Eight problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1999 Dodge Intrepid - 2. 7 litre engine. Rpm's periodically dropped (like the engine was going to cut out), black smoke from tailpipe (signifying burning oil) while idling or upon takeoff from a dead stop. Engine seized 08/19/10 - no warnings whatsoever. Total failure - must replace it at a cost of $6000.
Bought 3 years ago used, it had emissions issues with the original engine. At about 74,000 miles the engine block cracked. Engine design does not allow for it to cool itself properly while running and results in the oil burning within before the engine can circulate it which finally results in the "sludge" that so many owners have a problem with and only perseverant the high heat issue as less oil is circulated to cool the engine. My engine's block cracked providing evidence of the engine getting too hot with no gauge warning of overheating because it is "overheating" within the system before it gets to the sensor etc, therefore it is not a poor maintenance issue but poor design and manufacturing. With a "rebuilt" engine it shakes, hesitates and emits smoke with clean oil and filter and no evidence of sludge within!! now at under 96000 original miles and 22000 rebuilt engine the a/c coil has busted under the high pressure caused by the high engine temperature. The a/c pressure varies with engine pressure which varies with engine heat (still no overheating warning on the gauges). It is only addressed now that it is summer and too hot to drive without a/c. Unfortunately because of the design it will cost around $850 to replace a $80-120 part because the entire dash/firewall must come out along with many other components to get to it (and then those reinstalled afterward). The battery was sucked of power around this time and the motors controlling the windows & mirrors have broken. The keyless entry system has gone as well.
Engine has been burning oil at the rate of 1 quart every three weeks. While driving, total engine failure occurred unexpectedly, making it very difficult to control the vehicle.
Vehicle was burning and leaking oil out the engine, causing the vehicle to have no steering or brakes. Then, it stalled. Dealer will repair vehicle at consumer's expense.
Abnormal premature consumption of oil. First noticed around 40,000 miles and has steadily progressed to current 1 quart per 1,500 mile of oil consumption at 68,000 miles. Chrysler refused to correct the problem and indicates that it is normal for their engines to burn oil.
1999 Dodge Intrepid VIN#2b3hd46r5xh678464 the engine is not good my car was burning oil. I warranty company denied the claimant and jay wolfe Dodge advise that it would be $7,000 to $8,000. 00 to replace the motor. I can't afford that when I owed $10,000 on the car. The oil was clotting up in bottom of the oil pan. I have receipts where I have always change my oil. I believe its a problem with Dodge motor being bad. I'm out of car and making a car payment and just having a hard time making it because of this car. My payment month is $413. 00 that alot of money. Dodge need to make it right. I will not never buy a Dodge vehicle again.
Purchased vehicle with 28,000 miles. Oil and filter change performed at dealership prior to vehicle purchase according to dealership. Checked oil about 2 months later, dipstick was almost dry. Had oil and oil filter changed. Oil was thought to be leaking from cheap or incorrectly installed oil filter since newer vehicle with low milage shouldn't be burning that much oil. Checked oil ever two weeks several times out of concern. Oil level was fine. Assumed problem was corrected. At 33,000 miles about 1. 5 months later engine began making knocking nose and running very rough. Dealership stated that engine was blown. Had to provide proof of recent oil and filter change for dealership to replace. Dealership stated that engine had only 1 quart of oil and that oil looked really mucky. Engine lost about 5 quarts of oil in 2215 miles. No visual signs of leakage anywhere, no smoke or excessive exaust. Vehicle had been checked and maintained well. Dealership cannot explain and states that they are not allowed to tear down and inspect the engine. Dealership replaced engine at 33000.
Vehicle was using a lot of oil. Vehicle burned 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles. Consumer's vehicle was burning 2 quarts of oil per 1000 miles. Oil light didn't tell when vehicle was low in oil . If engine was out of oil vehicle would sometimes stall. Contacted dealer, and dealer had to tear engine down to find cause.