Engine Failure problems of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid - part 2

My husband was coming home from work the other night and the engine failed on our 2001 Intrepid.

Apparently sludge build up in the in my 2001 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7 v6 has lead to engine failure and needs replaced for the cost of $5000 which I do not have, however I do owe a car payment on the vehicle that I can not drive.

On Jan. 27,2006, I , inell foye was driving my 2001 Dodge Intrepid Intrepid when suddenly the engine failed. On Jan. 30,2006 I had a mechanic look at the car. He determined that the timing chain broke. As a result, the pistons and valves were damaged. Now I need a new engine in which I cant afford. By the way,its a 2. 7l engine. I didn't know that many of these cars have these problems. I found out the hard way. Hopefully I will be fully compensated.

: the contact stated while driving at 10mph, the engine lamp illuminated and stalled. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to a local independent repair shop. The mechanic determined the engine failed due to sludge build up and no repairs were made. New 3. 5l engine will be replacing the 2. 7 l engine by bill's body a paint in newbury, ohio.

Engine failed while traveling on freeway with no warning. Apparently same problem as other 2001 Dodge Intrepids - oil sludge causing engine failure due to poor design. Currently with dealer in hopes of repair. Still owe $4,400 dollars on worthless car as engine is gone.

I was driving my 2201 Dodge Intrepid and the engine failed. I had my vehicle towed to the dealership where I purchased it, and was told it was due to sludge build up. My extended warranty won't cover the damage and the dealership is asking for $4,084. 00 to put a re-built engine in it. My car has approximately 70,000 miles on it. I also produced receipts/printouts for maintenance (oil changes) performed on my vehicle. Prior to the car stopping, there was no warning of any type ~ no oil or engine light to warn of a potential problem.

2001 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7 engine died while driving for no apparent reason. The vehicle was driven 400 miles the day before and performed flawlessly. This engine failure was not a condition of poor maintenance and estimated repair costs are $5300. 00 and exceed the resale value of the vehicle. This engine failure could have been a severe safety factor if it had failed 24 hours sooner on the toll road at high speed.

On 11/29/05 I was driving home from work on I-10 through the deserted and hurricane katrina storm ravaged section of new orleans east when my 2001 Intrepid seized up and would not run. I barely managed to safely get the car off of the interstate and onto the now desolate morrison road exit. As a woman alone I was extremely frightened to have my car abruptly seize up on the interstate and was terrified that it would not make it to a safe place off of the interstate without getting hit. Once I rolled to a stop, however, I discovered that I was in an extremely unsafe area as the area had been flooded and looted after hurricane katrina, there were no businesses open to help me due to the extent of the storm damage in the area, aaa told me it could be hours before they could get to me, and it was going to be dark within an hour. It was so dangerous that the national guard and then the state police would not leave until aaa arrived. Once at the garage, we were given the Chrysler song and dance that the car engine failed because of sludge and that it had to be our fault. They offered to happily replace the engine for a sum of $7,000. No mention was made of all of the complaints that Chrysler has had on the 2001 Intrepid engine and the numerous failures of this engine. Due to the eminent danger that Chrysler placed me in - continuing to allow me as a registered 2001 Intrepid owner to drive a vehicle which they knew was going to fail or had a high change of failing - perhaps some of the top brass at Chrysler should be deserted in the middle of a storm ravaged area with only looters for company so that they can fully understand the extreme danger they have placed consumers in simply because we are driving their vehicles!.

The contact states vehicle died while pulling into driveway. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. The repairman informed her that the engine failed due to sludge build up. She contacted manufacturer,that and they requested she bring vehicle to an authorized dealership for repairs.

Driving on freeway about 60 miles an hour when oil light came on. 2 minutes later engine failed. All of a sudden it went off. Got towed to machine shop and the cost is 5,000 to get it fixed. Car cost me 3 thousand. I am still paying for it, now I can't drive it. I need a way to work so that I can pay for the car. Want to get in on class action lawsuit, need to know how to.

I own a 2001 Dodge Intrepid that I am still paying on. The engine failed at 69,000 miles. There was no warning that this was going to happen. I got regular oil changes every 3,000 miles. It wouldn't start one day, I had it towed to the dealership. They told me that my engine needed replaced due to sludge buildup. The timing chain also failed. I am a single mother of three children that cannot afford $6,500 for an engine. I am stuck paying payments on this car.

Contact stated the engine failed while driving the vehicle. He contacted the dealer, and they claimed it happened due to the contact's error on oil changes. The transmission failed as well. There were no prior warnings concerning the failures. The vehicle was serviced on a regular basis. The contact provided documentation for oil changes. The transmission was replaced under warrant. However, the engine will not be repaired due to the excessive expense.

Engine failed while driving on the expressway. Had to coast across 3 lanes of traffic to get to the exit. Diagnosis is that the engine needs to be replaced due to sludge build up. Second time major work has had to be done to this engine due to sludge build up.

Engine failure while driving vehicle. Engine stalled while driving at 35 mph on public highway. Vehicle was towed to an automotive repair shop. Vehicle was diagnosed as having engine bearing failure. Was told that an engine replacement was recommended. Cost of new engine at 6900. 00 dollars.

The consumer stated that 2001 Dodge Intrepid had an engine problem. The block on the engine failed. The consumer ha put a new engine in the vehicle. The consumer recorded every time that the oil was changed. The consumer stated that it was not a maintenance problem on the car. The car had no prior problems with the engine. The consumer contacted Chrysler and filed a complaint with them. The consumer was informed that vehicle did not have warranty left. The total engine cost will be around $5,000. The consumer said that the car was parked outside of his house because of the engine failure. The dealer has seen the car, and they did diagnostic testing, and they found that the engine needed to be replaced. The consumer was going to have the vehicle fixed. The reference number to the complaint that consumer filed with Chrysler was #13947422. Chrysler was contacted on August 19, 2005.

On June 13, 2005, my 2001 Dodge interpid 2. 7 l engine failed on an interstate highway. The car would not start again. The car was towed to a local Dodge delaership where it was to be looked at. The mechanic supervisor informed me that there was sludge in the engine and that the engine would need to be replaced--costing several thousands of dollars. He told me that the delaership had replaced four or five 2. 7l Dodge engines already. I was told that the 2. 7l has lots of flaws and defects that I was not told of upon purchasing. I still owe money on the car and it is difficult to trade a vehicle in when it won't even start. Right now, I am out a vehicle as well as money.

With no warning the engine failed. The consequences of this failure was a catastrophic engine loss due to timing chain failure engine sludge buildup. There was nothing done to correct this problem, and the cost of a new engine was in excess of the value of the vehicle.

Today the engine failed on my 2001 Dodge Intrepid this is the 2. 7 liter engine that I have now discovered has so many issues lodged against it. I have not taken it to a shop yet for estimate/repairs.

Driving home from work, speed approx. 65 m. P. H. On interstate. Engine made a sharp "bang", no warning lights, bells, nothing to indicate a problem. Appeared to lose power, but never stalled out. Managed to "limp" home (less than 2 miles). Parked vehicle and the engine shut down, on its own. Raised the hood, found nothing to be unusual. Tried to restart the vehicle, it would not restart, only a loud clunking as the engine turned over. Had the car towed to the dealer I had purchased the vehicle from. Was informed that the timing chain had "jumped" and that all of the valves were bent. Was given a "verbal" estimate of $7000. 00-$7500. 00 to repair/replace engine and associated components. I declined. This vehicle had been maintained as required by the manufacturer. All required fluid change intervals had been performed and documented. At no time was I ever informed that this particular engine had issues associated with it. I still have this vehicle, sitting in storage. It has not been touched since being brought back home from the repair facility. I have, and still maintain that this engine failure was not something I could have foreseen and or been responsible for. Now I have been made aware that this is an issue that Chrysler, has been aware of and has denied any liabilities. I was informed by the dealership that offered the costly repair, that Chrysler would not assume any responsibility to repair my car. Now I have been informed by a local repair shop, that Chrysler has been making "selective reparations".

Consumer complained of poor performance of the 2. 7 liter engine in 2001 Dodge Intrepid se. Bf two of the consumer's Dodge Intrepid's experienced these engine failure's which occurred at 114k and 112k miles. Also, the consumer's daughter owned a 2001 Intrepid and the pcm failed without warning. The vehicle suddenly lost power. The second Dodge Intrepid a 1999 vehicle identification number 2b3hd46r1xh757162.

: the contact stated while stopped at a traffic light the engine failed without warning. There were no indicator lights illuminated prior to the engine failure. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to dealer for inspection. Upon inspection the engine failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was alerted.

The engine failed while driving. This is a 2001 Dodge Intrepid with under 67,000 miles on it. The timing chain snapped and the 2. 7 liter engine needs to be replaced.

While driving 65 mph the engine failed. Consumer was able to get to the side of the road.

Consumer stated engine failed completely.

No events led up to engine failure in 2001 Dodge Intrepid with 2. 7l engine. Went to work one day and as I entered parking area engine seized up, in November 2004. Spoke with Dodge Chrysler dealers, reps and service managers. They claim that the problem at 47,000(approx. ) is due to owner failure not the engines. Absolutely nothing has been done to acknowledge, fix, repair, replace or settle the issues with the engine failure.

I was driving my 2001 Dodge Intrepid and came to a four way stop and my engine failed. Two gentlrmen assisted with pushing my vehicle off the side of the road to avoid any injuries.

Consumer stated that engine failed while driving at approximately 65 mph. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told it would cost several thousand dollars to remove and replace the motor.

Was driving on an interstate highway and the engine failed (at 50,223 miles). I was able to coast off the road to safety. Mckinney Dodge, gastonia, nc informed the the engine was blown and needed replacement. The dealershipe stated this the engine failure was due to not changing the oil as required, even though I change the oil frequently as required. Chrysler refuses to fix the engine under the extended warranty. My research indicates this is a frequent problem with their 2. 7 liter v6 engine.

: the contact stated while driving the vehicle noises could be heard coming from the engine. The vehicle was driven for a period of time before the vehicle was taken to a dealership. Diagnostics test were performed on the vehicle and the problem could not be duplicated. The vehicle was driven for one year before the engine failed; the vehicle is now parked without repairs being made. The manufacturer has not been contacted.

I was driving down the road when my car suddenly cut off, due to engine failure.

After owning vehicle for three years engine failed due to oil sludge build up. However, dealer stated there was no defect.

The engine in my car failed twice and I had replaced it with a used one since my extended warranty wouldn't cover it. This cost me $4000. 00 and then 6 months later that engine failed and I am now replacing it at a cost of $6,000. 00 due to oil sludge found in the engine. This is the 2. 7 liter engine in the Dodge Intrepid.

While driving engine failed. Dealer stated that sludge built up inside engine.

2001 se engine failure at 33,000 miles due to sludge build up.

Dodge Intrepid 2001 2. 7 engine failure due to sludge.