Engine problems of the 2002 Dodge Intrepid

Car just started dying and never gave a warning, oil started blowing out on top of the motor , white smoke started coming out of the car . The car has a 2. 7l engine in it . This is the first time we had ever had this problem with the car, the oil has been changed regularly in the vehicle .

Engine just died. Estimates to replace/repair start at $4500, just for the engine, not including labor! I have already had the 2nd rebuilt transmission put in about 3 months ago.

Engine sludge Dec 2007, engine sludge October 2008, resulting in vehicle malfunction. The car stopped on a major highway in rush hour traffic. The oil light came on and the car immediately died. Luckily I wasn't rearended. The oil is changed every 3000 miles. Chrysler should be replacing the motors on these vehicles before someone is killed. Right now the car is sitting, non-working. I cannot afford to replace the motor.

Blown motor.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The contact heard a loud dragging sound underneath the vehicle while driving. The sensor light and oil light illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle completely shut off. The contact did not try to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and has not been taken to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 73,000. Updated 01-15-08. The consumer stated upon inspection there was anti-freeze within the oil chamber. Updated 12/12/07.

Due to oil sludge build up the engine has failed on my 02 Dodge Intrepid. We have had all major parts replaced (computer, fuel pump, transmission, etc). Only a month after replacing the computer the engine seized up and left my husband stranded.

Engine started knocking, so I stopped at a service station. They said that they do not repair 2. 7 liters for Chrysler. Had it then towed to the Chrysler dealership and they said that the motor was blown due to oil sludge and needed to be replaced at a cost of $5700. 00. Contacted impartial services group, sent them all information on the car, including oil changes. Was made an offer by Chrysler of $1080. 00. Turned it down as they have had the same issue with mercedes owners and have taken care of them. Talked to the owner of the Chrysler dealership in my area and he said "the 2. 7 is a junk motor and I wouldn't have one on my lot". He also went on the tell me that the oil ports are to small to allow proper oil flow and the "v" shape in the oil pan does not allow for all of the oil to drain out during oil changes. I contacted Chrysler by letter and e-mail and they said sorry, but there is nothing we can do. I am in the process of creating a web site in which will be called the national push my Dodge. It will include a date in which I will push my Dodge Intrepid as far as needed to create awareness that Chrysler has turned its back side to middle class americans.

Engine blew a bearing at 92,000 miles, was told by 2 different reputable repair shops to scrap engine that its not worth fixing. Learned that oil flow defects cause this problem on Dodge 2. 7l engine.

: the contact stated while driving 65 mph the engine locked up without prior warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact of the oil sludge problem concerning the 2. 7 engines. The mechanic determined the engine needed replaced.

: the contact stated without warning the vehicle stopped. This occurred while traveling 65 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where the problem has not been determined. Updated 4/17/2006 -.

I was driving home from work on Friday morning. It was cold so I let the car warm up before driving. I turned a corner and the car died. I had to push it home and had it towed to a local mechanic. The engine is gone. No warning or indication at all that something was wrong! it just died while I was driving!.

I drive a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. I bought this car as a second owner, previous owner a rental agency. The car blew a rod on Tuesday, November 15th. I took it to a dealership that states the vehicle needs a new engine, pricing the repair at 6700 dollars. The cars blue book is 6000 at this writing. I bought this vehicle two years ago, and it has less than 68,000 miles on it. I am at a loss and looking for recourse.

The vehicle just started knocking to it to the shop and was told it need a new engine car has less the 70,000 miles on it and its only a 2002. The repair shop says it has sludge that caused it to spin a bearing. The good news I have a warranty the bad news is the wont cover the whole repair and is given me the run around about fixing the car. Also had to have the transmission replaced just 2 months ago.

Went to get a routine oil change; mechanics showed me the oil, stating that I needed to bring the car to the dealership due to a possible blown head gasket. In actuality, I need a new engine. The car only has 48000 miles on it. I have owned it for less than 1 year and still make payments.

Consumer states the engine developed a sludge build up. As a result, the engine needs to be replaced.

2002 Dodge Intrepid engine stop working. Car will not start.

Merging into traffic when engine blew. Had to have car towed and engine replaced. Had to tow car from first shop who wouldn't work on it to another shop. With out use of car from 12-23-04 to 01-31-05. But still making car payments. Had to travel 220 miles to get car when work was done than 220 miles back. Engine was replaced with another out of wrecked vehicle. Old engine was turned in for core charge to a salvage yard.

Vehicle commenced to rattle and make other noises while coming onto the freeway. Vehicle would not restart. Dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that engine need to be replaced.

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