Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The driver stated that she was at a traffic light attempting to make a turn when the vehicle made a clicking noise. The driver shifted the gear in park, then drive but the vehicle shut off completely. The vehicle has not restarted since the failure occurred. Smoke was visible on both sides of the hood. The failure mileage was 114,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard a popping noise in the engine. The vehicle lost complete power and had to be placed into neutral as it coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was unable to be controlled. The engine failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and then to the dealer, who stated that a piston rod blew a hole in the engine block. The repair would cost $5,750. The manufacturer stated that they would pay $1,000 towards the repair cost. The contact stated that she does not have the money for the repairs. The failure mileage was 73,000. Updated 04/16/09.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 75 mph on the freeway, the contact heard a clicking noise. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. She pulled over and had the vehicle towed as a precautionary measure. A mechanic found sludge build in the engine, which caused it to begin smoking under the hood. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 110,000.

Dodge has a design problem with the 2001 Intrepid with a 2. 7l v-6 engine. After an oil change the oil light flickers. Started to make a ticking noise. Had the car looked at and due to some oil tube design issue part of the engine is starved for oil and is now in need of a new engine.

Noticed the oil light flickering on and off at stop lights. Looked for problems but saw none. A few days later noticed a very quiet ticking sound coming from the engine. Unfortunately not being a car knowledgeable person I did not take this seriously enough. A week later driving to a destination I heard a loud knocking in the engine. Arrived at my destination and shut the engine off. Upon attempt to restart the engine some time later there was more knocking and refusal to turn over. Car was towed to a local garage where I learned the tinning chain had broken and damaged a number of the pistons and other components of the engine. Only recourse was either install a new engine or buy a new car. As I am still paying for this car I opted to purchase an engine. Engine has been installed and I have just got my car back tonight after nearly a month without a vehicle. Now I have to find some way to pay for this mess as I had to borrow it short term from a friend. I am in a very bad financial situation because for this. I am attempting to apply to Chrysler for their reimbursement program with little hope of success since I did not keep the oil change records and receipts records they require.

- the contact stated that while sitting in traffic after work in the 2001 Dodge Intrepid. He tried to leave and the vehicle lost power. E pushed the vehicle into a parking lot and tried to restart the vehicle 10 minutes later. When he restarted the vehicle there was a clanking noise coming from under the hood. The vehicle stayed on for about 20 seconds, and he called to have the vehicle towed. The vehicle was towed to his regular mechanic, and the mechanic informed him that the engine failed. The contact was waiting for the mechanic to call him and tell him exactly what caused the failure. The current and failure mileage were both 96,000.

: the contact stated that the vehicle's engine blew while traveling 65 mph. The vehicle was cruising on the highway when a ticking sound was heard coming from under the front hood. Shortly after, the vehicle lost power, and the ticking sound became louder. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent repair shop who determined that the engine was blown and that a new engine would have to be installed. The vehicle was not restarted once the ignition was switched off. The vehicle had an automatic transmission.

I was driving on the highway when my engine started making a clanking noise. As I proceeded to get over into the far lane to exit the highway I lost speed and the car turned of. I barely made it across the last two lanes of highway safely coasting onto the exit ramp. Long story short, I had the car towed to the dealership they informed me that my engine had died do to sludge and the repair would be, for me, very costly. So now my beautiful red Dodge Intrepid sets in my driveway with a $4,000 balance that I can not afford to pay or repair.

- the contact stated that on 06/02/06 had an oil changed on the 2001 Dodge Intrepid. After picking up the vehicle she started hearing a ticking noise. The contact stated that 2 days later she tried to start the vehicle and the vehicle would not start. She had the vehicle towed to the dealership, and was informed that the engine seized due to sludge build up. The contact stated that she has always taken her vehicle for oil changes, and could not understand how the engine could go with so few miles and regular maintenance. The contact has filed a complaint with the manufacturer, and will have file # available for the hard copy.

Driving on highway when engine suddenly started making ticking noises, then eventually choking and then quit. Couldn't get it started, had it towed to mechanic who said only 2 qts of oil in engine. Oil light never came on, no warning whatsoever. Changed oil and mechanic said there was still a ticking noise that wouldn't go away and engine was probably "toast" and they could do nothing to repair it, replacement would be only option. Car is now sitting because it doesn't run correctly and engine most probably ruined, p1391 code (camshaft or cam) problem. Read about many other 2. 7l engine problems and it was suggested to me to file a complaint with NHTSA because it was "interested" in the problem, haven't called Chrysler because I know of no one who has had success in getting Chrysler to resolve the problem.

Engine failure. As I was stopped and attempting to accelerate, the motor suddenly made a very loud clanking sound. There are approximately only 72,200 miles on the car. I just bought in November of last year and even a few days after the initial purchase, I had returned it to them informing of them of trouble and the sales mgr assured me he would take care of it. They would return it to me untouched and not investigated unbeknownst to me at that time. According to the service mgr, he was advised by the sales mgr not to even look at it. They had the car in their possession more than I did until recently when this occurred.

: the contact stated while driving 15 mph the engine stalled and made a clunking noise. The engine would not restart and was towed to an independent repair shop. The mechanic determined the timing chain broke and the engine needed to be replaced, but no repairs were made. Updated 10/11/07.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a ticking sound coming from the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the timing chain failed. Almost two years later, the contact heard a loud pop and pulled to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a transmission shop and they stated that the vehicle needed a new engine. Currently, the vehicle is unable to be driven. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 73,000 and failure mileage was 45,000.

I was driving my 2001 Intrepid during busy traffic and the engine started making a fairly loud tapping noise. As I tried to get over to the side of the road, the car stalled. The car blocked traffic as I had to get out and push it off the road. It never restarted and I had it towed to a local Dodge dealership. They informed me that the engine needed replaced. . . Huh?.

While driving a loud clanking noise was coming from the front. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine needed replacement due to worn out parts. The vehicle's engine developed sludge. The manufacturer refuses to provide assistance unless the consumer can prove that the oil was changed regularly.

While driving at any speed consumer heard a tapping sound coming from the engine compartment. Consumer used engine additives to stop the noise, which helped for a short time. Eventually, the tapping noise became louder, and the vehicle stalled on the highway. The dealer had already replaced two engines on this vehicle, and another one was needed.

While driving undetermined speed consumer heard a clicking noise coming from the engine. Consumer shut the vehicle off and preceded to restart the vehicle, however vehicle would not start.

Complete engine failure on a 2001 2. 7l Intrepid. At 41,000 miles, dealer advised that loud clicking noise in engine was not a problem. 4 weeks later, engine threw a connecting rod bearing. Estimated cost by dealer to fix: $9,868. 62 . I bought the car brand new and still have 2 1/2 years to pay. Dealer claims "black sludge in oil". What a bunch of b. S.