Engine Failure problems of the 1999 Dodge Intrepid - part 1

Our 1999 Dodge Intrepid with 110,000 miles had engine failure due to a build-up of sludge in the engine. It's a complete loss to us since fixing the timing chain and other parts will ultimately fail because of the crap that remains in the engine!.

1999 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7l engine failure at 64,000 miles due to oil sludge. Top engine knock. Oil changes were regular and done by 3,000 miles. In less than 24hr period oil light came on and engine began knocking. Oil level on stick showed in correct range. Estimate of repair at $4800 to replace engine and labor.

Engine failure on a 1999 Dodge Intrepid with the 2. 7l engine.

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 60 mph, the engine light illuminated and then the engine failed. The vehicle was pushed off the road and towed to a mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing a rebuilt engine. The repair would cost $1,800 plus $750 to install the engine. The purchase date and dealer information were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 111,000. Updated 12-12-07. Updated.

Total engine failure at 76000 miles due to oil sludge buildup within the engine. Car was maintained by manufacturer specifications.

Complete engine failure, engine seized without warning; able to control vehicle and park on side of road without power steering or brakes; vehicle towed to repair shop, decided not to have engine replaced, vehicle sitting at home deciding on action to take.

I had to replace the engine on my 1999 Dodge engine in 2007. The engine failed and the dealer who replaced the engine said it was due to oil sludge. I subsequently found out that the problem is due to a design problem with the car. And the 2. 7 liter engine.

I bought this car used in 2002. After a minor accident and repair at the body shop, the engine failed on a busy four lane road with three of us in the vehicle, one of which was our two year old son. After calling mechanics and Dodge service shops, we were told that the timing chain needed replaced, and the cost would be anywhere from 1500 to 2500 dollars. We paid for and my husband replaced almost the entire top half of then engine. This has taken a very long time, as parts are expensive, and time to work on the car is limited. After finally getting the engine running, the engine again failed. This time it was on a major interstate highway while we were in the left lane. We only barely managed to pull the car off the road before being hit by the semi's on the road. After having it towed home, now the engine is shot again, and the estimated diy cost for us is more than $2000. We still owe that much on the car.

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Intrepid. While driving on the interstate at 55-60 miles per hour, the engine shut off. The manufacturer is familiar with the 2. 7l engine failure. He filed a claim with the manufacturer, it was denied and they did not give him an explanation for the denial. The failure mileage was 154,000 and the current mileage was 167,000.

2. 7 liter engine failed due to oil sludge, needs new engine or rebuilt one with oil sludge problem corrected to stop from occurring again.

1999 Dodge Intrepid engine failure.

First engine failed at 84367 miles on 03/18/03 and was covered by extended warranty. Rebuilt long block was installed. Second engine has now failed in September of 2006 with 154004 miles on the car. Less than 70,000 miles on the second engine. Timing chain has failed and is sticking through the valve cover. All of a sudden started rattling and then just died. It seems as if these engines are only good for 70-80k and they are done.

: the contact stated the engine failed while driving 40 mph. The vehicle did not have any problems prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the engine needed to be replaced due to oil sludge in the engine. The vehicle had an oil change two weeks prior to the incident.

: the contact stated while driving 40 mph the car stalled suddenly and the engine started smoking. There was oil sludge noted on the oil cap and on the motor. The vehicle had been maintained regularly, including routine oil changes. The vehicle was towed home and an independent mechanic determined the engine failed. There were no problems with the vehicle prior to this incident.

Engine failed sitting at drive thru no correct made part is available.

1999 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7 l engine failure at 130,000 miles.

1999 Dodge Intrepid, engine failure.

1999 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7l engine failed due to engine sludge. Only had 47,000. No warning. Just would not start. Had it towed to garage and told the engine is blown. Just like thousands of other with the exact same story. Have been very diligent about maintenance especially since hearing about this problem from a CO-worker whose engine blew at 70,000. Had read the average is 63,000. I only had 47,000. Took a chance that with good maintenance it wouldn't happen to me. - I lost. Hope the good people (they know who they are) at Chrysler are sleeping well. I feel sorry for anyone who works for them because they are being made to lie to consumers to cover for their employer.

: the contact stated in December 2005 the engine failed while driving at 55mph. The vehicle was towed to independent mechanic who determined the main engine bearing had failed. The mechanic determined the engine needed to be rebuilt. The mechanic informed the contact there had been several 2. 7 engine failures at approximately 100,000 miles.

1999 Dodge Intrepid, 2. 7 l engine failed during normal operations. Recommended maintenance has been performed and documented.

Engine failure.

Early engine failure of 2. 7l Dodge. Intrepid engine, due to sludge build up in the engine.

My timing chain in my 1999 Dodge Intrepid is about to break, I already replaced the oil sending unit and connector, all these problems indicate engine failure which could lead to injury or death. There are multiple engine parts that are about to fail in my 2. 7 engine, this problem needs to be seriously dealt with by the manufacturer.

Chrysler 2. 7 engine failure.

1999 Dodge Intrepid VIN #2b3hd46r8xh701476 engine failure. This is a 6 year old car with 80,000 miles. The engine failed out of no where! Dodge could care less! why?.

The consumer complained about engine failure on 1999 Dodge Intrepid. Consumer were driving the vehicle when the engine locked and they did not have any power steering or power brakes. The speed was about 35 mph. This took place on July 13, 2005. Consumer had not any had trouble with the car before this. Took car to a Dodge dealership, who informed consumer that engine replacement would cost $6000. 00. Consumer did not plan to replace the engine because the car was only worth about $7,000. 00. The mechanic showed consumer that the valve spring broke, and the valve dropped down into the cylinder. Consumer understood that these motors were having a lot of problems. Consumer talked to the dealership and they had the car. The consumer called manufacturer. Mechanic wanted to know what kind of oil and filters the consumer was using, this was the cleanest engine that the mechanic had seen.

The contact stated while driving vehicle it lost power and stalled. She heard a clinging" sound prior to the vehicle stalling, but no other signs indicated a problem. The vehicle would not start back after she heard the sound. A local repair shop determined the timing chain broke causing an engine failure. The repair shop said the engine needed to be replaced. The contact's uncle inspected the vehicle and said sludge was built up in the engine. Routine maintenance was performed on the vehicle and she had recently had the oil changed.

Engine failure with the 2. 7 liter engine. Engine was properly maintained and it failed without warning. Dodge service manager said that it was a flawed engine but Dodge would not warranty engine. Engine manufacturers and consumer reports(August 2005) advise this is a defective engine and Dodge refuses to fix or replace the engine.

Engine failure in our 99 Dodge Intrepid at 93,720 miles while driving on highway with husband & our baby in the car. Car towed & diagnosed as engine failure, advised would need to replace engine at cost of $4,500. Engine not replaced, had to purchase a new car, creating financial hardship.

I was driving my 1999 Dodge Intrepid yesterday to work when all of the sudden I heard a small rattle. It became louder and louder until the engine oil light started flickering off/on. After that the engine light stayed on and the car died on the side of the road. Chesterfield Dodge told me I had experienced complete engine failure and could do nothing about it except replace the engine for 5500. 00 plus install. It is sitting there now waiting to be towed and scrapped. The motor is 2. 7l/v6.

1999 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7l engine failed at 75,100 mi. Car engine started knocking and stalling while driving to work. Dealer said $5-7 thousand to fix. I took it to an independent service facility. They said there is known problem with this engine and sludge buildup and it also sounded like the timing chain. I'm still waiting on their estimate to fix this as they can't get to it for several days. In the meantime I am out of a vehicle. I've sent a customer complaint to Chrysler and have not received a response from them.

I bought my daughters a 99 Dodge Intrepid (82k). After three weeks of driving the car broke due the 2. 7 engine failure. I'm a single mother of three and I only make 15,000 a year. I can't afford to fix the engine or buy another car. My kids need to drive to and from practices and work.

1999 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7l engine failure. No indication anything was wrong prior to that night. Engine started making noise - no lights. Engine failed while driving down interstate 70 with my 1 year old, 5 year old and 6 year old in the car. It costs $6000 to replace the engine and I have been unable to come with that to get it fixed. Single mother of 3.

I am writing to try to get some information on any action I can take against Chrysler for my engine failure. I have a 1999 Dodge Intrepid with around 81,000 miles on it. I recently was deployed between late October through January. Soon after leaving, my car engine began knocking very badly and the engine quit while my wife was driving. This occurred while she was traveling with our 3 children?including a new born?. At around 45 mph. After getting a ride back to our house my wife contacted the local Dodge dealer and was informed that the engine was shot and that one of the rods had gone. They also explained that the only fix was a new engine. Which varied in price from $3200. 00-$9000. I have been told the same excuse by several people also that it was my fault and that I was probably not changing the oil as required. Since this was our only form of transportation I had to return from my deployment to assist my family. Now I feel that since this is a known problem Chrysler should have to finally accept their failure and do something about it. I would appreciated and assistance and information for who or where I need to contact. I have already contacted a local news agency and they requested that I contact them back and let them knw if I do get assistance or not so that they can get involved. I request an expeditious reply to this situation. Thank you. Angelo rodriguez.

Engine failure with 1999 Dodge Intrepid with 98,000 miles and oil changed reguarly. Engine is 2. 7 liter which is a common problem for thousands. Vehicle is not paid off and is only way of transportation for my wife. Engine failed without warning while I was coming thru and intersection.