Engine Failure problems of the 2000 Dodge Intrepid - part 2

2000 Dodge Intrepid engine failure twice. Replaced engine at less than 50, 000 miles with another Dodge engine. It failed at 118,000 same problem.

2000 Dodge Intrepid engine failure - 82,000 miles.

I have a 200o Dodge Intrepid. I am a maintenance freak, oil is always changed. On 10/10/05 I was driving my car and I started seeing the oil light flicker, I pulled over and the engine sounded terrible. Oil was full. I proceeded to the closest mechanic and they told me the engine would blow soon and there was no fixing it, it would have to be replaced he would not work on the car so I asked him if it would hurt to drive, he said no, it was terminal engine failure. So I proceeded to Dodge, where 5 miles later it blew. I never had any more than 8 miles of notification from the light on the dash. I bought another engine. 2100. 00 later it runs, but they say this engine in horrible. I tried to trade it and they wouldn't even give me 1300. 00, less than what I owe on the car.

2000 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7l engine failure. . . . . . 2nd time.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. The engine failed which spun a rod bearing into the engine. This happened on August 8, 2005. The dealership stated this would cost $600 to repair it. He has spoken to several other people that stated Chrysler was having problems with the 2. 7l engines and were not doing anything about this problem. The dealership stated that the engine failed due to sludge build up and not changing the oil like he should. The current mileage on the vehicle was 60,000 miles. He kept up on the maintenance, however he did not have service invoices available.

Owner was driving down interstate 95 about 70 mph and the engine failed when a rod blew through it. This occurred on 7-2-05. There was no warning prior to the rod blowing. The engine suddenly sounded like someone dropped marbles in a bucket. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop where the engine was replaced. Chrysler was contacted, but they were not willing to repair the vehicle under warranty. A tow truck took the vehicle to the private repair shop.

My engine failed on my 2000 Dodge Intrepid. The problem started with my timing chain coming apart in the engine with the engine since quitting completely. This is the same type of problem many others have listed on the internet with the timing chain and a huge engine repair cost. I do not have the money to fix a car that is so old, and I'm left paying for a car that doesn't run. Please add my name and information to the other lists of complaints for this Dodge Intrepid problem.

I own a 2000 Dodge Intrepid with a 2. 7 letter engine. On June 16 2005 when returning from vacation my car while I was in transit developed a crackling noise coming from the engine which then led to the instantaneous failure of the engine. Before I even had the chance to pull off the road the engine was dead and the steering wheel locked up while the car was still in motion. The following week my Dodge Intrepid was towed to an authorized Dodge dealer for inspection. Simply locating the problem entailed disassembling the engine which cost $700 alone. I was then informed that a rod bearing had come dislodged causing it to fall in the oil pan. The cause of the problem I was told was the result of oil sludge build up which caused a lack of oil flow in the engine. The repairs were quoted at costing $6,900 for the replacement of the engine. My car has received oil changes at the recommended intervals which I have retained documentation of and at the time of the engine failure was just due for an oil change.

Whilst driving the vehicle home from work along a busy highway I suddenly lost all engine power. The steering, braking and all associated systems failed with no warning. The vehicle became heavy and inoperable and I managed to swerve off the highway onto the shoulder, where the vehicle eventually ground to a halt. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and it has been determined that the engine which is a 2. 7 litre will need to be replaced entirely and the cost will be approximately $6,000. The car was bought new 5 years ago, regularly serviced and has only 70,000 miles on it. I would like Dodge to replace the engine at their cost since I understand this engine failure is apparently becomming common!!.

I have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7 liter engine within the last 7 months I have had engine failures. I have a little over 60000 miles on the car. I have been informed even by my local Dodge dealer and other mechanics this is a common thing. My local dealer wants me to put in a 3. 2 liter motor.

While driving my 2000 Dodge Intrepid on the afternoon of may 17,2005 the engine (2. 7l) the engine failed rendering the power steering and power brakes nearly useless while driving the twisting and turning roads of atkinson nh. After having the repair assessed (engine replacement) the cost of the repair exceeded the book value of the automobile. I have done nothing since with the exception of attaining alternate transportation (non Chrysler product).

Engine failed during operation due to poor engineering.

The engine died, had it towed to a mechanic: "premature engine failure". Will tow to a dealer, and Chrysler said they might assist with the problem. No engine light, or prior indication before engine died.

2000 Dodge Intrepid, 2. 7l engine failure, timing chains, crank shaft, that is a continual problem on these engines.

While driving 60 mph engine failed. Dealer stated the engine heads blew out, and needed to be replaced.

While driving 60 mph engine failed. Dealer stated the engine needed to be replaced because of sludge build up.

While driving 45 mph the engine failed without warning. The dealer states the engine needs to be replaced. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.

While driving the consumer heard a clattering noise then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to american engine of baton rouge. Sludge build up caused the oil screen to become clogged an resulted in a blown engine. Service mechanic stated oil screen was defected. When the engine failed, the steering wheel locked up along with the brakes. The failure was caused by a defect in the oil pan. The vehicle had gone off the road.

Complaint received via e-mail. The engine failed while driving. The oil light came on, and the motor locked up before I could get of the road. I changed the oil between 2500/3000 miles all the time since I have had the car.

Engine failure due to oil sludge; engine had to be replaced by the dealer at a cost of $3500.

While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. The consumer stated that oil sludge is the result of the engine failure. The consumer stated that he is paying for a vehicle he can not drive.

Engine failure at 70,000 miles.

2000 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7l dohc - 47000 miles -complete engine failure - less than 30 seconds before failure - engine light came on, then all systems shut down while going 45 mph - car skidded off road - luckily no one was physically injured - just emotionally distraught - cost of replacement engine $3500. We had followed maintance procedures - engine had all appropriate levels of fluids including oil. This could have been a fatal situation under different circumstances, such as weather, road conditions and experience of driver. Car was out of warranty.

I have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid with 2. 7 engine that stopped running while I was on the freeway. I luckily was able to merge over to the side of the road with no power without getting in an accident. My car had to be towed to a Chrysler dealer. We were quoted $6,500 for a new rebuild engine due to our old engine being full of sludge. Our warranty was 75,000 miles and they refuse to help us. We are finding out more and more information about the Chrysler 2. 7 engine and it's problems. The dealer wants you to believe the engine failure is your fault but it is clearly an engine defect that causes the sludge build up. We now have a car that is worth nothing because it isn't running and still owe about $9,000 on the loan. Please review this and other complaints and have Chrysler do the right thing and recall these motors and help the consumers. Thank you!.

While driving 35 mph engine failed.

2000 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7 engine failure. I believe that I have a defective 2. 7 liter engine that others are also complaining about. I opened a case # with Chrysler and they refuse to fix the vehicle which I purchased used and have driven less than 20,000 miles. I maintained the vehicle and the engine failed at 78,000 miles. I still owe $4000 on the vehicle. I am stuck with no where to turn. I was quoted a price of $6,900 to replace the engine at the Dodge dealer.

2000 Dodge Intrepid with 37k miles had total engine failure while driving. Dealership states failure was due to sludge in engine.

Engine failure, left alone, wife and two kids 30 miles from nearest town on two lane road, on vacation in florida, 400 miles from home.

While driving at 50 mph vehicle stalled. Driver managed to get vehicle out of traffic. Had tried to restart vehicle and it rolled backwards. Driver waited 30 minutes and then restarted vehicle. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic determined engine failed, needed to be replaced.

While driving 30 mph engine failed. As a result, consumer had to get the vehicle towed. The consumer indicated that Dodge is aware of a defect in their 2. 7l engines. Apparently the oil does not circulate properly and sludge builds up in the engine.

Engine failure at 51000 miles Chrysler says sludge caused engine failure due to maintenance. This engine is known for this problem but Chrysler refuses to acknowledge. Result 6300. 00 for new engine.

2000 Dodge Intrepid engine failed two days after oil change at dealership. Technician stated sludge in engine due to lack of oil change (not true) warranty company refused to pay. Dealer installed new engine at cost of $6485. 00. Many many complaints about Chrysler 2. 7 engine with same problem and get the same results from Chrysler. Anything you could do would be greatly approiated.

2000 Dodge Intrepid with 2. 7l engine engine failure due to oil sludge buildup at 84,000 miles.

Engine failed at 39,000 miles due to sludge.

Contact states: contact has had the engine redone twice. The valves to the engine made a noise. The first time the engine failed the car stopped completely while driving on the highway. Took vehicle to the dealer, and the dealer said engine needed to be replaced again. It has only been 12 months since the last engine was redone. When vehicle shut off on the freeway it almost caused an accident.