Car Stall problems of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid - part 1

Engine light turned on, vehicle failed to start and was towed to garage. Mechanic diagnosed problem as timing chain sensor wear, due to stretched timing chain related to well documented oil sludge problem in 2. 7l v6 engine. After the sensor was replaced, drove the vehicle for two weeks and engine light reappeared. For approximately 18 months, vehicle was driven with engine light turning on and off on its own. At times, the vehicle was difficult to start, particularly in cold weather, but would resolve itself and start fine with the engine light turning off. After 18 months, the engine light remained lit all the time. It would stall in traffic and the oil light would appear. At this point, after reading thousands of others complaints on this vehicle/engine and understanding engine repair costs would eclipse the value, I decided the vehicle was unsafe to drive.

Purchased 2001 in 2004 driving to work car stalled on freeway and cut off. Took to auto shop determined engine froze. Replaced engine 2009(needed to save up) engine has given out again 2017. There is oil slug in engine.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that intermittently while driving 30 mph, the vehicle will stalled without any prior warnings. This condition increases the risk for vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician speculated that cam shaft or crank shaft sensor was the cause of the failure. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 87,575. The current mileage was 87,634.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle shuddered and then repeatedly stalled. The vehicle then completely shut off and lost all power. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and had it towed to a repair shop. The mechanic could not find any failures and their computer system showed no issues. However, the service manager test drove the vehicle and experienced the stalling. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled again on the freeway after much jerking and lunging. The dealer was able to duplicate failure, but could not determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer has not been notified. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 65,000 and failure mileage was approximately 64,500.

I got my Intrepid new as a company car, and subsequently bought it when the division had layoffs (less than 10k miles, I was the original owner). It has been a dependable car, until it 'stalled out' last week. Turns out there's water in the oil, so the suspicion is a blown head gasket. The temperature gauge was 'normal' (not overheated) and there was a trail of oil that had come out the oil filler tube (dip stick 'popped' due to pressure). The car is driven about 5 miles each way to work and back each day, and for occasional errands in the evenings/weekend. I took it to a local mechanic to get a further diagnosis and estimate for repair. The vehicle was in good condition (38k miles), serviced regularly, and up until now, considered reliable.

: the contact stated while driving 70 mph cold air blew from the heater and the vehicle stalled. It was maneuvered off the road and towed to an independent repair shop who determined a release valve fractured causing the water to leak out of the engine. The engine had to be replaced. The dealer has been alerted. Updated 01/10/07.

: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the engine was blown and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not informed.

: the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled completely. The vehicle was not able to be restarted immediately. It was taken to a service dealer, where they determined that the oil was low. The contact expressed that the vehicle was maintained regularly, so the oil should not have been low.

: the contact stated while traveling 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. After coasting to the side of the highway, the vehicle would not restart and it was towed to an independent repair shop. The shop determined there was sludge in the oil causing the engine to seize. The engine needed to be replaced.

: the contact stated while driving 65 mph the oil light illuminated, the vehicle started to jerk and then stalled. There was a loss of power steering and abs. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the highway. The vehicle was then towed to the contacts home for inspection by a local mechanic. The mechanic determined the engine had oil sludge and needed to be replaced. Although the dealer was alerted no further inspections have been made. The manufacturer has not been alerted.

: the contact stated while driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was left overnight and started the next morning. The vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop. The repair shop determined there was sludge in the oil, and temporarily repaired the vehicle, but the engine needs to be replaced.

While the contact's wife was driving the vehicle stalled. There were no warnings prior to the vehicle stalling. While stalling the oil light illuminated. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealership to determine the cause of the problem.

: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had no control of the steering and brakes. The vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined the engine had to be replaced because there were no parts for the 2. 7 long block engine. An independent mechanic also made the same diagnosis. The manufacturer was contacted, and concurred with the dealership about the engine replacement due to non-availability of the engine components. The contact expressed concern about the responsibility of the manufacturer not complying with the obligation to provide the necessary parts to perform the vehicle repairs.

The motor stalled while the vehicle was in motion which caused a loss of power steering and brakes. The dealer stated that the motor needed to be replaced. This was due to sludge build up in the motor. The dealer stated that this was due to poor maintenance. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and they will not repair the vehicle. The oil was changed every 4,000 miles. The vehicle restarted after it cooled down. The vehicle was driven to a local mechanic and towed to a different mechanic.

Sudden stall without warning-no gauges,lights etc. Had to be pushed out of traffic. Engine (2. 7l) seized without warning. Regular maintenance had always been performed. Car had 64,000 miles on it. Engine has multitude of similar complaints on line, most describing a sudden stall. Chrysler did not wish to discuss any help at all. My local dealer is helping me with a new car (at my expense).

Car stalled on hwy and would not start had to be towed and was told motor was blown up.

While driving vehicle stalled, and the driver saw smoke coming from underneath the hood. Driver was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.

While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. Driver was unable to restart the vehicle, and it was towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.

Driver was pulling out of the parking garage and vehicle stalled. Driver was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to cam shaft and pistons blowing out.

While driving at highway speed vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership informed the consumer of engine sludge. The problem was not resolved.

Vehicle tends to stall unexpectedly while being driven at various speeds. Taken to dealer for checkup, but the cause is undetermined.

Oil light came on as wife was driving home from church. She stopped, checked the oil level(in the acceptable range on dipstick) and called me. I had a friend tow me to my house. Took the car in to our local Dodge dealer who told me that the engine was sludged and that the extended warranty would not cover. He first told me that they could do an engine flush, the second call was that he could not flush the engine as it is about to totally go out. I have receipts for oil and filters and when I installed them. I bought the car used with under 40,000 miles and have drove approximately 10,000 since.

: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on neighborhood streets, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and towed to an independent repair shop who determined the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge. The engine was replaced, and the dealer was notified. Updated 11/063/06.

While driving 10 mph vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle but was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine locked up due to sludge.

A noise was heard coming from the front while driving. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed determined that the engine needed to be replaced. . . . . . Old engine was removed and a new one was installed at cost of $5,309. 96.

While driving 25 mph vehicle stalled. As a result, steering locked.

While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer was not able to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The motor had locked and threw a rod. The consumer would changes regularly.

While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

While driving engine blew out/smoked, and stalled. There were no warnings. Engine completely failed.

While driving, vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was unable to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced.

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled vehicle off the road, and was unable to restart the vehicle. It was towed to an independent repair shop, and mechanic determined engine needed to be replaced. Manufacturer was notified.

While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled on the highway. The consumer replaced the fuel injector sensor and the vehicle started. But, a lot of rattling was heard in the engine. A certified mechanic determined that a rod was damaged in the vehicle. Bad motor per consumer.

While driving at unknown speed vehicle stalled. Dealership could not duplicate the problem.

While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.

While driving at 55 mph, and with no warning vehicle stalled. Vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, and mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced.