Water Pump problems of the 2002 Dodge Intrepid

2002 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7 engine car sudenly overheated. Anti freeze went out on ground and into oil. Repalced water pump, tensioner, timimg chain, several sensors, gaskets and more. Always maintained oil changes at 300k and oil filters. Bad engine- parts saved.

Sludge build up, overheated, water pump out, timing chain broken.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The contact noticed that the engine warning indicator would consistently illuminate on the instrument panel. In addition, he observed smoke underneath the hood of the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions and they replaced the water pump, vacuum lines, and hoses. None of the repairs have corrected the failure. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 67,000 and current mileage was 77,000. Updated 4/23/09 the consumer stated the vehicle would start to smoke and at times it would stall. The tie rods were replace. Updated 04/27/09.

While getting an oil change and having the water pump replaced, my mechanic found oil sludge under the valve covers. He said this is very common in the Chrysler 2. 7l engines. He cleaned it out as best he could with solvent and rags. The cost was over $200. 00 for just the cleanup, and I don't know how much more sludge is in the lower part of the engine. Engine failure could be coming soon.

I began having trouble with my heater in my car and I took it into pep boys and they replaced the water pump and seals. Then it began again and then the check engine light came on and I was told that I had a transmission sensor going out. Soon after the car stalled and would not start. Before the car stalled the engine had a loud knocking coming from it.

2002 Dodge Intrepid with 2. 7 v6 engine stalled at stop light, was able to drive about 2 miles to auto repair (no more that 20 mph) advised had to tear down engine to see what problem was. . . Advised timing chain and water pump paid $1000 for repairs, 3 months later engine making loud noise when starts. . . Back to auto repair shop, advising engine shot, has to be rebuilt approx cost $2500 to $3500 . . Unbelievable for a car that is only 5 years old.

Car began to overheat and lose anti-freeze. Took into a local napa to get thermostat and upper intake hosed replaced(600). Water pump failed, took car to dealership, got timing chain kit and water pump fixed(1200). Then oil light would not go off, replaced oil sending unit and cleaned sludge (300). They heard knocking and replaced starter (500). Now need engine an estimated(4000).

I bought a 2002 Dodge Intrepid se in March 2003 with about 20k miles on it. Had it checked by a mechanic and was told all was good. $1,420 to repair the water pump? the engine made a sound, shook slightly which made me look at the gauges to see what was up. The only thing I saw was that the temperature was a little tiny bit over the halfway mark. Usually, this gauge sits without changing once the car is warmed up between the 1/4 and 1/2 mark. Recommend: any service shop that changes the oil in a car should input that service into a national computer system so that anywhere people drive, move, visit, that record is permanent. That is my first suggestions. Then she asked me if the car had overheated. Answer: no. She said the estimate to repair the car was $1,300 and if the heads were cracked that could cost another $700. I was like, "what?" say that again. The way the 2. 7l engine is built, the repairs are expensive. I asked if it was worth replacing and she said it was. . She couldn't advise me. . . But you know how it is. This is not a problem confined to my car - it has affected a fleet of them. . . Same type. . Same engine. After I drove off the lot, I heard a ticking noise. I asked about the notes on the mechanic's ticket that said, "* engine has sludge". No one ever mentioned that to me and I didn't know what it was, either, so I asked. What's that? she said, "that's just the mechanic's notes for when you bring it back. " I said, ". . . Yes. . . But what is it?" then a mechanic appeared and started talking about using synthetic or regular oil (how am I, a lay person, supposed to know what?) to reduce engine sludge and yes, "all these 2. 7l Intrepid engines have this problem. " I said, "so. . . What does it do?" Chrysler needs to fix the 2. 7l engine problems, find a fix for the sludge problem even if it means replacing the engine with another type. It is not fair to cost us unnecessary repairs.

I was driving to church on may 15, 2005 while I was approaching a stoplight the water temp. Gauge began to move to the dangerously high temp. Side and then the engine began making a ticking sound and white smoke came from the engine, then the engine shuts down completely. The thermostat & water pump failed which led to the oil getting hot inside the engine, which led to oil sludging because of narrow oil ports within the engine, which cause the timing chain to fail and the cylinder heads to become damaged. I called Chrysler about this engine defect and they placed the blame on me instead of fixing the defect. I will now have to replace the engine for $4,000 or let it be repossessed. I have a 2002 Dodge Intrepid se with 2. 7l engine.

Hello I own a 2002 Dodge Intrepid, this vehicle has been giving me serious problems since it reached 60,000 miles. It all started with the oil light flickering on and off and the engine light would also do the same thing. Then the water pump and thermostat went out. Next the water outlet housing started leaking. Now the transmission is acting up and the car makes big jerking motions when driving and the rpm rises up. My wife has been in the car with our children and the car would just stall, while driving. Finally I had enough the safety of my family is number one priority. It seems Dodge owners around this country are having similar problems at such low mileage. My neighbors, friends and family members are telling the same story. These vehicles need to be recalled, due to engine defects. I have spent hundreds of dollars already in repairs. Every family deserves a vehicle that is safe for their family, friends, and neighbors. The Dodge Intrepid's need to be recalled, because they are very unsafe to drive. It shouldn't have to take a death to recall these vehicles. Put an end to this engine failures and demand a recall. We need your help to solve this safety hazard, with these engines. I have parked the vehicle even though I still owe 4,900 dollars because I didn't want to trade the car in and put another family, in danger. My wife and I purchased another vehicle, has over 70,000 miles and runs really well. Please recall the Dodge Intrepids, help keep are streets and highways safe, from defected engines. Went out and the water outlet housing leaks.