Engine Knocking Noise problems of the 2000 Dodge Intrepid - part 1

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. When the contact started the vehicle, he heard a loud banging and knocking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and they determined that the vehicle was experiencing internal failure. No repairs were performed. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The VIN is currently unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 94,000.

I have been getting my oil changed regularly since I both the car in 2007. When I bought the car it only had about 65000 miles. Now in 2008 it has a little over 85000. I was driving one day and all of a sudden my car started making a knocking noise. Within a couple of miles of the noise started my car completely broke down in the middle of the street. There I was in the middle of the street not able to go anywhere. Luckily a cop came by who called a tow truck. After towing the car to the auto repair shop, I was told that my engine needed to be replaced due to oil sludge. I am very disappointed in this. I have low miles, proper maintenance to the car, and now I need a new engine.

I took my 2000 Intrepid to the car shop because my engine light kept coming on. They couldn't find anything and they could not find anything wrong. My oil was fine. Then a month later my oil light came on again and the engine started making a knocking noise. I then learned that my engine had completely failed even after only 75,000 miles on it.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 70 mph, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. Suddenly, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway. He took the vehicle to a mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The mechanic could not determine if the failure originated from the top or bottom of the engine. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 50 mph, the contact heard a banging sound coming from the engine and the vehicle began to lose power. The vehicle did not shut off during the failure. Prior to the failure, she noticed that the vehicle would lose power while beiing driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed for complete engine failure. The current and failure mileages were 63,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 40 mph, the motor began making a knocking noise. Within minutes, the motor completely failed. The contact managed to restart the vehicle and pulled over at a gas station. He checked the oil in the vehicle and noticed that it barely had any oil. He added oil to the vehicle, hoping it would correct the failure, which it did for 3 or 4 miles. The contact then had to pull over once again for the motor noises. The vehicle was towed to a shop and the mechanic stated that the motor was shot due to a spun main bearing. The vehicle is currently at the dealer from where it was purchased and has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. The engine failed while turning into a parking lot. The contact coasted the vehicle into a parking space and pushed it the rest of the way. When he restarted the vehicle twenty minutes later, he heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. He shut off the vehicle and later had it towed to the Chrysler dealer. The engine was replaced 9,000 miles prior to this recent failure. The dealer stated that there was no oil in the engine and, as a result, the failure was not covered under warranty. The contact called the manufacturer's costumer service hotline and they stated that they would have the dealer diagnose the failure again. He is still awaiting their response. The contact discovered thousands of complaints on other websites related to this engine failure. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 87,000.

There have been several problems with my 2000 Intrepid 2. 7l. I have had to replace all the door lock motors at different times, starting all the way back from 1/8/04 and the final one was just this month (February. ) I was having an issue with the car stalling out while I was driving it. Some times it would start back up while it was still coasting, other times it would take a long time before it would start again, leaving me sitting on the side of the road. When hooked up to a diagnostic machine it would not show what caused the malfunction. My mechanic had to change random censors until we found the correct one. Which turned out to be the crank sensor. This problem was occurring around February/March of 2007, with only 60,121 mileage when the first one was replaced. Then this past Wednesday, 2/27/08, the engine started to make a knocking sound. We thought maybe it was due to the extremely cold weather we were having. It did not due it after the car was heated up. When I was driving home from picking up my kids today, Friday 2/29/08, the engine started knocking very loudly and lost power. I did make it to my driveway but just barely. I still owe quite a bit for the car and now I don't have anything to drive and can't even trade the vehicle in. After searching the internet to try to find a replacement engine I have found that this is a very common thing with this engine. I have 73,945 miles on the car.

While driving my 2000 Dodge Intrepid to work on a busy interstate, I noticed a loud knocking noise coming from the engine and the accelerator not responding properly. The engine then started bucking and racing while I tried to wrestle it to the next exit. The car got as far as the end of the exit ramp before it stopped running and would not restart. The vehicle was then towed to a local repair shop. Later that day, I was informed by the owner of the shop that the timing chain broke, resulting in bent valves and the engine needing replacement at a cost of approximately $4000!! I just finished paying off the vehicle in September. With only 69,000 miles and the manufacturers routine maintenance schedules adhered to, this vehicle's engine should not have failed this early in the game.

Need assistance in repair to my 2000 Dodge Intrepid. I was told about the lawsuit against Chrysler caused by bad engines. My Intrepid has a 2. 7 liter engine. I was current on all my oil changes, it started off smoking all the time even after oil changes,knocking noises, also experienced bad driver side window. The lawsuit was told to me by a mechanic, and was also stated that Chrysler would reimburse the value of the car, or repair car need to hear from someone ASAP!!!! thank you.

I got a loan on a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. It has been nothing but expense after expense. It didn't want to start, so I took to a Dodge service place. They said it was a crank shaft positioning sensor, which cost me $582. 00 to have it fixed. Two weeks later it didn't want to start again. They said it was the cam shaft sensor, which cost me another $284. 00 to have it fixed. Each time that the Dodge service department had the car, they supposedly did a 24 point inspection after fixing it, and it passed the inspection both times. So, a week and a half later, there was some really loud knocking sounds coming from the motor. The Dodge service place said that the whole lower unit on the engine is shot, so it needs either an overhaul or a new motor. I got some quotes over the phone to either fix the motor or replace the motor with a new motor. For overhauling the motor, which includes parts and labor, they want at least $4300. 00. To put a new motor in they want $4600. 00. I bought the car used for over $7000. 00, not including the finance and interest charges. Now in order to fix the car, I would have to pay out a whole lot more than half of what the car cost to begin with. The Dodge service places say that the 2. 7 motors are not made well, because they have too small of an opening for the oil to be dispersed correctly throughout the engine. My Intrepid only has 102,000 miles on it. So I am stuck paying for a car that cannot be driven, unless I want to be stranded somewhere. I still owe on the car, so I am paying payments and keeping insurance on a car I cannot afford to fix. Shouldn't there be a warning somewhere on these vehicles, about the chances of sludge build up causing the engine to fail? shouldn't Dodge stand behind their vehicles, and put some kind of recall on these motors? what are people like me to do? am I just suppose to pay and pay on a car that I would have to drive at my own risk, of the engine failing at any given moment?.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 55 mph under normal conditions the vehicle started shaking and making a knocking sound, and after driving another 15 miles, the engine shut off while sitting at a light. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced ,but could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The failure mileage is unknown, and the current mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact shut the engine off and was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who stated that the vehicle needed a new engine. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.

: the contact stated while driving 45 mph, there was a knocking noise in the front of the vehicle. This was followed by the oil light illuminating intermittently, and the check engine light illuminating constantly. The vehicle then sputtered and nearly stalled. When the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the timing chain had punched a hole through the top of the valve cover, which leaked oil over the engine and onto the exhaust, starting a small fire. The vehicle was not taken in for service. The manufacturer was notified.

: the contact stated while driving 45 mph on a city street, there was a loud, banging noise coming from the engine compartment followed by the engine stalling. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The engine did restart, but the banging sound was present. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who determined the engine failed and a rod was fractured. The manufacturer was not notified.

It is very simple, it is the well known and well documented defective failure of the 2. 7ll v6 engine made by Chrysler, we took good care of it, and it died just like the others, engine sludge destroys engine, we were driving 65 mph on rte 90 (mass pike). Lost power, made viscous knocking noises, stalled. . . . . . Had to have it towed.

2000 Dodge Intrepid;began making knocking noise in engine and took to mechanic and he advised that engine was about to fail. It wasn't but a week later that my wife enroute home and the engine quit.

: the contact stated without warning, at 55 mph, the engine began to make a loud banging noise. The vehicle was pulled over and turned off. When attempting to restart, the engine did not respond. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the timing chain failed because of oil sludge. The consumer was told the engine was bad, it was not the timing chain. Updated 12/28/06.

On, April 13th, 2006 while driving down interstate 75; my 2000 Dodge Intrepid began making a knocking noise. I was traveling in rush hour traffic and immediately following the knocking noise the car began to loose power. I was attempting to move my car to the nearest emergency lane when the engine quit and locked up. After causing a major traffic jam I was able to get my car off the road. The tow truck operator who came to pick up my car stated that the Intrepid with the 2. 7l engines have a defect and I would need to file a complaint. He stated that his company could put a rebuilt engine in the car, it would cost 4500. 00. But he suggested just getting another vehicle. He said it is an engine problem and even a new engine would have the same problem. I was fortunate to not have my two young children in the car when this happened and that I was not injured when my car suddenly stopped while every other vehicle around me was traveling at 65 mph.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. On two separate occasions, while driving approximately 45 mph, the oil pressure gauge dropped. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle completely shut off and restarted after approximately 30 minutes. The vehicle made knocking sounds and began smoking after it was restarted. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.

: the contact stated while driving 65 mph the engine made a knocking sound and failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. The mechanic determined the engine needed to be replaced, however no repairs were made. The dealership and manufacturer were not alerted.

: the contact stated the check oil light illuminated however, when the accelerator pedal was depressed the light went off. There was a knocking sound coming from the engine. After inspecting the vehicle the dealership found the engine needs to be replaced.

The contact heard a knocking sound in the engine. The vehicle remained parked and not driven for one week. When the contact tried to start the vehicle it would not start. The vehicle was towed to a certified dealership, who determined the engine failed due to sludge build up. The vehicle has not been repaired.

: the contact stated while driving wife heard a knocking sound in the engine. Several minutes later when stopping at a red light the vehicle stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. Diagnostic testing was performed. The repair personnel confirmed the engine was filled with sludge and the engine would have to be replaced.

I was driving the car on a busy highway when the engine started to make a knocking noise. It stalled 2 times and then just died. I am disabled, a single mother of 2 and the car became uncontrollable for me to get it off to the side. We drifted down the road till we stopped at a better location. I called for a tow truck and help to get me and my 2 sons home. The car was towed to brown daub Dodge where it was purchased new. They said the engine failed and it would cost anywhere from 5,000 to 8,000 to repair. They blamed it on maintenance. The car had been very well maintained. The service manager told me you had to use a special oil (5w30) instead of 10w30 because of problems with the 2. 7l engines. I checked my records and during the warranty period I took the car to them every 3,000 miles and they were using 10w30 . The repair shop where I took my car to after the warranty was over was using 5w30 the correct oil. I am living on social security disability benefits to support myself and my 2 sons. I have no means of coming up with this money and should not have too. Chrysler should be held accountable for the notorious engine/transmission failures in these cars. I have a friend who use to work for Chrysler and said he couldn't work for a company where the were told to "say nothing" but what the told him to tell people in these situations. This could have been a potentially deadly accident for us. Brown daub will accept no liability for using the wrong oil and I contacted Chrysler and they won't do anything either. I am know under the emotional stress of being stranded without a car and have to rely on whatever help I can find to get myself to my doctor appts. To follow up on my disability and get my children where they need to be.

2000 Dodge Intrepid with 60,000 miles started knocking, then changed oil (had run synthetic life of car) and it was sludge. Then, a few weeks later car died and showed oil light when off; making loud rod knocking noise. Cannot drive. Needs $5,000 engine, and still owe Chrysler for 3 years.

Our 2000 Dodge Intrepid starting making knocking sounds. We brought it in and were told that there was sludge buildup and that a new engine is needed but it is not covered under the warranty that we purchased because the buildup is from poor maintenance. We told them that we had the oil changed regularly but this did not make a difference and we are currently trying to find a way to pay for a new engine in the car. I have checked this out on the internet and found hundreds of other people that have had the same problem and that their warranty is also not being honored. First there is an engine that is defective in the car and then they won't even honor a warranty that we paid for. I am very frustrated.

Knocking sound in engine compartment at 65000 miles. Told by local Dodge dealer that I had a case of catastrophic engine failure - price for new engine & labor $6500. Had a local mechanic replace rod bearings and so far, it is holding together, but I am concerned with the number of engine failures I have seen. Check out "dontbuyone. Com".

While driving the engine produced a loud knocking noise. As a result the engine needed to be replaced. The cause has not been determined. Please provide additional information.

Was driving home from work and engine started making a loud horrible knocking sound. Had it checked by a mechanic and he said there was sludge in it.

While driving to work I heard a knocking sound in the vehicle. I drove the vehcile home on my lunch hour for my husband to look at it. I turned the car off and it would not restart. We had it towed to the dealership and the mechanic initially stated that it may have been the timing chain. After he further inspected the vehicle, we were told that there was sludge in the engine. This vehicle has regular oil changes so this didn't make sense to us. Also, there were no oil lights or engine problem warning lights to indicate a problem. The manufacturer refused any assistance with the repair that was to cost $6700. 00.

While driving 30 mph, the consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle, suddenly the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to a garage for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.

While driving, the engine started making a loud knocking noise and then vehicle began to vibrate. The engine stopped running and had to be towed. A rep. From the dealership came out to inspect the vehicle and indicated the engine failure was due to oil sludge build up which is a common failure with this size engine.

A banging noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle and then the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle, but was unable to do so. The consumer had the vehicle towed. The consumer believed the problem was with the engine.

When starting the vehicle consumer noticed a loud knocking noise coming from the engine.