Ten problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Intrepid. After performing maintenance on the vehicle, the contact started the vehicle and the intake manifold exploded. The contact sustained a stomach injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact stated initially there was gray smoke coming out of the tail pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and there was a leak in the oil pan. The oil pan was replaced in March 2005. Then, on August 31, 2005, the check engine light came on right before the vehicle died. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, and they found the head gaskets blew out. There had been no oil leaks, and the oil had just been changed. The contact was told a that all of the 2. 7l engines were bad, and they were unable to fix the contact's vehicle.
I had only owned the car for a week, and there was an awful ticking noise coming from the engine, as well as excessive burning of oil from my tail pipe. I have to put about a quart and a half into the engine every other day. I was driving my car on a busy interstate and my car started making this awful loud ticking noise, the oil light fluttered, and the engine stopped. I pulled over to check out the oil level, finding the engine bone dry. I had put two quarts in it that morning, only driving 30 miles before this happened. The car has not been repaired because, like many people, I cannot afford a repair costing between 2,500 and 4,000 dollars to fix. So many complaints have been shown on these 99 Dodge Intrepids, I just hope that NHTSA can help prevent this problem of risking peoples lives.
I have 68,000 miles on my 1999 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7 liter engine and after one month since the last service and after being serviced religiously every 3,000 miles I am now being given an estimate to replace the engine in the amount of $5,000 to $7,000. I don't even think the blue book on the car is even that high now. Basically, the mechanic said the coolant and oil in the car were completely gone and with it now having the knocking noise needs an engine replacement. Went to the Dodge dealership locally and they admitted it was not the best of their engines, but nevertheless they indicated since it is past the warranty period of 36,000 there wasn't much they could do. They tried to suggest that the servicing I received may have been faulty and I pointed out that would be hard pressed to think that, because the car was serviced one month prior and to have all coolant and 5 quarts of oil disappear without any of the obvious signs could not warrant that suggestion. I explained that regardless of the servicing that in one month there should have been some indication, such as oil service light indicator, engine service light, smells, oil leaks on driveway, blue smoke from tail pipe, etc. To at least indicate a problem that may need correction, but there was never an indication. I explained to the dealership, if I weren't servicing my car that I could sort of side with them, but the point is I did what was necessary to prolong the useful life of this car and at no fault of mine the engine has failed much sooner than it should and without any warning.
Own 1999 Dodge Intrepid with 60,000 miles. The oil light continued to illuminate. However, kept oil changed regularly. Wife was driving home, and the vehicle locked up in the middle of the road. Was able to restart and make it to the side of the road and was towed. Took vehicle to service dealer, and they diagnosed as the crank shaft bearings were worn out, and were not receiving oil. This happened all the time with these motors. Builds up sludge within the motor. After inspection, recommended a new motor. The value of car is $4,000 and the motor costs $5,000. After the new motor was ordered changed mind, was charged $800 for restocking fee and car is still not repaired.
(1) it started with the engine heating with any reason then blue smoke coming from the muffler and eventually it started to make a load noise. (2) it has a black oily sludge on the engine block, the oil pump is damaged and the valves. (3) I've replaced the oil pump, water pump and the air conditioning compresor.
Engine is failing due to sludge in the motor. Is emitting white smoke from tail pipe and is destined for complete failure anytime. Check engine light blinks from time to time and is rough starting sometimes. I feel there should be a recall on this motor to restore it before someone gets killed. I will never own another Dodge product and have lost all faith in this company. They are just out for the money and could care less about the safety of their customers!!! I am willing to join in a lawsuit! just contact me.
Driving home one night and the my 1999 Dodge itrepid 2. 7l v6 just stalled on me. It was taken to a local mechanic who at first baffled what was worn. After doing some reasearch on the engine he realized what a problem these engines are and how Chrysler cares nothing about fixing them. Just some minor checking was done and the mechanic found there was no compression in the number5 cylinder and the air was going straight through to the exhaust. Nothing has been done since then and I still deciding what to do with my vehicle.
Engine stopped running on freeway lost all power top car.
Intrepid se 2. 7l, automatic transmission, 98,000 miles bought a beautiful 1999 Dodge Intrepid from a very reputable dealer. I immediately began having problems, like "sensors" needing to be replaced but I thought, eh, at $5,000 I stole this car. After only 2 months of driving the engine seized up while I was in traffic! I was almost rear ended by a car behind me as I crossed an intersection. I had driven this car only about 3000 miles when it locked up on me. During that time I had changed the oil once just like I was supposed to. I did not drive this car hard, I am a very safe driver. After having the car towed at my expense to a mechanic, after running a typical spark, fuel and compression test, I was told by the mechanic that he had to tear the engine completely down to find the problem. After two days the mechanic called and said that the engine was blown, a piston was seized and the exhaust valves were burnt. So I paid $5000 to ryan's engine exchange in colorado springs to get a rebuilt engine, all at my own expense. I bought the new engine in March of 2003, it is now September 2007 and my car just stopped running again! I took it to a mechanic and he says that the cylinder has lost compression and that it is leaking air from a leak test into the intake manifold. Bottom line, I need a new engine again! this on a engine that only has 54000 miles on it and which the oil has been changed and maintenance performed religiously by the dealer. I am a single mother of one with one on the way and have no car to drive to work and may lose my job!.