Oil Pump problems of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that the instrument panel and interior lights illuminated while the vehicle idled then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic and he stated that the computer system caused the failure. Approximately three weeks later the engine failed. The mechanic replaced the engine with a rebuilt engine. While driving 15 mph, the engine failed again. As of January 3, 2008, the mechanic had not repaired the vehicle. The failure was 124,680 and current mileage was 124,800. Updated 01/29/08 the consumer was informed by 2 mechanics that it was a known problem that the oil pump hose were too small for the vehicle and was causing engine problems.

Purchased a 2001 Dodge Intrepid se in oct. 2006 from used car dealer. On Dec. 29,2006 car began to make gurgling noise coming from the engine. Has 119,200 miles on car. Took car to mechanic and he said he had just finish engine repairs on a 1998 and 2000 Dodge Intrepid with the same problem. Need to change oil pump, oil pan, lifters and gaskets. Looking at $500 to $1000 for repairs plus $60 to put it on the diagnostic machine. Only paid $2500 for car. This is my only means of transportation to work and school. If I had known that this car was so jacked up I would not have bought it. There should be someone filing a class action lawsuit against the car manufacturer. Sign me up!!!.

: the contact stated while driving on a paved road the check oil light illuminated. While the vehicle was idling, the temperature increased. Upon inspection the independent repair shop determined the oil pressure had dropped. The oil pump was replaced at a later date. After six months the check oil light illuminated again. The vehicle has not been inspected. Updated 3/3/2006 -.

Engine began making a tapping noise. Took vehicle to dealer and was told that motor was full of sludge and would have to be replaced and that Chrysler extended warranty would not cover the repair. Had vehicle repaired by an independent auto repair shop - replaced timing chain, tensioner, oil pump. Cost of repair approx. $2450. Old parts are not available.

Defect in motor design, motors self destruction at 90000 mi or less. Son was driving car on interstate, tried to pass truck, motor blew, narrowly missed causing an accident. After numerous phone calls to repair shops I've been told these 2. 7 liter v6 motors are junk. They have a defect with the oil pump. When you accelerate the oil t is pumped to the top of the motor, making the oil pump run dry and starve the main bearing on the lower end. This should have been a recall on all 2. 7 liter v6 motors. I just bought the car for my son, he only had it 2 weeks. I paid cash $5,500. 00. Gone, car not worth repairing. What a rip off.

While driving 55 mph engine failed. Dealer stated the oil pump clogged.

While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The dealer stated that the oil pump cracked which allowed metal debris inside the engine.

The engine system light appeared on the dashboard, and the engine jerked. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic, who stated the oil pump blew out, therefore the engine died. Dealer stated since consumer didn't purchase an extended warranty, they weren't going to cover a new engine. . Also the air condition made a strange noise.