Engine Shut Off Without Warning Problems of Dodge Intrepid - part 1

The engine out of nowhere blew up, engine shut down and water and oil came out of the oil spout, also always having problems with the steering, having to constantly change the rubbers in the stabilizer bars, I'm complaining because the car is a lemon.

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The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. On November 11, 2008, the contact drove the vehicle approximately seven miles when it began to overheat. Suddenly, the engine shut off and the vehicle was towed to the repair shop. The mechanic stated that the engine needed to be replaced. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle needed to be towed to a Chrysler dealer for a diagnosis; however, they did not guarantee assistance with the repair. The current and failure mileages were 125,000.

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The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Intrepid. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shut off completely and would not restart. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and it was discovered that the timing chain failed, the cams were bent, and the engine needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 121,000.

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I have a 2002 Dodge Intrepid with 2. 7 engine the oil was changed every3k miles as should. In 2008 the car just shut off later took it to dealer with thought that warranty would cover it and they would not. The failure was because of oil sludge. There are very many complaints and mechanic inputs on this engine. . Dodge thinks the owners are at fault when in my case everything was done at the right time to keep it in good shape. The engine is no good there needs to be a recall on this product. It causes the engine to just shut off where ever you are. Some have shut off on highways which could cause serious wrecks. . Read more...

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The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving between 60-65 mph, the ignition light illuminated and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle restarted in approximately half an hour to forty minutes, which allowed him to continue onto his destination. The dealer stated that the motor dropped due to sludge. The previous day, the ignition light illuminated. The failure mileage was 102,000. Updated 09/10/08 updated 09/19/08.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic shop and they stated that the failure was caused by antifreeze mixing with engine oil. No repairs have been made to the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 20 mph, the engine shut off. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the timing chain went through the engine block. The current mileage was 149,000 and failure mileage was 90,000.

My heater in the car stop working,the next day it came back on,then it went out again,a couple of days it came on again and stayed on. No problem until a couple of weeks later the car just shut down. I had it towed to shop,they told me the engine was gone that I needed to replace the engine.

First the oil light came on then the engine shut off while I was in an intersection on city streets. I got the car restarted and it seemed to be fine. I checked the oil and ensured that it had plenty and even scheduled it for an oil change even though I only had approx 1500 miles on the previous changed oil. Then I ws on the fwy driving to work and when I was changing lanes the same thing happened. The oil light came on and the engine just shut off on me. I was barely able to get the vehicle off the fwy and thankfully there was an exit close by where I was able to exit without further damage or injury. This is a 2. 7l Dodge Intrepid and I am now being quoted by the dealership of a repair bill exceeding 850+ dollars.

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The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The mechanic stated that the engine locked. As of January 14, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 76,781. The VIN was unavailable.

While driving the 2000 Dodge Intrepid, it shut down, failed to start and had to get to the side of the road and call for assistance.

While driving my 2000 Dodge Intrepid, I felt that my life was jeopardized on 3 occasions. Once with my two children onboard. While I was driving, the oil light began to flicker and the engine shut off. I lost complete power. I was lucky the first time when I run off the road and went unto the side walk where I luckily did not injure anyone. The 2nd and 3rd time,I was on the highway, I knew I was about the loss power because I notice the oil light flickering, as a precaution , I slowed down and was about to pull up to the service lane when the engine totally shut off. I had not control the steering nor brakes; nothing worked. I don't know how I got the car to stop. After that night,I called my husband crying, I was shaking,trembling and scared to death. After that I became so scared that I vowed never to drive the car again because I felt that one day I may be killed or kill my children or some innocent person due to no fault of my own. I had my mechanic pickup the car. Now he tells me that the engine died.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle began to smoke and the power steering failed. The vehicle then shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed the cause of failure as sludge build-up. The current and failure mileages were 65,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 25 mph on a dirt road and slowing for a stop sign, the engine shut off. Everything else in the vehicle remained on. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who stated that the engine seized and the head gaskets sucked up all the oil. There was still oil in the engine, but not enough, which caused a rod to blow. The current and failure mileages were 141,389. Updated 07/15/08. Updated 07/15/08.

My car shuts off at random while I'm driving. It doesn't matter if I'm going 20 miles per hour or 45 miles per hour. . This has been happening for about this past year. In March 2007 I had it towed to the Dodge dealership and paid approx $1300 dollars to correct the problem. A week later the same thing happened and has been ever since. . Here lately it has been shutting off 1-2 times per day and I only drive it to and from work.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 70 mph the engine shut off without warning. She was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the problem was caused due to engine sludge, which caused the timing chain to break. The manufacturer stated there was nothing they could do. The current and failure mileages were 88,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact heard a noise which sounded like rocks were in the engine. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who stated that the vehicle needed a new engine. The VIN, purchase date, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 148,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off without warning while driving 45 mph. The dealer stated that the failure was not good. The current and failure mileages were 147,000. The consumer stated the vehicle leaks when adding antifreeze. Updated 06/08/07.

There were no events leading up to this failure. . It happened suddenly and without notice. My 4yr old daughter and I were driving down the road, when all of the sudden my oil pressure light came on and the engine shut down. All functions of the car were lost, I almost got into a wreck while trying to get the car to the side of the road. I had it towed to a dealer, who in return told me that my motor was trash, and that it needed to be replaced. I changed the oil every 3000 miles every time and the previous owner, whom I knew very well, took excellent care of the car as well. The mechanic told me that the pistons blew due to build up of engine sludge, and that the motor was not worth fixing, and that I should buy a rebuilt or new motor. I began to research this data on the internet when I came across your website and many more like it. I quickly became infuriated with the Dodge company, as they are aware of their faulty engines, yet they continue to blame the consumer and refuse to recall these motors. My daughter and I could have been seriously injured had we been traveling much faster or been in a different location, such as train tracks near our house. This is completely absurd, Dodge is aware of the problem,yet refuse to back their products. I will never ever buy another Dodge or Chrysler product again, and I will not let any friends, family, or anyone else reading this do so either. If you know that you are producing junk motors, shouldn't you provide your consumers with the respect to warn them of the hazardous conditions that await them. If there are deaths because of this, can you really get an honest nights rest??? I have lost all respect for Dodge that I once had. I now have a car sitting in my driveway that is worthless and cannot be driven because I can't invest 4-8k into the car for the new engine needed. . . Why bother anyway when that motor would do the exact same thing in a matter of time. . Because it is absolute junk.

: the contact stated while traveling 55mph the oil light illuminated intermittently, the vehicle shut down without any other warning. The vehicle was pulled off the side of the road without incident and towed to an independent repair shop. Upon inspection the engine had failed. The manufacturer has been alerted.

: the contact stated while parking there was a noise that came from the engine. The engine shut off and would not start back. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop for inspection. The mechanic determined the timing chain had broken, the pistons and valves were damaged and the engine needed to be replaced.

The contacts stated smoke emanated from the engine, the vehicle shut off. She contacted the dealer, who stated s there was oil slug built up in the motor. The dealer insisted that the contact did not change the oil often enough. The vehicle needed a new engine. There was no prior warning. The dealer offered no free remedy.

The contact state engine shut down on June 5, 2005. She reported having no problems with the vehicle prior to this incident. The dealership told her that the engine was bad and had sludge in it. She believed this was the defect within the engine.

Car was running fine until a failure occurred. No lights or warnings prior to failure. At the intersection, driver stopped and vehicle shut off, and wouldn't start. No turn over of engine. Electric system was still working, but there were no lights or codes to indicate to driver what could be wrong. Vehicle was regularly maintained with service records available.

While driving at approximately 5 mph and turning through an intersection, the vehicle shut down completely. After 3 tries, the vehicle began to start up. Owner drove to the dealer and it was the cam sensor circuit which was causing this problem. Mileage was 10,000 at time of failure.

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While driving on a back road at 30 mph vehicle shut down. After towing the vehicle home, made contact with the tow driver, and was told that engine blew out. Have not had car repaired due to cost on a new motor and labor. There are numberous reports of the Dodge Intrepid that have the same problem blown motors, but Dodge doesn't want to fix them.

While driving on the highway at approximately 60 mph, driver began to exit the highway at 35 mph and vehicle shut down. Owner had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and was informed that the motor sludge build up caused the motor to shut down.

The consumer experienced a problem with the engine. The consumer was driving at approximately 20 mph and the vehicle just shut down. The consumer had the vehicle towed to an after market garage and was informed that it was due to sludge build up which is why the engine seized up. Provide further details.

While driving, vehicle shut off without warning. Car was running fine. Car would not restart and had to be towed. Engine must be replaced.

While turning at an intersection engine shut down . Owner had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and owner was informed that the engine had a build up of sludge. Owner stated that because of the sludge build up the warranty company refused to pay the repair costs for the engine.

Vehicle shut down while consumer was sitting at a stop light. Vehicle was towed, and the engine was found to be defective.

While driving on busy interstate vehicle completely shut down giving no warning.

While traveling the vehicle shut down. The consumer had to have the vehicle towed, and it was discovered, the engine is defective and needs to be replaced.

While driving, the engine shut down. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the engine was found to be defective. The consumer stated he could not find anyone to work on the vehicle.

Consumer stated that engine shut down completely. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic who had a Dodge representative there. It was determined that the engine was dead and a replacement would cost several thousand dollars. The engine would knock and generated very little power. The manufacturer is unwilling to repair or replace the engine although they are aware of the 2. 7 liter engine's problem.