Problems with 1999 Dodge Intrepid ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. after performing maintenance on the vehicle, the contact started the vehicle and the intake manifold exploded. the contact sustained a stomach injury that did not require medical attention. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

1999 dodge intrepid cooling system and engine trouble

1999 dodge intrepid - 2.7 litre engine. rpm's periodically dropped (like the engine was going to cut out), black smoke from tailpipe (signifying burning oil) while idling or upon takeoff from a dead stop. engine seized 08/19/10 - no warnings whatsoever. total failure - must replace it at a cost of $6000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 1999 dodge intrepid. while the contact was driving approximately 40 mph, the engine revved excessively high, followed by the "oil" warning light illumination on the instrument. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road. the engine was turned off. after the engine cooled, the vehicle was able to resume normal. the failure occurred intermittent and progressed. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the contact had not driven the vehicle in fear that the engine could possibly blow out. the failure mileage was 103,000.

Loud pop and a huge cloud of steam came out of the grill and around the hoods. i could not see through the cloud of steam for a couple of seconds. i was told that this happens often on chrysler autos. ( connector valve ). *tr

The dodge intrepid 2.7 motor is a bad motor, i have already had it rebuilt one time and now it appears that i am going to have to have it done again. everyone i have spoken to about this car tells me the motors are bad. i feel that this needs to be investigated. if i had know this i would not have bought this car. *tr

2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine seized, first time auto was in driveway, had to have new crank and rod bearings replace along with timing chain and water pump, second time engine seized while driving on highway and was traveling at a high rate of speed and was almost rear ended, now the engine has to be replaced. the estimated replacement engine is $2,500.00 to $4,000.00 and availability is getting shorter. *tr

I purchased a 1999 dodge intrepid. i have complete service records for the vehicle showing that on avg. the oil was changed every 3000 to 3600 miles. when driving at night during one of the snowfalls, the engine started to putter and eventually fail. i have my receipts showing that the oil was changed just three weeks prior and there was no warning of any issues. i had thee car taken to the dealer by tow the next morning to only be told a few days later that it is going to cost me $6400 to have it repaired? *tr

I have a 99 dodge intrepid with 119k miles on it. i just had my inner tie rod bushing replaced, in the last week my car has died twice on the freeway traveling 60mph, and at a stop light where i could not stop because car was shut off completely. i had to step on parking brake to stop the car. this is very scary driving this death trap. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving 35 mph, the driver heard a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment in the vehicle. when the contact approached a red light and came to a complete stop, the vehicle suddenly stalled. she attempted to restart the vehicle, but the engine failed to start. the vehicle was towed back to the contact's residence, where it currently remains. two mechanics came to her home and stated that the timing chain needed to be replaced. she was informed that the failure was common for her year, make, and model vehicle. the vehicle has not yet been repaired and is currently parked at the contact's residence. the current and failure mileages were 88,596.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler intrepid. while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a clunking sound and all power steering ability was lost. the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. she then heard a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. there were no warnings prior to the failures. the contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection. she called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be provided because there were no recalls for the failure. the failure mileage was 108,000.

1999 dodge intrepid stall on a daily bases sometimes it will restart other times you have to wait 30 to 60 mins. it will start and drive then you shut it off it will not restart for 30 to 60 mins sometimes longer. engine also has sludge build up. vehicle has 108000 miles on it. it is the 2.7 liter engine. after reading some of the other complaints i do not understand why there has not been a recall issued. this is a serious problem that can get someone injured or worse. there is no need in trying to fix this problem because you fix one thing and something else is going to go wrong. chrysler needs to step up and fix this problem. *tr

I have changed the oil in the vehicle regularly every 3-4 thousand miles, then on sunday the timing belt tensioner went out and now the repair shop tells me i need a new engine and it's due to the tensioner failing from a sludge build up. i have since found this is very common to the 2.7l engine. now the repair estimate is between five and six thousand dollars. *tr

1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 motor. after replacing the motor in 2006 35 days after buying it lasted till about sept of 2008. had to put in all new timing chain kit. car ran for about a week and then broke down again. had a mechanic look at it and now the right rear rod is shot. with all the money i have put into this car i think i should of just parked it at daimler chrysler and put a sign on it saying what a piece of '!@#$%. cannot get anything for it trading it in all dealers know about this issue and want noting to do with it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shut off completely and would not restart. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and it was discovered that the timing chain failed, the cams were bent, and the engine needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 121,000.