Ten problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Engine failure clicking noise possible valve train. Consuming large amounts of oil but no properly lubricating engine parts.
The contact states engine made a loud clanking sound. The engine would not restart; the vehicle was towed to repair shop. The mechanic inspected the engine and determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge build up. The manufacturer was contacted. They offered no free remedy. The engine was not being replaced.
I was coming off of the freeway, stopped at a red light, my oil light came on, and in a blink of an eye the engine died. It would not restart. I had someone look at it and it had no oil, so I filled it, tried starting it, after several attempts it started, it makes a clank clank noise, and is undriveable. I have my oil changed regularly.
Contact stated while driving the engine made a clattering sound. The engine completely locked, causing loss of power steering and brakes. A local mechanic said there was sludge build up in the engine. The manufacturer said the engine needed to be replaced. They told the contact that he was responsible for the repairs. The vehicle has been regularly maintained.
One week after having oil changed in my 98 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7l,while driving, engine revved real high in cruise control and made a loud clunking noise and died before stopping. Check engine light never came on. Towed the car to Dodge dealership where they told me that the oil was metallic and that the engine needed to be replaced. The car has only 108,000 miles on it.
While driving engine blew out prematurely. Vehicle made a loud clanking noise and then it completely failed. The consumer was told the engine was shot.
I have a 1998 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7 with 127,000 miles and this is the second time the engine is blew up. I always had the oil changed on time. Details-loud ticking sound with oil light coming on when stop and shutting off some times. I have talk to repair shops and they said I would have to replace engine (cost$ 5800)because the 2. 7 engine is junk!I talk with a guy from a repair shop and he said that I was the fifth person today to call in with the same complaint( I called in around 1p. M. ). This is sad . Just think american made. Now I see why no one is buying american made cars anymore. And they have the nerve to say it was my fault the first time the engine wit out. And the for second time , I'm just wondering what the excuses is going to be? lets face it 1998 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7 is junk!! now fix it recall 2. 7 engine.
While driving at 40 mph consumer heard a clanking noise under the hood. Vehicle was towed to a dealer, who informed the consumer that a new engine was needed.
While coming to a stop at a stoplight, my car engine suddenly shut off. I was unable to get the car started. The battery had to be jumped and I was able to drive approximately 1/4 of a mile when the engine shut off again and this time the power steering went as well. During this short distance, the car was making a horrible clanking sound. When checked out, it was found that 5 of the 6 sets of rod bearings were spun and one bearing had broken into pieces and had fallen into the oil pan. My 1998 Intrepid has 81,000 miles and I had no warning that this type of damage was occurring.
I have experienced the same serious problem as many others and can't afford to cover the cost of repairs nor make payments for something I can't drive. The engine in my 1998 Dodge Intrepid started making weird ticking noises all of a sudden. The oil light was flashing on and off from time to time and the oil level was fine. The engine shut down while coming to a stop and the steering wheel locked. Paying for another engine is impossible. These engines already had soon to give out written on them before they left the assembly plant. The cost to replace the engine should not be left up to the owner. Totally unfair!!!!!.