Problems with 2000 Dodge Intrepid ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. when the contact entered the vehicle, a fuel odor was detected. the contact lifted the hood and noticed the odor as well as fuel leaking from under the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that a new manifold needed to be installed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 129,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that while having a routine oil changed performed, the mechanic advised the contact that the oil was too thick to be released from the vehicle. the mechanic advised that the oil pump failed and was causing a backup of oil within the vehicle. the mechanic advised that the vehicle should be parked until it was repaired due to the possibility of severe stalling. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 181,253.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times, with the illumination of the check engine oil warning light. the timing belt also failed. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaced the o2 sensor, oil switch relay and the cam shaft position sensor. the failure was not corrected and the vehicle could not be driven. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage as 59,000.

Timing chain went do to sludge build up had to replace engine. *tr

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.

Car was maintained immaculately, 3 weeks before the doa date, there was a very faint ticking sound (like a roulette wheel spinning "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 ...

I bought my dodge intrepid in june of 2010 knocking in the engine i have never ran the car over 55 mph no warning lights came on kept car up to date on maintenance oil changing 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. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that the rod malfunctioned in the engine. there was a ticking sound within the engine for two weeks prior to the failure. the contact stated that there were no leaks coming from the engine prior to the failure. the contact was told by a mechanic that this was a common problem with the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 122000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the engine would not accelerate normally and the oil light illuminated. the vehicle also began to emit smoke. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the engine had blown out and it needed to be rebuilt. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

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 outrageous!!!!!! 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? *tr

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. *tr

2.7 bad motors. *tr

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

30 miles from home jan. 2010 driving a 2000 dodge intrepid without warning blinking 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. *tr

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