Engine Failure problems of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 30 mph, the engine failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle currently remains at the dealer. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.

Complete engine failure due to oil sludge build up. Mechanic stated that this was a common problem with the 2. 7l engines due to a design flaw. My wife was driving the car when failure occurred, had it been at highway speeds a serious crash could of occurred.

The contact stated the engine failed while driving. She heard an odd noise in the engine. She pulled over to check the engine and the oil level was fine. When she started the car back up the engine was knocking. The vehicle was towed o the local service shop. The mechanic stated the engine failed and would have to be replaced. She had no plans on repairing the vehicle. The manufacturer has not been contacted.

Consumer 1998 Dodge Intrepid engine failed with out any warning. *** no answer required*** the consumer requested compensation. (premature engine failure).

: the contact stated while driving traveling 25mph coming upon a stop light the engine stalled. The contact tried to start the vehicle and it would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. Upon inspection the problem was the engine failed due to sludge build up. The manufacturer has not been alerted, no repairs made.

I own a 1998 Dodge Intrepid, it has 128,000 miles on it. . . Oil has been changed every 3,000 miles. . . . I was sitting at a stop light when the engine shut off. . . It was towed to the dealership where I was told that I needed a new engine. . . My husband is a auto mechanic, so I had the car towed to my house where my husband checked it out and told me that the timing chain went out, which had bent the intake valves. . . Upon inspection of the block he noticed a defect in the block. . . The oil return holes are to small and become clogged, which in turn causes engine failure. . . . And engine failure can cause accidents, if it fails at the wrong time and place.

Was driving down hwy. And engine lost power and stalled little or no warning. Brought car to mechanic and was told my 2. 7 l engine failed due to very common oil sludge problem called Chrysler and was told sludge only happens when maintenance is not performed properly no help offered. Car was very hard to steer to the shoulder of the road and almost caused an accident.

Without any indication or warning light, my 1998 Dodge Intrepid suffered engine failure while traveling on I-71 n during rush hour. Luckily, due to low speeds, there was no accident, but my vehicle was stopped in the middle of traffic causing major backup and safety concerns. The dealership determined the only solution was total engine replacement at an estimated $5000.

Engine failure, timing chain failure on interstate. Obtained new timing chain but engine beyond repair. Total loss.

I was traveling approx. 60 mph when the engine failed. The vehivle had to be towed to a mechanic for evaluation and it was deterimined that the engine was faulty and that the engine would have to be replaced in order for the veihicle to be salvaged. At this time the vehicle remains at the mecanics while we are trying to locate a "used" or rebuilt engine, as the cost of a new one is quite high.

Dodge Intrepid 2. 7l-v6 engine failed while driving. He car was driven by our 18 year old son accompanied by 2 of his friends. He lost power steering and brakes due to failure of engine. Fortunately he could bring the car to a save stop without injuring anybody. Reason according to Dodge dealership: oil sludge due to what several engine experts have stated is due to internal oil passages that are too narrow for engine oil to properly circulate.

My 1998 Intrepid with a 2. 7 liter engine failed due to sludge build up. This car only has 76000 miles and we maintained it properly. I have talked to so many mechanics and keep hearing the same thing. "these engines are junk. " the first mechanic would not touch it. It is ashame that Dodge has not had to do anything about this faulty engine.

The engine failed on my 1998 Chrysler Intrepid which has only got 101,000 miles on it give or take a few miles. My pregnant wife was diving on a busy highway and the engine failed. She almost lost control of the car and had problems pulling the car over and getting it to stop. Along with my wife were me, my mother-in-law, and my 2 kids. I changed the oil every 3,000 miles and there was no kind of signs to lead up to the engine failure.

While driving the vehicle's engine failed without warning. Please provide additional information.

Engine failed while driving, lost all power steering. Engine blown due to sludge in engine because of a faulty design, no warning signs. Just had oil changed two weeks prior to incedent.

1998 Dodge Intrepid engine failed while driving. Car had 68,000 miles and had regular oil changes every 5000 miles.

While driving the engine failed.

While driving, the engine failed without warning.

Premature engine failure due to an oil sludging condition.

Engine started having a ticking sound. Took vehicle into dealer and dealer replaced the rods and bearings. This repair lasted one year. Now I need a new engine. Complete engine failure at 81,000 miles.

July 2002, engine making noises. Dealer says don't know would have to explore. Insurance wouldn't pay unless engine was already failed. August 2002 engine failure 5000 miles past insurance limit. Cursory check shows fluids all okay.

Engine failure, no warning, plenty of oil in engine.

The engine failure is what I'm sick about. We paid the car off in Dec. 2002, and we were happy with a relatively new, low mileage car. However, in January, 2003 the oil light started to blink. Checked oil - fine. In February had oil changed. Pro team told us oil dirty - they did a flush. Oil light still blinking! end of March into April car started to blow a little black smoke, progressed to stuttering and stalling. Took car to Chrysler dealer (five star) first they said something with carburator was gone - fixed $1,l00!took car home, no change(?)back to dealer, then they told us engine (2. 7 liter) was shot. Needed transportation. Had new engine done. Paid $5,500 - credit card - no other way. Being angry and sick about it ever since.

No warning engine blew at 40,000 miles, sitting on railroad tracks with child, had towed. Oil change every 3000 miles. Problem oil sludge. Paid 500. 00 Chrysler insurance deductible and replaced engine. At 80,000 failed again. Oil changed every 3000 miles. Oil sludge. Replaced timing cleaned out engine and oil pan paid 750. 00. Started using fully synthetic oil and changed oil every 1000 miles and at 100,000 (60,000 on replaced new motor) engine failed again. Cheapest used engine is $2400. 00 not including labor. I have had to rent and borrow vehicles while work has been done. Will not replace with another 2. 7 engine because it will blow because of oil sludge also. Someone needs to make this large problem right!!.

1998 Dodge Intrepid engine failed with no warning. The manufacturer was contacted but the refused to provide ant assistance because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. Cc to NHTSA.

Cold start engine failure. Engine requires 1/2 hour warm-up before driving. Stalls during driving.