Engine Belts And Pulleys problems of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid

On June 4, 2009 I paid my 2001 Dodge Intrepid off. On June 20, 2009 while traveling on the interstate I heard my car making a knocking sound. As I pulled over to get off on the exit the car died and I almost lost control of the vehicle as I came off the exit. I had to put the car in park to get it to stop. This is scary being that my young children were in the vehicle with me. On yesterday the mechanic has advised me the engine is gone. I've had the oil sending unit replaced, the timing, the cam and crankshaft sensor, the water pump, the serpentine belt, not to mention the $600 just spent about 2 weeks ago to have the ac fixed. When the oil light first began to flicker the mechanic advised me that this would be the outcome. Something needs to be done about this!.

I purchased my 2001 Dodge Intrepid in October of 2006 and have had no major problems with this vehicle until recently. In the last 30 days I have spent roughly $1200 in repairs for a timing change, the replacement of the crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor and some other preventive repair measures like a tune up, serpentine belt, etc. The problem that I am most concerned about is the fact that when I am reducing speed the oil light flashes and when at a complete stop and the car is idling the oil light comes on. I took the car to Chrysler and they advised me that the oil sending unit was leaking and needed to be replaced. However, I have had this part replaced in the vehicle is still having this problem. An outside mechanic advised me of related issues with this vehicle and told me to do some research regarding this issue. In my research I have found that this problem usually leads to engine failure and this concern me greatly. For the number of vehicles that has had this same problem something needs to be done!.

Timing chain goes out with out notice due to a manufacturer defect had two go out this year then the oil sludge is so bad it makes the engine seize. The deal is that I live in a small town and there are so many with the same problems that repair shops wont fix them any more cause it is a big hassle.

I had been noticing a noise coming from my engine and was about to bring it to my mechanic, but while on the freeway, my car just died. I was able to pull off to the side and then get towed to my auto mechanics. The next day he had me come and look at my engine and showed me the timing chain and how much damage the chain did and how much sludge was built up in the engine. After doing some research, I came to find out that this engine was known for sludge build-up. I have to replace the engine and will not be putting a 2. 7 back in. I really like my car and am looking to put in a 3. 2 engine in so I can keep my car. This is something that should not have happened. This problem should have been taken care of by Dodge. My car is a 2001 Intrepid and only has 68,000 miles on it.

Blown timing belt on the highway.

Timing chain failure of 2001 Dodge Intrepid, and ultimate replacement of entire engine for $3400. 00.

- the contact called regarding a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that she was traveling at 65 mph when she heard a clicking noise. She pulled over to the side of the road. The contact stated that once she pulled over the check oil light turned on. The vehicle cut off and would not restart. The current and failure mileage were 83,000. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The vehicle wa s diagnosed as the timing chain failure. The repair shop advised the contact the engine needed to be replaced.

Engine started making ticking sound. Got louder as I got closer to home (approx. 1 mile). Very noisy once I got home. Shut off engine. Had vehicle towed to Dodge dealer. Dealer mechanic diagnosed timing belt jumped the gears and valves and valve stems were shot.

- the contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The contact was approaching a stop sign when the vehicle began to over heat and stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic stated that the timing belt and the water pump were not functioning properly. The mechanic advised the contact to replace the engine. This is the only incident that occurred. The contact didn't authorize the dealer repair the vehicle. She is unable to drive the vehicle. Updated 2/27/2007 - the water pump failed and was leaking. The oil pressure switch was bad and the engine had sludge build up.

: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on the highway, the car vibrated, stalled and suddenly stopped. There were no warning signals prior to the incident and the engine did not start again. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined a timing belt had fractured. The dealership did not offer to repair without charges.

: the contact stated while driving 35 mph, a thumping noise was heard and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and towed to an independent repair shop who determined the timing belt had fractured and the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer was not notified.

We were driving down a major highway and suddenly the car lost power and all of the lights came on, luckily we were able to pull off the busy highway without causing a major pile up. The car had to be towed to a garage where we were told that it needed a new engine! the garage checked everything, all fluid levels were normal, the guy said that there was no "explainable" reason why this occurred. A few months before this my timing belt was replaced along with several other issues (to the tune of $800) and it had just had one of the big check ups. The last 6 months or so my oil light would come on intermittently. I had this checked numerous times, the oil was always fine (and always maintained every 3000 miles). The garage at that time could not figure out why the oil light kept coming on and for lack of anything else said it was probably a short in the light. My car is only a 2001 and now is in need of a $6000 engine!.

I had just gotten my 2001 Dodge Intrepid our of the dealers repair bay where they replaced 6 parts on the car that were working before discovering that the timing belt had broken. We tested all of the parts later and they worked. This cost 1,400 dollars. 2 weeks later I was in my car on I-75 in atlanta, georgia when I suffered catastrophic engine failure at 75 miles per hour. The engine seized and I lost all power steering and had to force the car off of the highway across 3 lanes of traffic to the shoulder. After paying a 200 dollar towing bill I found out the accumulation of oil sludge in the top of the engine had caused the failure. The car has now been on a trailer in murray county georgia for 8 months and I don't have the money to replace the engine. After contacting Dodge they said that they would not help with the repairs. They blamed it on me saying I didn't change the oil enough this cannot be true because we have religiously changed the oil every 3000 miles. I have done research on the topic and have found many other people with the same failures. Dodge should be forced into repairing these problems. So here I sit this problem has almost killed my business because I cant afford a new car that is nice enough to take clients around in so I have to drive a piece of junk. You would think that these companies would care about their customers but once again daimler/Chrysler proves that they don't give a darn about the people who make them profitable. Unless this is resolved I will never have anything to do with a Dodge, Chrysler, or mercedes ever again and I swear I will tell every person I come in contact what these people are doing to their customers I may even start a negative ad campaign against Dodge. I will take this to the ends of the earth before I let anyone I know run the risk of losing their lives due the incompetency of these money hungry sharks.

After purchasing 2001 Intrepid in January of 2006 eight days later engine made loud scary noises while visiting family 250 miles away- I drove home and two days later engine failed- was towed to the used auto dealer where I purchased it. Less than two weeks after purchase, the engine had new chain, tensioner guides, cleaned intake valves, covers etc. Approximately $1100. 00 in repairs. I got the vehicle back in February of 06. On March 22, 2006 the engine blew while I was going to work. The warranty company will not touch it- the first time they refused and the second time is yet to be determined- I am without a vehicle and am pursuing legal options including opting in to a class action, PA attorney general, consumer protection bureau, private attorney since the check engine light was on when I drove the vehicle off the lot in the first place ( a cold winter night, I had two of my children with me and had to get them home, I called the dealer upon my arrival home to inform him of same).

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitates and shuts off between 5 and 35 mph. The failure occurs while turning and decelerating to stop. The oil and check engine lights illuminate on the instrument panel just before the vehicle shuts off. The contact has taken the vehicle to the shop and the oil pump, timing belt, and water pump were replaced. The current mileage was 98,000 and failure mileage was 86,000.

The contact stated after turning the engine off, the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership, who discovered that the engine had sludge build up, and would have to be replaced. He chose not to repair the vehicle. The air condition and heat did not work and the timing belt was loose. Updated 12/27/05.

The contact stated timing chain snapped while driving at 60 mph. The engine I locked, and will have to be rebuilt. The mechanic stated the oil was not getting through the whole engine, resulting in engine failure. She contacted manufacturer, and they offered no free remedy. *a.

Dt the motor quit on the highway. No for warning, no noise, no lights. Had it towed the dealers, and they said a couple of sensors went out. They replaced the two sensors, and got it back, then, heard a knock in the motor when starting it. Took it back to dealer,and they said it was the timing chain, and vehicle needed a new motor. This started on June 5, 2005.

Consumer states: engine malfunctioned. Called Chrysler and replaced transmission 9 months ago. The engine just shut down, the timing chain broke. No lights came on when the engine shut down. Acted like it wanted to cut off, it started shaking ,and just died and wouldn't start back. It acted like it wanted to turn over, making a noise. Mechanic said internal engine damage caused by timing chain, and fluids got mixed in with the oil. Just had oil changed week prior to this.

2001 Dodge Intrepid with 90,000 miles. Engine failed on 3-24-2005. Service garage reports sludge (oil), timing belt issue, lifter damage, and that most feasible correction is new engine.

While driving vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating and came to a complete stop at a traffic light before stalling. Vehicle was towed to a dealership. The dealership replaced the timing belt/oil pump, and 6 rods. The failure recurred four times thereafter, in which the short block, 02 sensors and the distributor were replaced. The failure recurred.

While consumer was driving at 55 mph vehicle suddenly stopped. Consumer had it towed to the dealer, and after looking at the vehicle, consumer was told that the timing belt broke. She had it repaired, and one month later, the same thing happened. Then, she was told by the mechanic that this problem will continue to happen over and over again because of the engine size oil sludge billed up in the engine, and caused the belt to pop due to pressure. Consumer stated that a lawyer told her that most people that have these types of vehicle usually end up losing it because of the expense. Consumer's vehicle was still in the shop because she could not afford to get it out.

Vehicle stopped after being serviced. Consumer pulled over to the side of the road. Then, vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that timing chain was defective.

After owning our 2001 Dodge Intrepid for only a year, the timing chains went out, we repaired it at a cost of $2,700. One week later while driving on the expressway the engine stopped working almost causing an accident, because of loss of power.

Oil light comes on upon idling after driving in heavy traffic also have noticed oil leaking. A pool of oil on ground where car is parked. Took to Dodge dealership to examine. Car still under extended warranty until Dec 2004. Upon expection Dodge advises they need to replace oil pressure switch (under warranty) & gasket in oil pan. I authorized those repairs. Also advised replacing oil filter & 1 bottle of oil. Came out paying $82. 00. Once I got home and looked at my receipt they also rotated my tires (not sure why I just had that done in Jan. 04), replaced power steering belt. A week later still notice oil light coming on & oil leak is worse. Took care back to dealership & upon inspection they have advised I have a "sludge" build up from using 10w30 oil. Engine needs to be flushed estimate $287. I refuse and take care home. I have friend flush engine for free. No sludge was visible upon flush. Oil light still comes on & oil leak still present. This time I decide to take it to a mechanic instead of the dealership. Upon their inspection they see a major leak coming from timing chain cover. They also removed oil pressure switch & hooked manual gauge and ran tests. Oil pressure was good in all conditions they saw no problem with pump or engine bearings. They contacted my warranty with estimate to repair timing cover oil leak. Warranty approved repairs. Upon removing timing cover they replaced bad gasket and replaced crank seal. Total charges $223. 73 warranty paid $206. 26. No further problem with oil light or oil leak at this time. I change my oil every 3000 miles. Considering the weather conditions for oklahoma, 10w30 oil is satisfactory, my car only has 55,000 miles on it. Luckily I purchased the exteded warranty when I bought in 2 years ago. I will definitely be looking to sell this car before the end of this year after reviewing all the same complaints on the Dodge 2. 7l engine.

While driving home from thanksgiving at my sisters the timing chain broke and caused damamge to my cam bearings causing extensive damage to the engine. My mechanic said it was due to engine sludge. . . With a properly maintained car. . . Impossible! no one was injured thank god!.

The oil light illuminated due to low oil pressure while idling. This caused the timing chain belt to break/valve cover gaskets to rip, and engine to seize up. Engine must be replaced.