Engine problems of the 2001 Dodge Stratus

I own a 2004 Dodge Stratus that I changed the oil in every 3500 - 4000 miles even though the manufacturer recommends changes at 7500 mile intervals. The car had roughly 37000 miles on it back in 2006 when the 2. 7l v6 engine seized due to excessive oil sludging causing an oil flow failure. At the time I just thought it was bad luck, but now after two years I read of countless thousands of cases where persons with the same 2. 7l engine in there Dodge or Chrysler vehicles had engines seize, and yet the company does nothing for us. I still have the vehicle in my driveway but frankly cannot afford to put a new motor in it as the price for those is sky high because there is such a demand to replace them. Something needs to be done about this as a consumer we deserve retribution for these expensive engineering failures.

: the contact stated without warning the vehicle stopped while driving 45 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The dealership determined there was sludge in the oil causing the engine to seize. The engine was replaced.

Oil sludge failure of a Dodge/Chrysler 2. 7l engine.

Engine starting knocking. Took to repair shop. Was told that the timing gear had gone causing metal to be distributed through engine. This was due to engine sludge a known problem with the 2. 7l engine. No warning lights just failure.

2. 7 engine timing chain failure, Chrysler mechanic says they have had many, and are waiting on a recall, have not driven car in a few years can not afford repair!.

I have a 2001 Dodge Stratus with a 2. 7 magnum engine. We have been told by the local Dodge dealership that the rod bearings are bad. We had purchased the extended warranty when we purchased the car which covers all engine components. The dealership told us that this is not covered under warranty as oil changes were not done every three thousand miles. However, the maintenance schedule in the owners guide states that oil changes are only required every seven thousand five hundred miles. This problem can only be fixed by a new engine, which is $7,000.