Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems of the 2000 Dodge Intrepid

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. On November 11, 2008, the contact drove the vehicle approximately seven miles when it began to overheat. Suddenly, the engine shut off and the vehicle was towed to the repair shop. The mechanic stated that the engine needed to be replaced. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle needed to be towed to a Chrysler dealer for a diagnosis; however, they did not guarantee assistance with the repair. The current and failure mileages were 125,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving between 60-65 mph, the ignition light illuminated and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle restarted in approximately half an hour to forty minutes, which allowed him to continue onto his destination. The dealer stated that the motor dropped due to sludge. The previous day, the ignition light illuminated. The failure mileage was 102,000. Updated 09/10/08 updated 09/19/08.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic shop and they stated that the failure was caused by antifreeze mixing with engine oil. No repairs have been made to the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.

While driving the 2000 Dodge Intrepid, it shut down, failed to start and had to get to the side of the road and call for assistance.

While driving my 2000 Dodge Intrepid, I felt that my life was jeopardized on 3 occasions. Once with my two children onboard. While I was driving, the oil light began to flicker and the engine shut off. I lost complete power. I was lucky the first time when I run off the road and went unto the side walk where I luckily did not injure anyone. The 2nd and 3rd time,I was on the highway, I knew I was about the loss power because I notice the oil light flickering, as a precaution , I slowed down and was about to pull up to the service lane when the engine totally shut off. I had not control the steering nor brakes; nothing worked. I don't know how I got the car to stop. After that night,I called my husband crying, I was shaking,trembling and scared to death. After that I became so scared that I vowed never to drive the car again because I felt that one day I may be killed or kill my children or some innocent person due to no fault of my own. I had my mechanic pickup the car. Now he tells me that the engine died.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 25 mph on a dirt road and slowing for a stop sign, the engine shut off. Everything else in the vehicle remained on. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who stated that the engine seized and the head gaskets sucked up all the oil. There was still oil in the engine, but not enough, which caused a rod to blow. The current and failure mileages were 141,389. Updated 07/15/08. Updated 07/15/08.

My car shuts off at random while I'm driving. It doesn't matter if I'm going 20 miles per hour or 45 miles per hour. . This has been happening for about this past year. In March 2007 I had it towed to the Dodge dealership and paid approx $1300 dollars to correct the problem. A week later the same thing happened and has been ever since. . Here lately it has been shutting off 1-2 times per day and I only drive it to and from work.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 70 mph the engine shut off without warning. She was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the problem was caused due to engine sludge, which caused the timing chain to break. The manufacturer stated there was nothing they could do. The current and failure mileages were 88,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact heard a noise which sounded like rocks were in the engine. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that the vehicle needed a new engine. The VIN, purchase date, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 148,000.

: the contact stated while traveling 55mph the oil light illuminated intermittently, the vehicle shut down without any other warning. The vehicle was pulled off the side of the road without incident and towed to an independent repair shop. Upon inspection the engine had failed. The manufacturer has been alerted.

Car was running fine until a failure occurred. No lights or warnings prior to failure. At the intersection, driver stopped and vehicle shut off, and wouldn't start. No turn over of engine. Electric system was still working, but there were no lights or codes to indicate to driver what could be wrong. Vehicle was regularly maintained with service records available.

While driving on a back road at 30 mph vehicle shut down. After towing the vehicle home, made contact with the tow driver, and was told that engine blew out. Have not had car repaired due to cost on a new motor and labor. There are numberous reports of the Dodge Intrepid that have the same problem blown motors, but Dodge doesn't want to fix them.

The consumer experienced a problem with the engine. The consumer was driving at approximately 20 mph and the vehicle just shut down. The consumer had the vehicle towed to an after market garage and was informed that it was due to sludge build up which is why the engine seized up. Provide further details.

While driving, vehicle shut off without warning. Car was running fine. Car would not restart and had to be towed. Engine must be replaced.

While traveling the vehicle shut down. The consumer had to have the vehicle towed, and it was discovered, the engine is defective and needs to be replaced.

Consumer stated that engine shut down completely. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic who had a Dodge representative there. It was determined that the engine was dead and a replacement would cost several thousand dollars. The engine would knock and generated very little power. The manufacturer is unwilling to repair or replace the engine although they are aware of the 2. 7 liter engine's problem.

While traveling on the highway without prior warning, the vehicle shut down. The dealer was made aware of the problem.