Engine Knocking Noise problems of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid

I bought this car from my brother-in-law about 5 months ago. I changed the oil less then 3,000 miles ago. I began noticing some weird engine noise over the last week. The sound got alot worse today on a 30 mile trip to pick up my 3 year old daughter from her grandma's house. The car began making a loud banging or knocking sound when you let off of the gas while driving. The car then just died while driving down the road. Luckily, I was able to pull the car over without any problems, but who knows what would have happened if I was driving on the highway. I had the car towed to my house. I tried to start it at home and it would turn over and start, but it sounds like the engine has rocks or something in it and only idles for a second or two before dieing again. I hope that this problem has some way of getting fixed and that the ways you described really do help. I am now left with only one car to share with my wife and try to find a way to get to my full time job and my classes (I am also attending classes 4 days a week). I have always heard about the problems with the 2. 7 liter engine, but I thought they were just horror stories that were always told as "I know this guy who had problems with that engine" or "those engines are junk, and its only a matter of time before mine will blow". I really didn't expect this to happen because not even 3000 miles earlier I changed the oil and it was clean. I also drove the car up north which was a 3hr drive each way. No problems and the bang, knock, crunch its all over.

2001 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7 v6 had oil light flicker on and off at stop signs. Checked oil, it was fine. Took in for an oil change. I did oil changes regularly as suggested by Dodge. Car started making knocking noise. Took car to mechanic. He ran compression tests and said timing chain was bad and valves were bent. It needs a new engine.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that the check engine warning light constantly illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change and they discovered several oil leaks. The necessary repairs were performed and several seals and other components were replaced at the cost of $1,000. The contact paid for the repairs; however, the check engine oil light continued to flicker on and off on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. On a separate occasion, the contact heard a loud banging noise while driving less than 65 mph, followed by the vehicle stalling. An independent mechanic stated that the rod inside of the engine failed. It could not be determined how the failure occurred. The contact paid $5,900 to repair the failure. The failure and current mileages were less than 85,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle began making a loud banging noise. The vehicle then stalled and shut off. The failure was due to the engine. The vehicle was pushed to the contact's residence. The dealer advised the contact to return the vehicle back to the place where it was bought and have them provide a new vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 95,000.

Our car started making knocking noises during acceleration. We immediately took it in to a auto shop to have it looked at. The engine is blown and will cost more than the car is worth to fix it, approximately $5,000. The car has only 88k miles on it, has had regular oil changes. Apparently, the engines used in this particular car have the tendency to produce engine oil sludge, ruining the engine oftentimes well before 100k miles. That was what the mechanic told us and what we have since found doing research on the problem. We ended up having to sell the car for scrap because we cannot afford to fix it.

Car started making a knocking sound, and died on me. I was told that I needed oil and to have it checked out. On the way to shop car died in an intersection , my husband had to push it across traffic. Had the car towed to sho, p and was told that the engine had blown due to sludge and that this was common with the Dodge Intrepid.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. She stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The current mileage is 91,215 and failure mileage was 90,800. Updated 07/06/07.

I just recently bought a 2001 Dodge Intrepid with 80,000 miles. I was driving the car on my way from the dentist without any warning the vehicle's engine went out while driving down the street. There was small rattling knocking noise and then the engine just went out. I had no prior signs of the engine going it just went, causing my life and my children's life to be in full danger.

I own a 2001 Dodge Intrepid, and used it for my commute. I was driving 35 mph and began to hear a loud knocking sound and believe it to be related to the oil sludge problem in Chrysler's 2. 7 engines.

- while driving a 2001 Dodge Intrepid at 45 miles per hour, the engine started to make a knocking sound. The car did not stall. The odometer read 100,000 miles at the time of the incident. The oil in the vehicle has been changed after the incident. . Read more...

: the contact stated while driving 35mph the engine stalled and operated at a reduced speed. A banging noise came from the engine followed by white smoke. There was no evidence of a fire. No warning lights illuminated to indicate a failure. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership for inspection. The service department removed the oil pan and determined the engine needed to be replaced.

: the contact stated a knocking sound was heard in the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop that determined there was a broken rod bearing, no repairs were made. Then while traveling 30 mph the engine stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and has not been seen by a mechanic.

: the contact stated while traveling 45mph a knocking noise could be heard coming from the engine. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and then towed to a garage. Upon inspection the engine had failed. The manufacturer has been alerted.

: the contact stated while driving 70mph, a knocking noise was heard in the engine. Several seconds after the noise was heard, the engine stalled. The vehicle was pulled to safety and towed to the dealer. They inspected and determined the problem was the engine filled with sludge build up and need replaced. The vehicle was then towed to an independent repair shop for further testing and repairs.

Dodge Intrepid 2001 with 2. 7l engine. Made knocking sounds, so we drove it to the dealer. Dealer says engine has sludge and must be replaced due to improper maintenance.

The consumer stated that 2001 Dodge Intrepid had an engine failure at 62,000 miles. The vehicle was regularly maintained. The consumer was driving the car and heard a knocking sound, the engine seized while in traffic. The consumer had the car looked at and was informed that he would have to have a new engine. The consumer has not talked to the manufacturer as of yet. The consumer has since bought another vehicle. Update 1/11/2006 -.

2001 Dodge Intrepid engine is creating a knocking sound when driven.

My 2001 Dodge Intrepid w/ 70,000 miles started out with a small knocking noise, then as I was driving one day, it lost all of it's power & started making a horrible noise. When I was calling around asking garages how much it would be to have them look at the car, a few of the garages told me what the problem was before I even told them, they only needed the year & make of the car & they knew that it was the engine due to oil sludge. One garage told me that it was not gonna be worth it to get my car fixed because it would likely be more than my car was worth. Another garage told me he wouldn't even work on Intrepids with this problem because it would be such a mess. I even had a garage tell me not to waste my money on a tow truck because the 2. 7l engine Intrepids are junk & it wouldnt be worth it. I finally found a guy that is basically making his living on just working on these 2. 7l Intrepid engines. The cost was $2,300 to have the engine cleaned/soaked to get all of the oil sludge build-up off & have a any parts that were broken replaced. My dad, boyfriend & brother had to take the engine out & bring it to the garage & the garage did the work on the engine & then my dad, boyfriend & brother had to put the engine back into my car. So w/ that price of $2,300 I didn't even get a rebuilt engine & my family had to do alot of the work. I was making my monthly payments of $175 on a car that I couldn't drive for about 2 months all together.

While driving at any speed the oil warning light illuminated. Consumer heard knocking noises coming from the engine. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

While driving 30 mph, the consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the engine needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.

While driving 30 mph, the consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the vehicle. Suddenly the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge in the engine. Please provide further details.

While driving a knocking noise came from the engine. Dealership informed the consumer that engine rod blew out. The problem was repaired.

Oil light came on while driving on the interstate. Pulled over to the side of the interstate. Had to have the car towed. There was an extremely loud knocking sound coming from the motor. Oil had been changed 10 days prior to the date of the incident. Oil is changed every 3000 miles. Our mechanic stated we would need a new motor. He estimated the cost at $8500. 00. He told us he had replaced three 2001 Dodge Intrepid motors in the last several months. He suggested we contact Chrysler. The local dealership was not helpful. The service department manager stated he wasn't aware of the 2. 7 motor problems. I called a 1-800-# with Chrysler and spoke to a representative which stated because of the miles on my car it was not under warranty and although Chrysler reconizes they have a problem with these motors the decision to do a recall had not been made at this time.

On 11/30/03, on my way to work, my car started making a ticking & knocking sound. As I pulled off of the exit, it cut off. I had my mechanic look at it & he said it was the engine -- the car only had a little over 86,000 miles on it; & it's only 2 years old! I called the Dodge's customer care line; they said to take it to the dealer to check out ($65 tow, $80 dealer diagnostic). Before the service person looked at it, he asked if I had proof of my oil changes, I said I did not -- but that I did have them done every 3,000 miles. Naturally, it turned out that there was sludge in my engine (my independent mechanic did not see any evidence of it) & that it would cost $6900 to replace the engine! it seems to me that Dodge is running a scam. I have now discovered on various websites that this is a problem with the 2001 Intrepid. There are 20 such complaints on your website alone! I have 4 years left to pay on this car! it is ridiculous & unacceptable that Dodge is allowed to ignore & refuse to accept responsibility for installing faulty engines in the Intrepid!.

While driving 35 mph and without any warning the vehicle made knocking noises from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the engine had sludge in the engine. The vehicle had an extended warranty but the dealer refused coverage for the sludge problem. The engine needed to be replaced. The power steering pump leaked which caused noise when the steering wheel was turned.