Three problems related to crankcase (pcv) have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Dec 1, 2006 - mileage: under 78k - problem: it was time for routine tune up on my car, once I popped the hood I went directly for the oil tank/engine first thing. Pcv valve needed replacing, upon taking said valve off I noticed a lot of heavy gunk or "sludge" if you will. Put on brand new pcv valve kit bought from mopar and continued on with the rest of the tune-up. Thinking back to all the sludge I found on the old pcv valve I began to really wonder as this amount of sludge was not normal for a car that's kept up with exactly how the owners manual dictates. Upon research I found that "oil sludge" is the number one problem with the Dodge Intrepid 2. 7l engine and possible signs and symptoms of said problem included: "heavy amounts of sludge found on pcv valves, slightly noticeable grey/blue smoke from exhaust and over all diminishing performance" all of which my car has/is showing signs of. From all that I've read and all "signs to look out for" I would have to say this engine is more then likely ready to blow if not this year then early next year. From the same amounts of complaints I've seen on this engine I really feel this should be chryslers responsibility to recall this engine as it does pose a very serious, highly dangerous threat as the motor will stop at any given moment with no warning and no immediate noticeable cause. It's not fair once this faulty engine dies that the consumer gets slapped with the repair bill!.
While driving 50 mph vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer stated there was sludge in the crankcase.
Car blew the engine on December 13th. Was told back in June I had major engine problem due to oil sludge in the engine. When I produced all my oil changes I was told I should have bought the extended warranty. Chrysler offered 50/50 which still has cost me $3600+ to replace my engine. I had taken my car in when it was under warranty for "ticking noises under the hoods". They recentered the transmission and motor mounts, replaced the idler pulley, but it still existed. They claim I could not have driven my car for 3 years with this problem. The #6 bering finally blew out. Very upsetting. I was driving the car when it happened.