Problems with 2002 Dodge Intrepid ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The vehicle just started knocking to it to the shop and was told it need a new engine car has less the 70,000 miles on it and its only a 2002. the repair shop says it has sludge that caused it to spin a bearing. the good news i have a warranty the bad news is the wont cover the whole repair and is given me the run around about fixing the car. also had to have the transmission replaced just 2 months ago. *nm

Engine failure. engine failed due to water ump allowing water to enter engine via oil pan. sludge problems caused timing chain to be excessively tight thereby causing too much pressure on waterpump bearings. waterpump bearings failed thereby letting water flow directly into engine. oil has been changed in this car regularly. this is entirely a design flaw. i still owe a lot on the car and can't afford a new engine or even a used one.*ak

2002 dodge intripid blew it's engine 2.7 on 07/002/05 on hwy 50 while i was driving with my daughter in the car. it has been 14 days and the car is still at the dealers not fixed. we are still in a rental while they decide if my car will be fixed. we had to drive apx 2 miles as slow as 5-15 miles per hour to get off the hwy. the service writer says the problem is oil sludge. i think the engine is a hazard to human life and any other vehicle on the highway.

On 12/18/2002, i purchased a "leftover" 2002 dodge intrepid se. i recently refinanced my home and paid off the car loan less than 3 years later. as soon as i recieved my title for the vehicle, the engine failed! i brought the intrepid to a local mechanic who stated that he saw sludge in the engine and that i should contact sansone route 66 in neptune, nj to replace the engine. i contacted the dealer who stated that the vehicle was out of warrantee for two reasons; first, because the intrepid has 47,000 miles on it (i bought it with 12,801 miles on it) and second, because the mechanic found sludge in the engine which i was told was my fault for not changing the oil! i have changed the oil regularly with mobile1 synthetic oil and used mobil 1 oil filters (confirmed by mechanic) as well as having other oil changes done. this is a complete failure of dodge/chrysler to honor its commitment to repairing faulty engines; i have done research and have observed many others with similar problems.

Dt: the problem began two or three days ago. while driving vehicle shut off and stopped. the check engine light came on. vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and was unable to determine what the code meant. vehicle was taken to a second mechanic, who again was unable to determine the cause of the problem. this mechanic changed the rotors, but also was unable to tell what the code meant. the vehicle shut down on a main road, a 4 lane highway, while traveling about 50 mph. there was no other warning besides the check engine light to indicate that the car was going to shut down. vehicle coasted to a stop and rested in the turning lane. there was a little braking, but no steering ability. electrical system was still functioning. the police came ,and the vehicle was towed to a shop. then a couple days later the vehicle started back up with a clutter in the engine.*ak

I was driving to church on may 15, 2005 while i was approaching a stoplight the water temp. gauge began to move to the dangerously high temp. side and then the engine began making a ticking sound and white smoke came from the engine, then the engine shuts down completely. the thermostat & water pump failed which led to the oil getting hot inside the engine, which led to oil sludging because of narrow oil ports within the engine, which cause the timing chain to fail and the cylinder heads to become damaged. i called chrysler about this engine defect and they placed the blame on me instead of fixing the defect. i will now have to replace the engine for $4,000 or let it be repossessed. i have a 2002 dodge intrepid se with 2.7l engine.

Dt: after getting a tune-up and coming back from a trip, without warning , the car started making clicking noises. the driver pulled over, and it had to be towed. caller found out that the engine was a discontinued motor because it was a defective motor . dealer said the motor was not worth replacing, and she had not called manufacturer yet. caller had reason to believe there was consumer actions on this motor.*ak

Hello i own a 2002 dodge intrepid, this vehicle has been giving me serious problems since it reached 60,000 miles. it all started with the oil light flickering on and off and the engine light would also do the same thing. then the water pump and thermostat went out. next the water outlet housing started leaking. now the transmission is acting up and the car makes big jerking motions when driving and the rpm rises up. my wife has been in the car with our children and the car would just stall, while driving. finally i had enough the safety of my family is number one priority. it seems dodge owners around this country are having similar problems at such low mileage. my neighbors, friends and family members are telling the same story. these vehicles need to be recalled, due to engine defects. i have spent hundreds of dollars already in repairs. every family deserves a vehicle that is safe for their family, friends, and neighbors. the dodge intrepid's need to be recalled, because they are very unsafe to drive. it shouldn't have to take a death to recall these vehicles. put an end to this engine failures and demand a recall. we need your help to solve this safety hazard, with these engines. i have parked the vehicle even though i still owe 4,900 dollars because i didn't want to trade the car in and put another family, in danger. my wife and i purchased another vehicle, has over 70,000 miles and runs really well. please recall the dodge intrepids, help keep are streets and highways safe, from defected engines. went out and the water outlet housing leaks. *jb

Dodge intrepid 2002 1), weesk prior oil loight came on and it was cold out and then it ent out. never thought much about it. 2) failure of engine (siezed engine) 2 blokcs from my house going about 40 miles per hour and i attempted to go home and my car died straddling 3 lanes of traffic. 3) nothing yet, suspect i need a new engine.*ak

Dt: contact states the engine failed. when taken to a local service dealer they stated there was 1-2 pints of excess liquid in the motor oil.*ak

Went to get a routine oil change; mechanics showed me the oil, stating that i needed to bring the car to the dealership due to a possible blown head gasket. in actuality, i need a new engine. the car only has 48000 miles on it. i have owned it for less than 1 year and still make payments.*ak

The timing belt would make a slapping noise while the check engine light remained on. results showed that the vehicle needed a new engine.*ak

Consumer states the engine developed a sludge build up. as a result, the engine needs to be replaced. *ak

Without warning the vehicle stalled. driver pulled over and restarted the vehicle. then, towed vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the coolant bleeder housing blew out, and the engine needed to be replaced. *ak

2002 dodge intrepid engine stop working. car will not start. *nm

While driving on the highway engine completely failed. contacted the dealer, and was told that there was a problem with the 2.7 liter engines. *ak sludge buildup caused the engine to overheated suddenly. *nm

While driving,the vehicle stalled the driver tried to restart,but was unable to do so. the driver had the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed replacement. please provide further information. *nm

While driving vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to dealer. mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced due to sludge build up. *ak

Merging into traffic when engine blew. had to have car towed and engine replaced. had to tow car from first shop who wouldn't work on it to another shop. with out use of car from 12-23-04 to 01-31-05. but still making car payments. had to travel 220 miles to get car when work was done than 220 miles back. engine was replaced with another out of wrecked vehicle. old engine was turned in for core charge to a salvage yard.*ak

I financed a 2002 dodge intrepid in february 2003. the payments are over $400 per month for 6 years.on december 21, 2004, the engine failed. i still had a warranty on the vehicle, so i called to have it towed to the dealer where i purchased it. after authorizing them to break the engine down and see exactly what the problem was, i was told it needed a new engine. after the warranty company came out to do their inspection, i was told it was my fault and i was responsible for all charges. they said the problem was sludge buildup and lack of oil change. my problem is that there was no warning at all. there was no engine knocking , the check engine light never came on, the car was running good. and then one day the engine is no good. i still have 4 years to pay for this vehicle and i have to buy a new engine, which costs $4,000 to $7,000. (the engine only had 59,000 miles on it) this doesnt make any sense to me. i also have to pay the dealer $360 for breaking the engine down to find the problem. is there any help for me or is there anything i can do? in the past week i have heard hundreds of complaints about these engine problems in the dodge intrepid. thank you for your time. lori justice 12/30/04. *ak

While driving 25 mph consumer heard a clicking noise, then, the engine blew out. consumer had the vehicle towed. dealership was aware of the problem, but did not resolve it. *ak

There was a failure of 2 cooling fans on 2002 dodge intrepid. the shaft of both motors were loose. the r/r new cooling fan motor. *bf the consumer requested reimbursement for the money spent o the n repairs due to the fact that the vehicle was only 79 miles out of warranty. *tc *jb *sc

While driving consumer heard a ticking noise. consumer pulled off of the road, and had the vehicle towed. it was later discovered that engine was blown. manufacturer stated the warranty expired after the vehicle 's oil was changed. *ak

Vehicle cut off. mechanic stated that vehicle was two quarts of oil low. consumer drove the vehicle for approximately six months and then vehicle would not start.*ak

While driving 25 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. suddenly the vehicle stalled. consumer restarterd the vehicle, and it was taken to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the engine blew out, and needed to be replaced. *ak

Cooling system failure cause the car to over heats and resulted in total damage of the engine; crysler refuses to supply the engine and my car is dismantled in the dealership for more than three weeks, and the dealership refuses to put back my car the way it was when was towed to the shop. i need desperatelly need help. *ak

I get oil change as directed and have never had problems. all of a sudden, i'm driving and nearly had a fatal accident as my car engine just started running terrible. the dealer states that my engine has failed and that i must pay $3200. there was a news special report on the same night regarding my vehicle and it appears that this problem is common. the dealer states that they've heard numerous complaints as well as other mechanics but chrysler refuses to recall. this is very dangerous and i am terribly dissatisfied. please help!!*ak

When vehicle is first started there's a clucking then rattle noise. t upon inspection of the vehicle dealership indicated that the timing chain broke and spud a bearing. also, slugs were found in the engine. this was a common failure with these engine. the entire engine has to be replaced.*ak

Car broke down they say its sludge even though i changed the oil every 3000 miles . i didn't keep my receipts so they won't fix i took a bumper to bumper contract but they say because of sludge they will not fix unless i come up with 6900 dollars for engine and labor. ive been online and i see these engines are causing a lot of people heartaches my vehicle has 46,000 miles and it just sits there on the porch cause i cant afford to fix it and from what ive been reading about the 2.7 engine i dont know if i would ever invest any more money in a dodge or any 2.7 engine. *ak

While driving vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and towed it to dealer for inspection. mechanic detrermined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak

While driving engine failed due to sludge inside the engine. consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

While driving 45 mph the engine failed completely without warning. please provide additional information. *jb

Vehicle commenced to rattle and make other noises while coming onto the freeway. vehicle would not restart. dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that engine need to be replaced. *ak

While driving 65 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 the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. *jb *nm

Engine check light came on . vehicle was taken to the dealer, where consumer was informed ,that metal was in the engine. manufacturer hasdnot been contacted.*ak

Consumer stated that vehicle has a great deal of sludge build up in the base of the motor. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer when the problem first occurred in april 2003. dealer told consumer that the sensors were bad, and changed them. currently, the problem recurred. *ak

While driving 45 mph vehicle caught on fire. *ak

I have a 2002 chrysler intrepids with a sludges build up problem. i 'm covered under a warranty that i purchased with chrysler at time time of sell. i have been told that my car is not covered for the sludge problem by the insrance company that my car is under. the mechanic at the dodge dealership showed me about four other engine with the same problem that my car have and they all were rejected to be repaired under the warrant. the mechanic told me this is a on going problem with the intrepids and the oil should be changed every other month to stop the build up and chrysler is not telling the the owners of this need to change the oil everyother month to prevent the sludge build up. *ak

While driving, the vehicle made a loud clanking noise and jerked. the engine stalled and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the consumer was informed that a new engine was needed. *ak there were never any warning signs. (lights, leaks) the engine check light had come on after the clanking noise and jerking. *sc *jb

3-18-05 while driving on highway at 45 mph my 2002 dodge intrepid stalled and i was forced to pull over. i looked at the engine, checked the oil and restarted car. the engine was spuddering and i was able to get it down te road about 1 mile to randolph chrysler in randolph mass. the service staff stated that either i snaped a connecting rod or spun a bearing and the engine needs to be replaced at a cost of $6000. the car is still at the dealer and i am having trouble getting warranty by net to repair the motor as i have a extended warranty with them. all parties left me stranded 100 miles from home with no way to get home. its not right. *ak

While driving 30 mph vehicle stalled. this caused loss of steering and brakes. vehicle was taken to independent repair shop, and mechanic determined that engine need to be replaced. *ak

When you first start driving the car, it winll not accelerate no higher then 40-50 mph. it would jerk or feel like it was popping or about to stall. the car will not shift into no gears.*ak

While driving 55 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the engine. this caused vehicle not to go over 5 mph. consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

My 2002 intrepid stalled on the highway less than a year from the purchase date. i was on the expressway doing approximately 60mph, when the engine completely stopped running, the oil light came on...luckily i was able to pull over to the side of the highway safely. the dealership stated that the engine seized due to sludge, however, the oil was changed as scheduled. the estimated bill was $5,000. after investigating this issue, i have found numerous websites dealing with the same issues, with consumers telling the exact same story that i had. it appears to be an issue with the 2.7 liter engine in the intrepid and all of the people who commented were accused of non maintenance of the vehicle because of sludge. chrysler refuses to take the blame. i am still looking into whether or not my vehicle is covered under the lemon law, it has less than 18,000 miles since purchase and has been 1 year since purchase. *la

I have a 2002 dodge intrepid i purchased new at ganley dodge of bedford. the car's engine failed in the middle of the freeway at only 18 months of usage. the car continues to experience engine failure with no avail on the repair. i am told i am not alone in this issue based on web articles and message boards. help!! before someone is killed or badly injured by this product. *la

Problems brake rotors and odometer on 2002 dodge intrepid es.*mr the vehicle made an unusual noise and then shut down. the dealer indicated that the start-up alarm system needed to be regulated. the dealer made the repairs but the problem continued. a few days later the noises continued, the odometer stopped and the vehicle didn't indicate what gear it was in. the vehicle was taken to another dealer who corrected the problem. the consumer later learned that the vehicle needed new rotors and brake pads on all four wheels. the vehicle was returned to the sales dealer who was no longer in business. after contacting chrysler, she was told there was nothing they could do. the consumer doesn't think the rotors should have failed within four months or ownership. *ph *nlm

We have a 2002 dodge intrepid, we have replaced 2 fuses for the a/c and now they said it is the fan. the a/c man told us there was a recall on the caravans and the stratus. i feel that the intrepid should be added. this is the second vehicle we have had this problem with. we had a plymouth voyager and the same thing happened. i feel that you should check these vehicles concerning this.*ak

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning engine check light appeared on the dashboard, and vehicle overheated. *ak

Vehicle: 2002 dodge intrepid se in: [xxx] odometer: 35,100 mi n-service date: 1/1/2002 ate class: d - used. my 2002 dodge intrepid was purchased from byers dublin chevrolet in dublin, ohio i.e. (columbus, ohio) in march of 2003 with 31,000 miles. in june 2003, i began experiencing engine ticking. in july of 2003, i began experiencing rough idling during start up. the manufacturers warranty expires at 36,000 miles. current mileage is 35,148. i do not want to be stuck with a 5,000 + engine repair bill for a vehicle sold to me with known problems or total engine failure. there are many like complaints on the internet. this vehicle was taken in for mechanical inspection on the front end due to frequent thumping noises during full right and full left turns. service manager advised that this was only the steering stops working properly. it sounded and felt as if balljoints or struts were failing. [xxx] home [xxx] cell. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The engine stalled without warning. *jb