Problems with 2000 Dodge Intrepid ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

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

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

While driving 45 mph motor blew out. consumer was able to drive to the dealership. the problem was not resolved.*ak

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

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

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

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

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.

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't know the current mileage, and did not have the vehicle's vin.

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

While driving 60 mph engine failed. dealer stated the engine heads blew out, and needed to be replaced. *ak

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

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

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

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.

While driving 60 mph engine failed. dealer stated the engine needed to be replaced because of sludge build up. *ak

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bought car used from dealership, next day car ran out of gas, guage registered over quarter full, took to dealership, was supposedly "repaired", 5 days later ran out of gas same place on fuel guage(just over a quarter tank), took it to dealership, has been in the shop for 4 days so far, hopefully they'll fix it this time. much inconvenience, loss of work. but dealership has covered all repairs. worried about oil sludge problem. *ak

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The consumer was backing out of the driveway, when the engine locked and would not restart. the vehicle was checked and oil sludge was found in the engine. *jb

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

Engine failure due to oil sludge; engine had to be replaced by the dealer at a cost of $3500. *jb

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!

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

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!

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