make the tensioner work properly. only days later the engine seized. i had the car towed to the dealership where they determined the engine had to be replaced. it would cost me $5400. chrysler was kind enough to offer me a new engine for $3500. i was able to prove with receipts that the oil & filter had been changed 5 times in less than 10,000 miles. i do not have the money to have this car fixed. when i spoke to carol, a rep at the chrysler corp, trying to make her understand my frustration about this issue, she had the audacity to tell me that i needed to take responsibility for the problems in my own life. this problem was not something i brought on myself. incidentally, if the car had to have both the check engine light & the oil sensor light replaced, why did neither give me any warning of a problem? *tr
05/24/200887000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the engine failed while turning into a parking lot. the contact coasted the vehicle into a parking space and pushed it the rest of the way. when he restarted the vehicle twenty minutes later, he heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. he shut off the vehicle and later had it towed to the chrysler dealer. the engine was replaced 9,000 miles prior to this recent failure. the dealer stated that there was no oil in the engine and, as a result, the failure was not covered under warranty. the contact called the manufacturer's costumer service hotline and they stated that they would have the dealer diagnose the failure again. he is still awaiting their response. the contact discovered thousands of complaints on other websites related to this engine failure. the speed was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 87,000.
01/05/20081
 While driving the 2000 dodge intrepid, it shut down, failed to start and had to get to the side of the road and call for assistance. *tr
03/10/2008395001
 Initially my 2000 dodge intrepid began making a clanking noise under the hood as i was driving about 30mph. i have always maintained regular oil changes of 3000 miles or less, but when i checked the oil, it was about a quart low (which it had not ever been low before.) when i opened the crankcase to add oil, the cap was full of sludge. i took the car in to have the engine flushed with oil, replaced the oil and filter, and also had lucas added to the engine. the noise continued. i then took the car to my mechanic. it was determined that the timing belt tensioner had to be replaced. all parts were ordered directly from chrysler. less than 125 miles later, the noise began again. i took the car back to my mechanic. he contacted chrysler, then, per chrysler, added two separate additives to the crankcase. this was supposed to make the tensioner work properly. however, the noise continued to get worse in the few days that followed. (i was told to drive the car to see if these additives would work.) the engine stopped without warning. i had the car towed to my mechanic. he eventually was able to determine that the engine failed due to low oil pressure. after notifying chrysler, i had to have the car towed to the local dealership for a diagnostics. the dealership said that the rod bearings were bad and the engine has to be replaced. the dealership says it will be $5400 for a new engine. i do not have the money to get this fixed. i have already spent $1300 on the engine plus the cost of two tows. i still owe on this car and cannot use it. the car only has 39k miles on this original engine. i will never drive, rent, or own another dodge or chrysler vehicle again because i truly believe that chrysler knows that they have a serious problem with these engines and have no integrity to make it right. *tr
06/25/2006780002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle began making loud noises and would not accelerate over 20 mph. the vehicle then shut completely off and had to be towed. the engine was replaced. approximately two years later, the second engine failed. there is no recall for this failure. the current mileage was 167,000 and failure mileage was 78,000. updated 06/03/08. *lj updated 05/30/08
04/05/2008100000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle shut off. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic shop and they stated that the failure was caused by antifreeze mixing with engine oil. no repairs have been made to the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.
09/18/20071060001
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid that at approximately 80,000 miles the cam censor went out, then about 10,000 miles later then crank censor went out. when the car had 106,000 miles on it my wife was driving home from work when she heard loud knocking coming from the engine, took it to a repair shop to find out the engine seized due to sludge. this car has had the oil changed every 3,000 miles. the mechanic said it would about $4,000 to replace. now i come to find out that chrysler knows they had a problem with these engines and won't fix them. i bought this car new and never expected that chrysler won't stand behind their product. *tr
01/01/2008206/10/2004
 Knocking in engine. crank bearings damaged. replaced. 40k mi later clanking in engine. hydraulic timing chain tensioner failure.-both failures due to poor engine oil circulation and sludge. *tr
02/29/2008109520112/27/2005
 My daughter owns a 2000 dodge intrepid with the 2.7l engine. it was acting up on her and on her way to the dealer it stopped running. after their mechanics worked for two hours just to get it into the shop they said the engine was seized and she would need a new one. *tr
03/06/200887000104/15/2005
 Dodge 2.7l timing chain broke due to engine oil sludge. 87,000 miles on the car with regular oil changes. unfortunately with this engine it doesn't matter how often you change the oil. it's going to blow on you anyway. if this has happened to you contact impartial services group (isg) at (866) 332-3746. apparently they will work with chrysler corp to get you a settlement out of court. i am in the process now and hope to get about $1800 out of them. it's still far short of the $3000 for a new engine. also, i have learned that the 2.7 can be replaced with the 3.2 which my mechanic is looking into. if you put the 2.7 back in it will just happen again because it is a design defect with the engine. for more information see here http://www.dodgechryslerengineproblems.com/. *tr
02/29/200873945103/26/2003
 There have been several problems with my 2000 intrepid 2.7l. i have had to replace all the door lock motors at different times, starting all the way back from 1/8/04 and the final one was just this month (february.) i was having an issue with the car stalling out while i was driving it. some times it would start back up while it was still coasting, other times it would take a long time before it would start again, leaving me sitting on the side of the road. when hooked up to a diagnostic machine it would not show what caused the malfunction. my mechanic had to change random censors until we found the correct one. which turned out to be the crank sensor. this problem was occurring around february/march of 2007, with only 60,121 mileage when the first one was replaced. then this past wednesday, 2/27/08, the engine started to make a knocking sound. we thought maybe it was due to the extremely cold weather we were having. it did not due it after the car was heated up. when i was driving home from picking up my kids today, friday 2/29/08, the engine started knocking very loudly and lost power. i did make it to my driveway but just barely. i still owe quite a bit for the car and now i don't have anything to drive and can't even trade the vehicle in. after searching the internet to try to find a replacement engine i have found that this is a very common thing with this engine. i have 73,945 miles on the car. *tr
12/03/200781033105/25/2007
 At 81,000 miles, the vehicle timing chain broke on highway causing it to lose all power, including power steering, and making it difficult to safely pull over. the owner's manual says to replace the timing chain at 100,000 miles. and the oil has been changed every 3,000 miles. according to my mechanic it is definitely a defect of the engine as he noted evidence of sludge build-up. *tr
01/23/2008116000105/20/2000
 Engine failure. *tr
01/04/200857000109/06/2006
 I own a 2000 dodge intrepid that has 57,000 miles on it. i left work at 12pm on 1/4/08 to run an errand. i pulled into the parking space and my car was clanking under the hood. i shut the car off, ran in to complete my errand, came back out to my car and it would not turn over. i had my car towed to the mechanic and was 45 minutes late back to work. the mechanic ran extensive diagnostic tests and the conclusion was engine sludge. the mechanic stated this is the worst engine i have ever seen. the mechanic had me come to the chop to visually see the sludge. i was shocked at the sight of sludge buildup. after extensive research, this is a known issue with the chrysler/dodge 2.7 engine and there are thousands of complaints on the internet for the same exact problem. dodge refuses to admit to a manufacture defect and refuses to fix or assist in the replacement of an engine. *tr
12/30/200759000110/10/1999
 Purchased a 2000 dodge intrepid new from dealer. take amazing great care of my car and have records to prove that. just hit 59,000. miles and my motor blew up. im now looking at spending $4000. to replace motor or purchase a new car. listening to all the problems with these motors that are well documented i have decided to purchase a new car a honda. i will never again buy american made. how can they be let to get away with this. every consumer should be compensated for there lose. we all do the right thing, pay our taxes, our monthly car payments with high interest rates, but when it comes to crappy products we just have to eat it. that's why there people out there trying to beat the system. i say then go for it. i want $3500.00 for my useless car. that's what my book value is. i also want $3500.00 i have to spend for the down payment for my new car and two weeks of begging family and friends for rides, and all the stress related to this mess. someone needs to take responsibility for these poorly made motors. they know there crap and there aloud to get away with it. *tr
01/10/200679000208/28/2003
 While driving home from work, car started to make noises under hood and smoking. replaced motor. 2 years later and we are having the same problem. *cn
09/13/200370000306/13/2001
 2000 chrysler intrepid with less than 70,000 miles used primarily by my wife for work. (85 miles per day). car started to knock. we brought it to the dealership for investigation and were told we had an engine failure. dealership replaced small block with what i was told as being a new as an after market part. we started to have oil changes done at dealership only every 3,000 miles(although owners manual states 7,000 for our the type of driving. at less than 40,000 miles the engine started to knock again. dealership would not stand behind product or repair again. i brought it to a local repair shop that was recommended to me by a friend in the business. this repair shop has had some luck with repairing the problem. unfortunately for me not this time. i have contacted chrysler several time with same results as mentioned, service not performed by dealership to bad, i was also told this by dale frank the service manager at the dealership. i have all my vehicles service at or before 3,000 miles. i fine it very absurd that the spark plug change is at 100,000 miles when this engine has no change of ever seeing that number of miles. *tr
11/08/200732110108/19/2000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began making a loud noise. the contact drove directly to her mechanic, who stated that there was sludge in the cylinder and the entire bottom half of the engine. additionally, the timing chain was stretched and failed. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage was 32,114 and failure mileage was 32,110.
10/25/200769455109/23/2002
 While driving my 2000 dodge intrepid to work on a busy interstate, i noticed a loud knocking noise coming from the engine and the accelerator not responding properly. the engine then started bucking and racing while i tried to wrestle it to the next exit. the car got as far as the end of the exit ramp before it stopped running and would not restart. the vehicle was then towed to a local repair shop. later that day, i was informed by the owner of the shop that the timing chain broke, resulting in bent valves and the engine needing replacement at a cost of approximately $4000!! i just finished paying off the vehicle in september. with only 69,000 miles and the manufacturers routine maintenance schedules adhered to, this vehicle's engine should not have failed this early in the game. *tr
09/18/2007109/12/2007
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid that i have w/ a 2.7 engine and the engine seized/locked up on me and the heat had went out on it right before the engine seized up. i took care of the vehicle and had no problems until then. my vehicle is nice looking in and out and i cannot afford another engine for this car so it's sitting there behind my house and i have no transportation. i paid a great deal for this car and didn't have any problems w/ it until it seized and it seized up at 97,000 miles! this car is a great disappointment for me and something needs to be looked into the problems everyone has been having out of these vehicles. i ran off the road and into a small tree. it makes me and my family/friends not ever want to buy another dodge/chrysler vehicle. please look into this for me. *tr
09/11/200770676106/09/2003
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid sedan se that's a 2.7 engine i only have 70,000 miles on it. i was on the free way on i-70 w when the car suddenly stop on me . i had to pay for a towing the shop for repaired and i've been told that the engine is bad. *tr
07/01/200374000210/01/1999
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle began to shake. the vehicle was pulled over and towed. the dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced, but had not determined the cause of failure. the engine was previously replaced due to sludge build-up. the current and failure mileages were 74,000. updated 09/18/07. *jb
08/19/200792566104/03/2000
 Engine lower end failure while driving. related to long term condition..starting at 30,000 miles. engine sludge due to engine design defect..car was immaculately maintained...oil changed every 3k without fail.. by 60k engine light ran intermittently bad bearing knock...chrysler refused to acknowledge problem,,until final catastrophic failure at 92k.. car had to be scrapped... 2.7l engine well documented online with sludge lower end damage problems. *tr
08/12/2007116000106/04/2003
 My vehicle just had the oil changed before my husband and i took a trip out of state. when we returned my vehicle stalled before going into second gear and the engine began knocking. we have taken my car to a mechanic and the estimated cost of repair is around $5,000. *tr
06/14/2007108000105/01/2006
 We have had regular oil changes on the car. a week or two after the last oil change, it started to knock. while on my way to work one morning it died on the highway. we have gotten estimates from the local dodge dealer, and a couple other mechanics, and we need a new engine and it will cost a lot more than what the car is actually worth. *jb
07/16/200782000102/03/2005
 Engine broke down. most likely typical engine fproblems of the 2.7 l engine. *ak
06/05/200776415102/05/2005
 Engine failure in my 2000 dodge intrepid-chrysler knows this engine is crap and will not fix it-they should be held liable and have to replace every 2.7 v-6 for free. *tr
06/27/200727000111/20/1999
 Blown engin at (27,000 miles. *ak
12/25/2006920002
 2000 dodge intrepid, 2.7 engine. oil sludge defect at 92000 miles. no warning. vehicle was traveling 70 mph and timing chain failed, causing spin out with near crash. vehicle was perfectly maintained using synthetic oil at 5000 intervals. had to get hotel room with 2 kids at christmas time, and wait for repair to car, which included new top end and timing chain set. $2600 spent. *ak
06/26/20071390001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the contact heard a buzzing noise and the engine shut off without warning. the vehicle has not yet been diagnosed. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 139,000.
05/11/2007114000105/15/2003
 The car was a fleet vehicle with documented services completed. i bought the car in may 2003 with approximately 60000 miles on it. continued with regular oil changes around 3000 miles. when the car reached around 100000 miles the oil light started flicking at low rpms. even though i had just changed the oil around 1000 miles before. i just figured that the car was burning some oil since it had over 100000 mile on it so i just kept a quart in the trunk and checked the oil level when the light would start flickering and add some oil if it was low. then coming home from work one evening the car just lost power and the engine light came on. since the car was still running and i was in traffic i tried to get it to a parking lot when it died at a red light. got it started and to a parking lot and that was where it expired. *ak
05/28/200788000111/01/2004
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 70 mph the engine shut off without warning. she was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the problem was caused due to engine sludge, which caused the timing chain to break. the manufacturer stated there was nothing they could do. the current and failure mileages were 88,000.
05/26/200761780111/07/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 68 mph, the contact heard a clicking noise and the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed. a local mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new engine. the current and failure mileages was under 62,000. updated 02/01/08. *lj updated 02/01/08 *tr
04/26/20071480001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the contact heard a noise which sounded like rocks were in the engine. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that the vehicle needed a new engine. the vin, purchase date, and number of cylinders were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 148,000.
04/11/200762000109/15/2000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 30 mph, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. the contact shut the engine off and was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who stated that the vehicle needed a new engine. the current and failure mileages were 62,000.*ak
03/21/2007112000101/01/2006
 Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 30 mph the engine stalled without warning. the check engine light turned on. the failure mileage was 112,000. the vehicle was towed to a dodge dealer. the vehicle was diagnosed as having engine sludge. the vehicle required a new engine. *ak
04/06/20071
 Had oil changed at 73,000 miles. within a few weeks oil light started flickering. oil levels were okay engine began to knock at 5000 rpm. one week later engine failed on highway almost causing major accident. *ak
03/22/200794000109/23/2000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while driving 5 mph the contact heard a loud noise near the engine. the dealer stated that the failure was caused by the timing chain, and therewas sludge build up inside the engine. no repairs have been made to the vehicle. the current and failure mileage were 94,000.*ak
10/04/2006980991
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. while in motion the vehicle produced a knocking noise in the engine compartment. the vehicle shut off and was towed. the mechanic diagnosed the noise as the tensioner failing. the vehicle was also found to have sludge in the engine, and a new one was needed. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileage were 98,099.*ak
03/02/200739700103/04/2000
 Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2000 dodge intrepid at 35 mph the vehicle slowed down to 5 mph without warning. this occurred when she attempted to depress the brake to stop at a red light. she felt as if the vehicle was out of control. the the lights on the dashboard started blinking. the vehicle then lost power. the contact stated that she was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic, and they advised the contact that there was a problem with the engine. also, the vehicle was taken to a different mechanic, and they informed the contact of the samething . the vehicle had 39,700 miles. *ak
02/24/200781000202/13/2004
 Car stalled out in december 06 and battery replaced. stalled again in march 07 and have been told the timing belt broke and new engine needed at only 81,000 miles. tried to see if used engine available and was told none could be found because this was typical to the intrepid. also told a new engine cost and labor is about $3500. we owe $4400 and pay $163 every month with two years left to pay. were already on the brink of foreclosure on our home and we were struggling to make these car payments, we willl struggle to pay for a car that we can not even drive. i will be contacting the dealership who should have been aware of these complaints from what i've read here, and i will be contacting chrysler who really needs to stand behind there product!no wonder everyone is going foreign!to the ceo's, enjoy those huge homes and paychecks while the rest of us pay for chrysler's mistakes!my brother died in a chrysler when he was 20 years old because of a steering default!this was 23 years ago, i really should have known better!!!!i'm very glad to see from these complaints that few are getting killed from this engine defect. lucky for chrysler,they don't have to pay up!even more lucky for the owners of these cars and anyone driving around them when they stall!!! *jb
02/10/2007103000208/25/2006
 My 2000 dodge intrepid engine failed with no warning while driving, almost caused a bad accident. *jb
02/02/200772320107/01/2000
 I have a 2000 intrepid with a 2.7 l engine. i was driving on main street and engine seized. dealership says timing chain broke and i need new engine. i have 72,000 miles on car. on a previous visit to the dealer shop, i specifically asked about the timing chain, they said it would be good for 120,000 miles. at that visit they told me i had oil sludge and they flushed the oil, gas and transmission lines out. i have spend thousand of dollars keeping this car in good maintenance condition and now it's worthless. *jb
01/26/20071
 Our 2000 dodge intrepid experienced an engine failure that resulted in loss of the vehicle because it would be more expensive to repair than it was worth. we had to have the vehicle towed and the repaid technician alerted us to the fact that this particular engine was known by chrystler to have engine oil sludge problems due to faulty design. dodge should stand behind their product. this was our first and only chrystler product we will ever purchase... we are going to purchase our first foreign made vehicle, a honda this time!!! *nm
01/14/200796000105/21/2001
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 engine. at 96000 miles i have experienced engine problems. the dealership where i took it to be repaired said that there was a problem with the 2.7 engine and said that i should have the engine replaced at a cost of $5000.00. they did not advise me to try to fix the existing motor because of a problem with oil sludge build up. *nm
01/04/200783911110/17/2000
 Another intrepid 2.7 l engine failure. i was driving the car and it did stop runing without any warninig. i just came out of a twelve hundred dollas transmission repair. i know big chances are i will be ignored by chrysler people, but i will do everything i have to do to stop my relatives and 20 generations ahead, from buying any chrysler product. *nm
12/24/200665000309/05/2006
 Tl* - the contact stated that engine ran as if it had no oil. he performed routine maintenance on the vehicle. the oil heated up and the engine failed. he called the dealer, and they had known about the problem. they said they wanted to give him $200.00 for the vehicle ,but,he had spent over $6000.00 to fix the engine before and it seized for the second time. he recently purchase d the car. the mileage at the time of the incident was 65000 of which 52,000 miles were on the odometer when the vehicle was purchased. the dealer ddid not want to repair the vehicle. he took it to a repair shop ,and they told him they would not fix these types of cars because of the inherent problems. before it seized the second time the dealer had him bring in the vehicle. they ran diagnostic tests for a few days at which point he was asked to pick up the car and the engine failed again. *ak
11/13/2006115443104/05/2000
 1) engine light came on 2) engine shut down while driving 3) mechanic replace fuel pump then computer car would still not start. chrysler confirmed that the engine had sludge problem and said the engine needed to be replaced. i could not afford the $5000 to replace the engine. *nm
12/01/200693000108/17/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated the engine would not start after multiple attempts. there were no warning lights illuminated to indicate a failure. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, who determined the engine had seized, and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was alerted.
11/21/2006112000110/01/1999
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the engine ran sporadically and hesitated. a bluish smoke was noticed coming from the exhaust. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined the engine needed to be replaced. updated 1/19/2007 - *nm
11/17/200697600112/10/2000
 My 2000 intrepid started knocking and then blew with no advance notice. after researching this problem i see why. sludge build up even though i followed all maintenance schedules. i have replaced all the front end parts at substantial costs ,oil pressure sending unit, also the brake a number of times . *jb
11/15/200667000111/20/2001
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on a city street, the oil and check engine light illuminated and the engine stalled without warning. the engine would not restart. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, who determined there was excessive oil sludge, and the engine needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not alerted.
10/09/2006940001
 Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was started; the engine was chugging and would not accelerate properly while traveling 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to the nearest repair shop. after six weeks, diagnostics and physical inspection showed a valve part may have fallen into the motor causing damage and there was a severe sludge problem requiring the engine to be replaced. the service dealer bought the vehicle from the contact. the manufacturer was not alerted.
11/10/2006134000105/10/2004
 Temperature gauge topped out, came down, then blew fluid on engine. dealer said engine was gone. i still owe a significant amount of money and do not have the means to get a new motor. and the dealer is afraid i will not get a loan for a new vehicle because of the amount still owed. i still have no solution for this problem. car is. *jb
10/19/2006570001
 Without any warning, oil light etc, my 2000 dodge intrepid would not start. all was fine before this incident. service station informed me of timing chain problem and oil sludge build-up due to imperfect 2.7 motor. i was also advised to not fix the problem because this motor is a piece of junk. car only has 57,000 miles. *nm
04/05/2005808371
 Engine ticking noise resulting in replacing engine. all expense was out of my pocket even after contacting chrysler. *nm
10/16/20061122901
 2.7 l motor on 2004 dodge intrepid has excessive sludge build up resulting in blown motor. car is in excellent shape and has been carefully maintained. bad engine design that is well known to mechanics. *nm
10/11/200677000102/01/2001
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the engine operated at a reduced speed and stalled without warning. the contact managed to coast the vehicle to the side of the road without incident. after being towed to an independent repair shop, a diagnostic test was performed, which indicated the engine needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not alerted.
10/02/200691258107/25/2003
 Engine failure on 2000 dodge intrepid while driving on us interstate 77 south no previous warning. *jb
09/25/200663000209/13/2003
 2000 dodge intrepid v6 2.7 engine. stalled in after work high traffic. would not start. had to be towed. bottom line is engine is bad . unable to repair/replace. still owe 2 yrs on the car. *nm
09/15/200669000103/15/2003
 My 2000 dodge intrepid had an engine problem at 69,000 miles. apparently this is a problem with these 2.7 liter engines and is not backed by chrysler. i would like to add my name to the list of complaints. *jb
08/08/200694000102/01/2001
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph on a city street, there was a loud, banging noise coming from the engine compartment followed by the engine stalling. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. the engine did restart, but the banging sound was present. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who determined the engine failed and a rod was fractured. the manufacturer was not notified.
09/03/200663230105/07/2004
 While driving my vehicle i heard an unusual sound coming from under the hood when i raised the hood i couldn't see anything visibly wrong. i contacted my mechanic who told me the upper end of the engine is not receiving enough oil and he called it oil starvation to the upper end of the motor he also noticed that the car has a blue smoke coming from the exhaust. he told me that the engine is going to lock up if i continue to drive the vehicle. he also stated that the cost to replace the engine would be between $6000.00 and $6800.00. i currently owe $6000.00 on the vehicle and also the retail amount on the vehicle is below the amount to repair. my 2000 dodge intrepid only has 63233 miles. i have maintained proper maintenance on the vehicle. we have been changing the oil very 60 days or 3000 miles which ever comes first. i drive 70 miles per day to and from work and with the vehicle sitting in the garage and not being able to use it is making things very difficult not only for me and my husband but it causing problems with my employer. *jb
07/06/200689000111/25/2003
 2000 dodge intrepid;began making knocking noise in engine and took to mechanic and he advised that engine was about to fail. it wasn't but a week later that my wife enroute home and the engine quit. *jb
07/26/200662722107/01/2003
 It is very simple, it is the well known and well documented defective failure of the 2.7ll v6 engine made by chrysler, we took good care of it, and it died just like the others, engine sludge destroys engine, we were driving 65 mph on rte 90 (mass pike). lost power, made viscous knocking noises, stalled......had to have it towed. *nm
09/05/2005865003
 I had a beautiful black 4 door intrepid that i maintained very well and at the bank it started to knock and by the time i got 2 miles to my repair shop it was done. i had the guys tear it apart and fix the problem to the tune of almost a $1,000.00. it was my only car and i just bought it so i had no choice but being a single mother of 3 kids it put a major dent in my pocket. at the repair shop they suggested i get rid of it considering they could not guarantee how long it was going to last but couldn't afford to do that at the time. 4 months later it was back in the repair shop they fixed it again and bought me a for sale sign. needless to say less then a month later it seized up, the people at the repair shop made me leave it there and took me home. they put it up for sale at their lot but in the end i couldn't make payments on something i couldn't drive and gave it back to the bank they are still trying to sell it at the auction. loved my car but it ruined my credit with all the extra repair bills i had to make on it, wish it could have been fixed the first time. *jb
07/28/2006108000112/10/2003
 My 2000 dodge intrepid motor blew without any warning. i changed the oil on or before it was due. no lights came on to warn me that the engine was getting hot. at 108,000 miles i have no car to drive but i still have 3500. to pay on it.*jb
07/09/2006900000110/15/2001
 I was driving home from my daughter's house when i started to hear a slight tick coming from the motor. being only a 30 miles from home on a sunday i decided to drive it and have the car checked out on monday. i never made it. 5 miles from home i heard a pop and the car stalled and never started again. i had it towed to the garage that told me the motor was dead and it would cost me $4500 to $5500 to fix. the oil was like sludge even though i changed it every 3000 - 3500 miles like clockwork. *nm
06/09/2005760811706/03/2005
 I purchased a 2000 dodge intrepid from gary smith ford of fort walton beach in early june 2005. every since the day i purchased it, the vehicle has been overheating and breaking down intermittently. in the first month of ownership the vehicle was in the playground automotive repair shop (fort walton beach, fl) a total of 16 days. the repair shop kept stating they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. the 2000 dodge intrepid has continued to overheat and breakdown sometimes in heavy traffic and numerous accidents have been narrowly averted. gary smith ford has been no assistance in correcting this problem and they have told me it's my problem not theirs. what are my options at this point? *jb
06/29/200691000108/31/2001
 I have experienced the well-documented problem with the failure of the 2.7l engine in dodge intrepid. timing chain tensioner failed on start, timing chain slipped and bent all intake valves. total engine replacement required. *jb
06/30/200633300101/19/2006
 My 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 liter engine has failed due to engine sludge. the sludge caused my timing chain tension device to fail as well as my oil pump rendering my vehicle inoperable. as a consequence, the vehicle will towed to a salvage yard with only 34,000 miles. *nm
06/14/200690000111/06/2003
 On june 14th 2006 my 2000 dodge intrepid was parked in my drive way and at about 1:00 a.m. i was awaken to my door bell ringing and my neighbors screaming get out the house there's a fire i didn't hesitate i was going out the back door to find out it was my vehicle that was on fire by the time i had made it out the car was starting to pop and was about to explode. the milwaukee fire dept. arrived and put the fire out and had determined the fire started in the engine. i contacted damiler chrysler and was told someone would be out to do an inspection in a few days. days passed and i called back on june 19th and spoke with someone named jay who said there was no inspection needed. i then received a letter from the company saying that it was not their problem and to take the matter up with my insurance company. i tried calling the co back but was told there was nothing they could do for me. my serious concern is that daimler chrysler was not concerned about the vehicle starting on fire especially in the engine.and their lack of concern for the consumers buying their vehicles and their safety. and why wouldn't they come out and do an inspection with something this serious. this makes me wonder what kind of company they are. are they that big that their consumers safety doesn't matter and do they feel they are untouchable when it comes to serious matters. what if i would have been in the car with my children? and we all would have died? then what? i have never in my life been treated this way with something so serious and then being told not to call their office again makes me really think something is wrong. i tried contacting the dealership andrew chevy and was told that there was nothing they could do for me. *nm
06/12/2006104000106/09/2006
 Internal engine failure. replaced engine (crysler 2.7l). *nm
06/14/200691000111/06/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway for 2 hours it caught on fire. the fire started in the engine compartment spreading thought out the entire vehicle. there was a fire report filed at the scene. there were no prior problems with the vehicle. the dealer was alerted and determined an inspector would need to inspect the vehicle. a letter received from the manufacturer stating there was no need for an inspection. *ak updated 7/11/2006 - the consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told not to contact their office again as the fire was not their problem. per the crd chief used the most current incident date (internet voq request). *nm
03/06/200699750507/11/2003
 I have a defective 2.7 l engine in my car. i had just pulled into a driveway when it quit. the timing chain guides broke, and there was so much sludge in the engine it looked like the oil had never been changed. i have always had my oil changed every 3000 miles. i had the engine steamed 7 months prior to this incident for sludge buildup. i also spent around 2000.00 having every single sensor replaced, as well as all of the hoses in the engine and transmission. i had to have the steering line fixed less than 2 months after i purchased the vehicle. i had no idea that there were so many people with the same engine problems as i have had out of this car. i have lost my job, and my children have missed so many doctor and dentist appointments that i have lost count i still owe 2 years on this car, but how do you pay for something that has turned out to be america's biggest death trap when you can't keep it running? *jb
06/01/200641000105/22/2000
 Defective engine failed due to timing chain issue. car has only 41,000 miles on it and has been well maintained with oil changes, etc. chrysler does not want to take any responsibility for the faulty design in the engine. engine cannot be repaired, must be replaced at a cost of $6,000.00. i am still investigating other complaints and gathering more back-up material before i am willing to give up my fight with chrysler. *nm
12/17/20057740809/26/2005
 I purchased my 2000 dodge intrepid in late 2005, had it two months and the car quit while driving on interstate highway. i immediately had it towed to a mechanic, they had it from before christmas until this month(june). they were rebuilding the engine, couldn't get it to stay in time, etc. we have now had to tow it to another mechanic and he looked at it and said he couldn't fix it. i have made seven payments without being able to drive it. i am disabled and it is a hassle when i need to go to the doctor and i have to see if i can get a ride. *jb
04/27/200678000108/25/2001
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid. i was driving home from work. engine started making noise. stopped at a light in traffic and engine failed and would not start. i was in the center lane of a three lane highway with traffic passing on either side. was unable to even get out of my car. a police car pulled up behind and put his lights on and was able to push me to the side of the road. i then called a tow truck. it was frightening and dangerous situation. i was unable to pay for the repairs or trade the car in. i was forced to purchase another car and still pay off the remainder of the intrepid. *nm
05/18/2006660001
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid w/the 2.7l motor. the motor failed at 66k miles because of sludge. i am now aware that chrysler has a major design flaw w/ these motors. i purchased the car w/an 8yr/80k mile warranty and they will not honor it. my main issue is that it failed while my wife was driving it and she could have been killed or have killed someone because of this failed engine. this 2.7l motor is very dangerous and vulnerable to failure at any time. the motor has major design flaws which makes it have excess sludge buildup. chrysler should recall any car w/these 2.7l motors to prevent people from being killed. *nm
05/26/200667000105/01/2002
 Dt*: the contact stated without warning, at 55 mph, the engine began to make a loud banging noise. the vehicle was pulled over and turned off. when attempting to restart, the engine did not respond. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the timing chain failed because of oil sludge. the consumer was told the engine was bad, it was not the timing chain. updated 12/28/06. *jb
05/26/200690000111/01/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph, the oil light illuminated and the engine began to knock, then the engine stalled. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the timing chain snapped because of oil sludge build up.
02/14/200687000210/30/2004
 On february 14, 2006 my husband was coming home when the car quit. he let it cool off and then proceeded to drive home. the next day he was going to work and when he pulled into his employers parking lot he noticed his car was on fire. he put it out right away. we called a tow truck to have it towed to the dodge dealership. we were informed that the water pump went out and needed to be replaced. they also replaced the timing chain and other parts. in may we were going to a graduation in wyoming when our car broke down on interstate. again we had to have it towed to a dealership where we were informed we needed a new engine at the cost of $6000.00. we do not have that kind of money to fix the car. we are now renting a car until we can decide what to do with the car. we would like to get information on what dodge is doing to help other customers who have had this same problem. *jb
05/01/200658703111/04/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was moved off the road and towed to the dealer. it was determined to have engine sludge and the engine needed to be replaced. updated 05/22/06- the consumer maintained that he had regular oil changes performed on the vehicle. *jb
05/09/200675000107/12/2005
 The engine on my 2000 dodge intrepid just died on the highway. *nm
05/07/2006306/25/2000
 I purchased a new 2000 dodge intrepid es in june 2000. i had my car maintenance occasionally including oil changes, breaks, tires, etc. on may 7, 2006 my car broke down and it was reported by a mechanic that my time chaining and engine is no longer working. my car only had 47, 689 miles and i finished payments in june 2004. it is totally unfair for a car of six (6) years to break down for engine problem. *jb
10/15/2005390001
 One morning in mid oct 05 after dropping my daughter off for school,the car was running fine. on the return trip home, the car engine just died. with no warning, no noise, no smoke and no engine lights. after making many attempts to restart engine, all fell. left with no other choice i had the car towed to a local mechanic shop. later to find out that the engine was blown. information from mechanic, it is a known condition with the 2.7 liter engine which i have. as of today, no action has been taking to correct the failure. the cost for repairs will run from 8.000 to 11.000. the engine has less than 40,000 miles. *nm
04/13/2006123000101/17/2004
 On, april 13th, 2006 while driving down interstate 75; my 2000 dodge intrepid began making a knocking noise. i was traveling in rush hour traffic and immediately following the knocking noise the car began to loose power. i was attempting to move my car to the nearest emergency lane when the engine quit and locked up. after causing a major traffic jam i was able to get my car off the road. the tow truck operator who came to pick up my car stated that the intrepid with the 2.7l engines have a defect and i would need to file a complaint. he stated that his company could put a rebuilt engine in the car, it would cost 4500.00. but he suggested just getting another vehicle. he said it is an engine problem and even a new engine would have the same problem. i was fortunate to not have my two young children in the car when this happened and that i was not injured when my car suddenly stopped while every other vehicle around me was traveling at 65 mph. *nm
04/28/200555000112/30/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 55 mph the vehicle hesitated and stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined to have engine sludge. the engine will need to be replaced.
05/17/200568500101/22/2000
 While driving my 2000 dodge intrepid on the afternoon of may 17,2005 the engine (2.7l) the engine failed rendering the power steering and power brakes nearly useless while driving the twisting and turning roads of atkinson nh. after having the repair assessed (engine replacement) the cost of the repair exceeded the book value of the automobile. i have done nothing since with the exception of attaining alternate transportation (non chrysler product). *nm
04/21/2006110000107/21/2005
 Purchased a 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine from a local dealer less than 8 months ago. we provided regular maintenance and performance checks on this vehicle. without warning, while driving down a busy road (45 mph) the engine started making a tremendous clattering, and lost a great deal of power. i nearly missed being rear-ended with my 3-yr old son in the back seat!!!! i still owe $5000 on this car, have been quoted $5000-$6000 to repair it, and must carry full coverage insurance for it to sit in my driveway. when contacting daimler-chrysler, i am put on hold and no one ever comes back on the line to finish my complaint. *nm
03/09/200671000502/06/2006
 I purchased a 2000 doge intredpid with the 2.7l engine. it was nothing but constant problems and almost got me killed. i was having engine problems and on the way to the shop, the motor locked as i was pulling out on the highway. i was almost hit multiple times before i was able to get it pushed to the side of the road. the motor had 71k don't buy a chrysler. *nm
04/13/2006123000109/01/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not restart after being parked for a few minutes. it was towed to an independent repair shop. the mechanic determined the engine had failed. there were no prior warnings indicating any engine problems. the vehicle was properly maintained.
09/25/2005975653
 The car was driving good. i noticed a little jerking but was not too worried as i just had an oil changed recently. when leaving from my work for lunch, the car began to jerk and stall badly. i turned around and parked the car my engine light came on. the next day i took it to aamco thinking it was the transmission. they performed tests and the report said crank shaft sensor. i started the car up and the light was no longer on. i took it to my mechanic and he took off the oil pan and discovered scraps of metal in my oil. he stated that this is something to do with the engine. i drove the car for about 2 more weeks and decided to get another vehicle instead of taking my chances with this one since the repair cost is more than $5000. while getting my other vehicle serviced, i decided to drive the intrepid. while on the highway going at about 55mph, the car shut down completely. luckily i was on the right lane of the highway and pulled to the shoulder. if i had been going slower, it would have come to a complete stop. since i still owe for the car ($8000), it was hard to trade so i kept it and now have two car payments. after councel, i had no choice but to file for chapter 13 bankruptcy in order to counteract my living expenses with the two car payments. i am a single mother of four children, work full time, and presently in my last year of college for my bachelors degreee. i had no choice but find good transportation because i could not afford to repair the intrepid and go without transportation for 2 months while i paid it off. for repairs, i have been advised to upgrade the engine to a 3.5l and use a conversion kit from a reputable company to complete the job. the 2.7l are not good engines and they stated that if that one failed, another most likely would do the same in the near future. you know what i found interesting was that the 3.5l is actually 1/3 cheaper than the 2.7l! that is because the 2.7l are hard to find because they are always going out! *nm
03/27/2006970001
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30mph, the engine stalled. the vehicle restarted and was driven to an independent repair shop for inspection. the mechanic determined the engine failed due to sludge build up and would have to replaced.
03/16/200668500102/23/2005
 Engine of well maintained dodge intrepid 2.7l seized during rush hour on busy road. wife panicked but was able (luckily) to swing in a parking lot. there was heavy traffic behind her (trucks). mechanic: checked engine: no sludge was present, no signs of sludge (remarkable!) timing chain broke down and water pump is about to break down (in that case engine would be a total loss). this is the 3rd intrepid 2.7l that week with exact same problems around same mileage! since there was no sludge the problems seem not only to be sludge related. oil change interval: every 3000 miles (proof) w. synthetic oil. no sludge means that previous owner also mainted the car well! i'll have the mechanic state in his report that no sludge was found for future reference. warranty company kicked in eventually since they could not use the 'sludge' argument against me. *nm
12/26/200598000102/05/2003
 Engine dead. car acted like it was going to cut out, got loud then died. the loss created being without a car for some time over three months without a reliable vehicle. the car was towed to a garage as of yesterday 3/28/06, i was going to have them do work on it. when i was told to contact nhtsa, i had asked them to wait. *nm
03/20/2006600001
 Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 55mph the oil light illuminated intermittently, the vehicle shut down without any other warning. the vehicle was pulled off the side of the road without incident and towed to an independent repair shop. upon inspection the engine had failed. the manufacturer has been alerted.
10/15/20051090001
 Engine seized. *jb
12/15/2005102/20/2002
 I have had a problem with sludge build up in the oil since i bought the car. i have had the engine flushed, had regular oil changes with premium oil and maintenance with no avail. on december 15, 2005 my engine locked up on me while driving almost causing me to have an accident. now i must pay $5000 for a rebuilt motor on a car that only had 111,000 miles on it. *jb
02/21/2006780001
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 45 mph, the engine stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealership for inspection. the dealer determined the engine would have to be replaced due to sludge buildup. updated 04/06/06. *jb
01/15/200680100101/01/2002
 My 2000 dodge intrepid with 2.7l engine just turned 80,000 miles on the odometer then wouldn't start one day after work. had it looked at by 2 mechanics whom both told me the timing chain and rocker arm was completely shot and car basically would need a new engine because of sludge build up. they also stated that this is extremely common for this car. approximately cost of new engine is $5000, more than trade-in value so decided to buy another more reliable car. my intrepid still is sitting unrepaired in my driveway, however i'm still making payments on it. i'll never buy a dodge/chrysler vehicle again!!! *nm
11/01/200550000202/04/2000
 2000 dodge intrepid engine failure twice. replaced engine at less than 50, 000 miles with another dodge engine. it failed at 118,000 same problem. *jb
02/22/2006122000110/01/1999
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph the engine made a knocking sound and failed. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. the mechanic determined the engine needed to be replaced, however no repairs were made. the dealership and manufacturer were not alerted.
02/05/2006540001
 Dt*: the contact stated upon starting the vehicle the engine knocked. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined engine sludge was the cause of the problem and the engine needs replaced, however no repairs have been made.
02/07/200698000109/15/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle the engine would not start. the vehicle was towed to the dealership for inspection. upon inspection, the dealership determined the engine needed to be replaced however, no repairs have been made. the manufacturer was notified. updated 03/09/06. *jb
02/05/200654823102/17/2005
 2000 intrepid w/54k miles blew (2) holes in the timing chain covers while driving on highway route 422 in ohio at 11 pm 2/5/06. towed car in for repairs and sludge build up was under the valve covers. purchased car from halper chrysler dealership on 2/17/05. we only added 13k miles on it in 12 months. we did regular oil changes but it still built up sludge in the motor. our 19 year old son was driving our car back to college when it blew. we are glad he is safe and he is a strong enough young man to hold the wheel when this happened. the add on warranty we purchased will not cover this repair since it appears the oil was not changed regularly so we now have a $7k in repairs to make or a $7k driveway ornament until it's paid off. *nm
01/23/200670000106/01/2001
 Dt*: the contact stated the check engine oil light illuminated, the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. the repair shop determined the oil pressure was low and the engine would need replacing soon. no repairs made and the vehicle was sold.
02/02/200678841102/06/2000
 Engine failure 2.7l. *nm
01/26/200671000108/25/2003
 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter motor with 70,000 miles on it. no sign that the engine was going to fail. car was running fine. all of a sudden the motor was knocking. took to dealer, they said there was sludge build up due to poor maintenance(they didn't even ask how often i changed the oil). dealer said it would cost thousands of $ to fix. i still owed $7,000 on a car that would cost that much to fix. so now i still pay for that junk car and drive a $2,000 beater until i can finish paying the dodge off. *nm
12/15/200552000106/15/2000
 Engine is bad. loud knocking. originally thought it was main seal that went out but upon further investigation and several mechanics, the engine is gone. second thought was the oil pump went bad, no luck there either. no known reason for engine to go out and no warning signs. no check engine lights or anything else. car has less than 52,500 miles. up to this i never had any problems with the vehicle, other than the weather stripping around all four doors keep coming off, even after it was replaced at dealership. *nm
01/14/20061030001
 I am a 35 year old woman who was traveling with my mentally challenged and autistic daughter from ohio to missouri. while nearing indianapolis, in. my 2000 dodge intrepid it started ticking very loudly and then would not go over 40 mph. i pulled off on the median where my car just died as i was trying to slow down to stop. this was the most terrifying, inconvenient and costly experience. my autistic daughter was screaming while we waited for help. i spent my entire vacation calling the dodge dealer where my car was towed, my extended warranty company and rental car places. i first spoke with the dodge dealer who informed me that my engine was blown and it would cost me $8800.00. they informed me that my engine was full of sludge. i then called my extended warranty place to make sure they were going to cover the damages. i was then informed that i needed to prove to them that i had my oil changed every 3,000 miles. i then spent the remainder of that day calling the three different places back in my hometown that i took my car trying to get proof faxed that i did get my oil changed every 3,000 miles. once this was accomplished i was informed that my warranty would not cover the $8800.00 but would only pay the nada value of the car which was $2650.00. i then spent the next few days calling around trying to find someone who would rebuild my engine for $2650.00. that i found was impossible. i called around to junk yards to see if they would buy the car. after several calls, the most i was offered was $150.00. i was informed by one junk yard employee that my car was not worth anything because the engine is the only thing worth getting from those cars and that he had 12 other intrepid's sitting in his yard with the same problems i had. i was so stressed out over my car situation that i cut my vacation short. this entire situation was the biggest nightmare with my autistic daughter and has not only stressed me out but left me with no car. *jb
01/18/200663000108/01/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated the check oil light illuminated however, when the accelerator pedal was depressed the light went off. there was a knocking sound coming from the engine. after inspecting the vehicle the dealership found the engine needs to be replaced. *nm
01/16/2006687692
 Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a red light, the vehicle stalled and would not restart. the vehicle was towed into the local dealership were the dealer determined the head gasket, tensioner, cam shaft sensor and timing chain needed to be replaced. after repairs were made, the owner drove the vehicle one mile away from the dealership, and the vehicle proceeded to stall again. the vehicle was towed back to the dealership for additional repairs. the dealer determined the engine had a complete failure due to sludge build up and would have to be replaced. *nm......*ak
12/17/2005730002
 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine failed twice (two engines) due to lack of oil even though there was oil in the crankcase. a dodge service manager told me their is a design problem were sludge can restrict the oil flow back to the crankcase. both occurrences were at 85 mph. *jb
12/27/2005850001
 Dt: the contact heard a knocking sound in the engine. the vehicle remained parked and not driven for one week. when the contact tried to start the vehicle it would not start. the vehicle was towed to a certified dealership, who determined the engine failed due to sludge build up. the vehicle has not been repaired. *ak
03/17/2004457023
 Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to a local dealership. they replaced the timing chain, intake manifold, coolant tube, and serpentine belt. the vehicle was driven home. the vehicle drove fine for awhile. the vehicle then experienced the same problem. it was taken back to the dealership, and they replaced the chain tensioner. the vehicle drove fine again for awhile. then it started experiencing the same problem. it was taken to an independent repair shop. they found that when the previous dealership had replaced the chain tensioner they had not tightened the bolts properly. this caused the valves and the head to be warped. no repairs were made.*ak
06/15/200587000111/15/2000
 We own a 2000 dodge intrepid. the engine seized, without any failure warnings or indications late at night (11:30 pm). i understand this is a common problem with the 2.7l engine manufactured by chrysler. *nm
12/18/20051
 Dt: the contact had the oil changed, and less than a week later she heard a knocking in the engine. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop, and the mechanic determined that the oil change caused sludge from the oil pan to get into the engine. this caused the engine to blow out. the vehicle needed a new engine. no repairs have been made due to the expense. *ak
12/13/2005670001
 Dt: the contact stated while driving heard a clanking noise underneath the hood. he immediately drove the vehicle to the service dealership for inspection. the service dealer determined that the timing chain stretched and released metal shavings into the engine, resulting in a complete engine failure. the engine was disassembled to estimate the damages. the final diagnosis concluded that the engine would have to be replaced. no repairs have been performed. *ak
11/18/200587420108/07/2000
 I was driving on the freeway at a speed of 60 mph when the engine on my dodge intrepid 2000 2.7l failed. i had to stop on the freeway with heavy traffic, a dangeruos situation because there was not much space to stay on the side of road. my life was at risk staying on the freeway and waiting for towing. *nm
12/10/200555201/23/2003
 I own a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l engine. i was driving down the highway when the oil pressure symbol popped on . the engine started to make a knocking and pinging sound that got worse as i went down the road. the motor finally stop running so i pulled on side the road. i tried to restart it but it would not turn over. i had to have it pulled to the house . i had made it a habit to change the oil every 3,000 miles and to make sure the oil level was full every time i left the house. i don't know of anything that i did or didn't do that would have cause the motor to seize up. i do know that there are a lot of complains about the 2.7l engine and that it is not a very dependable motor that will quit and seize up for no reason t all. i believe that this motor should be recalled and that the consumers should be compensated with a new or rebuilt 3.2l or 3.5l engine to replace the 2.7l engines in these vehicles. *nm
10/10/20051228021
 I have a 200o dodge intrepid. i am a maintenance freak, oil is always changed. on 10/10/05 i was driving my car and i started seeing the oil light flicker, i pulled over and the engine sounded terrible. oil was full. i proceeded to the closest mechanic and they told me the engine would blow soon and there was no fixing it, it would have to be replaced he would not work on the car so i asked him if it would hurt to drive, he said no, it was terminal engine failure. so i proceeded to dodge, where 5 miles later it blew. i never had any more than 8 miles of notification from the light on the dash. i bought another engine. 2100.00 later it runs, but they say this engine in horrible. i tried to trade it and they wouldn't even give me 1300.00, less than what i owe on the car. *nm
08/01/200442000212/01/2003
 Dt: the contact states vehicle stalled and the engine died immediately. she was unable to restart the engine. the vehicle had to be towed to an independent repair shop. the mechanic discovered sludge in the engine. he rebuilt the engine, and suggested that the contact use a thinner type of oil in the future. currently, the problem recurred. *ak
12/01/200576000112/02/2004
 I own a 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine that has failed at 76,000 miles after searching the internet, i have noticed there are a lot of 2.7 engine owners that have failed as well. please help and lets stop chrysler from ripping the general public off by selling an engine that is not reliable. thanks for any help, even the chrysler dealership tells me that the 2.7 engine is junk and was junk when it was new. *jb
02/08/200572000104/10/2000
 Was driving home from work and engine started making a loud horrible knocking sound. had it checked by a mechanic and he said there was sludge in it. *jb
11/09/200584000108/01/2004
 Dt: the contact heard a ticking noise coming from the lower end of the engine. approximately a week ago the contact's son told him the oil light was flickering on and off. when he changed the oil he found a metallic shimmer in the oil with larger flakes of metal. the vehicle has been routinely maintained. the vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer to determine the problem. *ak
11/02/2005112/02/1999
 Engine made noise. took to dealer who stated the car needed a new engine. the car has 85,000 mile, used by experienced drivers. serviced fairly regularly approximately every 4000 to 5000 miles. dealer says car has lot of sludge. we fail to understand why a serviced car should have lot of sludge. was the service done properly? is the intrepid designed badly?*jb
11/08/200589500508/20/2002
 My car suddenly began to stall. i drove it to the dealer today. it stalled several times on a busy road on the way to the dealer. luckily, the car was followed by someone who was giving me a ride home. the dealer told me that my car, a 2000 dodge intrepid, had an engine full of sludge and needed to be replaced for $7300. chrysler will only help if i can provide proof of oil changes every 3000 miles. i did change the oil regularly but often had it done here at home and have no such proof. this stalling was dangerous and could have resulted in an accident. *nm
03/02/200449657101/13/2003
 Approximately 15 months after purchasing our used intrepid, the engine locked up. up to that point it was almost perfect, other than the crazy noise that came from the window mechanism. while driving to work about 4am the car just quit. i lost power steering and brakes when it went. i was able to avoid the other vehicles on the road and made it to the side of the road and hit a road sign, which damaged the hood of my car. i went to get an opinion and an estimate, i was told this was a common thing happening with the 2.7l engines in the intrepid and i needed a new engine! $5,500.00, not my idea of possible. it is still sitting in my driveway an eyesore and a financial burden. i maintain the payments and the insurance on the car although i can't drive it, and like most of the other people affected by this mess, i had to get another vehicle to replace it. i personally, am ready for a fight. *nm
10/29/2005205/16/2000
 I do not have the date of my very first incident. i was sitting at a stop light and the engine cut off. it started up with no problem so i continued my errands. at my next stop, when i came out to leave, the car would not start. i had to call for roadside assistance thru my insurance company. the person was able to start my car. on the night of october 29th at about 9 pm my daughter and i were both in the car when all of a sudden the rpm guage went to zero and the engine quit right in the middle of the road. the power stearing went out but i was able to get us to the side of the road before being hit by another car. i tried at least eight times to start the car without success. so we sat there hoping we would not be side swiped by the cars coming up behind us. i tried to start the car one more time before i called for roadside assistance and the car started. we went down the road and turned around to head back home. about a mile from our home the engine died again. i just thank god that again i was able to get us over to the side of the road without being hit by another car. this time the engine started on the third or fouth try and we were able to make it home without incident. the car has been parked every since. i plan to take it into the local dealer for service on 11/04/05 and was doing research online about the problem i was having with the car and discovered a website that described my incident exactly. now i know it is an engine problem.
10/17/200559500109/01/2000
 Dt: the contact stated that vehicle was making a ratcheting sound. there were no warning lights illuminating, indicating that there was a problem with the vehicle. upon inspection, a local mechanic found there was massive sludge build-up in the engine. the mechanic replaced the timing chain, timing chain cover, and the oil pan. the engine may have to be replaced, but at this time they were going to try to repair the vehicle. there has been routine maintenance performed on the vehicle.*ak updated 1/11/2006. the replacement parts did not resolve the problem and the engine had to be replaced. *nm
10/17/200586191112/10/2000
 2000 dodge intrepid low oil warning light on even after engine flushing and numerous oil changes. *nm
06/09/2005106000108/15/2001
 To whom it may concern, i was around 700 miles from home for my son's wedding in may and the engine started to knock, my husband who is a certified auto mechanic by the state of ohio for over 25 years looked it over and found nothing. the next day we were driving back home and the knocking stopped . the car drove fine after that and did not make the noise again. we always had the oil changed every 3000 miles and we have always used synthetic oil in the car. 1 month later on my way to work i was driving on state route 571 when the car started jerking and stopping then starting again i almost got rearended by a semi truck before i could get the car off the road. i called my husband to tell him what had happened i was very shook up scared out of my mind i thought i was going to be ran over by a semi. he told me to drive on the side of the road until i could turn off on a side road so i did. i was able to nurse it home and take another car to work that day. we took it down to the chrysler dealer in town and they told us there was sludge in the oil and told us it would be 7200 dollars to fix the car i don't have that kind of money laying around so the car is sitting in my driveway while i try to come up with the money to fix it. *jb
06/01/20051
 Motor sludge,timing chain,motor locked up after $1500.00. *jb
10/11/200582300106/09/2002
 2000 dodge intrepid engine failure - 82,000 miles. *nm
10/07/200560000106/01/2003
 2000 dodge intrepid with 60,000 miles started knocking, then changed oil (had run synthetic life of car) and it was sludge. then, a few weeks later car died and showed oil light when off; making loud rod knocking noise. cannot drive. needs $5,000 engine, and still owe chrysler for 3 years. *jb
09/28/200590100111/21/2000
 My engine has sludge build up. my ex-husband and my 2 mechanics have all taken classes offered by dodge because of the defects in their 2.7l engine. they were told by a chrysler instructor during a training class for 5 star mechanics/dealerships that chrysler has identified 8 items needing upgrades in regards to the 2.7l engine and that the engine was faulty from the manufacturer. i have lifetime oil changes with the dealership that i bought my car from. i take it in regular according to my owner's manual. two days before i parked it (one week after my routine oil change) my car had a rattling sound from under the hood. i took it to my mechanic, he told me the above information. i went to my other mechanic and my ex-husband and all agreed with the above information. *jb
09/03/200545000112/01/2002
 Traveling at 70 mph when a light tapping followed by an immediate loss of power and steering causing an emergency pull off from the passing lane of the highway. several attempts at a restart resulted in a sound like bolts in a coffee can. engine oil filler tube showing severe sludge deposit. this car has been well maintained. *nm
09/29/200550000209/29/2005
 Dt: the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. purchased vehicle with 50, 000 miles on it. the next day drove car and felt vibration in front end. thought it may be tires. consumer had the tires balanced and that did not fix the problem. then, the oil light came on. the pressure gauge came on during idling. took vehicle back to dealership and they replaced the oil pressure gauge. but, problem still not fixed. the transmission acted funny , when applying brakes vehicle would not slow down , it was like it was still in gear .the steering made noises when turning it to the right or left, a clanking noise . the rear suspension clanked every time hitting a bump. the engine had a high pitched wining. this happened as soon as vehicle was purchased.*ak
10/03/2005385002
 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine failure......2nd time. *jb
10/03/2005122000105/24/2001
 Car engine locked up while driving my car, at 55 mph. i was very lucky that i had no traffic behind me. i came to a complete stop at the side of the road and had my car towed to a local garage. and i was told that the engine of my intrepid is dead. the problem is sludge build up in the engine. i just replaced this engine 1 year ago and only use synthetic oil. this engine only has 30k miles on it. *nm
08/22/200583000108/01/2001
 There was no warning as i was driving along the street and my car died and would not restart. i had it towed to hampton's auto. upon examining the car, he called and reported to me that my engine was gone. i had 82,000 miles on the engine and had changed my oil every 3,000 miles. i bought a used engine from bohannon's auto for $2,400 and paid $1,382 to bud's engine service to install it. i have been advised by several auto repairmen that this 2.7 engine is faulty. i have one more year of payments or i would not have repaired this automobile. i am very disappointed in the performance of a car that i intended to drive for several years more. *nm
09/02/20051
 Our 2000 dodge intrepid starting making knocking sounds. we brought it in and were told that there was sludge buildup and that a new engine is needed but it is not covered under the warranty that we purchased because the buildup is from poor maintenance. we told them that we had the oil changed regularly but this did not make a difference and we are currently trying to find a way to pay for a new engine in the car. i have checked this out on the internet and found hundreds of other people that have had the same problem and that their warranty is also not being honored. first there is an engine that is defective in the car and then they won't even honor a warranty that we paid for. i am very frustrated. *jb
04/08/200354000101/31/2000
 Dt: had to replace 2.7 liter e engine with 54000 miles on vehicle. had a totally different engine put in the vehicle. the vehicle was stalling and the timing chain broke. after a field adjuster came to the dealership they recommended it be replaced. the engine went out on april 8, 2003. *ak
07/01/2005104/01/2005
 2000 dodge intrepid engine needs to be replaced.***no answer required***.*mr *jb
06/05/200481000204/05/2002
 Hi. my 2000 dodge intrepid blew its engine while driving it. it had under 80,000 miles on it and had been perfectly maintained. it has the 2.7 litre engine in it that i now see on the web is full of defects. i owe $8,000 on a vehicle i can't drive, trade in, or even junk! since the lender still owns the vehicle, i don't have the option of getting rid of it. there are so many of us that have had the exact same problem and chrysler is unwilling to help. for that matter, they don't even respond! the dealership blames chrysler but does nothing. they state that perhaps there weren't enough oil changes (even though we can document every oil change performed at 3,000 miles). used auto parts shops cannot keep the 2.7 litre engine in stock since there are so many folks in my position desperate to get their intrepid fixed. mechanics advise that there is no guarantee whatsoever that putting a used 2.7 (or a brand new one) will fix this problem. the next 2.7 could be every bit as defective. also while driving this vehicle a short time before the engine blew, the steering column locked up causing us to swerve into oncoming traffic. this was a potentially deadly occurrence. $1,800 from the dealership that we're still paying off to repair that little problem. please help!! thanks. leo cunningham west seneca, ny 716 821-9586. *jb
08/24/2005206/17/2000
 First the oil light flashed. then the light became a constant. i was heading back home when at a stop light the car died without a sound. it kept shutting off at the lights. i never made it home. i made it to a parking lot, this became all to familiar to me, ( i had engine problems before with this car due to sludge, but it was determined that i had kept up with my maintenance after a long investigation and was fixed) i knew i needed to get a tow truck. the car was towed to south chicago dodge in chicago,il. after their initial inspection,the cost was already at $2417, it would cost me $360 definite labor just to continue the inspection to determine additional problems (this cost was just to take the part apart, i would have to pay $360 again to have it put back together. i am a single mother and i do not have that kind of money. a long story, short i am now stuck with a car that i have three more payments on and is inoperable. i was advised that i could get a used engine, but that only came with a 12 month warranty, or i could get a re-manufactured engine w/3 year warranty. however, they both cost too much. i have read that chrysler is not aware of the problem with the engine, this is a big cover-up. they know, or they are just not interested in a good customer product. i know about iso standards and the big 3 automobile regulators, my question is how did this engine meet regulations? what auditor let something like a engine with faulty valves get produced over and over again. i bought my car in good faith and the same was not delivered. yet chrysler can continue to produce expensive commercials with mr. iocola and snoop dogg etc. this problem needs to be attended to. americans who buy american made products, should receive a product they can trust. i have to borrow cars or take public transportation. if they do not want to recall the engine then they need to provide a lifetime vehicle warranty on the engine so we can at least get it fixed. *jb
08/23/2005100000108/17/2005
 I was on the interstate when the engine light came on. before i could reach my house it blew! the engine is ruined with no warning! the car had been serviced on a regular basis and i have proof of all services...according tothe dodge dealership, it was sludge and very common in the 2.7 liter engine! great...*jb
11/11/2004155167101/29/2001
 The engine in my dodge intrepid began making a minor rattling noise, the noise proceeded to get progressively worse until the engine started rattling loudly. i took the car to a mechanic because i thought it was the transmission, which i had repaired the car continued to make the same loud noise not less than 2 weeks the car made this tremendous rattling as if something had come a loose it started smoking and then the engine died. i took the car to another mechanic who rebuilt the engine in little over a month the engine went out again. *jb
08/08/2005112/01/2000
 Dt: the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the engine failed which spun a rod bearing into the engine. this happened on august 8, 2005. the dealership stated this would cost $600 to repair it. he has spoken to several other people that stated chrysler was having problems with the 2.7l engines and were not doing anything about this problem. the dealership stated that the engine failed due to sludge build up and not changing the oil like he should. the current mileage on the vehicle was 60,000 miles. he kept up on the maintenance, however he did not have service invoices available.*ak
01/12/2003210/01/2000
 Dt: the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the vehicle has a knocking noise coming from the engine. the contact had this problem before. the first time the dealership had to replace the engine. it was done under warranty. they kept car for one month and took pictures of the car, and did not supply the contact with a rental car. currently, the engine needed to be replaced again. warranty expired, and the contact will have to pay for it. the dealership did not know why the engine had to be replaced excessively. the dealership will not look at the vehicle because the warranty expired. the dealership did not tell her that they put a new engine in before she had to contact chrysler, and they told her they replaced it. the first time car broke down at 45,000 miles, and they only gave her 1 year warranty. now at 54,000 miles the engine needed to be replaced again. the car was over warranty and mileage, but new engine has not been in that long and did not have a lot of miles on it.*ak
08/01/200485013106/15/2004
 While driving at 50 mph uphill, engine stuck in passing gear then lost power. valves started knocking, engine died shortly thereafter. i was advised by my dealership repair shop that engine must be replaced. estimated cost $3500 for a used engine. another mechanic advised me not to bother because it will just happen again due to the timing chain design and the sludging effect to the engine. i bought my intrepid 1 year ago, still owe over $6000 on it and it's not drivable. this engine design is defective. you can have mine to see the results. *nm
11/09/200445000101/07/2000
 My engine died at 45,000 miles. we had regular maintenance, including oil changes, done by our mechanic, and have all of our receipts. *jb
06/26/200558000101/06/2000
 Dt: there was a persistent noise coming from the vehicle. the consumer thought it was the engine. the consumer had not even travelled a mile when this happened and was going 45 mph. the consumer pulled over to a garage when the noise began and took the keys out of the ignition. the mechanic at the garage thought it was the engine or the timing chain. *jb
07/11/200569900309/22/1999
 My intrepid only has 69900 approx miles on it. this problem started in april 22, 2005 with bad timing guides tensioner etc... the garage had to replace 2 tensioners to get one that was good. got it home andabout june 1 it started making racket again and i had it towed, this time to the dodge dealership,whom i had been in contact with. they charged me 252$ to dig into the engine and see what was wrong. supposedly there was gunk in the oil pan that they said should have been cleaned out before installing the tensioner, and it needed a new timing chain. they wanted to charge me over $1000.00. so i pd $252 and had it towed back to the auto shop, because i had just paid them to do it already. altogether it cost me over $1200, not counting the rental car i had to pay for because all this nonsense took so long, so i could go to work. well on july 11 i was driving it and it started making loud noises under the hood. had it towed once again to the dodge dealership where i bought it new, and they said i need a new engine and it would cost around 5000.00 on the low side.he said all the parts i had just put in would have to be replaced. all these parts came from there, so i am stranded with a well maintained car with no engine.
10/15/2004310/15/2004
 Dt: the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that her air conditioner was not working. the engine also stalled while she was trying to accelerated from a stop on a hill. the vehicle began to roll backwards. after the vehicle stall it could be restarted, the vehicle would stall repeatedly for the rest of the day but the next day it would run properly. the dealership has attempted to repair the problem three times but they haven't been able to permanently rectify the problem. the transmission is an automatic. the consumer is also having problems getting recall work done on her brakes. all the dealer would do is run a diagnostic test and charge her more money. the manufacturer has not been contacted as of yet. *nm
06/06/200575000104/29/2000
 Whilst driving the vehicle home from work along a busy highway i suddenly lost all engine power. the steering, braking and all associated systems failed with no warning. the vehicle became heavy and inoperable and i managed to swerve off the highway onto the shoulder, where the vehicle eventually ground to a halt. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and it has been determined that the engine which is a 2.7 litre will need to be replaced entirely and the cost will be approximately $6,000. the car was bought new 5 years ago, regularly serviced and has only 70,000 miles on it. i would like dodge to replace the engine at their cost since i understand this engine failure is apparently becomming common!!
07/02/200580000109/01/2004
 Dt: owner was driving down interstate 95 about 70 mph and the engine failed when a rod blew through it. this occurred on 7-2-05. there was no warning prior to the rod blowing. the engine suddenly sounded like someone dropped marbles in a bucket. the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop where the engine was replaced. chrysler was contacted, but they were not willing to repair the vehicle under warranty. a tow truck took the vehicle to the private repair shop. *ak
05/17/2005140000108/10/1999
 Engine power loss due to severe lower end rod knock
05/21/200544439104/18/2001
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l v6 engine. the vehicle was properly maintained and only has 44,000 miles on it and never traveled farther than 300 miles on any trip. i stopped the vehicle at a local store and when i returned it would not start. the vehicle was towed to a local garage who would not work on it because they expected it to be the timing chain which they said was a common occurance with this model due to a design deficiency. the car was towed to the dealer who confirmed that the timing chain broke and the engine was full of sludge and would have to be replace. this is unbelievable for a car with only 44000 miles. i have researched the nhts site and have found hundreds of similar reports for the same engine. my lawyer has recommended we begin a class action suit.
06/20/200492000105/15/2004
 My 2.4l 4 cyl engine in my dodge intrepid failed while i was driving at night. apparently the timing chain failed which leads to the valves being crunched and the rods bent because of the close tolerances used in this engine. the car had to be pulled to the side of the road and it was inorperable, and the engine had to be replaced at considerable expense.
06/06/2005111/15/2000
 Dt: the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. after running the car for just under 5 years with less than 78,000 miles the engine broke down without warning. after taking it to the dealership the service technician indicated the engine was filled with sludge, and repairs would cost $7000. the car was adequately maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations. chrysler refused to help with the cost of the engine. individuals spoken with at national center, and dealership was surprised that the chrysler manufacturer would not cover cost of engine.*ak
06/03/200565500105/20/2005
 Dt: dodge 2.7l engine failed. about two weeks after the vehicle was purchased from a private owner the rods in the engine began knocking. the vehicle is a 2000 dod intrepid. *ak *tt *nm
06/05/2005880001
 I was driving down the road when, all of a sudden, i heard a noise, my engine and oil lights came on, and my car quit running. fortunately, i had enough momentum going to pull off on the side of the busy highway.
06/01/2005107/20/2000
 Dt: contact stated there was a small amount of sludge in the oil system, causing the timing chain to break, causing the valves to collapse. *ak
12/12/200392000106/14/2000
 Dt: while driving in a snow storm the engine failed in the middle of the road. one month prior to this engine failed while getting an oil change. the mechince noticed that there was sludge in oil. had it towed home, and consumer was told the engine was too small for this car. *ak
04/07/200565000101/10/2000
 Knocking sound in engine compartment at 65000 miles. told by local dodge dealer that i had a case of catastrophic engine failure - price for new engine & labor $6500. had a local mechanic replace rod bearings and so far, it is holding together, but i am concerned with the number of engine failures i have seen. check out dontbuyone.com
04/22/200544000
 While driving home april 20, 2005 my car began sputtering and stalled out. i got it home and called my mechanic to come over and check it out. he immediately told me that i had a rod knock, and that i needed to replace the cam sensor. on april 22, 2005 i had the sensor installed, $37.00 for part. the car was then driven approximately 15 miles and the knocking in the engine got increasingly worse until it went bang and would no longer run. the engine had thrown a rod. now we are looking at a replacement engine, at an approximate cost of $3,500.00 to $5,000.00. this for a vehicle with only 44,000 miles. it should be just breaking in at this point, not breaking down, especially from a blown engine. this vehicle has been properly maintained, having had the oil changed regularly at 2,500-3,000 miles. i have seen several postings regarding this engineering fault created by chrysler in the 2.7 litre engine and it would seem that the manufacturer should do something to offset the major expense caused by their design.
04/26/200557000111/17/2000
 Dt: the engine died, had it towed to a mechanic: premature engine failure. will tow to a dealer, and chrysler said they might assist with the problem. no engine light, or prior indication before engine died.*ak
04/17/200596400102/04/2003
 Dt: engine seized. consumer readon ralph nader's center for auto safety that this is a common problem: broken timing chains and sludge build up. took to a chrysler dealer, and they said there was sludge and they don't cover that. took to another mechanic and they replaced the engine for $6000.00.*ak *tt *nm
01/16/200561691103/01/2004
 Dt: while driving the consumer heard a clattering noise then the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to american engine of baton rouge. sludge build up caused the oil screen to become clogged an resulted in a blown engine. service mechanic stated oil screen was defected. *nm when the engine failed, the steering wheel locked up along with the brakes. the failure was caused by a defect in the oil pan. the vehicle had gone off the road. *sc *jb
01/18/2004208/31/2000
 Contact states: contact has had the engine redone twice. the valves to the engine made a noise. the first time the engine failed the car stopped completely while driving on the highway. took vehicle to the dealer, and the dealer said engine needed to be replaced again. it has only been 12 months since the last engine was redone. when vehicle shut off on the freeway it almost caused an accident. *ak
01/02/2005201/30/2001
 On dec.26 2004, as we were leaving our house the car starting making a ticking sound, we pulled back into the driveway and checked the oil, transmission fluid and hoses. no lights were on to indicate a promblem but we parked the car since it was a noise we had never heard.the next morning, monday, we called our mechanics and had the car towed in, the mechanic asked about the oil changes and i told him to check the date on the window i knew it was recent. he stated he was shocked due to the sludge build up in the engine. i infromed him i have regular oil changes and have the receipts. he suggested to clean adn replace the oil pan and filter totaling $800.00, he did the work. thursday dec 30 i got the car back but did not drive it due to the holiday weekend. monday morning on a 2 lane road 37 miles from home the car would not accelerate the all the sudden the car started to rapidly decrease speed and then shut off. i was able to barely get the car off the road before being hit by an oncoming 18 wheeler. i had the car towed back in and was told that due to the oil sludge i needed a new engine. the promblem is they refused to get involved due to the numerous complaints and class action law suits regarding the 2.7 engines. i contacted my local dodge dealer and was told i sympathize and have heard of this before but the best i can do is $7800-8200.00 for a new engine but can not warranty sludge build up. i only owed $6000on the car. after contacting 2 more dealers and being told they could not warranty it against the same thing happening again they did not want to do the work. this engine is a sludge engine and almost cost me mylife as well as my 2 kids that were in the car! something needs to be done!
03/19/200546300111/06/2000
 2000 dodge intrepid with approx 46,000 miles on it. prior to failure everything seems normal. driving 35 mph engine begins to tick very loudly. am able to stop at my destination and return home. once home and inspecting the noise have to have the car towed to the dealership following day. the engine has failed due to sludge and is not covered under the extended warranty. nothing has been done to correct the failure as of yet as they want $7200.00 to replace the faulty 2.7 liter engine. i still owe on the car and it is dead @ a mere 46,000 miles. *jb
03/25/20051
 While driving 20 mph vehicle stalled. driver was not able to restart vehicle , an dit was towed to driver's house. the cause had not been determined. *ak
04/01/2005780001
 2000 dodge intrepid, 2.7l engine failure, timing chains, crank shaft, that is a continual problem on these engines.*ak
02/24/2005680001
 While driving at low speed vehicle stalled. vehicle was towed to mechanic, who discovered sludge inside the engine. the problem was not resolved. *ak the mechanic has quoted $6500 to replace engine. consumer seeking other repair options. *bf *nm
03/29/2005500002
 Vehicle stalled while driving. driver was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer. mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak
10/01/20041
 2000 dodge intrepid, oil sludge build up caused engine to blow. *bf the consumer believed the oil sludge problem was because the tube going out of the oil pump twist and turns up and down sp that the oil doesn't pump through as well as it should. *jb
03/17/200551650104/12/2000
 2000 dodge intrepid with 2.6l engine, 51,500 miles. driving very slowly in residential neighborhood car shut down and rolled to a stop. no warning lights came on. atempted restart, engine turned over making a metallic clicking sound. had car towed to shop and told that engine needs to be replaced. at least one valve is bent and damaged and large metal fragments are in intake manifold. oil has been changed regularly between 3,ooo and 4,000 miles. repair estimate is 4-5k. engines are not supposed to blow at 51,000 miles, this is a flawed design.*ak
01/01/20051
 While driving the engine blew up. consumer stated that the vehicle stalled right before it blew up. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that there was sludge build up in the engine. original engine was a 2.7 liter. however, consumer had this engine replaced with another 2.7 liter engine. *ak
03/14/20051050001
 While driving 50 mph the lifters started rattling which indicated that vehicle needed oil. consumer stated after putting oil into the vehicle and attempting to start vehicle became inoperable.*ak
02/01/200556002110/01/2002
 1) 2000 dodge intrepid with 2.7l v6 engine purchased used in late 2002. in 2004, developed slight rattle noise at hard accelleration. checked with dodge dealer repair shop, who explained it as needing premium gas and that it was common to hear this noise.*ak 2) feb 1, 2005: wife was driving car home from work when engine began to have a metallic loud noise like a noisy valve lifter. vehicle was taken immediately to dealership for evaluation. mileage was 56002. 3) dealership evaluated failure as spun #1 rod bearing. additional damage to timing chain guides with tensioner at maximum travel. metallic particulate present in upper oil passages of engine. inspection of oil pan revealed no indication of sludge present in oil as noted in typical failures of this type for this engine. car has not been repaired at present due to significant cost required to fix, which was quoted at approximately $6500.00.
03/01/20051070001
 While driving 60 mph engine failed. dealer stated the engine needed to be replaced because of sludge build up. *ak
03/04/20051500001
 While driving 60 mph engine failed. dealer stated the engine heads blew out, and needed to be replaced. *ak
02/14/200590000111/20/2000
 While driving, the engine began knocking. the consumer contacted the manufacturer. the consumer took the valve covers off and found the sludge. the timing chain tensioner was broke, no pressure to keep it tight. *bf *nm
03/02/2005840001
 While driving the engine produced a loud knocking noise. as a result the engine needed to be replaced. the cause has not been determined. please provide additional information. *jb
11/01/20042
 While driving the engine light illuminated, and blinked. then, engine completely shut down. it was later determined that there was sludge in the engine. *ak the vehicle's rack and pinion also failed. *nm
02/17/20051
 The vehicle stalled on numerous occasions the driver was unable to restart and the driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer. the mechanic informed the driver that the problem can not be duplicate. the driver informed the mechanic that this problem has happened on more than once and has not been resolved. *nm
12/09/2004570001
 During inspection dealership informed the consumer that vehicle has engine sludge. the problem was not resolved. *ak
01/15/200570736103/01/2001
 While driving on the freeway at approximately 70 mph, the engine seized without warning. owner had the vehicle towed to a mechanic and was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. *jb updated 1/19/2006 - the oil light illuminated on the dash then the engine seized. the vehicle was sent to the salvage yard. the weather strips at the doors were leaking. *nm
12/31/2004483311
 While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb the consumer stated that oil sludge is the result of the engine failure. the consumer stated that he is paying for a vehicle he can not drive. *tc
09/12/2004108000101/22/2000
 Engine seized up while driving down the road. the engine started making a horrible banging noise. right away, i knew it was a bad engine sound, so i pulled over. i had it towed to a repairman who told me the engine was gone and i needed a new one. he, also, told me of all the other 2.7 engines he has been replacing in the last few years. i contacted chrysler/daimler to get help from them. they said thanks for the input but there was nothing they could do. i will never buy dodge again...neither will anyone in my family. we had our oil changed every 3-5,000 miles and kept up the car. it never should have seized like that. *jb
02/08/200586407102/10/2001
 While driving on the expressway, my engine quit while i was in the far left lane at about 65 mph. i was able to get to the exit and roll to the shoulder. the car was towed to oakland dodge in madison heights, mi. the mechanic told me he thought the timing chain broke and that if it did it may have damaged some of the valves and if that were the case it might cost a couple thousand dollars to repair. i told him to look into it. five minutes later he called back and said after speaking to another mechanic and his supervisor, that the engine is no good, because of their experience with these intrepids. after speaking to the supervisor, i asked him to go into detail and explain how he would know this without taking the engine apart. he explained that they have had a lot of problems with the 2.7 liter engine and he could guarantee me the engine is worthless and it would cost about $6,000. to replace it which is more than the car is worth. this car was running perfectly smooth until the time that it died. i find it hard to believe that the car is now worthless. this car is a 2000 dodge intrepid, 2.7 liter engine. *jb
02/05/2005785171
 Stopped at intersection engine died. towed home. my husband who is a master tech. says the engine has 1&2 rods burned to the crank. car has 78,000 miles. my husband said we changed to syn.oil at 40,000 to get rid of the sludge, it did not work. so i am 63 and my car is ruined we can not afford another. thanks chrysler you have made my life. *jb
03/20/200484000102/13/2002
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with the 2.7l engine heard loud chattering noise coming from front of engine. took to mechanic and had to have all rocker arms replaced and a timing chain haven't had any problems since. i was told sludge was the problem and i was told not to use any oil with paraffin wax in it which is most of your oil change places. i also hear a clunk in the right front tire area hope it is just a strut and not my rack and pinion system. *jb
01/24/2005700001
 The consumer experienced a problem with the engine. the consumer was driving at approximately 20 mph and the vehicle just shut down. the consumer had the vehicle towed to an after market garage and was informed that it was due to sludge build up which is why the engine seized up. provide further details. *jb
06/25/20041
 While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *nm
04/04/20046283706/01/2000
 Defective 2.7 liter dodge intrepid (2000) engine. engine sludge builds up with proper maintenance. time chain broken 1st time at 62837 miles, sensors problems because of sludging at 64694 miles. timing chain broke again 12/04. car in not running at this time. *nm
01/11/20052
 Air came from the brake pedal , upon starting the vehicle and depressing the pedal. consumer tapped the pedal and it felt frozen. mechanic upon inspection indicated that the brake booster had gone out. vehicle was flat bedded to the dealership. dealership kept the vehicle for 7 days, ran 3 diagnostic test, before replacing the brake booster. within 10 miles of picking up and driving the vehicle from the dealership the engine light came on. the consumer pulled over add 3 quarts of oil and proceeding on. suddenly the transmission made a clung noise ,flowed by the engine stalling. the vehicle coasted to the side of the highway. the mechanic found metal filing in the oil. *nm
01/18/20041
 While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. the vehicle was towed home. the consumer was informed by the dealer the that the engine needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb
01/09/20041
 While driving 37 mph, the vehicle stall without warning. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. the vehicle was towed to a body shop for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *nm
12/27/2004935621
 Consumer heard a loud noise coming from the engine before it eventually stalled. took vehicle to dealer for check up, and results showed that the vehicle needed a new engine. *ak....*ak
12/01/20041
 While driving 55 mph the vehicle lost all power and steering. none of the dash light illuminated to indicate a problem. the vehicle was towed and it was later determined that the engine had blown. *nm the consumer stated that no engine light came on. the engine had 84000 miles on it. *tc
12/15/20041
 While driving 40 mph, the consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. suddenly, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably and stalled. the consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb
12/26/200482000109/10/1999
 While driving, vehicle shut off without warning. car was running fine. car would not restart and had to be towed. engine must be replaced. *nm
12/01/2004720001
 While driving, the engine started making a loud knocking noise and then vehicle began to vibrate. the engine stopped running and had to be towed. a rep. from the dealership came out to inspect the vehicle and indicated the engine failure was due to oil sludge build up which is a common failure with this size engine. *jb
12/22/20041
 The vehicle stalled while driving, the consumer noticed that the check engine light flashed on then off. the consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. the mechanic informed the consumer that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge build up. *jb
12/29/2004205/15/2000
 While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled. the consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and took it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak *jb
12/17/20045700105/05/2000
 2000 dodge intrepid with 57,000 miles that has oil changed like clock work. car has thrown a rod and is needing a new engine. my extended warranty company is refusing to pay due to saying my engine had sludge on it. *jb
12/06/20041
 While driving 30 mph, the consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle, suddenly the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to a garage for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb
12/07/2004108/20/2002
 I heard a knocking in my engine. the next day i got my oil changed. after my oil was changed the knocking started get worse and louder. later on that day, while at a busy intersection my car died. lucky i got to the other side of the road. got my mechanic to come get my car, but he suggested i not try to fix it because of the problem with this type of engine.*ak
11/15/2004850001
 When starting the vehicle consumer noticed a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. *ak
12/05/20041
 Engine unexpectedly will not start. consumer contacted manufacturer, and was informed that this vehicle was no longer under warranty, and needed a new engine in order to repair.*ak
12/06/2004980001
 Vehicle has a 2.7l engine which stalled. vehicle was towed to an engine repair shop. consumer also contacted the manufacturer, who claimed that there wasno problem with the 2.7l engine. mechanic informed consumer that the engine would need to be replaced. *ak
11/22/20042
 A banging noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle and then the vehicle stalled. the consumer tried to restart the vehicle, but was unable to do so. the consumer had the vehicle towed. the consumer believed the problem was with the engine. *jb
07/19/2004106/01/2000
 Re: gunn dodge s169880 404. *bf soon after the service check engine light illuminated, the consumer learned the engine had to be replaced. the dealership was contacted and their response was that they couldn't do anything because it had been three years. the consumer noted her complaint and there was no reason why a three year old vehicle needed to have the engine replaced. *ph *tc *jb
08/26/200472000103/01/2002
 While driving 35 mph engine failed. *ak the consumer stated that the timing belt failed and destroyed the engine. dodge service dealer stated that oil sludge build up destroyed the engine. *tc
10/02/200485000104/10/2001
 Complete engine failure due to seizure of bearing on water pump and related damage to timing chain and engine intake and exhaust valves -- cost to repair exceeds value of vehicle -- vehicle milewage equals 85,000 miles age of vehicle equals four model years
08/12/200355000101/05/2003
 The engine on my 2000 dodge intrepid failed at about 55,000 miles. *ak
10/04/20041
 While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine blew out, and needed to be replaced. *ak
04/01/200455000309/12/2000
 While driving 30 mph engine failed. as a result, consumer had to get the vehicle towed. *ak the consumer indicated that dodge is aware of a defect in their 2.7l engines. apparently the oil does not circulate properly and sludge builds up in the engine. *nm
07/15/20041
 While starting the vehicle it failed to start. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine blew out and needed to be replaced. *ak cooling system was not keeping the engine oil c ool enough, causing the oil to boil. this caused the primary tensioner to fail, resulting in engine malfunctioning. new engine costm$600.00 and primary tensioner $100.00. *ak
08/02/2004746901
 Complaint regarding 2000 dodge intrepid.*mr the vehicle's engine made noise when started on cold days. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several time but they were unable to duplicate the problem. the service manager later informed the consumer that the engine had sludge in it due to lack of lubrication. the dealer later indicated that the vehicle's warranty would not cover the repairs. *nm
08/20/200456434109/27/2000
 First my tps sensor went out no car, 2 days; then my map sensor went out no car ,2 days; then oil leaked from the engine onto the starter causing it to stop working no car, 3 days; then the engine started knocking. i stopped driving it south holland dodge gave me a written estimate of 7000 no car, 17 days and counting.*ak
08/03/200462600102/24/2001
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with 2.7 engine that stopped running while i was on the freeway. i luckily was able to merge over to the side of the road with no power without getting in an accident. my car had to be towed to a chrysler dealer. we were quoted $6,500 for a new rebuild engine due to our old engine being full of sludge. our warranty was 75,000 miles and they refuse to help us. we are finding out more and more information about the chrysler 2.7 engine and it's problems. the dealer wants you to believe the engine failure is your fault but it is clearly an engine defect that causes the sludge build up. we now have a car that is worth nothing because it isn't running and still owe about $9,000 on the loan. please review this and other complaints and have chrysler do the right thing and recall these motors and help the consumers. thank you! *ak
08/21/2004104889110/19/2000
 We regularly serviced our car and did not have any problems leading up to our engine failure. after leaving work one evening, i started my car up and it sounded like a muffled motorcycle in the engine. we had just checked the oil level five days prior to the engine going out and the level was fine, but upon checking it that night it read that there was no oil in the car. we took took it to our shop; they recommended that we take it to the dealer. the mechanic at the dealership told us that there was major sludge build up and the oil must be burning internally. our indicator lights, which work, never even came on to alert us to a problem with the oil or engine, and we never experienced any oil leaking. after them taking it apart to find the problem and putting it back together they said that the timing was off and they could not guarantee how long the car would drive. it cost us $600 and we had to have it towed home because the car would no longer run. it would have cost us another $250 for them to put it back together with not even a day guarantee of running. we opted for the $75 tow. . they told us at the dealership that a used engine would run about $3000/new $6000 or we could trade our car in, which we still owe $9000 on, and they would give us $300 on the trade-in. they said that they could get us a new dodge intrepid that has the new engines in them. the mechanic stated that not only did he have the same car with the same problem (which he got rid of) but that there were two other intrepids there for servicing with the exact same problem. obviously, there is problem with these cars. we are now left with trying to buy a used engine or buy a used car. either way we are left with a hefty note to pay and a car that looks nice but doesn't run. *ak
08/11/2004130000104/01/2000
 (1) december 02, 2003. check engine light came on and car was taken to dealership for repair. dealer specified that the the cam sensor and ignition coil needed replacing and oil was being sent throught the pcv valve hose into the air box and throttle body. their repairs repairs included cleaning out the oil, however no mention of known quality issues in the 2.7l engine, that would eventually result in engine failure. (2) august 11, 2004. while driving down interstate 75 in the detroit metro area, the check engine light came on and the engine died. i managed to navigate the car through interstate traffic and onto the shoulder without the engine and any power steering. (3) the car is currently non-functional and estimates for repairs have exceeded $7000. upon further investigation, i have discovered that the 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine has known quality issues that result in engine failure.*ak
05/20/20041
 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 motor needed to be replaced. *ak
08/15/2004800001
 (1) i was driving my 2000 dodge intrepid and a clicking noise began to come from the engine area. the clicking noise proceeded to get louder and louder at which point i parked the car in a parking lot and called a relative to pick me up. i originally purchased this previously owned vehicle from carmax in 2001 with 20,000 miles. the car now has 80,000 miles and has received regular maintenance. (2) i had my vehicle towed to a local shop and was informed the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge buildup in the engine. two other local shops also suggested replacing the engine due to the same reason. i was further notified that many people have had the same engine problem with this vehicle and that there should be a recall for this problem. (3) currently, i am getting engine replaced with remanufactured engine for around $4,900. *ak
07/04/200475693109/24/2003
 While driving engine shut down. vehicle was towed to dealer, and it was discovered that the timing chain and crank shaft were defective.*ak the vehicle's check engine light illuminated on five different occasion. each time the vehicle was taken to be service but no codes were found in the vehicle computer. eventually the vehicle stalled and it was determined that a new engine was needed. *nm
08/10/2004980001
 I was driving to work in connecticut. i was in heavy traffic just past the george washington bridge when my 2000 dodge intrepid car stalled and overheated. i manged to pull off the road safely at about exit 12 in the bronx after waiting 3 hours for a tow truck, one finally show up (from autorama towing). i was towed to their car shop. upon arrival at their shop they asked me what happened with the car. i went on to explain what happened. the car stalled temperarily and the temperature needle climbed quickly to hot. luckily i managed to get off to the side on the highway after struggling with the steering wheel. i waited for awhile to let the car cool off and then tried to start the car. it didn't. the car was disabled. it was not drivable at that point. the only recourse was towing. at firsty the car shop mechanic diagnosed the car as having a cracked thermostat housing cover. and that the themostat had seized from overheat. the mechanic proceeded to do the repairjob. upon his completion (as he was getting ready to turn the car over to me) he called me over and said, i have bad news. he told me that the engine was also damaged. at first he tried to turn on the car, and it did momentarily but then it stalled. he proceeded to show me that the engine oil and antifreeze had mixed so much that the engine seized. at this point i was told that the engine was unusable and needed replacement. i had the car towed back home in staten island where i got a second opinion to confirm that my engine was not useable and had to be replaced. i am now in the process of doing that at my cost. not a cheap thing to do, not to mention that safety worries and aggravations i've experienced. as a consumer i don't claim to know alot about cars, but in my opinion this engine has gone bad prematurely and is unreliable.*ak
05/16/200466500111/20/1999
 While driving 45 mph, the engine stalled. the consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. *jb prior to the vehicle stalling the engine was pinging and knocking. no waring light illuminated indicating a failure. after the vehicle was towed it was checked by a technician. it was determined that teh vehicle was 1 1/2 quarts low on oil although the vehicles oil was changed 3 weeks prior. *nm
03/20/200480000110/10/2000
 I own a 2000 dodge intrepid with the 2.7 l engine. in january of 2003 a tapping in the engine occurred, but every time i took it to the dealer it would stop. it had gone on for quite awhile as the dealer couldn't do anything until he heard the noise. when they finally could hear the noise, first they said the engine had blown, then called back to say the timing chain tension had broken apart. they repaired this. in january 2004 the same thing happened again. we went through the same sequence of events with the noise as the first time. it was march 2004 when they were finally able to detect the noise and made an appointment to have it repair in four days. their comment to me when i asked if i should be driving the car was, we wouldn't let the car go if we didn't think it was ok. i drove it the next day and the tapping was present; the following day it wouldn't start. they towed the car in. the prognosis was, the engine had blown. the rods went through the pistons. this was at 80,000 miles. the car was out of commission for over a month. i have the 100,000 mile extended warranty and they wouldn't cover the cost of repair. the car was only worth $5,500 and repairs extended beyond that. i had the engine rebuilt from a private business. a dodge mechanic later informed us that they have replaced many of these particular engines along with the mechanic who rebuilt mine. i guess now i know why the dodge intrepid can't hold it's value. only 4 years old and with a depreciation of $5,000 per year. i was told to keep all the old parts in case a recall occurred. *la
07/09/20042
 While driving vehicle stalled. consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. consumer coasted the vehicle to the shoulder. then, had the vehicle towed to repair shop, and mechanic determined that the engine needed replacement due to a blown head gasket. consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and the problem had not been resolved. *ak
04/13/2004580001
 While driving at 40 mph consumer heard a light tapping sound coming from the engine. several weeks later, engine started to tap very loudly. a certified mechanic examined the vehicle and found that a new engine was needed. *ak engine and belts were replaced. *ts
07/02/200475000109/01/2000
 2000 dodge intrepid, with approx. 75k miles, engine started ticking and knocking very loud, and then car seized up. had it towed to mechanic.....bearing failure and metal shavings.....engine needs to be replaced. *nm
03/21/200364000109/04/2002
 -heavily sludge engine, bent valves, replaced with a used engine. *ak -
06/01/20044
 Engine died due to sludge buildup. *mr the consumer had gone to get an oil change and was told that the serpentine belt was cracking. the oil light had come on and the dealer stated that the sensor needed to be replaced. after the consumer picked up the vehicle from the dealer for the repair of the sensor, the oil light had come back on. after about two miles of driving, the engine failed. the consumer found that the engine failed due to sludge. *sc *jb
06/30/200470700106/04/2002
 Consumer stated that engine shut down completely. consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic who had a dodge representative there. it was determined that the engine was dead and a replacement would cost several thousand dollars. *ak the engine would knock and generated very little power. the manufacturer is unwilling to repair or replace the engine although they are aware of the 2.7 liter engine's problem. *nm
05/14/200486000111/10/2001
 Engine failure, left alone, wife and two kids 30 miles from nearest town on two lane road, on vacation in florida, 400 miles from home. *ak
03/28/200459700105/07/2000
 I own a 200 dodge intrepid that has been in the shop since march 28, 2004. the initial diagnosis was sludge in the engine (cylinder head, tensioner to the timing chain) the warranty company refused to pay. i agreed to the 1500 repair. after the repair then they say the oil pump is broke and the warranty company pays for that. after that is replaced they call and state that the valves are bent. after six weeks, the service manager states that he told the warranty company that he recommended that the engine be replaced. i was never told about an engine replacement until then and i let the service manager know that at this point i feel that they did not know what they were doing and that i would have removed my car from the shop. well my car is still at ewald automotive this day i brought a replacement car at an auction on may 8, 2004. my son has talked with the general manager who stated that he was not aware of the problem. although nice, he has not done anything to remedy this dilemma. i have since done research on the net and have found a lot of the same story with the car. i did email chrysler on the onset of this problem asking why no warning. the response from them was that the car was not equipped to give me a warning. *jb
06/03/20040
 While driving 45 mph, the vehicle started making a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. without warring vehicle engine stall. vehicle was towed, technician notice engine needed replacement. please provide further details. *nm
06/01/20043
 While driving a knocking noise was heard from underneath. consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined engine needed to be replaced due to an oil build up. *ak
05/24/2004830001
 The vehicle's engine produced a large amount of sludge which caused the vehicle to sound very loud. the cause has not been determined. please provide any additional information. *nm
05/23/2004450001
 While driving, suddenly there was a banging and clanging noise , from the engine compartment. it was discovered that the timing belt came off the tensioner pulley. please provide additional information. *jb
05/18/200437000104/15/2000
 2000 dodge intrepid with 37k miles had total engine failure while driving. dealership states failure was due to sludge in engine.*ak
09/06/2003560001
 Engine failure due to malfunction of oil distribution of the 2.7 liter engine.*ak
05/13/2004463461
 While driving at 45 mph, suddenly there was a knocking noise in the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, who indicated that the engine had gummed up, which caused the timing chain tensionor to stick in the opened position. they also, indicated that this is a common problem with these engine and the manufacture was aware of the problem, but a remedy or improvement part hasn't been found. the entire engine needed to be replaced. *jb
740001
 Consumer took vehicle to dealer for stalling problem, and consumer thought it was the starter. however, the motor was rattling so badly that consumer had to turn it off. it was then determined that the 2.7 liter engine failed. *ak
04/19/200450809104/20/2002
 Started car on a saturday morning only with the same small tapping noise as from the last couple of days. no check engine light had come up until going down the freeway a very loud noise, lost of power and finally a check light came on. exited freeway drove a couple of miles to a friends home to leave car. after calling the huntington beach dodge service dept on monday and providing oil change records . the extended warrinty service people have decline my claim to fix engine claiming that the oil change service dept at walmart started the engine without oil and cause engine faliure. i find this claim by the first extended service corp to be wrong, since in my personnal experience and by viewing all the oil changes that have been taken care of by walmart , they have never started a cars engine without oil.*ak
04/15/2004
 Engine began making a loud knocking noise. i took it to four different places and was told anything from a lifter problem to a new engine was needed due to sludge build-up and the timing chain tensioner. i have been in touch with chrysler and they said they did not have a recall on the engine and could do nothing at this time. i have only had the vehicle for about three months. oh!! this is a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l engine.*ak
04/28/200462000101/06/2001
 At my latest oil change, the guy doing the oil change said that there was some sludge in the oil. i had him flush the system as a part of the oil change. now, just a month later, my wife tells me the intrepid has started making a loud rattlling noise. i went to go check it out and couldn't get the car to start. i had the car towed to a service station and they told me that the engine is probably totalled and will need to be replaced. i haven't had it towed to the dealer yet as i really don't want to spend another $200 getting the car towed there and having a diagnostic to find out what i already know. daimler chrysler really needs to do right by their cars. i spoke with them and they said i'd have to provide proof that i've been having the oil changed every 3000 miles. even then, they said i'd have to prove that the service station was reputable and used high quality oil. basically they said i was screwed. thanks dodge. *la
04/02/200081000106/12/2000
 The driver is using a quart of oil every 2 days. the oil light is on even after filling up with oil. *ak
04/19/20041
 While driving 55 mph engine check light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. then, vehicle stalled. consumer restarted vehicle and pulled over. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge built up. *ak
04/12/2004770001
 While driving on the highway at 55 mph vehicle jerked forward, there was a knocking noise, then the vehicle stalled. vehicle was towed to a dealership, who indicated that the engine had blown out due to oil sludge. this occurred because of a defect in the engine design. *ak
04/13/200487000108/01/2003
 While driving down the highway, the consumer's husband heard a clicking noise and then the vehicle cut off and would not restart. the consumer's husband had the vehicle towed to the mechanic, who determined that the engine failed. the consumer had to purchase a new engine for the vehicle. *ak the mechanic suggested that the problem was with engine sludge build up due to the exhaust going through the engine because the catalytic converter was under the engine instead of under the vehicle. *sc *jb
04/12/200487000109/12/2003
 Engine suddenly shut off at highway speed. consumer had to merge slowly to the shoulder to avoid an accident. took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer claimed there was sludge build up in the engine. *ak
1
 While slowing down at a stop light vehicle stalled. consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was not able to do so. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced. *ak
04/07/200452000
 While driving at 50 mph vehicle stalled. driver managed to get vehicle out of traffic. had tried to restart vehicle and it rolled backwards. driver waited 30 minutes and then restarted vehicle. took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic determined engine failed, needed to be replaced. *ak
04/05/20041
 While starting up the vehicle would not start. the driver was unable to start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the head gasket had blew and the engine needed replacing. please fill in additional information. *nm
03/30/200458300101/28/2002
 2000 dodge intrepid this 2.7 engine has a major engineering flaw in the motor. even though i have maintained oil changes there is still engine sludge in the motor which has disabled my motor and i cannot drive it anymore. the extended warranty refuses to pay for the repairs even though i had proof of oil changes. there are numerous people with the dodge intrepid's with the 2.7 engines who are experiencing the same problems yet the auto maker refuses to see there is a problem. my check engine light has never come on and had the ticking noise in the engine not become so obvious in the last week or so before taking it in to the shop, i would have probably at some point locked the motor up not knowing there was an engine problem causing problems for myself as well possibly other people on the highway. this car had a slight ticking in the engine when i purchased it but was told it was normal engine noise. when i bought the car it had a little over 31,000 miles on it and have only had it two years this past jan.(04) and it has a little over 58,000 miles now and now the motor is shot i still owe over 11,000 on the car and they are quoting me a price of 4,800 and some odd dollars to fix it. this is a problem that needs to be addressed and a recall needs to be done on these 2.7 engines. after researching the net. i have discovered that numerous people have this problem and are done the same way i have been done. chrysler needs to stand behind their work and acknowledge there is a problem with the 2.7 engines instead of giving customers like myself who have maintained oil changes grief. *nm
1
 The timing chain tension mechanism failed prematurely which in turn destroyed the engine. *ph *jb
03/17/200464000203/01/2000
 While driving at an undetermined speed the oil light appeared on the dashboard and the vehicle stalled. the consumer was able to steer the vehicle to the side of the road where she restarted the vehicle. *ak
05/15/200359500202/24/2003
 I recently bought a 2000 dodge intrepid in february 2003 with 37,000 miles on it. i started to notice that the steering had a lot of play in it and pulled to the right. i took it in to a chrysler dealership to check why it is doing this. they checked it and told me that it just needed to have an alignment done. so i went ahead and had an alignment done. the more i drove the car the worse the steering became. it got to the point where i couldn't control the car. i called the dealership and told them about this. they told me to bring the car in asap and not to drive it anywhere else. i had a friend follow me to the dealership (thank goodness it is not far from my house) where they told me they would check it out and give me a call back. they called me and told me that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced and it would cost an estimate of $1300. i just bought the car and i would already have to pay over a thousand dollars to have it fixed. to make a long story short, i complained to the daimlerchrysler corp. and they paid for half of the cost because i told them that i knew that this car has had a lot of problems with the rack and pinion. well, it's now march 2004 and my engine as well as my timing chain has went out. the dealership says that there is a build-up of sludge in the engine and it is going to cost me over $7700 dolars to fix. i am now finding out that this is also a serious problem with these engines (2.7 liter). i am finding that this engine is in such demand that it is even on back-order at most shops. i would like theses cars to be recalled because these are some serious issues that we are dealing with. if the whole car can't be recalled, i would like something to be done that can help us consumers get through these problems. my car is still sitting at the dealership because there is no way i can come up with $7700 dollars to fix it. i have also missed work because i have no way of getting there. something needs to be done to daimlerchrysler!*ak
02/15/200477000101/15/2002
 2 yrs. ago i had bought a 2000 dodge intrepid, now the engine is about to blow, there is a loud knocking noise, sometimes the car gets hot and shuts down, check engine light goes on all of the time, oil changes are done regularly with synthetic oil. engine sounds very rough and idles very high. started doing this at about 75,000 miles - just in time for my warranty to be up. i have seen a lot of complaints on line about the same thing. i tried to trade it in, no one wants it because they say the engine is about to blow and i still owe too much, way more than they say it is worth. i can't afford to buy a whole new engine. this is my only form of transportation. please help. *jb
03/17/20041
 While driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled, causing the driver to drift off the road. mechanic determined that the engine failed.*ak
03/24/2004780001
 While driving at a low speed engine stalled. an independent mechanic indicated that the problem could be with the transmission or engine. please provide any additional information. *nm
03/02/2004710001
 While driving engine seized and shut off. engine needed to be replaced. *ak
02/13/200458026109/19/2003
 The timing chain tensioner in my 2000 dodge intrepid (2.7 liter dohc v6 engine) went bad, causing the timing chain to get loose. it started slapping against the housing, making a horrible racket. i got the car to my mechanic before the timing chain broke. he replaced the timing chain and timing chain tensioner. he also found oil sludge all through my engine, which was the likely cause of the timing chain tensioner going bad. my engine did not need replaced at this time. i had 58,026 miles on the car when this happened. the oil had been changed every 3,000 miles. my mechanic said that this should not have happened at that low a mileage. i did not take this to a dodge dealer, as the car was out of warranty. i took it to an independent auto repair facility. the owner has extensive experience in major auto repair and engine rebuilding and replacement. i have just this past week traded this car off, and no longer own it.*ak
03/08/2004510001
 Engine failure at 51000 miles chrysler says sludge caused engine failure due to maintenance. this engine is known for this problem but chrysler refuses to acknowledge. result 6300.00 for new engine. *jb
03/12/20041
 While driving 45 mph a loud noise was heard coming from underneath the hood; vehicle stalled. consumer was able to pull over to the shoulder, and tried to restart vehicle. then, driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that motor blew out and needed to be replaced. *ak
02/24/200478408208/18/2000
 The car was found with no oil, no signs of leakage found. next day engine broke down. the pannel warning lights of check oil or check engine never turned on, all pressure appeard normal. always kept with regular maintenance and oil change. no warning sigs from the vehicle at any time.*ak
62355101/17/2000
 Ltr fm gregory roszel (ny) re his 2000 chrysler dodge intrepid, vehicle has a defective engine, wants his car repaired at no charge. *ph the consumer stated while driving, the timing chain broke. *jb
02/01/20041
 Similar to an extraordinary amount of complaints, the engine in my 2000 dodge intrepid has siezed, due to oil sludge, per many auto mechanics. because i have seen the numerous similar complaints, i am to believe that this is not just a coincidence or my car in particular. i believe at this time that it is a manufacturer defect and that the consumer should not be made to suffer because of it.*ak
02/23/2004645001
 While driving at any speed consumer heard a noise coming through the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the technician determined the need for a new engine at consumer's expense of $8,800. the consumer checked the web site and found many similar complaints. *ak there was also a loss of power. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they suggested that there was a problem with the rod bearing. *sc
02/20/200481000103/01/2000
 Engine faliure while driving- no warning. *jb
07/13/200375000103/10/2001
 I own a 2000 dodge intrepid. the engine failed to run with just over 75,000 miles. i had the engine diagnosed and was told that it was sludge that caused the timing chain tensioner to freeze and knock the timing chain off which in turn caused a complete failure due to this being a interference engine. i was surprised when my local dealer was not aware of any problems with the 2.7 litre engine. i called jasper engines, who is the nations leading seller of remanufactured engines, and they told me the design flaws in the original engine. i feel that if i was able to learn the truth, the manufacturer should have been able to. *jb
02/01/2003302/01/2003
 Shortly after purchasing vehicle it started experiencing engine problems. consumer said that it was making weird rattling noises. after a number of inspections by a mechanic, the sound was due to lack of oil pressure. *la the engine started racing and making a louder noise. the mechanic determined that it was the tensioner which was replaced. on another occasion the vehicle chugged and was impossible to steer and would barely move. the consumer was told that the vehicle needed a new engine. there were other vehicles with the same engine problems. *sc *jb
01/20/200462000111/15/1999
 Motor blew while i s was driving causing me to almost go into the ditch . i lost all power and then it had to push it away from the highway. i then find out the warrenty magicaly does not cover it and diamond crysler was not helpfull at all.. i have proof that the moters are faulty made ...please help me. *ak
01/15/2004450001
 While driving engine failed without warning. dealer stated that sludge build up in the engine which caused it to fail. *ak
02/02/200426500108/18/1999
 Car would not start - now the dealer is telling me my engine needs replacing - have 26,500 miles on it .*ak
02/07/2004620001
 While turning at 25 mph vehicle stalled. consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed, but dealer could not resolve the problem. *ak
02/05/2004390001
 Engine failed at 39,000 miles due to sludge.*ak
02/06/200484000011/11/1999
 2000 dodge intrepid with 2.7l engine engine failure due to oil sludge buildup at 84,000 miles. *ak
10/26/200379813107/08/2000
 Bought this car brand new in 2000 and at 3 years old with just under 80,000 miles it is shot! did routine maintenance and changed the oil on a regular basis at 3,000 to 4,000 miles even though owner's manual states oil changes at 7,500 miles. in october, 2003 the day after i had my oil changed, i started hearing a slight knocking noise and took the car to my mechanic. mechanic proceeded to tell me that my engine had sludge build up in it and would have to be replaced at a cost of between $4k - $6k. mechanic also told me that this was a very common and known problem with the intrepid 2.7l v6 engine but that so far dodge has refused to recall the engine. told me that oil should actually be changed at least every 2,500 miles religiously and that we should use synthetic oil (owners manual does not say this - why?!?). mechanic was very sympathetic and said don't take my word for it do an internet search for intrepid engine sludge and see what comes up. followed his suggestion and was absolutely shocked and disgusted at what i found! the number of people having the exact same problem as we are is just shameful! my wife and i paid approx. $22k for this car and now, 3 years later, the cost to repair the car is more than what it is valued at! finally, just this week, we all but gave away our 3 year old car for $2,000 because that is the best offer we had. my wife and i have worked hard for everything we have and we feel cheated and betrayed by dodge for putting out such a lousy product and then continually refusing to acknowledge this defect despite plenty of evidence to the contrary! please, do something to stop this!!!*ak
01/06/2003860001
 While driving the fuel light illuminated on the dashboard then the vehicle stalled. consumer contacted dealership on four separate occasions, but the problem still occurs. *ak after further inspection it was determined that the engine had blown. *nm
01/29/200480000101/01/2001
 Upon pulling into a parking space there was a knocking noise coming from underneath the hood, then, vehicle stalled. engine locked up because of oil sludge. this occurred because engine overheated, per dealer. *ak *nm
01/30/2004790001
 The engine blew and the vehicle stalled. this occurred when the accelerator pedal was depressed to increase speed upon changing lanes. the consumer was able to coast over to the median. the dealership indicated that the crank shaft bearing had seized up which stop the flow of oil to the engine. *nm
12/25/2003420001
 While driving at undetermined speed vehicle stalled. consumer towed vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that engine failed. *ak
02/02/2004106000101/18/2002
 On february 2, 2004 car began to make a clacking noise - sounded like oil was not getting into the crankcase. had car towed to a mechanic the next day. timing chain broke when mechanic started the car to diagnose. diagnosed as engine sludge problem - mechanic said that he has seen this problem on this type of engine at much lower mileages. need to replace the engine - approximately $5000.*ak
01/28/2004856001
 While driving vehicle stalled. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge build up.*ak *jb
01/28/20041
 Dodge intrepid motor locked up due to sludge. *ak
11/28/2003145000111/20/1999
 Oil sludge in 2000 dodge intrepid with 3.2 6 cyl engine. noted noisy valve in left cylinder head. during inspection of valve train found rocker arm shaft filled with sludge blocking oil passage to rocker arms. right valve trained also had a large amount of sludge in rocker arm shaft. cleaned shaft and inspected valve train for excessive wear. valve train wear still within limits as prescribed by chrysler/dodge. inspected oil pan and noted a large amount of sludge in the pan. further inspections revealed oil pick up tube 90% blocked, and the oil pump housing scored from damaged gear out of the factory. replaced oil pump assembly, pick up tube, crankshaft bearings, and connecting rod bearings. this defect was caught and corrected before any severe damage to the engine occurred. had it not, result would be an engine locked up due to lack of lubrication. this car is maintained regularly, with frequent oil changes, and has highway mileage on it. dodge denies any oil nitration/sludge problem on the 3.2 engine. noted several reports of the same problem from several owners. *jb
699002
 Engine locked up, and the air conditioner malfunctioned. *ak
19000108/10/2000
 Vehicle made a clicking noise, engine shut off, and would not restart. vehicle was towed to a mechanic. the mechanic determined that there was slug in motor, and motor needed to be replaced. *ak
800001
 Vehicle stalled in the middle of the intersection. engine must be replaced. *ak
01/13/2004940001
 While driving 60 mph vehicle stalled. vehicle was towed to the dealer, and technician indicated that engine needed to be replaced.*ak
550003
 The dealer has installed two rebuilt engines in the vehicle within the last year. the dealer could not determine why the engines continue to malfunction. please provide any additional information. *nm
11/28/2003780002
 While driving between 65 - 70 mph consumer heard a flapping noise. consumer pulled over and turned vehicle off to inspect. vehicle wouldn't restart. vehicle was towed to a dealership, and mechanic indicated that noise was due to engine failure. the engine had sludge build up. prior to the engine failure vehicle had had an oil change. this might have been caused by fuel pump failure. *ak
12/07/2003680001
 While driving 40 mph, consumer noticed that oil light came on, and then vehicle stalled. consumer tried to restart vehicle several times,but to no avail. *ak
730001
 Sludge in the motor was causing engine failure. *ak
12/09/2003960001
 While driving 60 mph vehicle stalled. consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. *ak
11/27/200350104/16/2000
 I purchased a new 2000 dodge intrepid april 15, 2000. while on my way to thanksgiving dinner, on the expressway, the oil light came on & 2 seconds later the car stopped. i finally was able to move it to the right lane (there is no emergency parking on the van wyck) when all lights including my hazard lights went out. my family and i almost died on the expressway. i had it towed to a dealer that night and after repeated calls to them they responded six days later telling me the starter needed replacing and i needed a new battery. when i called to find out when it could be picked up, they told me i had a seased engine and they did could not tell me why. my warranty was for 7 years or 50,000 miles; however, i now had 60,000 miles there fore i am no longer covered and must pay $7000 for a new engine. i owe $13,000 on my car note, the dealer told me to pay of the note and come buy another car. i have researched and found numerous cases of seased engines on the model. the manufacturer is aware of this dangerous condition, my family was almost killed and i am sure there have been cases where this condition has been fatal. something must be done. *la
11/25/2003300001
 While turning a corner at 15 mph the consumer heard a popping sound coming from the engine. the engine was idling roughly just before the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that there was a build up of sludge in the engine. *ak
03/02/200364000108/16/2001
 Premature engine failure. *la
11/19/200377486104/16/2001
 While driving at 60 mph, the rpms raced up to 4000. then, the rpms fluctuated between 4000 and 2000 rpms. the vehicle finally stalled and would not restart. *ak the vehicle was towed and after the diagnosis was performed, it was determined the vehicle needed a new engine. *jb
12/05/20031
 Upon entering the vehicle engine would not start. took vehicle to dealer, and the timing chain was replaced. the problem has recurred, engine won't start. dealer stated engine needed to be replaced. *ak
08/15/200384416104/30/2002
 Engine failure in 2000 dodge intrepid; car stopped while driving; there were no warnings or indications that anything was wrong with my car; i had just had the oil changed the day before. after researching on the internet, i have found that this is a common problem with the dodge intrepid, and dodge will not recall these cars to fix the problem. *la
11/21/2003600001
 Engine on 2000 intrepid blown after 60,000 miles. mechanic said sludge is the contributing factor. have been very diligent about oil changes even before sludge was discovered by dealer in 2002. nevertheless, engine blew. cost to replace engine $5400. this is the 2nd chrysler car that required engine replacement. we are 3 time owners of chrysler products, and feel disappointed and disillusioned with chrysler products at the moment.*jb
07/01/2003720001
 While driving 40 mph engine locked up and vehicle stalled without warning. dealer stated the engine needed to be replaced. *ak
09/23/200377000101/01/2000
 While driving at 25 mph, the consumer heard a rattling sound coming from the engine. a few seconds later the vehicle stalled and wouldn't restart. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, who informed the consumer that the engine had a build up of sludge. a new engine was needed at that time. the manufacturer is aware of the problem. *ph while driving at 25 mph vehicle experienced a rattling noise coming from the the engine. vehicle stalled and would not restart. vehicle was towed to dealer where sludge was found in engine.*mr
12/03/2003840001
 While driving at low or high speeds engine was knocking. dealer stated the need to replace the engine at owner's expense of $ 6,000 dollars. independent mechanic found alot of sludge in the engine. *ak
10/10/2003800001
 Dodge 2000 2.7 liter dohc v6 engine failure with only 80k miles. had to replace entire engine due to sludge. bought used, told not covered under warranty. dealer stated this is a common problem with this engine (wish they had told us before purchased the car).*ak
04/18/200370250112/01/2000
 While the vehicle was idling, the timing chain snapped without warning. the actual cause of the timing chain snapping has not been identified. the dealership was contacted. *nlm the dealer refused to help. (chrysler and dominion dodge refused to help as well) *sc *jb
04/18/200380000102/25/2002
 Motor seized up on a trip to chattanooga about an hour drive from our house. *la
700001
 While driving at 45 mph consumer heard a rattling noise. engine blew out. this was caused by sludge due to oil build up, per dealership. also, dealership indicated that oil build up was caused by lack of oil change. vehicle had regular oil changes every 3500 miles.*ak
430001
 While driving down the road at approximately 25 mph vehicle stalled. vehicle had to be towed to dodge dealership.*ak
63000106/12/2001
 Engine died in the middle of traffic, and would not restart. vehicle was towed to a mechanic. *ak
05/28/2003930002
 While driving at 70 mph on the highway vehicle stopped working. vehicle was taken to a repair shop,and the engine was rebuilt. several months later, vehicle stalled again, and consumer returned the vehicle to the finance company. *ak
09/23/200337000111/22/2000
 While driving at 55 mph engine failed without warning. dealer refused to give consumer any type of information regarding engine defect. *ak failure occurred while consumer was driving on a busy highway. *ph
06/10/200394000112/01/2000
 The engine failed while driving between 55-60 mph. there was a knocking noise in the engine and the vehicle lurched forward, then slow down. the vehicle did this for about a mile, afterwards, it stalled. this was due to an oil sludge build up which was caused by a design flaw. *ak the vehicle had a variety of electrical problems throughtout three years. *sc
620001
 While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. the driver was able to avoid a collision and get the vehicle to the side of the road. the dealer determined that the engine must be replaced. please provide further details. *ph
11/04/200347500108/01/1999
 I have a dodge intrepid 2000 with a 2.7 liter engine and the engine made a huge noise and it was not drivable. it was towed to the shop and after talking to chrysler corp. they did find metal shaving in oil pan and they will go 50% on cost. i have talked to several repairmen and friends having this model and they all claim that their motors have blown too! why should the consumer pay for a faulty motor. if they are willing to go 50% then you know that chrysler knows that they are having problems with this motor. please investigate this there were no lives lost in my case, but what about the next person. thank you! *la
05/02/200362355101/17/2001
 Vehicle's time chain broke and head cams blew out.*mr while driving the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the timing chain broke and in turn destroyed the engine. the vehicle was equipped with a jasper motor. the consumer is requesting assistance. *ts *nlm
02/19/200262000401/05/2002
 Inherent poor design of dodge 2.7l v-6 engine. *la
10/04/200382000202/05/2003
 2000 dodge intrepid threw a rod at 80,000 mi. having engine replaced from mid-atlantic. after they sent one to our auto shop, they could not get it to stop leaking in various places. sent it back now waiting for another engine for this car. been without this car now for 3 weeks. first engine failed now brand new engine could not work. *la
10/22/2003820001
 Engine died while driving. *ak
06/06/2003840005/29/2003
 A few months ago i purchased a 2000 dodge intrepid with 84,000 mi and a week later while exiting the highway on an off-ramp, the engine stalled. it was running great one second and the next second it just quit with no warning! i had it towed to a mechanic for service and was informed that my engine needed to be replaced. i have talked to a local salvage parts dealer and was told that these engines is in very high demand. after doing a little research on my own regarding the 2.7 liter engines, i have found that this problem is more common than not. i had my engine replaced last week and it cost me over $3500.00. *la
12/15/20021
 I purchased a 2000 dodge intrepid 2 years ago. in nov 2001, after 1 year of owning the car, the engine sludged, started knocking, & quit. it has been sitting in a garage for 1 year because i do not have the $5000 to get it replaced, but i am still making payments on it. i changed the oil regularly also, but after speaking with numerous mechanics, they all said the same thing. dodge engines are terrible, & unless you use high quality synthetic oil, & change the oil consistently every 3000 miles, it will sludge and break down. the dealership i purchased this car from did not inform me of this. i have also read numerous reports regarding the problems with this engine. i cannot believe that dodge has not recalled this engine. i understand that when you get the engine replaced now, it comes with a kit to be installed to prevent this from happening. *la
10/05/200355000205/01/2000
 Engine light comes on during a road trip with my daughter to woodfield,oh from columbus. mechanic says i'm lucky the engine didn't blew up before i got there. mechanic says there was only a pint of oil in my car yet i saw no signs of oil burning or leaking and an oil change had been done earlier in the year. mechanic puts new oil in, scans and resets the car so the engine light doesn't stay on. after that, i started my trip back home and everything seems fine, then 10-15 minutes in the trip the engine light comes back on so i turn around and head back to the mechanic. on the way back i could feel the engine kicks back and almost stall out. again, i was lucky to make it back to the mechanic. while car is parked and engine is running, you could hear the engine revving up and then it would idle back down. it would do this a few times and then stall out. mechanic does another evaluation and determines that a new engine is needed and the car cannot be driven. a week later i got my car towed back to columbus (the car broke down in woodsfield, oh) and had it checked again by a mechanic in columbus. they told me the same thing that the engine needs replaced because the water pump housing is damaged and there is no coolant in the overflow and felt that i could not have prevented this. so i called around to get estimates on replacing the engine and every place i called, they said that they've had lots of complaints about the dodge intrepid's 2.7 liter engine. they say that the oil is not getting to the top of the engine. one place told me they replaced this engine almost once a week. so now i'm stuck with having to come up with several thousand dollars to replace a faulty engine. the fact that the safety of my daughter and i was jeopardized because this is becoming a common problem, and that there isn't even an investigation going on, leaves me very upset. i hope something will be done about this soon. *la
10/10/20031
 While driving about 55 mph on the highway engine locked up and shut down on the highway. vehicle was towed to the dealership. mechanic told the driver that corrosion mixed with oil was the problem. engine had to be replaced.*ak
04/12/2000650003110/20/1999
 Purchased a 2000 dodge intrepid from dadeland dodge in miami, fl. the car is qualified for the lemon law 3 months after purchase, but unaware of such a law and never filed. now it is too late. it is now i decided to take action since the engine blew on 04/12/03. my brother in law was driving and the engine just stopped without warning. i called for a tow truck to be taken to the dealer. the car has about 65,000 miles, and the extended warranty should have covered the repairs; however, the dealer declined. i ended up paying $2,714.87 to get the engine rebuilt. in addition, i also don't have a car for 2 months, and disputed with the dealer and extended warranty company during that span. *la
08/15/200342360102/01/2001
 Vehicle has sludge build up in engine.*mr the vehicle died on the highway. consumer thought the extended warranty would cover the replacement of a new engine. the mechanic informed the consumer the warranty wouldn't cover it as a result of excessive sludge and the work was estimated at $8712.37. *ph *jb
662141
 There was a loud noise, smoke came from the back tail pipe, then vehicle stalled while driving at 65-70 mph. this was caused by the engine blowing out.*ak
08/14/200362000103/28/2003
 I purchased a 2000 dodge intrepid on 3-28-03. the car had 58000 miles at purchase, was checked out by a mechanic and seemed to be a very good reliable car with service records. i had no trouble, other than the air conditioner not blowing cool air, until 2 weeks ago i noticed a very light ticking sound during acceleration. i have changed the oil twice and now have 62000 miles on it. i took the car to 2 different mechanics both of which did not do internal work and was afraid to diagnose car if they could not fix it. i took the vehicle to the dodge dealer and was told i needed a new timing belt and repair would run me $1,600. i was upset with the cost and before i agreed to let the dealer repair my vehicle they assured me that i was getting out cheap and if i repaired the car immediately i would not need a new motor. after a week in the shop, the dealer called me back to say i had a blown motor (even though i had drivable car when i left it) and repair costs would exceed $6,000. i still owe $6,200 on a car i have only made 4 payments on to date. i am a working mother with 2 small children and this is our primary source of transportion. after doing a little research on my own i have found that regarding the 2.7 liter engines this problem is more common than not. i have talked to 2 local salvage parts dealers and was told by both that these engines are in very high demand. when i spoke with the daimler chrysler customer service rep i was told that chrysler was aware of the problem but since they have not been forced to recall the product they are under no obligation to repair the problem. so now i am left without the transportation that i will be paying on for the next 2 1/2 years. i am financially devastated with no transportation and chrysler knows they are pettling junk with the 2.7 liter engine. i feel violated as a consumer that trusted what once was one of the big 3. if anyone reading this has had similar problems or suggestions please contact me at donya74@aol.com.*ak
08/12/200380000109/16/2002
 I purchased a 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine. the engine locked up while driving on a highway, luckly i was able to control the car eno0ugh to pull it to the side of the road. my family was in the car. i had the car towed to a garage where the macanic had told me that this has been happening quit frequently with this model car. so i began to look online and i found thousands of people who had experiencd the same problem. this is a danger and should be checked into before there are fatalities, and there very well may be. these cars should be recalled for engine failure. *ak
05/08/200348000102/22/2001
 I was driving my 2000 dodge intrepid with my wife and son on the highway when suddenly, there was a loud clicking noise coming from the engine the following day i took the car to my dealer, who informed me that i needed a new engine because the rod had went. the car has only 48000 miles and i have the maximum care protection which covers just about everything. coverage was denied because i did not have the receipts for oil the changes i had performed religously and the engine had developed sludge. i have since read on several sites that this is a problem with 2.7l engine and chrysler refuses to due anything about it. i am now stuck paying for a car that needs approx.$6000 dollars worth of work. the only thing i am grateful for is that nobody was hurt. thank god the rod did not go through the engine wall.
08/07/200356261110/19/2001
 While traveling on the highway without prior warning, the vehicle shut down. the dealer was made aware of the problem. *ph *sc *jb
07/22/200394900110/19/2000
 As i drove south-bound on interstate 95 (in maryland) i noticed my oil light blinked 2 times; a short time later, i heard a tapping sound under the hood. *ak
04/15/200368622110/18/1999
 Sludge in the motor.*ak
05/03/20031
 I was driving my 2000 intrepid when i heard a noise from the hood. i had it towed to the dealership, and was told that the engine had sluge on it. he said that is the problem they are having with that type of engine that's in that car. the cost for repairs woud be 6,000 dollars. i started checking around and found that other people where having the same problem and that dodge would not do a recall. *ak
05/31/200339919107/07/2000
 2000 dodge intrepid w/ 39919 mi. and all maintenance met or exceeded, broke a valve spring, dropping the valve into the cylinder, breaking the piston, w/ the final result being engine replacement paid for by the owner( me). daimler chrysler's comment was the warranty period was over 3919 miles ago, you have no complaint. why are you calling us? i said valve springs on a passenger car get weak, they don't break after 39000 miles. daimler offered no help, but the local dealer helped a little, because engine and car condition were excellent.*ak
06/25/200364010106/08/2001
 The engine on my 2000 dodge intrepid, with 64k miles; simply died. towed it to my independent mechanic, who said the engine was worthless, because of no oil in the passages. this cars oil has been changed religiously, and has never had the oil light register a problem. after investigating the problem, just a bit on the internet, as well with the local dodge dealers, i found: in just 2 small dealerships in my area, 17 autos have had the same problem and had to either discard the auto or replace the engine ($4900 approx.) the internet showed numerous other complaints, including one who was starting a class-action suit. i hope your agency can help me and other owners with this serious consumer problem. thanks. *jb
06/18/200324979210/01/2000
 The rack and pinion was replaced at 24,000 miles and was covered by warranty. the rack and pinion failed again at 39000 miles and had to pay a $300.00 deductible. *ak also the valve cover gaskets leaked. *ts *jb
06/12/200396000112/19/2000
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid and had a sudden engine failure on june 12, 2003 it caused rapid acceleration/ deceleration and there could have been serious injury to other parties and myself, had in it occurred in a populated area instead of the country road i was on. the engine failed and had to be replaced. *nlm
03/05/200310/09/2000
 My 2000 dodge intrepid presently has sludge in the engine, and my extend warranty will not pay for any repairs. my car sounded like a diesel engine as if something had broke within the engine, this all happen on march 5th, 2003 i supplied documentation to show that my oil was changed as required but to know avail would the warranty company assist me in repairing my engine or even given me any alternatives other than it would cost me $10,500.00 to repair. the shop manager explained to me that the 2.7 engines are really crap and there is not much that can be done to correct this obvious defect. i am extremely disappointed that these engines were not recalled, for as long as i have been an owner of cars i have never had an engine go out or will be going out without any warning. i want to be included in the class action suit that is pending with dodge/intrepid problems. *nlm
04/19/200359000110/10/2002
 Dodge intrepid 2000 with 58,000 miles on it, has engine failure. was told the timing chain broke, needs cylinder heads, valves and rods replaced. extended warranty company is giving the dealer a hard time about fixing the problem. looks like the car will need a new engine. very disgusted with chrysler and their lack of ownership on a problem they know occurs (friend is a mechanic for dodge, says this is a very common problem that chrysler is aware of). i have a small child and fortunately the engine died in the driveway and not on the highway with him in the car. don't even want to think of the tragedy that could have caused. chrysler needs to be responsible for their engine troubles. i have been reading a lot of postings and this is not an uncommon problem. it looks like it happens more often than not. bought this car used in 2003, still owe 3 years of payments. *nlm
189301
 Engine seized due to sludge. vehicle was taken to the dealer. *ak
05/22/20035280020
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with 52000 miles. i recently this car has been staling, sometimes on a freeway. it has also been driving rough. when i took it into a dodge dealership, i was told they need to place a rail on a chain to prevent a rattling noise. $400 was the quote. i told them to start work on it. later they called and told me there was sludge on the motor and it must be replaced. $7000!!! they also told me they can not put the motor back in. that it would not start. they (oakland dodge in madison hts, mi) also told me that i have not been changing my oil regularly. this is a false accusation, however i do not have oil change receipts. i have also changed my own oil several times. i am now stuck with a rental car until i can afford $7000.
05/02/20036400010/05/1999
 Engine failure on a 2000 dodge intrepid with 64,000 miles. no warning signs, no rough running. the oil pressure light came on and pulled over right away. as soon as i did the engine quit. after having it towed to the chrysler dealership, i was told that the engine is full of sludge and had to be replaced. cost of new engine is approximately $8,500 which is more than the wholesale value of the car. seems to be a common problem with the 2.7 engine on the dodge intrepid's. see this web-site: http://anyboard.net/autos/cars/cars/>. *nlm
05/24/2003710001
 The vehicles engine light illuminated and engine shut off. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer said engine locked up and would need to be replaced. *nlm
12/14/200290150
 At 90,015 serviced miles, the vehicle was traveling at 60 mph. check engine light came on and the engine failed. driver coasted to a stop several hundred feet. tensioner failed after motor seized up. dealer offered to install new engine for >$4500 and was told to call national number. dodge told me that my only recourse was in court, and that was the end of the conversation. *nlm
04/10/200372000111/15/2000
 I own a 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter and it started making a ticking noise and then one day in april my engine just quit while i was driving it down the road. i sent them a letter and they said there was nothing they could do because my warranty was up, but who puts a 36,000 mile warranty on a vehicle unless they know the engine is junk. they need to fess up to their defect of this type of engine and recall it. it is not right. i am a 23 year old single mother who still owes 10,000 dollars on a car that i can't even drive because i didn't have 6,000 dollars to give them for a new engine. *jb
04/23/20031
 2000 dodge intrepid with 2.7l engine seized with only 59000 miles. *jb
04/26/20035100012/30/2000
 Bad engine {sludge}. *nlm
03/29/200374000305/01/2002
 On mar 29th, 2003 my 2000 dodge intrepid check engine light came on and the vehicle began stalling. i took it to a local garage. after placing it on their computer, i was told the vehicles' cam sensor needed replaced. i also had the mechanic change the spark plugs. both of which had to be ordered through the dealer. $200 dollars later, i picked the vehicle up and drove approx. 5 miles before the same thing happened again. i took it back to the garage who advised me that i should have the dealership look into it. once at the dealership, i was told i need a crank sensor. another $200 dollars later, my wife picked the vehicle up, drove it no more than 2 blocks from the dealership where it stalled on her and my two children in the middle of us 52 in ohio. now, after not having my vehicle for almost a month, i am told by the dealership the timing chain might need replaced which will easily cost $300 labor for 6hr of work, and at least $200 for the new timing chain. in less than a month i will have spent at least $900 on a problem yet to be actually verified as the problem needing fixed. *nlm
03/07/2003776001
 Last week i was exiting the highway on an off-ramp and noticed the engine had stalled. it was running great one second and the next second it just quit with no warning! i had it towed to a mechanic for service and was informed that my engine needed to be replaced. the mechanic said that it looked like a bomb went off in my engine and he was not sure of the cause but it was most likely because the timing chain broke. *jb
04/02/2003710001
 The engine stalled without warning, prior to the incident, the vehicle made a ticking noise. *jb
11/03/20024840007/29/2000
 Engine blown at 48,500 miles. was told it was the 2.7 engine that sludge had built up in it even though we maintained it regularly. cost about $6,000 when was said and done. we contacted chrysler as we heard they were having problems with this engine and that they are aware but refused to help in anyway. rude! we were told this engine needed oil changed every 1,500 - 2000 miles to keep from sludging up.. this is not right... *nlm
03/15/20031
 The vehicle stalled without warning. *jb
03/31/2003107/01/2000
 Consumer heard a tapping noise coming from the motor and front wheel area. dealer diagnosed that there was no oil on dip stick and motor oil level was low. vehicle was serviced and problem resolved. after driving for 5 days the tapping noise returned at speeds of 65 mph. consumer took vehicle back the to dealer who diagnosed that oil sludged was in the motor and the rods were burned on the top and bottom of motor with metal shavings in motor. the dealer stated the vehicle needed a new engine. *jb
03/26/200343531102/18/2000
 I own a 2000 intrepid by dodge with approximately 43000 miles on it. the engine has been blown and i was informed that we have to pay for the repair to be done because of sludge in the engine.. i have an extended warranty on this vehicle that i bought at the time of purchase.. because of the fact that we do our own oil changes and the only thing we are guilty of is not keeping receipts that we have bought oil and filters to change it.. we have documentation on dates and mileage that we have had them done.. in fact the last one was done at a place of business. the vehicle started making a clanking noise while i was driving , no warning light or any such light came on the instrument panel whatsoever i proceeded to pull over in a parking lot and shut the car off, and it would not start, i had the car towed to dealership..they have now had my car for 3 weeks at the dealership. dodge corporate is saying that they have nothing to do with this complaint because of the fact that the extended warranty is not through them, the dealership can use whom ever they want to for extended warranties. i have searched many complaints and this is an ongoing problem with these engine's. my extended warranty is for 7 years or 75000 mile which ever comes first.. i had a different dealership look at my car first and we had to pay them almost 400.00 to have them look at the vehicle and tell us the warranty people will not fix it. they also informed us that the time chaining had blown and when that happens yes there will be sludge and whatever else. which why you have to replace the whole engine. i have researched this and know that there is numerous complaints on this particular car and engine. please can you advise and help.. as an added note the car also smells like it is burning oil. *jb
03/20/200354750109/14/2000
 Total engine failure. *jb
04/10/2001910/10/2001
 The mechanics were unable to correct the stalling/rough ride problems. in attempts to repair the problems the dealer cleaned and replaced the spark plugs and replaced the fuel system. when the vehicle felt as if it were going to stall, the consumer smelled sulfur coming from the engine area and the check engine light illuminated. *scc *nlm
11/21/20022954010/19/2000
 I own a 2000 intrepid with 29000 on it and the engine has blown on it (premature engine failure) and it is still under warranty and daimler chrysler has refused to pay costs related to this because i don't have all my receipts for oil changes. it is a 2.7 l engine and they are aware of engine sludge problems with this engine and they will not pay any costs toward a repair bill which they have quoted at $8000.00. initially the engine caught on fire and they made my insurance company pay for the repairs and then 30 miles later the engine was blown and they say because my husband did the oil changes and we don't have all the receipts for oil purchases they will not pay the bill. we have the receipts for the winter months( of which i have only had the car for one winter and i have that receipt and the receipt for oil and flushing fluid after the fire started they now say we need the receipts for all oil changes. i have looked at other web sites for premature engine failure with that same engine size and there are many under chrysler engine sludge and i have a family member who has worked in the auto industry for 20 years and knows that chrysler is having a problem with this particular size having engine sludge and it is well known among the mechanics but they will not come forward for fear of losing their jobs. *nlm
03/05/20031
 The vehicle started to shake and the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. *jb
01/30/200365172102/01/2001
 Without any prior warning car would not start after stopping to get gas. car was towed to dealer where it was discovered that the timing chain had shattered sending slivers of metal throughout the engine causing compression problem, damaging pistons, and causing water pump to seize up. needless to say i'm now looking to buy engine for a car that i've had for under 24months and still have 36+months to go on my note with the engine only having 65k. note the driver side seat back did break and i've had to have speed sensor replace all of this within the last 17 months.*jb
01/01/20031
 The vehicle stalled without warning.*jb
07/01/2002111/01/2000
 Without warning, the timing belt shattered metal throughout the engine and the vehicle stopped. manufacturer notified. *tt
06/11/2002109/01/2000
 About 3 weeks ago while driving vehicle stopped suddenly. consumer was able to get it restarted and drove it home. engine light came on. mechanic said problem was the sensor, later, after 2 diagnotic testings, she found out that valve spring was broken.* *jg
02/04/2002
 Vehicle is leaking coolant from the release valve located behind the radiator. please send in further information. *ak
12/15/2001
 While driving 60-70 mph there was a loud noise under the hood; then, vehicle stalled. consumer opened hood, and saw several large cracks on engine, oil was everywhere. vehicle towed to repair shop. mechanic determined that tensioner spring broke. engine needed to be replaced.*ak
01/05/2002
 At low speeds vehicle will stall. consumer feels this is unsafe because theres a chance of vehicle being rear ended. driver contacted dealer, and dealer replaced crank sensor. please provide any further information.*ak
04/01/20010
 When making a left or right turn vehicle just cut off without prior warning. dealership was aware of problem.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
11/04/200778075103/24/2000
 Car was exiting highway and while on exit ramp a popping sound was heard in the engine compartment. car was immediately pulled over on the side of the ramp and engine was turned off. the car was towed to a repair garage. the mechanic stated that one cylinder had no compression and the top of the engine was disassembled. the mechanic found that the piston was detached/broken from the crankshaft and would require a major engine overhaul or engine replacement. *tr
02/10/200763000103/09/1999
 Going down road the car just locked up. *tr
12/09/200770000105/01/2004
 My 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7l dohc engine needs to be replaced. i heard a noise that could be described as a diesel engine sound while my car was idling and running at lower speeds. i had several friends listen to it and they could not diagnose the problem without getting inside the engine. i planned on taking my car to the shop the next day, and while my car was parked and in idle, the car died. when trying to restart it, it would run for 5 to 10 seconds and then die again. i had the car towed to a repair shop and the mechanic spent three hours diagnosing the problem and creating an estimate. the bill was $280.00 including the tow and labor. the mechanic indicated that the timing chain broke and subsequently cracked the valve cover and damaged the valves, among other components. the estimate to replace my engine is $4500.00 including parts and labor. i had approximately 70,000 miles on my intrepid. upon researching this issue on the internet, i found that many other vehicle owners with this same engine came into the same problem, most losing their engine between 30,000 and 70,000 miles. i have not had the work done to my car yet, due to the outrageous cost, and i have to decide now if it is worth it to repair it myself or just purchase another vehicle. something should be done about this if many other people have had the same problem. *tr
12/02/200792000112/31/2001
 I was driving home, stopped at a light, the car hesitated and knocked then went. i drove a little further and it began knocking and loosing power. i was traveling up a hill with no shoulder. pulled over in a safe location and called for help. i had the car towed to graphs automotive. they informed me the engine blew due to the #4 piston. i towed the car back home. *tr
03/10/200790000101/01/2007
 Engine failed without warning at 90k miles. it was always maintained with synthetic oil. the engine had to be replaced and i have the old parts available. *tr
11/14/200680531311/11/2000
 Check engine and oil light came on car began to slow down in rush hour traffic, got off to side of road. car would not re-start. towed back to dealer said nothing wrong. *jb
06/02/200646000111/30/1999
 1. no engine problems, regular oil changes, car kept in good mechanical condition 2. engine failure @ less than 65,000 miles 3. could not afford 6,000 for a remanufactured engine. *nm
05/28/2005660001
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine within the last 7 months i have had engine failures. i have a little over 60000 miles on the car. i have been informed even by my local dodge dealer and other mechanics this is a common thing. my local dealer wants me to put in a 3.2 liter motor. *nm
03/27/2006105000106/04/2002
 2000 dodge intrepid with 2.7 l engine without warning or prior problem blew up while wife driving on freeway. lost steering due to anti-freeze on belt. she was able to get off roadway without losing control. this engine has thousands of complaints about blown engines due to sludge buildup/water pump/design problems. my vehicle was properly maintained and engine replacement will cost $5000. chrysler should be held accountable. us govt. should step up and enforce recall of defective 2.7l dohc engines! *jb
11/07/200582000204/17/2000
 I bought a new 2000 dodge intrepid for 22k, nice car but pc of crap engine. i was aware of the 2.7l piece of crap engine one before my engine died.. i check/change the oil regularly around 2800-3000 miles... dodge denies consumers do this though.. for the last year or so, every 1500 miles i was always down a quart of oil...? no leaks, can't see any smoke.. my engine sensor light came on. within the next few days my car was acting like i had no oil in it.. no power with engine. i was on the highway right next to a dodge dealer which was convenient. they had diagnosed that my crank and cam sensor were no good.. and replaced them for $400.. a month later i was coming home from work and my oil light came on...? i pulled over into a parking lot to check the oil.. i was only down maybe a pint. the next morning i checked/added the oil and went to work. i never made it to work. about 1/4 mile from work the engine sounded like i was out of oil?? i brought to the repair shop near work. they said it was internal and would touch it after draining some oil and saw metal flakes... i spoke with my mechanic and he told me all about the lovely 2.7 engines.. i went on the internet and have read horror stories about this engine, as well as dodge dealers would do nothing for the consumer. i've been telling everyone i see with a dodge 2.7 to get rid of it fast. and never to buy a dodge/chrsyler product until they recall and replace this engine.. *jb
01/26/200070913101/26/2000
 On feb 17,2006,my kids was going out of town after about 55 miles out of town. my daughter heard a sound under the hood,the oil light came on she pulled over on interstate 10 . then she tried to start it up again and it wouldn't start. the tow truck came after about an hour. took it to the shop and we was told the engine had locked up (blew). it only have about 71,000 miles, bought at about 18,300 miles paid cash. i was told it is hard to find a used motor and it will cost from 2,500-3,000 to fix it and a new motor will cost 4-6,000 dollars. we can't afford that we have 2 kids in college and 2 kids to graduate next year and plus 2 smaller kids,on a fixed income and my husband is disabled. someone needs to do something about this problem because i have read a lot of complaints tonight. i would have never known this many people was having the same problem i am having. this is a shame. please do something. thank you *jb
12/21/200599750106/25/2003
 Events leading up to the failure included flickering oil light, loud knocking from the engine. the consequences of the failure resulted in complete destruction of the engine. my mechanic advised that the only remedy would be to replace the whole engine. i traded the car in at a severe financial loss. *nm
01/17/200665500109/01/1999
 My dodge intrepid, 65000 miles, purchased brand new, had its oil light come on and a knock start in the engine. after bringing it to a dealer, was told that i need a new engine for $5700.. out of warranty, claim through daimler chrysler was denied, citing failure to follow scheduled maintenance. i supplied dates and mileage and receipts showing all but one oil change done under the recommended 7500 mile limit. now being told it should be every 3 thousand miles. this is not what the warranty book says. *jb
03/14/200583000102/05/2000
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with 83,000 miles on it and the engine has quit. this is a common problem with the 2.7 liter and chrysler will not do anything about it.
06/28/200498240106/25/2004
 Car went off while turning turn it back on it made a rattle noise in the engine
06/06/200578000111/12/2000
 While driving, my dodge intrepid started to shudder. after pulling over and turning off the car, it would no longer restart. it was towed to a service station and they informed me that the 2.7 engine was shot due to sludge. i was shocked since the car was 5 years old, had roughly 78k miles, and was well-maintained. so far chrysler has been unresponsive to my problem.
01/06/20059285901/10/2001
 2.7 v6 engine began to make noises like the valve train was starving for oil. loud clatter. took to a local mechanic who tried to repair the engine by replacing the timing chainm tensioner. engine was never correct after that and failed. william t. pritchard dodge's service writer told me to get rid of the car and that the 2.7 v6 daimler chrysler engine was nothing but junk!
05/25/200578000108/20/2001
 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine developed a knocking dealer stated sludge build up in engine, due to lack of maintenance. this has happened to a good percentage of thease engines. must be a design flaw. daughters car, father is retired army motor sgt, father maintained the car, with the large number of these instances, why isn't the government investigating?
03/28/200576403107/13/2002
 My 17 year old daughter was driving my 2000 dodge intrepid with the 2.7ltr when all of a sudden the motor seized left her with no power starring or brakes thank god she was on a back road when this happened and not the highway who knows what could a happened she was terrified and could not control the car, she managed to stop on the side of the road thankfully she was alright something has to be done about this before people start getting killed in these death machines. *ak
02/18/200556000212/28/2003
 2000 dodge intrepid with 56000 miles with blown engine. the car suddenly seized up with no warning. i was told the car was not worth reparing.
02/20/20035900008/13/2002
 At under 60,000 miles on my 2000 dodge intrepid, w/2.7l v-6 engine developed an extremely loud engine knock. in speaking with others in the automotive industry, that make their living working on cars, they've all told me that yes, this is indeed a problem with that engine, and that they're personally aware of numerous others that have experienced the same fate. chrysler corp is doing nothing about it whatsoever, and i'm left with a non working car that i still owe $4,000 on, and for a new engine, i'm looking at close to $6,500, and the car can't be sold for that much. something needs to be done to get chrysler corp to step up to the plate, and honor their name, and pay for or reimburse the thousands of consumers across the country that have had the same problems with their vehicles. just do a search on the internet, and you'll find endless complaints of the same exact thing, low mileage engine failures on that particular engine, the 2.7 l v-6. *nm
11/12/200462000104/15/2003
 Engine made noise upon arriving work parking lot. sounded like fan blade on shroud. examined, found no evidence of problem. after work the car sounded fine. drove home, approximated 10 miles. noise reappears and very quickly engine seized at very low speed on residential street. would not turn over properly. failure is to rod bearings 3, 5 and 6. main bearings and other rod bearings appear to be ok. heads appear to have sludge on top. oil pan is relatively clean. oil and filter have been changed regularly since i purchased car. *nm
09/23/200470000109/01/2000
 Engine failure at 70,000 miles. *ak
09/09/200447100207/14/2002
 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7l dohc - 47000 miles -complete engine failure - less than 30 seconds before failure - engine light came on, then all systems shut down while going 45 mph - car skidded off road - luckily no one was physically injured - just emotionally distraught - cost of replacement engine $3500. we had followed maintance procedures - engine had all appropriate levels of fluids including oil. this could have been a fatal situation under different circumstances, such as weather, road conditions and experience of driver. car was out of warranty.*ak
09/01/2004104000103/05/2000
 My wife and i were driving home last week, when i noticed a rattle in the engine under acceleration. no oil light. i pulled over and checked the oil level. it was fine. we drove home with no problems. a couple of days later my wife was driving home when the motor stalled and would not start again. we had the car towed to a garage, where the engine was inspected and shown to have bottom-end damage. final analysis: replacement of engine. total cost $5,400.00
05/05/200474325107/14/2002
 Complete engine failure for 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine with no prior warnings. failure caused engine to die, but luckily road was empty and no injuries or damage occured. after exhaustive research on the web, found this problem to be spreading like a wildfire on the same exact engine. maintenance on my engine has been on schedule with quality parts and oil. replacement parts are unbelievably high due to the recent high demand on this engine and its situation. reports of engine failure due to oil sludge and/or timing chain failure can be found easily by searching for 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine problems. something has to be done regarding this situation before someone actually dies due to engine failure on a busy highway. most of the time it takes someone dieing before anything happens, but maybe this time something can be done beforehand.
03/05/200451000111/16/2000
 2000 dodge intrepid engine failed two days after oil change at dealership. technician stated sludge in engine due to lack of oil change (not true) warranty company refused to pay. dealer installed new engine at cost of $6485.00.*ak many many complaints about chrysler 2.7 engine with same problem and get the same results from chrysler. anything you could do would be greatly approiated.
02/27/20005903/03/2001
 Premature engine failure on a dodge intrepid 2000 the only 56,000 miles
690001
 Consumer complained about an engine problem. consumer heard a knock in the motor, and the motor locked up without warning. *ak
11/04/200380230005/25/2001
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l engine. my wife, with my daughter, was driving the vehicle in frankfort, kentucky when the engine began running extremely rough at a stop light. the car would barely move causing her great difficulty in getting out of the intersection. we had the car towed to the jeff sach's dealership in frankfort, ky for repair. we were then told that the engine would have to be replaced due to the engine type.they said that they could re-build the engine but could not guaranteethat the engine would last a week. this vehicle has 80,000 miles on it and is half paid for and chrysler says that the design causes it to be replaced once it goes bad. the dealership informed us that chrysler knew it was a poor design but that was the trade off for more power out of a smaller engine. we called chrysler and were informed that it was not under warranty so there was really no need to call them. in a day where tune ups are not required for the first 100,000 miles on most vehicles,one would seem to expect an engine that did not fail before then either. i have since discovered that this problem is extremely common. fortunately my wife was stopped and not driving in traffic when the engine failed. if that had been the case she would not have had power steering or brakes with which to control the car.
05/24/200322460105/22/2000
 I had a engine seize up after 22,000 miles because of engine sludge. i have had at least 4 oill changes on the vehicle about every 5,000 miles . manufacturer recommended states that maximun is 75000 miles. i have a 3 year old car with 22,000 miles on it and a seized engine. can you help????*ak
09/01/200202/01/2001
 No summary. dt
09/23/2002
 Consumer states engine seized without warning while driving on highway. checked by dlr who could not determine problem. mr
11/01/2000
 Also experiencing engine problems, all four window reglators replaced, and door panels need replacement, and was never notified of recall on seat belt latches. *ak
06/01/2000
 Vehicle randomly stalls at 65 to 70 mph. dealer has been contacted. please provide any further information.*ak
11/25/2001
 While traveling at about 30 mph engine sensor light started to flash. consumer started to exit highway when vehicle completely died. consumer states this was a very dangerous situation because of oncoming vehiclesthat were speeding in that direction. vehicle was towed to dealer. dealer stated that motor was locked and engine exploded. but, consumer heard no explosion. dealer said engine needed replacement. please provide any further information.*ak
09/16/2000
 Engine check light came on. dealer rewired ignition coil. since then, vehicle has stalled twice. dealer could not remedy problem. *ak
08/19/2000
 When driving at any speed or at any given time vehicle will cut off without prior warning which caused loss of all power. engine checklight illuminated on the dash. dealer believed problem was linked to battery terminal or transmission. please provide any further details. *ak
04/25/20000
 While driving about 50 mph engine stalled without a prior warning until vehicle had to be towed.*ak
01/24/20000
 After driving consumer parked vehicle inside of a garage and went inside the house. then she noticed that smoke was coming from garage, and saw vehicle on fire. consumer believed that fire had started in the engine. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
03/01/200857120111/10/2007
 I was driving to work, low oil pressure light came on. car stopped working had and extended warranty, took it to a mechanic. mechanic found that the timing chain had broke causing the motor to go out. per tech sludge cause the timing chain and motor to go out. not covered under warranty due to lack of maintenance. have only had car less than 4 months. i know their is alot of class act lawsuits on dodge intrepid for motor failing. pls help!! per tech stated that their was lots of sludge in the car. i have read all the complaints on this car and they all state about the same failures. sludge making motors and timing chains go bad. *tr
03/16/200785000107/12/2005
 2000 dodge intrepid timing chain failure. this appears to be a common defect with the 2.7l engine. this repair may cost $1,500.
12/25/2006132250106/23/2003
 On christmas day, i was driving on interstate 5 in california on my way to disneyland with my family and very quickly my engine overheated and stalled in the fast lane, thank goodness it was christmas day and there were'nt very many vehicles on the highway. we made it to the shoulder and had a tow truck pick up the vehicle for $120. my vehicle arrived at my mechanic and after a day of reviewing my vehicle he called me and told me that the timing belt failed and i broke 2 piston valves. i needed a new engine. the cost of the engine in $3,000 this is not a cost that is reasonable for a well maintained vehicle repair. *nm
02/07/200627857109/01/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated there was a noise coming from the engine. it sounded as though valves were clanking. the noise occurred one day prior to the vehicle not starting. the vehicle was towed to the dealership. the dealership determined the timing chain broke causing the valves to fall into the pistons. the engine needs to be rebuilt as a result.
03/17/2004457023
 Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to a local dealership. they replaced the timing chain, intake manifold, coolant tube, and serpentine belt. the vehicle was driven home. the vehicle drove fine for awhile. the vehicle then experienced the same problem. it was taken back to the dealership, and they replaced the chain tensioner. the vehicle drove fine again for awhile. then it started experiencing the same problem. it was taken to an independent repair shop. they found that when the previous dealership had replaced the chain tensioner they had not tightened the bolts properly. this caused the valves and the head to be warped. no repairs were made.*ak
12/13/2005670001
 Dt: the contact stated while driving heard a clanking noise underneath the hood. he immediately drove the vehicle to the service dealership for inspection. the service dealer determined that the timing chain stretched and released metal shavings into the engine, resulting in a complete engine failure. the engine was disassembled to estimate the damages. the final diagnosis concluded that the engine would have to be replaced. no repairs have been performed. *ak
09/29/200564000302/01/2002
 Dt: the contact stated the timing chain tensioner was replaced three times. it was replaced 500 miles ago, and is currently working correctly. *ak updated 12/27/2005 - each time it failed it caused the engine to seize and result in loss of power steering and power brakes. the timing chain has been replaced at 64306 miles, 72687 miles and 80982 miles. *nm
08/18/200576000111/22/2002
 Dt: on august 18, 2005 the engine stalled while the consumer was stopping at a stop light. she was able to get safely off the road. when she took vehicle to dealer for repairs they told her that the timing chain failed and would need a new motor. there had been no previous problems with the vehicle. there were no accidents. *ak
06/20/2005100986309/09/2000
 My engine failed on my 2000 dodge intrepid. the problem started with my timing chain coming apart in the engine with the engine since quitting completely. this is the same type of problem many others have listed on the internet with the timing chain and a huge engine repair cost. i do not have the money to fix a car that is so old, and i'm left paying for a car that doesn't run. please add my name and information to the other lists of complaints for this dodge intrepid problem.
05/26/2005105/10/2005
 Dt: contact states vehicle quit running while backing up to park. the service dealer stated the timing chain broke which caused no oil in the engine.*ak
06/01/2005107/20/2000
 Dt: contact stated there was a small amount of sludge in the oil system, causing the timing chain to break, causing the valves to collapse. *ak
03/26/2005650001
 While driving at 35 mph, suddenly a loud tapping noise was heard from engine compartment. then, the vehicle stalled. vehicle was towed to the dealership. the timing chain broke. this was a common problem with these my vehicles.*ak
01/25/20051
 While driving approximately 40 mph engine inadvertently stalled. when taken to get it serviced it was determined that stalling was due to the timing chain.*ak
01/19/200598601101/21/2001
 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 l v6 - timing chain failed while in traffic making the car inoperable. time cover exploded. valves are bent.cannot be repaired. will require entire new motor.*ak
07/13/200371000103/01/2002
 Rattling was heard coming from the engine motor upon starting the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who indicated that the noise was due to an interference motor. the timing chain came off of the engine. this engine was in high demand due to the high failure rate which would cost $45000-$65000 to replace. *ak *sc
11/16/20041
 While driving timing chain broke. took vehicle ito dealer to have it repaired, and was told that vehicle needed an new engine. *ak
09/10/20042
 While driving 15 mph vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart the vehicle, and had it towed to a garage for inspection. mechanic determined that the steering power assist pump and timing belt needed to be replaced.*ak
06/23/200443000110/30/2000
 We begain experiencing an engine knock. dealer diagnosis rattle noise in the engine area -- noise found to be timing chain hitting front cover. motor slightly sludged -- replaced timing chain, tensioners and guides, flused motor and changed oir and filer total repair cost $1355.55. *ak
02/04/2003530003
 While driving oil pressure light illuminated on the dashboard followed by unwanted deceleration. vehicle was taken to the dealership, who indicated that oil pressure sensor failed, and needed to be replaced. the sensor was replaced, the engine was flushed, and an oil change performed. the failure recurred. dealership then replaced the oil pump. the unwanted deceleration recurred without the oil light coming on, and vehicle lost oil pressure. dealership replaced the timing belt, and gear shift. also, had to drop the oil pan to check for sludge in the engine. *ak
06/28/200437000203/14/2000
 Check oil light kept coming on, took to dealer and they repaired problem, two times to get it done. dealer said oil pressure was fine /28/04 - timing chain failure, only 37,000 miles on car. bought new in 2000. engine valves were damaged. dealer took 2 1/2 weeks to repair lso had to replace tie rod ends.*ak
04/20/20041
 When driving at an undetermined speed and without warning vehicle stalled. this caused the driver to drift to the side of the road. consumer towed the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that timing chain failed.*ak
03/03/200491500111/25/2000
 I have a 2000 dodge intrepid that has about 91,500 miles. i purchased it from a dodge dealership as a program car. my wife and i have maintained the regularly scheduled maintenance on the vehicle for as long as we've had it. on 3/2/04 my wife took the vehicle to have the oil changed and the fluids checked. on 3/3/04 my wife noticed the engine making a strange knocking noise. we took the vehicle back to where we got the oil change done on 3/5/04 and they stated that the noise had nothing to do with the oil change. we parked the vehicle until 3/6/04, and when my wife went out to start the vehicle and take it to the dealership, it wouldn't start. i then had the vehicle towed to the dealership on 3/8/04. the vehicle sat at the dealership from 3/8/04 to 3/12/04. on 3/12/04 i went to the dealership to find out what was going on and they said it sounded like the timing chain was broken. i told them i would take my vehicle to another mechanic to get a second opinion, and they gave me a diagnostic sheet with engine failure and a quoted repair cost of $3,100. i had the vehicle towed back home on 3/12/04 where it sat until 3/15/04. the vehicle was then towed to another mechanic where he took the time to open the engine and tell me exactly what the problem was. he advised that the timing chain tensioner was broken, which in turn threw off the timing and caused the valves to bend. he stated it would be cheaper to get another engine than try to fix this one. the cheapest used engine he could find for me was $3,650. i called the dealership back and told them my findings and they claimed it could have been because of poor maintenance. i asked how much a new engine would cost and he stated between $6,000 and $7,000. i then called the 800 number for customer service and then stated that then couldn't help. while looking through my owners manual, the timing is not scheduled to be checked until 100,000 miles. *nm
02/13/200479000110/09/2002
 2000 dodge intrepid. timing chain failure at 79,000 due to oil sludge. vin# 2b3hd46r2yh179929. dealer and dcx not supporting. reviewed on case by case basis. *ak
02/16/200469000109/30/2000
 Timing chain broke @ 69,000 miles. 2.7 l engine needs to be replaced.*ak
07/16/2003780001
 While driving at 45 mph vehicle suddenly lost power. consumer pulled off the road by coasting the vehicle to a complete stop. vehicle was towed to a dealership, who determined that the timing belt broke and damaged the engine motor. *ak
01/14/2004810001
 We have a 2000 dodge intrepid. the engine failed just past our warranty. the dealership where we purchased the car and chrysler corporation both dismissed our complaint as quickly as possible. after talking to several auto industry workers and researching this engine online, we have come to realize that this is a huge problem that has probably affected thousands of intrepid owners. *ak
01/09/2004660001
 While driving vehicle stalled. consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. dealership informed consumer that the problem pertained to the timing chain failure. *ak
01/20/2004660001
 Consumer complained about engine problems. vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the mechanic found sludge on the timing chain. this caused internal damage to the engine, and the engine had to be replaced. *ak
12/09/2003760001
 While driving at 60 mph consumer heard a loud noise, then vehicle stalled. towed vehicle to an independent repair shop, and technician stated that timing belt broke, and damaged the engine. *ak
12/05/20031
 Upon entering the vehicle engine would not start. took vehicle to dealer, and the timing chain was replaced. the problem has recurred, engine won't start. dealer stated engine needed to be replaced. *ak
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 While driving a noise was heard coming from the engine. the dealer determined that timing belt broke, and sludge had built up in the engine. the engine had to be replaced. *ak
10/02/20031
 Timing chain wears out prematurely. *ak
04/12/2000650003110/20/1999
 Purchased a 2000 dodge intrepid from dadeland dodge in miami, fl. the car is qualified for the lemon law 3 months after purchase, but unaware of such a law and never filed. now it is too late. it is now i decided to take action since the engine blew on 04/12/03. my brother in law was driving and the engine just stopped without warning. i called for a tow truck to be taken to the dealer. the car has about 65,000 miles, and the extended warranty should have covered the repairs; however, the dealer declined. i ended up paying $2,714.87 to get the engine rebuilt. in addition, i also don't have a car for 2 months, and disputed with the dealer and extended warranty company during that span. *la
08/14/200362000103/28/2003
 I purchased a 2000 dodge intrepid on 3-28-03. the car had 58000 miles at purchase, was checked out by a mechanic and seemed to be a very good reliable car with service records. i had no trouble, other than the air conditioner not blowing cool air, until 2 weeks ago i noticed a very light ticking sound during acceleration. i have changed the oil twice and now have 62000 miles on it. i took the car to 2 different mechanics both of which did not do internal work and was afraid to diagnose car if they could not fix it. i took the vehicle to the dodge dealer and was told i needed a new timing belt and repair would run me $1,600. i was upset with the cost and before i agreed to let the dealer repair my vehicle they assured me that i was getting out cheap and if i repaired the car immediately i would not need a new motor. after a week in the shop, the dealer called me back to say i had a blown motor (even though i had drivable car when i left it) and repair costs would exceed $6,000. i still owe $6,200 on a car i have only made 4 payments on to date. i am a working mother with 2 small children and this is our primary source of transportion. after doing a little research on my own i have found that regarding the 2.7 liter engines this problem is more common than not. i have talked to 2 local salvage parts dealers and was told by both that these engines are in very high demand. when i spoke with the daimler chrysler customer service rep i was told that chrysler was aware of the problem but since they have not been forced to recall the product they are under no obligation to repair the problem. so now i am left without the transportation that i will be paying on for the next 2 1/2 years. i am financially devastated with no transportation and chrysler knows they are pettling junk with the 2.7 liter engine. i feel violated as a consumer that trusted what once was one of the big 3. if anyone reading this has had similar problems or suggestions please contact me at donya74@aol.com.*ak
06/03/20031
 A knocking noise was heard and vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that timing belt has to be replaced. *ak
04/06/20031
 While driving the consumer heard a knocking noise coming from top of engine and pulled over. the vehicle was towed to dealer who diagnosed that the tensioner failed which caused the engine to seize. *nlm
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 Consumer noticed that the engine began making loud noises. the vehicle was serviced by a dealership who informed the consumer that the timing chain needed to be replaced. *nlm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
09/11/2008860001
 This is a basic vehicle complaint that i feel dodge/chrysler should be made to fix on their 2.7l engines. i and after searching the internet have found that many people are having the same problem with this problem with their 2000 dodge intrepid and the company is doing nothing to help fix it when it is a known issue with the engine. other mechanics have said the same thing. i think that some authority should look into this and have them recall this engine. people pay a lot of money for their vehicles and need them to work. *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
10/02/20005
 Consumer was in an accident traveling 70mph. accident damaged right front corner panel, every thing electrical was knocked out, air bags didn't deploy, 2-3 inch crease right underneath left head light. since accident fuel emissions light has been off and on. vehicle has been in 5 times since first week in november. dealer said it was a fuel emissions leak, consumer didn't know how to put on gas cap. *ak after the vehicle was repaired for damages caused by the accident, the ses light came on and the vehicle was serviced four times for the same fuel emissions leaks. finally, a broken fuel line was found and was fixed. *yh
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
06/27/2005103800109/23/2003
 Flapping noise in engine, then without warning, the intrepid shut down and would not restart. this was the first car i ever bought and i bought it used. obviously, i have no warranty on it. the car broke down yesterday. my mechanic said it's the timing chain and he's checking to see if there's any valve damage. if so, he said it would be cheaper to replace the whole engine rather than repair it. my wife and i work two different schedules and need our second vehicle. i can't afford the repair.
08/18/2004600006008/01/1999
 White smoke was emanating from the engine motor upon take off. dealership indicated that the valve cover gasket and seals needed to be replaced because they were leaking. vehicle was taken to another dealership to get a second opinion. they indicated that it was the pcv valve, and this was a common failure with these model vehicles.*ak *tc
05/27/2004804301
 Dear sir: my dodge intrepid engine seized up on me while driving on 5/27/04 in the middle of a busy road and someone almost hit me as my car stopped sudennly, plus cars started to pass me on a one lane road which was a dangerous situation. i took the car to my mechanic, who diagnosed a blown engine with sludge but it had a full oil pan. he said the car had full oil but the engine was not getting oil so it blew so it is a defective product. it is a dangerous product as well. i bought this car about a year ago thinking it had a life of about 10 more years and it was in great condition. i maintained the car as recommended per the owners manual and had it in for service including oil changes every 3000 miles or 3 months. i took care of this car but dodge did not take care of me by selling a car with a defective engine. i will do whatever i can to punish dodge for what they did to me and to recoup my losses. i would appreciate any help you could offer me. thanks, keith barnes. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
08/06/2004136000103/01/2001
 Engine failure @ 136,000 miles oil changed regularly. motor failed at 65 mph. was able to get off the road. have had 2 egr valves replaced, and was told the rest of the motor was healthy. *ak
05/15/20031
 The consumer received a recall on her vehicle. one day while driving the vehicle started smoking and caught fire. at that time the doors locked and became stuck. the vehicles occupants were removed from the vehicle moments before the vehicle exploded. *nlm *ts
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
06/02/200695000206/20/2002
 Had short block replaced by warranty, timing chain let go one night just off the highway which was not covered by the warranty. after not being able to drive it for the last 2 years, i just paid it off !!!! *tr
10/26/200794000110/22/2007
 My 2.7 v-6 engine in my dodge intrepid blew up because of a timing chain failure do to sludge in the motor due to a engine design defect. the car was well maintained. all service records are available for review. i was left stranded on the road at night in a bad neighborhood. *tr
03/17/2004457023
 Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to a local dealership. they replaced the timing chain, intake manifold, coolant tube, and serpentine belt. the vehicle was driven home. the vehicle drove fine for awhile. the vehicle then experienced the same problem. it was taken back to the dealership, and they replaced the chain tensioner. the vehicle drove fine again for awhile. then it started experiencing the same problem. it was taken to an independent repair shop. they found that when the previous dealership had replaced the chain tensioner they had not tightened the bolts properly. this caused the valves and the head to be warped. no repairs were made.*ak
06/22/20045100109/18/2003
 My wife was driving the car and it stopped. we took it to the dealer the company we bought the warrenty from won't pay because there was sludge in the motor.we only had the car 8 months.the oi l& filter was changed.the car as been at the dealerfor 4 months.*ak
09/04/2004106/09/2001
 I bought 2000 dodge on6/09/2001 with 24269 miles on it also bought exteneded warranty .on oct.4,2001 input sensor went out of it. now on sept.4,2004 the output sensor went out.car only has 58122 miles now.i bought car at whlteys automall and they say sensors are not covered on this car. i think these companys are ripping comsumers off.this car has been taken care of.dodge has a problem with these sensors and they should do a recall on them. thank you for your time.i would like to know how many other people have had problems with this kind of thing.*ak
07/25/20041
 While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from the rear. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. *ak
11/04/200334000112/23/1999
 I was driving my dodge 2000 intrepid and suddenly without warning my car started making a loud noise and smoke was coming out from under the hood and the tail pipe of my car. my car stalled and the power steering and brakes locked up. my car was towed to the dodge dealership and i was later told that my engine had failed due to a sludge problem. i was told that my car's warranty had expired even through i have 2,000 miles left for the 36,000 mile warranty. i was told because i purchased the car in december 1999 my warranty was for three years or 36,000 miles which ever comes first. i made a phone call to the manufacturer to see if there was any recalls, since i had moved from my previous address, but there was not. i could not believe that this engine failure was due to something i did. i contacted a repair shop to find out the cost of repair. the repair person called me back and i was told that the manufacturer of a rebuild engine company was aware of a defective engine that caused a sludging problem and premature engine failure. the engine is a 2.7 liter that chrysler made between the years of 1998,1999 and 2000 and that the engine design had changed in 2001. i then went on line and discovered that i am not the only one with this problem there are quite a few people pursuing chrysler corporation for the same problem and there is also a class action lawsuit regarding the matter. i am now faced with this out-of-pocket expense and am looking at approximately $4,700.00 in replacement costs. this is placing a severe hardship on me. i am a dislocated worker and am presently living off of unemployment compensation and have recently went back to school for retraining. this is my sole source of transportation. i am also in the process of finding out how i can become invovled in a class action lawsuit that others have filed against chrysler in the hopes that i can gain some compensation or reimbursement for my loses. *ak
01/10/2001
 Here is oil leaking into engine manifold, causing a skipping/hesitation in engine. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

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