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Air bag light came on , then no cruise control, no horn, air bag light stays on.was told that there might be a recall on this particular vehicle. Called dealership in bloomington, in. And was told that they didn't know and that they don't handle recalls.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 35 mph. Upon impact the air bags failed to deploy.the driver sustained spinal injuries.
Takata recall, the car had a safety bulletin for the air bag switch. The dealership confirmed a faulty airbag switch. They said the part would be ordered, no one got to me. The airbag is partially inflated.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the air bags warning light illuminated as well as the horn failed when depressed. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph the cruise control failed to engage as he had to increase his speed to avoid being rear-ended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that he researched the failure online and found nhtsa action number: pe03010 (vehicle speed control) and believes the failure was related. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The vin was not available.
Clockspring failed--which takes out the airbag and horn and also the cruise control.
While driving at 30/40 mph vehicle was in a frontal collision, and none of the air bags deployed upon impact.
Failure of front air bag deployment when vehicle was stationary and impacted by another vehicle that was moving at 30 mph est. *8jb
While driving 5 mph consumer's vehicle was hit by another vehicle and collided into a telephone pole head-on. Upon impact, driver and passenger air bags did not deploy.dealer has been notified.
I was involved in an accident where i impacted another vehicle (t-bone) and i was the head on collision. My airbag on my dodge intrepid 2001 did not deploy the crash was head on at 50 mph.*la
While driving 55mph, another vehicle clipped the intrepid, causingthe intrepid to lose control and hit two different walls. Upon impact with both walls, neither air bag deployed. Driver sustained some injuries. Vehicle was totaled.manufacturer notified.
While driving 55 mph the consumer swerved to avoid an object in the road. This caused the consumer to hit a mail box and the front air bags did not deployleaving damage to the front end of the vehicle. The dealership will be notified. *mr
I was wearing my seatbelt traveling 30 miles per hour in my 2001 dodge intrepid es. My right font tire somehow snapped while i was traveling in a straight course and did not hit any debris or potholes while on the road. I had no control of any steering while it happened and crashed into and oncoming car at 30mph as i said i had my seatbelt on and hit the right front side of the opposing vehicle. The result was a 4 inch gash in my forehead from the b bar of the vehicle because the seatbelt didn't properly restrain me even though it was adjusted to proper shoulder height and pulled tight around my waist. The air bags did not deploy in the car at all. As a result i suffered injuries resulting in the payment of $2900 to my local hospital and ambulance business. The vehicle had passed an inspection just a couple months earlier had a tuneup and inspection for worn jball joints fittings wires hoses and wires and bolts which cost a large sum of money. A few minor parts were replaced and the car was deemed to be in safe working order.
Seems that there is a thing called a clock spring---in the steering mech-(sorta a replacement for the old horn contacts)---seems to be a common problem---when it fails it turns on the drivers side airbag light--you loose your horn and also the cruise control--no recall on this model yet--but some other same mfg. Products are under recall.
The vehicle was involved in frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.
While going approximately 50-60mph after rearending a vehicledriver's and passenger's air bags didn't deploy. No lights illuminated ondashboard.dealer and manufacter were not contacted. Please provide more information.
The air bag light came on. At that time i did not know anything else was wrong.later on dec 27, 2009, while traveling to florida and finally using the cruise control, i realized that it was not working and the radio controls were not working, plus the horn does not work and of course the air bag light is as of this date 1/3/10 still is lit.googling the problem, it may be the clock spring.this is a 2001 dodge intrepid, 3.2 l.i understand there may be a safety problem.i want to know if this is under any kind of recall???at this point i am waiting to see if there is a recall before i get it repaired.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy, the consumer was injured.
I was in a car collision on april 20th 2006 in lake zurich il.approximate speed 48 to 50 miles per hr.i rear ended a truck & the air bags did not open.neither the drivers' airbag or the passengers' air bags opened.luckily i was not seriously injured.i did suffer neck pain & hip pain from the whip-lash.i was wearing my seat belt.the 2001 dodge intrepid with 54,274 vehicle was totaled. I have a picture.
While driving srs light appeared on the dashboard. Steering wheel locked, and the horn became inoperative.consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it home.the cause had not been determined.
The airbag light is illuminated on my dashboard. I have a 2001 dodge intrepid. Have never had an accident or needed any other major repair. I took my car to the dealer and he advised that the airbag control module was broken with a repair cost of $288.00. This conveniently for dodge is not covered under my warranty. Im looking for further evidence that a recall is needed for this airbag control module.
My name is [xxx]. November 2005 i have bought dodge intrepid 2.7 l sedan 2001 - to help my wife moving safely. I have spent all my savings for it. At the beginning of january 2006 i had problem with the engine .engine was blown up (mechanic told me engine is completely broken and is no possibilities to repair it.)i was very disappointed and i dint know what i had to do. I decided to buy new engine to switch .i have paid for it $4000.00 from my credit card because i didn't have any choice.)after 1,5 month march 8, 2006 this car caught fire from electric engine inside the passenger door. My wife was in the hospital to make check upin this time and when she returned and opened the door the flame was blown outside and one door was completely burned. There was police and fire department and they made rapport of this accident.now this car is not for any use because all inside is completely covered by dust and smoke fire and sludge and is very toxic and smells really bad. Insurance refused me to cover this car failure (i had only basic plan)i have bought the car 4 years old and i believed in daimler chryslerquality now i see is something wrong with this car because i made investigation on internet and i foundcouple hundreds failures of this car most of then are the same as mine.i have no money to buy another car and still i have to pay for engine which i switched.i don't have money for regular layer that's whyi decided to ask you for assistance and help because i am completely helpless i have spend $6500.00 for the car and next $4000.00 and used it only by 2 months i think is something wrong with this kind of cars.please help me.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When driving down the road at night, the vehicle loses all function and power. When this occurs i have no power steering, lights, brakes, nothing. It flickers on and off like that multiple times. It took me 1 1/2 hours to drive home, which should have taken only half hour. This is a serious safety issue. I can't drive the vehicle now in fear that i will be in an accident. This appears to be an ongoing issue with dodge vehicles. I can't drive my van in fear it will end up killing myself, my family, or some innocent person on the roadway. This needs to be addressed. A recall is needed to find this ongoing issue. There isn't a specific date but a constant issue.
Since the day i bought the car 09/2001 the passenger window made noise, both opening and closing the window.now both windows make the same noise.was and have been basically ignored with my complaint.interior light flicker on and off while driving.have had passengers in the car when it has happened, so it's not my imagination.this has was dismissed when questioning why is this happening.
When the headlights are turned on they will flicker along with the interior and dash board lights.dealer has examined the vehicle 9 times for this particular problem, but has not resolved the problem. The vehicle would lose power while sitting at a red light with the brakes applied, the rpm's had gone up and the engine revved. *sc
The contact owns a 2001 chrysler intrepid.the contact purchased the vehicle in february of 2008.three days later, the shifter cable failed without warning.the dealer replaced the component.in approximately april of 2008, the ignition switch failed and was also covered by the dealer.in addition, the driver's side window would not roll back up properly.a month ago, the vehicle shut off and was taken to the dealer.the contact was informed that the vehicle's computer system had completely failed.the computer system was replaced at the contact's expense.theconnector rod in the engine snapped, which caused the engine to fail.currently, the vehicle is inoperable.the contact feels that the failures were due to manufacturer defects.the failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 07/01/09the pcm was replaced. Updated 07/02/09.
Nasty smell from a/c, suspension/axles and other problems with dodge intrepid.there were scratches on the cover of the radio program, problems with the window and door lock, the right passenger front had pin holes, the front end was loud grabbing and knocking, the driver door window displayed a thump noise and the motor on the window continued to run even after the window was closed, the passenger seat cover had a big gauge which was made on the console and the glove box cover door, there were spots on the interior of the front head light inside of the glass, the engine would surge, the front passenger door made squeaking noises, air bag light was intermittent, speaker damage, the right and left front windows squeaked mostly on the left side motor, the right window did not work at all, the left rear anchor cover was broken, the brakes were noisy, the engine light was intermittent, the tire experienced excessive wear, and there was a grabbing on right turns.recall#03v035000. *sc
Headlights come on and go out by themselves when car is turned off.headlamp switch acts as if it is wired backwards - when car is started and headlamp switch is in the off position, the headlights come on, and when the headlamp switch is turned to the on position, the headlights go off.going in for repair 8/9/06.
Air bag light came on , then no cruise control, no horn, air bag light stays on.was told that there might be a recall on this particular vehicle. Called dealership in bloomington, in. And was told that they didn't know and that they don't handle recalls.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while sitting in the vehicle with the engine turned off, the contact's daughter was able to switch the gear indicator from park into drive without depressing the brake pedal.prior to the failure, the contact noticed that he was able to remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was running.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the current mileage was 151,000 and failure mileage was 99,000.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While driving at approximately 35 mph and approaching a stop sign, the engine stalled. As a result, all the warning lights remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the horn failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 249,000.
Clockspring failed--which takes out the airbag and horn and also the cruise control.
While driving srs light appeared on the dashboard. Steering wheel locked, and the horn became inoperative.consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it home.the cause had not been determined.
Consumer was unable to start the vehicleintermittently.vehicle hadto be towed.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined.
Oil sensor malfunction--noticed many others with same make and year have same problem.tr
My 2001 dodge intrepid electrical system caused the vehicle to catch on fire.there was no accident.aaa insurance company's origin's inspector said it was due to faulty wiring.i never had any electrical type work done to the car.the car was totaled.luckily, my son and i were able to get out of the car in time.
Consumer states that the vehicle was parked and with no warning the vehicle caught on fire.
Car suddenly stopped while on the expressway at 60 miles an hour. I hear this is not unusual but seems to be a frequent compliant about this car.if so many people have this problem it should have been recalled for safety factors.but i am sure the big car company will not allow any of this to come to fruition and focus on the safety of the consumer.
Water pump failure then timing chain slip.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While driving at approximately 35 mph and approaching a stop sign, the engine stalled. As a result, all the warning lights remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the horn failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 249,000.
Engine light turned on, vehicle failed to start and was towed to garage. Mechanic diagnosed problem as timing chain sensor wear, due to stretched timing chain related to well documented oil sludge problem in 2.7l v6 engine. After the sensor was replaced, drove the vehicle for two weeks and engine light reappeared. For approximately 18 months, vehicle was driven with engine light turning on and off on its own. At times, the vehicle was difficult to start, particularly in cold weather, but would resolve itself and start fine with the engine light turning off. After 18 months, the engine light remained lit all the time. It would stall in traffic and the oil light would appear. At this point, after readingthousands of others complaints on this vehicle/engine and understanding engine repair costs would eclipse the value, i decided the vehicle was unsafe to drive.
Purchased 2001 in 2004 driving to work car stalled on freeway and cut off. Took to auto shop determined engine froze. Replaced engine 2009(needed to save up) engine has given out again 2017. There is oil slug in engine.
I was just driving my 2001 dodge intrepid to work on the highway. No indication what so ever of engine problems. Cold air started to run through the heater vents inside the car, then i had no acceleration. I looked in the rearview mirror and saw white grayish coming out the rear and front of car. I pulled over immediately, but it was too late. I had the car towed to my mechanic and he told me the engine had blown and failed a compression test. I never had a problem with this engine before and always changed the appropriate fluids. I bought a used car and my intrepid is still sitting broken in my driveway.
Purchased the car in november of 2002.had the oil changed at time of purchase.took for another oil change in april and the mechanic told me there was sludge in the engine and that i needed to have the engine flushed.i had that done and 2 days later the motor had blown.my car is still sitting in the driveway because the estimated cost for repair is anywhere from $4000.00 to $8000.00.
The check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicleoverheated and stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving 35 mph, the vehicle shut down without warning.the vehicle was taken to a repair shop.the mechanic discovered fluid leaking from the radiator.as a result, the engine oil thickened and caused the engine to fail.the manufacturer took a report and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and would not assist.a new engine would cost $9,000.the vehicle will not be repaired.the current and failure mileages were 112,000.updated 11/07/08.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving 50 mph, the vehicle shuddered and then repeatedly stalled.the vehicle then completely shut off and lost all power.the contact was unable to restart the vehicle and had it towed to a repair shop.the mechanic could not find any failures and their computer system showed no issues.however, the service manager test drove the vehicle and experienced the stalling.while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled again on the freeway after much jerking and lunging.the dealer was able to duplicate failure, but could not determine the cause of the failure.the manufacturer has not been notified.the vin was unknown.the current mileage was approximately 65,000 and failure mileage was approximately 64,500.
I was driving the vehicle when i heard a metal on metal grinding noise. Before i could pull the car out of traffic the car stalled, the vehicle became almost impossible to steer. I got it pulled over to the side of the road & have been unable to start it since. I was told just today that the water pump broke into pices, & the timing chain needs to be replaced. I called the chrysler corp. & inspite of the fact that this car has less than 68,000 miles on it, they informed me that i am responsible for the entire $1,500.00+ repair bill.
Consumer complained about anengine problem. Consumertook the vehicle to the dealer, who had diagnosed the problem as internal bearing failure. Consumer insisted there was no engine sludge.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 35mph the engine stalled and operated at a reduced speed.a banging noise came from the engine followed by white smoke.there was no evidence of a fire.no warning lights illuminated to indicate a failure.the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership for inspection.the service department removed the oil pan and determined the engine needed to be replaced.
The vehicle overheated because the water pump faied.when the engine overheated the head gasket blew and the balancing shaft broke which destroyed the engine motor. The existing motor is being replaced with a re-design re-built engine motor.
Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled suddenly while stopped at a traffic light.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to water and oil in the engine.there were no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident.the oil light illuminated on the dash. Due to oil consumption problem, oil was not reaching the heads of the vehicle which caused which caused coolant to mix with the oil. Updated 08/24/06.
The engine blew ...never got a warning that it was having problems. Always got the oil change at oil changing time....at wal-mart. Have records .....please help ...don't have 3.500 dollars for a new or use engine.
While driving 30 mph consumer proceeded around a corner and the engine began knocking and shut off.consumermade several attempts to restart the vehicle, but the engine immediately shut back off.
Engine seized up and needs to be replaced.
I purchased my 2001 dodge intrepid in october of 2006 and have had no major problems with this vehicle until recently.in the last 30 days i have spent roughly $1200 in repairs for a timing change, the replacement of the crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor and some other preventive repair measures like a tune up, serpentine belt, etc.the problem that i am most concerned about is the fact that when i am reducing speed the oil light flashes and when at a complete stop and the car is idling the oil light comes on.i took the car to chrysler and they advised me that the oil sending unit was leaking and needed to be replaced.however, i have had this part replaced in the vehicle is still having this problem.an outside mechanic advised me of related issues with this vehicle and told me to do some research regarding this issue.in my research i have found that this problem usually leads to engine failure and this concern me greatly.for the number of vehicles that has had this same problem something needs to be done!
Our 2001 dodge intrepid ran good until about a couple weeks ago. It just started to rattle and tick. It sounded like it was knocking. We had several people look at it and they didn't have a clue. Then when my husband was on his way home from work it just died in the middle of the road. We finally got it home andwe noticed that the spark plug on the left rear was in pieces like it blew up.i looked it up online and turns out tons of people had the same problem. There is a default in the engine and chrysler knows all about it and doesn't care. My husband is military and had no way to get to work. Is there a lawsuit against them? can you help? what should we do? i can't attend school anymore or work and my stranded with a baby what if he gets sick and has to go to the hospital. Please help. Thank you.
2001 dodge intrepid. The motor started to knock at start up for a couple of seconds then after about two weeks the engine dies two blocks from home. Got home and it started with a very loud squealing coming from the bottom of the motor. It has 137,000 miles and i am pretty sure it is a crank bearing. I use synthetic and change the oil every 3,000 miles.
My 2001 dodge intrepid at 70,000 miles is already showing sludge in the motor even though it has had regular maintenance.it is my understanding that the 2.7 engine has widely documented problems and that chrysler is well aware of them.my mechanic explained to me that it is a matter of time before the engine "blows."there are no replacement engines and if i do fine one, it will obviously have the same problems.going to a different engine requires changes in the computer etc.many of us with this problem are going to or have already experienced severe financial stress because of this.(it is interesting to note that chrysler has chosen to take care of the mercedes customers!!!!!)of course the other problem is that the engine could blow at any time which is a dangerous time bomb to be considering.i would like to join any lawsuit.we deserve to be compensated for this.
While driving consumer hear a noise.he drove the vehicle to the dealer, who told him that it wasa valve train noise, and that there was no problem if he had the oil changed.one week later, the vehicle just stopped,and was towed to the dealer for repairs.
While driving 60-65 mph, the consumer smelled heat and saw some smoke. The consumer pulled over and noticed the engine was on fire. The vehicle was serviced and the fire was due to a water pump falling apart interactions with the motor.engine was filled with coolant which the oil to blow out the dip stick and onto the exhaust, which led to the fire.*la
- the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While driving at 20 mph, the driver lost the power steering, the brakes failed and the engine lost power. The driver was able to take the vehicle off the road to avoid a collision. The mechanic stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact observed that there was a bad port design that decreases the oil flow to the valves, it heats up and the engine lost power. The manufacturer was notified, complaint#16093390 was filed and they stated that the warranty expired. The current and failure mileage were 60,000.
The engine in my car failed twice and i had replaced it with a used one since my extended warranty wouldn't cover it. This cost me $4000.00 and then 6 monthslater that engine failed and i am now replacing it at a cost of $6,000.00 due to oil sludge found in the engine. This is the 2.7 liter engine in the dodge intrepid
Driving on the (very busy)freeway in pheonix, az, we started hearing very quiet clicking noise in my '01 dodge intrepid. We rolled down the windows, heard louder clicking, and started losing power. We made it to the next exit, and the car died not half way down the onramp. We did steer it to the side, and avoided an accident. There was a small piece on the rear of the radiator, front of the engine that had lifted off. There was a gasket, but no screws, clamps, or other securing devices. This apparently houses the thermostat. The engine was destroyed, without the gauges ever registering a heat up, and we were left on an off ramp with no motor, and almost no warning. The dealership wanted $8k for a new engine, and claims that it was destroyed because of slushing, asa result of infrequent oil changes. It has 90k miles on it, and we still owe $13000 on it.
I had set up an appt. To take my 2001 dodge intrepid in for an oil change and to have the engine light checked because it had recently come on. Within a few days of making that appt., my oil light started coming on every time on put the brakes on. I was able to bring the car in earlier. We had to rent a vehicle for the weekend which we couldn't afford. By the time this was all said and done, our mechanic told us we had an anti-freeze leak and an oil leak. They refuse to repair either one because the last time they fixed an oil leak on a dodge intrepid, the car still broke down and they got sued. They can't get to the anti-freeze leak without taking the engine out which in turn will cause more problems with our engine. We're constantly putting oil in it and anti-freeze. We're still paying on this car. We're not the only people with this same problem. There are a couple of class action law suits out there and chrysler should give people their money back. We have a child in the latter stages of kidney failure and this is suppose to be our reliable vehicle to get her back and forth to albany.
I was approx. 10 miles out of town when i noticed smoke coming from under the hood. I pulled off the road and proceeded to open hood where i found flames coming from the engine.fire was extinguished when hood was closed. I believe that the oil that was coming from the engine was what was burning. There was oil down the side of the car from front fender well to the back bumper and puddle along the side of the car.the car was towed to our local dodge dealership.we were told that the coolant was evaporating inside the engine, and it was not cooling the engine.there was no warning from any gauges that the oil pressure was low or that the car was overheating.we were told that the engine would have to be replaced and that a rebuilt engine from chrysler was $4700 and that was without labor.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The driver stated that she was at a traffic light attempting to make a turn when the vehicle made a clicking noise. The driver shifted the gear in park, then drive but the vehicle shut off completely. The vehicle has not restarted since the failure occurred. Smoke was visible on both sides of the hood. The failure mileage was 114,000.
While starting up vehicle stalled.consumer was unable to restart vehicle, andhad ittowed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined thatengine needed to be replaced due towater pump damage.also, valves and head gasket malfunctioned.
Blown timing belt on the highway.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving 65 mph, the vehicle overheated.the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine compartment and had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic.the mechanic stated that the engine failed.the contact could not afford to replace the engine, so he had the vehicle towed to his residence.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 92,000.
2001 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine died while driving for no apparent reason.the vehicle was driven 400 miles the day before and performed flawlessly.this engine failure was not a condition of poor maintenance and estimated repair costs are $5300.00 and exceed the resale value of the vehicle.this engine failure could have been a severe safety factor if it had failed 24 hours sooner on the toll road at high speed.
While driving 70 mph the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled.the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician noticed that the rod sheared off and needed to be replaced.*nlm
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph on a dry highway, the vehicle's engine failed suddenly without warning.the check engine light illuminated at the time the vehicle stalled.the vehicle would not restart and the contact pushed the vehicle to the residence.the dealership was not notified.there were no problems with the vehicle prior to this incident.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact heard a loud rattling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle.while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle's speed decreased dramatically and the vehicle stalled minutes later.she took the vehicle to a local mechanic and they replaced the timing chain and stated that the entire engine and engine cooling system needed to be replaced.the manufacturer stated that they would only assist if there was sludge in her engine.the powertrain was unknown.the failure mileage was 70,772 and current mileage was 77,000.
Purchased vehicle in february 2005.approximately one month after purchase, check engine light came on.return to dealership for repair, was told it was emissions leak.in september 2005, heard rattling noise while driving, then vehicle systems shut down (power steering, etc.), vehicle shut off.could not restart the vehicle.vehicle was towed and mechanic said the engine was locked up.
While driving at 35 mph consumer heard a noise coming from the engine. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership on april, 2004, dealership indicated to the consumer due that the oil was not changing properly andneeded to be replace the engine at consumer's expense of$9,000 although consumer proved from a independent shop thatoil was changed regularly.
My car seized on route 3 in pa on my way to take daughter to see surgeon on her first trip allowed to be sitting in a car to get her staples removed after major back surgery. The oil light came on and within 2 seconds the car shrugged twice and died. With no warning beside the 2 second interval of the oil light i lost all steering and braking abilities to get my car safely off roadway. This was especially scary because it was the first day she was allowed to sit in a car and only to see her surgeon. I am told by my mechanic that my timing chain is bad and it is impossible to replace, they are on back order because so many people have had the same problem. My dodge dealership told me they are unaware of anyone else having a problem with timing chains at all. My car is undrivable, useless, crushing blow for a single parent of 3 kids.
May 06 we had oil sludge in our engine.$850 clean-up bill for a cheap quick fix. July 07 the sludge is back and a valve is damaged.engine replacement is needed.
Consumer was drivingand heard a noise coming from the engine.consumer made it home, checked the oil, and found it was almostempty. What was left had a sludge build up. Consumer searched the internet to find the sludge build up complaints.
I have 2001 dodge intrepid. I have been experiencing a oil loss..i have to add oil once a month for last 4 months. I have no ideal where the oilis going,neither does any mechanic that looks at my car know...
I purchased the vehicle in march 2002.right from the beginning i begin having oil and sludge problems.i have have the sensor replaced several times.now i noticed a knocking in the engine.the dealership says i need a whole new engine.
- the contact stated that on 06/02/06had anoil changed on the2001 dodge intrepid.after picking upthevehicle she started hearing a ticking noise.the contact stated that 2 days later she tried to start the vehicle and the vehicle would not start.she had the vehicle towed to the dealership, and was informed that the engine seized due to sludge build up.the contact stated that she has always taken her vehicle for oil changes, andcould notunderstand how the engine could go with so few miles and regular maintenance.the contact has filed a complaint with the manufacturer, and will have file # available for the hard copy.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 15 mph the engine stalled and made a clunking noise.the engine would not restart and was towed to an independent repair shop.the mechanic determined the timing chain broke and the engine needed to be replaced, but no repairs were made.updated 10/11/07.
One day it started the terrible knockingtook it immediately to a mechanic and he gave me the bad news about these engines .the 2.7 liter engine on my 2001 dodge intrepid failed at 120,000 miles. I have regularly maintained this vehicle, and the costs of the repairs are phenomenal ($ 4000 )--and i am stillstuck with the same 2.7 liter engine.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While exiting from the freeway at 30 mph the engine locked.the vehicle was towed home, not sure of current or failure mileage, or incident date.the vehicle had not been looked at by a dealer, and the vehicle had no prior repairs done besides oil changes.
- while at a stop sign withthe2001 dodge intrepid contact smelled an odor, once the contact continued to drive at 10 mph andsmoke started coming in through theair conditioning a/c vents, and the vehicle suddenly stopped.the contact had vehicle towed to a local repair shop, and they stated that the vehicle needed a new engine. The current and failure mileage were both 65000 miles.
Engine blew with only 70,000 miles on it. 2.7 liter v-6.dodge intrepid se 2001.no indication of any problem then sitting at stop light it blew.had to get towed to dealership then they say the engine is blown will cost 6500 to repair.
While driving my dodge intrepid, the engine failed and seized on me. The last regular oil change i did, i happened to notice that the oil was a little chunky. After that oil change, the oil light started to flicker while car was in idol. Asked mechanic friend to come look at my car, and said that there was nothing wrong. Later that week my car started to knock very loudly. Fear of a breakdown, i parked my intrepid and attempted to fix. When i took the valve cover off there was a thick coating of sludge on everything. I replaced a bearing on the crank for the #1 piston rod. When i started the car, it ran fine. I drove it for approximately 20 miles and the engine seized while i was on a busy 2 lane highway. Now i need an engine replacement. When a called a shop and described the situation, he told me that this was a problem for a lot of people and that he did not have the time to fix my car that will just breakdown over and over.plus, i have problems with the window switches, and a/c controls. Both problems i tried to have a dealership fix and they wouldn't cover it with my warranty!
Dt*: the contact stated the engine died.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined the engine died due to engine sludge, and would needed to be replaced.
While driving at any speed theoil warning light illuminated. Consumer heardknocking noises coming from the engine. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.the contact stated that the vehicle hesitates and shuts off between 5 and 35 mph.the failure occurs while turning and decelerating to stop.the oil and check engine lights illuminate on the instrument panel just before the vehicle shuts off.the contact has taken the vehicle to the shop and the oil pump, timing belt, and water pump were replaced.the current mileage was 98,000 and failure mileage was 86,000.
I purchased this car in april of 2002 from a dodge dealer. It was a program car and had about 16,000 miles on it. The car was never run hard while i drove it and oil was changed approximately every 5,000 miles. This car was great and ran like a top for 2 1/2 years. In that time, the only corrective maintenance required on the car was minor brake work in september 2004. October 8, 2004: noticed a slight knocking from engine, so i decided to take it to jiffy lube for an oil change. They told me there was some oil deposit build-up and they would flush the engine before replacing the oil. Car still knocked after the oil change, so i called a local dodge dealership in danville in to inquire about service. I was told to bring the car in on the following monday (oct. 11) for tests. I did not drive the car that weekend. Monday morning, i started the car, and it sounded awful, belching smoke. I was unable to move the car out of the driveway, so i called a wrecker service and had the car towed to the dealership. The next day, the service department called and informed me that there was excessive oil-sludge buildup in the engine "due to not changing the oil every 3,000 miles." i was quoted a cost of $4,560.00 to repair the engine, or $7,700.00 to replace it. I don\'t claim to have religiously changed my oil; like i said, about every 5,000 miles. But this is no different than every other car (13) i have owned and they all lasted well over 100,000 miles or at least up to the time that i sold them. I still have 30 months left to pay on my 60-month loan, and owe $8,100.00. Dealers will only give me $500.00 in trade. I've decided to refinance the car over 72 months, which has cut my payments in half, and just yesterday purchased another car that i will also be paying for the next six years. I find it ironic that i had never heard of the problems with this engine, but now everyone i talk to in the automotive industry has long known about just what junk chrysler has put out.
8/13/02-we took our 2001 dodge intrepid 2.7l in to the dealer for warranty repair. The headlamps were change because of fogging lens covers. The power steering pump was whining so that was also replaced. The vehicle had 31,207 miles.1/14/03-with 36,354 miles on it we had the rear glass replaced because the defroster was not working. No cost for this. Also had them check a knocking noise in the front end but they could not diagnose the problem.12/16/03-47,658 miles. Engine light on for a problem in the evap system. Dealer fixed it for $248.69. We had them check for the front end knock but they could not find a problem. They also recommended that we have the timing chain tensioner looked at. I did not ask them to check that at all since everything seemed fine at the time. Looking back i can see that they were trying to prevent something they knew was going to happen in the future!06/07/04-54,932 miles. Thea/c stopped working. Had the dealer diagnose the problem for $70.51. They said the condenser was leaking. I repaired it myself for about $200.00.01/05/06-74,600 miles. Vehicle started knocking louder and louder while driving one day so i decided to drive my other car. The next day i tried to start the intrepid but it would not fire. A mechanic diagnosed it as a timing chain problem. Fix would cost around $1,500. Oil changes were made every 3000-5000 miles and sludged with a oil flush because oil would evaporate.
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid. 2.7l engine. The oil light came on and stayed on and now the engine is ticking. I was driving and then the car just cut off. The oil dip stick was at the right level.
While driving consumer heard metal shakingnear engine.took vehicle to dealer, anddealer stated that metal sound was coming from the driver not oil changing.
I own a 2001 dodge intrepid se with the 2.7 liter engine and 88,000 miles on it.i took it to the shop yesterday because it suddenly started sounding like a diesel engine.the shop called me later that morning to inform me that engine had sludge in it, and the sound i was hearing was damage to the timing chain , andthe engine will eventually blow.the only thing he can do is replace the engine at a cost of over $6200.00.at 42,000 miles i took car to the dealer for service because heater was blowing cold air when i came to a stop light but would blow hot air when i was driving.they said that i had a blown head gasket and replaced it because it was under the extended warranty.now this happens.i called chrysler and strongly voiced my displeasure about their product.they took my information and provided me with a case number and said that i can bring it to an authorized dodge dealership for them to inspect.if they determine that this was not due to neglect then they "might" participate in the cost of repair.i would need to provide them with all of my receipts for oil changes (which i only have the last one from 3 weeks ago).also, i would be responsible for the cost of them taking the engine apart ($700.00).only after they take it apart and have an inspector look at it will they determine if they will participate in any of the costs.i came across your web site from several forums where it appears that many individuals have experienced the same problem.my question had to do if i had any recourse in this matter?
While driving the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. While driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled. Driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced.
We purchased a 2001 dodge intrepid and have had nothing but trouble with it.it has been in the shop for repairs continuously and still cannot be fixed.all in all, i have invested about $3500 for repairs and still the car is unsafe to drive.i have a loan on this vehicle and have to pay even though i am unable to drive this car.i have seen numerous complaints on this vehicle and it doesn't appear that anything every gets done with them.
My 2001 dodge intrepid, 2.7l engine died while i was driving on saturday august 19th, the engine is sludge and i would like to know why the engine sludge with regular oil changes and maintenance. I was told that my extended warranty will not cover this because it is sludge. The coolant is all gone after i just replaced the coolant bypass hose due to overheating. I owe a lot of money on this car still like 7300 dollars and cant afford to pay for this repair and for the car payments, please let me know what can be done to solve this situation.
We purchased a 2001 dodge intrepid for our son on may 21,2007 from a reputable gossett dealership in memphis tn. We understood that they had no liability for the vehicle after purchase. The 2.7l v6 engine failed due to oil sludge on 07/12/2007. There was no warning! the vehicle had been serviced the day of purchase and no lights or sensors indicated that there was a problem of any kind. We were driving down the street when the car stalled a couple of times then stopped suddenly. The engine oil lights flashed only at the time that the vehicle quit. We had the vehicle towed to the garage. The mechanic told us that the engine was gone and that the oil was like sludge. Estimated cost of repairs for a jasper engine $5926.04 and for a used 2.7l engine $3992.30. I called a relative who works for the us consumer product safety commission. We both work for the federal government and through contacts at ucpsc and nhtsa discovered information regarding defects with this particular engine and problems that consumers were having with getting issues resolved. There areeven forums dedicated to engine failures for 1999 - 2001 dodge intrepids with the 2.7l engine. From my understanding even if the engine is replaced with another 2.7l we will be dealing with this same issue of engine failure as the product isfaulty. It is also our understanding that the jasper engine is supposed to be the corrected version of the 2.7l engine for this vehicle type. I was advised to file a complaint about the engine on this website and the center for auto safety. I am very bothered by this situation and the duplicitous nature of chrysler placing an inferior product on the market without providing recourse such as a recall or advisement/warning. Given horror stories that i have read on the web, i feel fortunate but have lost confidence for the chrysler product line. This is a safety issue. I also understand that a class action lawsuit is being pursued or initiated in this matter.
Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled in the middle of traffic while driving 45 mph.the vehicle would not restart.the vehicle was towed to the dealership where the dealership determined the vehicle's engine had blown and needed to be replaced.there were no warning signals with the vehicle prior to this incident.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle stalled without warning.the contact had no control of the steering and brakes.the vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined the engine had to be replaced because there were no parts for the 2.7 long block engine.an independent mechanic also made the same diagnosis.the manufacturer was contacted, and concurred with the dealership about the engine replacement due to non-availability of the engine components.the contact expressed concern about the responsibility of the manufacturer not complying with the obligation to provide the necessary parts to perform the vehicle repairs.
Dt:consumer was driving 60-65 mphin2001 dodge intrepid when he heard a noise like a hosebursting or breaking.immediately looked at temperature gauge ,and it went to hot.consumer turned on the heater, and the vehicle temperature went back to normal.consumer pulled off the road, and looked under the hood, and saw thatwas oil leaking.consumer parked the vehicle at that point and there was a steady flow of oil, at some point it did stop.consumer was having the vehicle towed.
Oil light stays on at idle. Have been informed this is a chronic problem with the 2.7 engine that leads to eventual failure. I have not yet had this issue but am hoping that any information will help me and anyone else.
On three times in the last four years i have had to replace the timing chain tensioner on my 2001 dodge 2.7l. The first time the local dealer did the repair the car was under warranty. I was told at that time by the dealer that i had engine sludge and that this repair and future repairs would not be covered.the last time the i had a failure on the highway and had to limp 2 miles to get off, this caused major intake valve damage and has is coasting me about $1,200.00 to fix myself.
I was driving my 2201 dodge intrepid and the engine failed. I had my vehicle towed to the dealership where i purchased it, and was told it was due to sludge build up. My extended warranty won't cover the damage and the dealership is asking for $4,084.00 to put a re-built engine in it. My car has approximately 70,000 miles on it. I also produced receipts/printouts for maintenance (oil changes) performed on my vehicle. Prior to the car stopping, there was no warning of any type ~ no oil or engine light to warn of a potential problem.
While making a left hand turn engine seized up due to engine sludge. Consumer managed to pull over and restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While drivingundetermined speed consumer heard a clicking noise coming from the engine. Consumer shut the vehicle off and preceded to restart the vehicle,however vehicle would not start.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud bang and noticed smoke under the hood on the passenger side of the vehicle.he pulled off the road and the engine exploded.the dealer stated that it would cost $5,000 to repair the vehicle.the vin, purchase, date, and engine size were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 95,000.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.the contact stated that intermittently while driving 30 mph, the vehicle will stalled without any prior warnings. This condition increases the risk for vehicle crash.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician speculated that cam shaft or crank shaft sensor was the cause of the failure. No repairs were made.the failure mileage was 87,575. The current mileage was 87,634.
Consumer noticed that the vehicle was running roughly.no prior warning, then vehicle stalled.consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had ittowed to the dealer.mechanic informeddetermined that the head gasket had blown out,and the engine needed to be replaced.
I was shocked that my vehicle needed a new engine (long block and all parts associated) at 67,227 miles due to oil sludge/bearings broke down in engine and caused oil to look metallic resulting in engine failure.the check oil light suddenly appeared and a ticking noise started so i had my car towed immediately to the nearest dodge dealership.this happened just 2,277 miles after my warranty expired?we had two dealerships look at my intrepid and both agreed it needed a new engine.we even contacted a trusted family mechanic shop and was advised that this was a known issue with the 2.7 liter engines and advised to get rid of the car immediately (they would not touch it).robert at autowest dodge in roseville, california,also admitted that this was a known issue with the dodge 2.7 liter engines and that it just happens no matter how your vehicle is maintained but, offered no recourse with dodge. The total for repairs was $8,175.00.now i have another2.7 liter engine (rebuilt) from the manufacturer (dodge) which is only guaranteed for 36 months.the cost of repairing my car really created a hardship for me. I am a senior citizen on a fixed income, drive my vehicle less than average miles per year and take pride in maintaining my car.your help in investigating the dodge 2.7 liter engine is greatly appreciated.
Engine failure while driving vehicle. Engine stalled while driving at 35 mph on publichighway. Vehicle was towed toan automotive repair shop. Vehicle was diagnosed ashaving engine bearing failure. Was told that an engine replacement was recommended. Cost of new engine at 6900.00 dollars.
I purchased a 01' intrepid r/t in october of 2006.the engine failed in march for no explained reason while i was driving at 40 mph.i found a receipt in the car stating that the engine was replaced at 89,000 miles by another used 3.5l v6 but did not specify the mileage on that car.i purchased the car with 95,000 miles on it, and drove it normally until at about 99,000 miles, the engine failed.i will replacing it with another used engine with 48,000 miles, making this the third engine in this car under 100,000 miles.i took it to the dodge dealer to diagnose it, and they stated that they could not tell me the problem unless they tore the engine apart and recommended replacing the engine.
I am a owner of a 2001 dodge intrepid se. Last sunday morning my wife got up to go to work, after which she was going to travel to maine with our two boys.because she was traveling i walked out with her and popped the hood to check all the fluids, coolant, oil ect.. Eveything appeared to be normal.on her way up to maine she broke down.while she was driving all of a sudden in a matter of less than 30 seconds the car started to vibrate and the car completly turned off. After losing power steering, breaking ability, she some how mange to turn the car off the highway. She states that nothing on her gages read abnormal.by the time the tow truck got there all the fluids were pouring out of the car and smoke seemed to be coming from everywhere even under the oil cap.the next day the dodge service center called us and said the engine seized, blown head gasket, radiator was gone.it was going to cost us between 7,000.00-5,000.00 dollars.we have contacted chrylser but seem to get thr run-around. How can a 2001 automobile's engine ( with moderate mileage just) fail with no warning????all of the gages read normal and we checked under the hood that morning ,not to mentionput my wife and children in danger
Engine builds up sludge in the oil wells and does not lubricate the engine properly.even though proper maintenance has been preformed.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving 30 mph, the vehicle completely shut off and was towed to the contact's personal mechanic.the contact stated that the vehicle made a rumbling noise before shutting off.this would be the second time replacing the engine.the vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 110,000.
Sudden engine failure on a 6 year old car that was regularly maintained 2001 dodge intrepid (known to be an issue on all 2.7l engines).this vehicle is worth nothing to anyone at this point, only 100,000 miles.
2001 dodge intrepid engine caught on fire.the consumer had the cruise control on and soon saw smoke, then the coolant light illuminated.
My car stalled out.took it to a repair shop.the diagnosing mechanic said there was a failure of the water pump which allowed antifreeze to become mixed in with the motor oil which caused this to destroy my entire engine.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking oil.on december 14, 2008, the contact heard a noise when the vehicle was accelerated.he took the vehicle to his mechanic and was informed that the motor failed.he took the vehicle to another garage and the mechanic stated that the motor was failing and needed to be replaced.a new motor would cost $6,200.a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that they would not assist with the repair.the vehicle has not yet been repaired.the current and failure mileages were 71,489.
Dt*: the contact stated the engine died.the contact took the vehicle to a non service dealer who could not identify why the engine failed.the check engine light was not illuminated prior to the incident.updated 01/10/07.
My 2001 dodge intrepid with 52,000 miles just suddenly came up with a clogged egr valve, was burning oil, and had a rod knock.i though this was strange for a car with so few miles until i saw the great number of websites describing similar breakdowns and explaining the design flaws that cause this premature engine breakdown.i also found out that the manufacturer does not deal with customers on this issue and the general concensus seems to be that the dealer is willing to lie and cheat to avoid dealing with this issue and even has the nerve to continue releasing vehicles with the same defects.our dealer looked at the oil problem, mentioned the knock and sent us on our way as if it was no big deal, the car coded out (check engine ligh) soon there after and i brought it back and they just acted matter of factly and said it needs $9500 to replace the engine that has only $52k on it.this was a blow and then i found out this is a common occurance. *la
Catastrophic failure of 2.7 liter engine in 2001 dodge intrepid. My mechanic explained to me that the engine failed due to poor oil circulation in the engine which was poorly designed. After some research, i found that this problem was known to chrysler since the late 90's. The dealership i purchased the car from should never have passed off this vehicle as a good used car without addressing this failure. Since they are a dodge dealership. I have maintained the car very well and there would be no reason for such a failure had the engine been designed with better channels for the oil to flow. I still owe over $2,000 on the car and the repairs would cost over $5,000. This is fraud on the part of chrysler.
In may 2005, my 2001 intrepid with the 2.7l engine left us stranded in the middle of the road due to overheating.the heater also would blow hot air only half the time.i was unaware of the 2.7l engine problem.the car also had an oil leak.towed the car to an authorized chrysler dealer.this dealer performed a diagnostic check on the car and found quite a few things wrong.contacted the 'extended' warranty company and they advised i needed to take the car to 'their' authorized dealer.had the car towed there also.the 'warranty' dealer also ran a diagnostics on the car and only found about half of the things wrong with the car.after fighting with the extended warranty for 10 days without a vehicle, they agreed to authorize the work.the dealer fixed the heating problem and replaced the water pump.they also fixed the oil leak and replaced a couple of gaskets.the dealer called us and informed us that the engine had sludge buildup and that a de-sludging was recommended.this of course not covered by the warranty.we decided to do the de-sludging at a $300 cost.we received the vehicle back on june 14th.well, on aprox. March 2nd, 2006 i was driving back from night school on interstate 10 when my engine started knocking.i was doing 60 mph.i stopped and checked the oil and it was normal.so i went on home.the next day, the car would not even start so i had the car towed to the same dealer as before.they ran a diagnostics check and said i need a new engine.aprox cost $6400.i owe 7k on this car still.the extended warranty will not authorize this work since they claim that the de-sludging voided the warranty.the dealer recommended it and the warranty had said they wouldn't pay for it but nothing ever came up about voiding the warranty.i'm stuck without a vehicle again, in a rental car of my own expense and no $$ to fix it at this time!!!
- the contact stated that while sitting in traffic after work in the2001 dodge intrepid. He tried to leave and the vehicle lost power.e pushed the vehicle into a parking lot and tried to restart the vehicle 10 minutes later.when he restarted the vehicle there was a clanking noise coming from under the hood.the vehicle stayed on for about 20 seconds, and he called to have the vehicle towed.the vehicle was towed to his regular mechanic, and the mechanicinformed him that the enginefailed.the contact was waiting for the mechanic to call him and tell him exactly what caused the failure. The current and failure mileage were both 96,000.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while attempting to accelerate at 5 mph from a stop, the vehicle hesitated.the contact attempted to accelerate and the vehicle shut off without warning.the vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the engine failed.the current and failure mileages were 58,300.
2001 dodge intrepid r/t 3.5l with 111,422 miles. While driving on the tollway, the heater began to blow out cool air. Later there was no acceleration and the car just died.got the car to the side of the road while in traffic.had to be towed. Engine is locked up. New engine estimate $5000-$7500. No check engine lights or warnings. Prior to this event we had a new radiator, thermostat, etc. Put in along with fixing oil leakage problem.that was july 28, 2011 with 107,809 miles on it. We always changed our oil regularly and took care of it.we bought this 2001 r/t intrepid new. The only other real problem was @ 106,939 miles it wouldn't go back into drive once you put it in reverse so we put in a used control module to fix that problem.i have read about a lot of complaints with the 2.7l engine but can't find much information on the 3.5 r/t model.so scary to think how many 2001 intrepids are just dying on the road with no advance notice.very dangerous.i am so glad that my son was driving it and knew what to do instead of my newly-licensed daughter.it was her car for only 4 1/2 months. Dodge should be ashamed.we got more mileage out of a chevy cavalier.are there any class action law suits out there?
Having engine problems with my 2.7 liter on my 2001 dodge intrepid.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a ticking sound coming from the vehicle.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the timing chain failed.almost two years later, the contact heard a loud pop and pulled to the side of the road.the vehicle was towed to a transmission shop and they stated that the vehicle needed a new engine.currently, the vehicle is unable to be driven.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was 73,000 and failure mileage was 45,000.
I was told my motor 2.7 was totaled because of sludge.
While driving at any speed a dashboard light and a bell notified consumer that an engine problem was evident.once the vehicle was slowed down and stoppedit would not start for the consumer.dealerexamined the vehicle and could not determine what caused the problem.
While driving at unknown speed vehicle stalled. Dealership could notduplicate the problem.
Dt: 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.
Dt: contactowns a 2001 dodge intrepid. On 10-06-05 thecontact'sgrandson was driving the vehicle when it completely stopped.the contact reportsed of having no problems withcar prior to this incident. There were no lights that came on prior to the incident. She had it towed to a repair shop, where they told her the motor blew out. The car had less than 40,000 miles on it. The mechanic at the repair shop told her he had never seen anything like it. The mechanic advised her to call the nhtsa. Her daughter found the number on the website. The contact talked to a dodge manufacturer in detroit. They gave her a claim number: 14143722. They told her to show proof of all of the oil changes she had done on the car ,and they would take it up from there. The mechanic told her the oil was very clean. He had just changed it about six weeks ago.
First thing is that the rack and pinion failed.got it repaired and then tie rod fell off.was driving down the road one day, the car started smoking and just cut off.got it off the road but it would not start after that. The car only has 75,435 miles on it.
I purchased the car used in december 2007, it had 147,000 miles on it. Since i purchased it i have had the oil changed twice. On the morning of may 7, 2008, i checked the oil prior to a long trip and found it to be 1 quart low. I added additional oil to bring the level to full. About 5 miles into the trip, while driving on the freeway at 70 miles an hour, i began hearing a very loud knocking sound coming from the engine. As i began changing lanes, i found that once i slowed down slightly, i was unable to pick up speed again, and i was slowly loosing speed.as i entered the off ramp the oil light began to flicker.at the end of the off ramp, my car died at the stop sign, and would not start again, leaving me in a very unsafe place.i placed the car in neutral and attempted to push it into a parking lot from the drivers door in order to be able to turn the steering wheel or apply the brakes if needed.i was unable to push from that position, so i was forced to take the risk of pushing from the rear of the vehicle.by sheer luck the car rolled between a street sign and a parked vehicle, and came to a stop when it hit a bush just before rolling into the ditch.i was informed by my mechanic that the rod knock was caused by a severe buildup of oil sludge in the engine.i was offered 2 options to repair the vehicle; 1) have a remanufactured 2.7 l engine installed that had been modified to combat this problem, or 2) have a 3.2 or 3.5 l engine from another intrepid or concord installed, which would involve no modifications since the transmission and exhaust systems for all three of the engines were identical.to my surprise, the estimate for installing the larger engine was less than installing the same size engine, even considering the peripheral parts such as air conditioning, power steering, etc. That would need to come along with the larger engine! all told, i will have spend $3000 to purchase the car and nearly the same amount to repair it.
While traveling down the interstate the engine began knocking on my 2001 intrepid. Had the car towed to garage they said engine was full of sludge and needed rebuilt or replaced we changed the oil every 3000-4000 miles upon further investigation this is known to be a chrysler problem but they refuse to fix the problem the only way they want to help is thave it towed to garage and charge you for inspection and then want you to pay 5000.00 to 9000.00 to repair it is a hoax i have owned this car 2 years now it is undriveable and i cannot afford to fix it. I own a company and have several dod ge autos if this is the way they are going to solve problems i will be switching makes of cars i buy in the future.
Bought 2001 intrepid with 53000 miles on it, i changed my own oil in it every 3000 miles, at 83000 miles i heard a slight rod knock, took it to dealer they said it needed a new engine, i have an extended ford warranty but was not honored because they said it had an oil leak and the oil and filter reciepts and the credit card bills from napa was not sufficient proof the oil had been changed.the car never leaked oil , they are using that as an excuse and it is there word against mine, meanwhile i have a 2001 intrepid that they want me to pay for tearing it down, and i get my car back in peices or pay them twice as much and they will put it back the way it was. Or pay the 7000 dollars to put an engine in it when they said the whole car was only worth 4900
Oil light comes on upon idling after driving in heavy traffic also have noticed oil leaking. A pool of oil on ground where car is parked. Took to dodge dealership to examine. Car still under extended warranty until dec 2004. Upon expection dodge advises they need to replace oil pressure switch (under warranty) & gasket in oil pan. I authorized those repairs. Also advised replacing oil filter & 1 bottle of oil. Came out paying $82.00. Once i got home and looked at my receipt they also rotated my tires (not sure why i just had that done in jan. 04), replaced power steering belt. A week later still notice oil light coming on & oil leak is worse. Took care back to dealership & upon inspection they have advised i have a "sludge" build up from using 10w30 oil. Engine needs to be flushed estimate $287. I refuse and take care home. I have friend flush engine for free. No sludge was visible upon flush. Oil light still comes on & oil leak still present. This time i decide to take it to a mechanic instead of the dealership. Upon their inspection they see a major leak coming from timing chain cover. They also removed oil pressure switch & hooked manual gauge and ran tests. Oil pressure was good in all conditions they saw no problem with pump or engine bearings. They contacted my warranty with estimate to repair timing cover oil leak. Warranty approved repairs. Upon removing timing cover they replaced bad gasket and replaced crank seal. Total charges $223.73 warranty paid $206.26. No further problem with oil light or oil leak at this time.i change my oil every 3000 miles. Considering the weather conditions for oklahoma, 10w30 oil is satisfactory, my car only has 55,000 miles on it. Luckily i purchased the exteded warranty when i bought in 2 years ago. I will definitely be looking to sell this car before the end of this year after reviewing all the same complaints on the dodge 2.7l engine.
Dt:the consumer was driving at about 30-35 mph when the engine shut down.when the consumer lifted the hood he could see smoke and a small fire coming from a pieceof wire.the consumer was able to put out the fire with a towel. About a month before the check engine lightcame on, and the dealership said all they did was to turn the engine light off.after the engine had time to cool off he was able to drive vehicle home.this was on 8-7-05.on 8-8-05took vehicle to the dealership and they told him that the water pumpbursted. Also, they a told him that there was water and oil mixed in the engine. The dealer implied that the engine might have to be replaced.the consumer contacted the manufacturer,and they had him on hold while they talked to the dealership.she told him the same information that they did.the consumerfound on the internet that there were problems with the 2.7 liter motor.the second dealership was the one that did the repairs.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle started to decelerate and finally stopped.the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who determined a new engine was needed.
Driver was pulling out of the parking garage andvehicle stalled. Driver was unable to restartvehicle, andhad it towed to the dealer for inspection.mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due tocam shaft and pistons blowing out.
Engine failed on interstate 70 in kansas city, kansas.fortunately occurred as we were approaching an exit ramp and i was able to steer (without power steering) onto ramp and get stopped (without power brakes) before entering a signal-controlled intersection.no warning signals came on.no warning lights or sounds were activated.the temperature gauge remained within normal operating range.engine smoked but did not catch fire.we waited in 90-degree heat for tow services.so far, mechanic has discovered destroyed thermostat, melted thermostat housing, damaged intake, bent cam shaft, warped cylinder heads, and engine must be replaced because warpage of heads and cam shaft is so severe.engine failure is an apparent known liability of this engine, a 2001 chrysler 2.7 liter v6.engine will be replaced to correct the failure due to concerns about damage to lower parts of oem engine as a result of extreme heat.
Oil sludge build up on engine of 2.7l v6 dodge intrepid engine, timing chain broke, and water pump quit.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving 65 mph, the contact heard a very loud clicking noise coming from the engine compartment.shortly afterwards, the motor stopped running and white smoke appeared from the exhaust.the vehicle would not restart.the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence.a mechanic advised him to replace the entire motor.the vehicle is still at the contact's home and has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 110,000.
While driving vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating and came to a complete stop at a traffic light before stalling.vehicle was towed to a dealership.the dealership replaced the timing belt/oil pump, and 6 rods. The failure recurred four times thereafter, in which theshort block, 02 sensors and the distributor were replaced. The failure recurred.
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 andcurrent mileage was 124,800. Updated 01/29/08the 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.
Dt*:the contact stated the check engine light illuminated and a month later, the vehicle would not accelerate above 5 mph.the vehicle was taken to the dealership, where it was determined the engine needed to be replaced.
Engine failed while traveling on freeway with no warning.apparently same problem as other 2001 dodge intrepids - oil sludge causing engine failure due to poor design.currently with dealer in hopes of repair.still owe $4,400 dollars on worthless car as engine is gone.
Wife was driving in a residential neighborhood when the temperature dial went to hot and chimed. Within 2-3 minutes of the chime notifying my wife of a problem, the engine seized and stalled while driving. My wife rolled partially onto a nearby driveway and saw smoke coming from under the hood. My wife had to push the vehicle out of the driveway and down the road in traffic about 1/4 of a mile, to a nearby hotel parking lot to await a tow home. The owner of the home refused to be of assistance to my wife. In the process, my wife re-injured her lower back by pushing the car and simultaneously hopping into the vehicle to navigate/steer/brake while the car was in motion. She was currently under a doctor's care and being treated for this lumbar injury. The intrepid was towed to a mechanic and he said the water pump failed which resulted in the engine seizing. The mechanic elaborated in sharing how there was no way for my wife to know at any point that there was a underlining problem with the failing water pump and that it was typical for this particular vehicle. We were told it would be $6,000 to rebuild the engine and this problem would occur again later if we opted to move forward and have it rebuild. It was suggested to sell to a junk yard or donate to charity.it's a 2001 dodge intrepid se. It sits in our driveway.
Without any warning the engine just quit and would not start again while waiting for a stop light.upon taking it to an auto repair shop it was determined that the engine had failed and required replacement.cause of failure was oil sludge.a rebuilt engine was purchased and installed at a cost of $5,000.00.
Engine shut down.....theoil light came on, followed by loud noise in engine.....got off to the side of the road....shut off and "died" on the spot !!luckily it was late at night with no other cars on the road !! had the car towed, looked at by a mechanic..who found the engine coated with oil sludge on the inside. Needs a new engine .
Vehicle tends to stall unexpectedly while being driven at various speeds. Taken to dealer for checkup, but the cause is undetermined.
I bought my 2001 dodge intrepid in 2002 with 12,000. All of a sudden with no warning my engine dies.why is a car that is not even 3 years old dead. I just had an oil change the day prior. Now i am told that it will cost 5500$ to repair it. Only choice is new engine. I havelittle over 50,000 miles, and i owe too much to not get it fixed. So now what, they know of the problems, why is the public not aware. And why is dodge not responsible for this. Same old excuse, not enough oil changes. Seems to me that the general public is being taken for a ride by chyrsyler. Help.
On 11/30/03, on my way to work, my car started making a ticking & knocking sound.as i pulled off of the exit, it cut off.i had my mechanic look at it & he said it was the engine -- the car only had a little over 86,000 miles on it; & it's only 2 years old!i called the dodge's customer care line; they said to take it to the dealer to check out ($65 tow, $80 dealer diagnostic).before the service person looked at it, he asked if i had proof of my oil changes, i said i did not -- but that i did have them done every 3,000 miles.naturally, it turned out that there was sludge in my engine (my independent mechanic did not see any evidence of it) & that it would cost $6900 to replace the engine!it seems to me that dodge is running a scam.i have now discovered on various websites that this is a problem with the 2001 intrepid.there are 20 such complaints on your website alone!i have 4 years left to pay on this car!it is ridiculous & unacceptable that dodge is allowed to ignore & refuse to accept responsibility for installing faulty engines in the intrepid!
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving 45 mph, the vehicle abruptly shut off.the contact had a child seated in a child seat at the time.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the motor was clogged with oil sludge and a new one was needed.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 35,000 and current mileage was 36,000.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving 75 mph on the freeway, the contact heard a clicking noise.there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel.she pulled over and had the vehicle towed as a precautionary measure.a mechanic found sludge build in the engine, which caused it to begin smoking under the hood.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 110,000.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph under normal road conditions, the engine stalled.the vehicle slowed down to 20 mph and then stopped.the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who determined that the engine needed to be replaced.
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.
08/19/2006 - 9:30 a.m., car ran perfect. At 9:45, car began to "putt" with slight hesitation while pressing on gas. At 9:50, car began to "loose life" as i drove up street. Pressed on gas, but no acceleration. Car stopped. Towed home same day, then towed to nashville dodge, tn on 09/11/2006. On 09/13/2006 service department stated water pump leak into oil pan, coolant covered floor, engine skipped time. Milky color in valve train as a result. Need new water pump & need new engine.
While driving 25 mph the vehicle's engine failed without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.
@ 44,000miles wnet to get oil change and place refuse to do because of sludge in engine. Took to another shop and had engine flushed. @ 56,000 miles engine began knocking and lost half it's power. Had towed to dealership. They called and said engine was seized up and needs replaced. Warranty company refused to cover even though i turned in all service reportsfor oil changes @ 3000 mile intervals since i bought new in 2001.
On june 13, 2005, my 2001 dodge interpid 2.7 l engine failed on an interstate highway.the car would not start again.the car was towed to a local dodge delaership where it was to be looked at.the mechanic supervisor informed me that there was sludge in the engine and that the engine would need to be replaced--costing several thousands of dollars.he told me that the delaership had replaced four or five 2.7l dodge engines already.i was told that the 2.7l has lots of flaws and defects that i was not told of upon purchasing.i still owe money on the car and it is difficult to trade a vehicle in when it won't even start.right now, i am out a vehicle as well as money.
I bought dodge intrepid 2001 se2.7 l from the local auction with only 53000 miles on the odometer. As i was driving back from the auction, i heard tapping noise from the engine. I stopped andopened the hood and found that engine was low on the oil, i decide to add one quart of engine oil until i was close to the auto mechanic shop. After getting to his shop and opening up the engine we found that there was little oil but mostly sludge that prevented the engine from lubrication. The noise was really loud that had damaged some internal parts (broke crank shaft) too. Anyway the engine was gone, we decided to put another engine from the junk yard, which coasted over two thousand dollars and installation was about one thousand . Now, i have only driven 1000 miles on the new engine andthere is engine light on again. I hope it is not the beginning of same issue. The car has already coasted me almost seven thousand dollars and not to mention time in the shop and frustration. I wantto warn every one to stay away from intrepid and any 2.7 l dodge engines.researching on chrysler's web site and edmunds now i see lots of people have same issues but no solution. I hope company claims responsibility of poor design and issue a recall. Regards, pulkit kapila .
12/11/04 = engine failure on a 2001 dodge intrepid while driving on i-77 north of charlotte, nc. Oil light flickered on and off. Pulled over to shoulder to check oil level and fouond at max. Continued driving and about 30 miles later eigine rpm acclerated to 5000 rpm at 70 mph. Engine cut off and had to pull to medium. Loud noise in engine. Mount airy dodge deler wanted 3k to 5k to replace. 12/17/04 = towed car back to shelby and having motor replaced with a used motor at a cost of $4000.00 (estimated).
While driving at any speed engine warning light illuminated intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
My wife was driving the car and it suddenly stopped working causing her to be in the middle of a multi-lane road and in danger of being hitby rush hour traffic.the car was towed to the auto shop where they discovered the water pump had broken, causing metal fragments to fall into the oil pan.the timing chain jumped a gear on the water pump and causing the engine to quit working without warning.the car is a 2001 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l v6 engine.the car has 59,009 miles.parts required to repair the damage include:camshaft sensor, valve cover gasket, upper manifold gasket, timing chain tensioner, water pump, both cam shaft sensors.
Car has 47,000 miles, just had oil changethree weeks prior. I drove it roughly 3,000 miles in that timeframe. Car expired on interstate 95, a near death exp. I checked the fluids and saw that that i was completly out of oil. Foolishly, i replaced it thinking i might be able to get this going but it was dead.towed back to philly ,($300) to my independent shop. They said i definetly had a sever engine problem. I asked them if they could have forgotten to put in the oil in the last oil change. They stated that i would not have been able to travel that distance if they did. The dealership and chrsler stated that the car could not have consumed that much oil in that timeframe without seeing plumes of smoke.they said it was the independent garage that screwed up and it would cost me $6k to have the enginereplaced. Judging from what i've seen on this site ,i be;ieve that chrysler has a problem and thay are not admitting it. We need help from this entity (nhtsa) to fight this monster.
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled vehicle off the road, and wasunable to restart the vehicle.it was towed to an independent repair shop, and mechanic determined engine needed to be replaced.manufacturer was notified.
I was driving and saw the oil light flicker which i thought was strange as i had just had oil changed less than 1000 miles before. Then heard a rattling noise in the engine was close to a mechanic so i pulled in and he informed me that he had 5 of these engines with the exact same problem looked at my paperwork found that i had a 7 year 100000 mile warranty as i am only at 78000 had my car towed to a dealer.
The vehicle was traveling at 70 mph when all of sudden the driver heard a loud noise and unexpectedly the engine cut off and failed. Manufacturer has been contacted by consumer.
While driving at highway speeds vehicle overheated then stalled. Consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While starting the vehicle consumer heard a horrible noise coming from the engine.vehicle was towed to independent shop, and mechanic determinedthat timing tension spring broke.as result,engine needed to be replaced.
While driving at highway speed engine blew out. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While idling at a stop light an officer of the law was behind me as the light change i made my way to my destination only to be stopped by said officer. He stated that when i pulled away at the light there was a big smoke trail leaving my exhaust.i informed him of the many troubles with the 2.7l chrysler engine he informed me that if i continue to drive i would be cited for epa violations.the car has 80,432 miles and has been burning oil at a constant rate. Now the oil pressure sending unit is leaking also which by reading some complaints is what happens just before total breakdown.something has to be done about this will cost aprx. $2600 to rebuild engine.
Dt*:the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and smoke came from under the hood while driving 70mph on the highway.the contact pulled over and checked under the hood where flames were now present within the engine compartment.the fire was extinguished by the contact using a bottle of water.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined that the engine needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was not alerted.
2001 dodge intrepid 2.7 engines fail after only 74,000 miles and chrysler is well aware of the engine sludge problem.
Noticed the oil light flickering on and off at stop lights. Looked for problems but saw none. A few days later noticed a very quiet ticking sound coming from the engine. Unfortunately not being a car knowledgeable person i did not take this seriously enough.a week later driving to a destination i heard a loud knocking in the engine. Arrived at my destination and shut the engine off. Upon attempt to restart the engine some time later there was more knocking and refusal to turn over.car was towed to a local garage where i learned the tinning chain had broken and damaged a number of the pistons and other components of the engine. Only recourse was either install a new engine or buy a new car.as i am still paying for this car i opted to purchase an engine. Engine has been installed and i have just got my car back tonight after nearly a month without a vehicle.now i have to find some way to pay for this mess as i had to borrow it short term from a friend. I am in a very bad financial situation because for this. I am attempting to apply to chrysler for their reimbursement program with little hope of success since i did not keep the oil change records and receipts records they require.
While driving a knocking noise came from the engine.dealership informed the consumer that engine rod blew out. The problem was repaired.
Octoberof 2006 i noticed my oil light was staying on while the car was in idle at stop lights, signs, etc got it check out it seemed to be ok. Which made another engine failure resulting from oil sludge.... Car was very well maintained with regular oil changes (3,00 miles) and only had 69,000 miles on it. The body is in excellent shape. Mycar only has about 77,000 miles on it.
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid i got the oil changed one day the next it is not drivable due to the timing chain going out dodge does not care about their vehicles i have talked to them i also found out that there are 5 intrepid's in a town of 6500 people with the same problem. And it takes a lot for repair cause of the bad engine design.
Dt:the engine has blown.
Aug 21 engine began making noise, i took it to dealer on aug 22, told engine was sludge up need to be rebuilt.
2.7l engine failure... The the rod bearings shot, do to oil starvtoinfrom poor engine design.
My car has very low mileage and it just suddenly started coughing and choking and revving up and slowing down - it was completely out-of-control!i had to pull over on a major freeway (interstate 5 in oregon) and waited on the side for a tow.when i got it home i was told to drive it a couple of blocks to get the engine analyzer on it, but it sounded horrible, the valves were knocking fiercely and it sounded like it was out of oil, which i check frequently.the guy that checked it really didn't have much of an answer except a relay switch.we replaced it but to no avail.i took it to a local mechanic and he wanted about $4500 to replace the engine - where they found metal shavings and some sort of bolt that they couldn't get to down in the valve.i cannot afford to replace anything on this car and i am amazed and disgusted that chrysler would put this kind of engine out to the public.i have read hundreds of complaints now about the 2.7 l engine - with people in the same predicament.and it's not just online - i have a neighbor with one that has the alternative engine and he's heard the same thing.his car runs great because he doesn't have the 2.7l....chrysler should pick up the pieces for all these poor people who have faulty cars and at least replace the value of their car as it stands today.please help.
While drivingvehicle overheated. Vehicle was towed todealer,who informed consumer that anti freeze was in the oil pan, andhead gasket becamedefective.
With no warning the engine failed. The consequences of this failure was a catastrophic engine loss due to timing chain failure engine sludge buildup. There was nothing done to correct this problem, and the cost of a new engine was in excess of the value of the vehicle.
Dt:the motor stalled while the vehicle was in motion which caused a loss of power steering and brakes.the dealer stated that the motor needed to be replaced.this was due to sludge build up in the motor.the dealer stated that this was due to poor maintenance.the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and they will not repair the vehicle.the oil was changed every 4,000 miles.the vehicle restarted after it cooled down.the vehicle was driven to a local mechanic and towed to a different mechanic.*sc
Oil light came on while driving on the interstate.pulled over to the side of the interstate.had to have the car towed.there was an extremely loud knocking sound coming from the motor.oil had been changed 10 days prior to the date of the incident.oil is changed every 3000 miles.our mechanic stated we would need a new motor.he estimated the cost at $8500.00.he told us he had replaced three 2001 dodge intrepid motors in the last several months.he suggested we contact chrysler.the local dealership was not helpful.the service department manager stated he wasn't aware of the 2.7 motor problems.i called a 1-800-# with chrysler and spoke to a representative which stated because of the miles on my car it was not under warranty and although chrysler reconizes they have a problem with these motors the decision to do a recall had not been made at this time.
Dt*: the contact stated on 7-31-06 while stopped and getting ready to turn, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning.the check engine light did not illuminate in the vehicle.the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who determined the engine needed to be replaced due to the timing chain going out.prior to this incident, the oil was changed.the contact maintained the vehicle's oil changes every 3,000-4,000 miles, yet the mechanic informed the contact the oil was very thick.the dealership has been informed.
I bought my 2001 dodge intrepid in april of 2001 and had problems with it.a year later, when the transmission failed. Fortunately. It was covered under an extended warranty, and my costs were minimal. I changed the oil and filter every 3000 miles, but now my oil checklight began to come on when the car was at idle. I will bring my care to my mechanic on monday, may 2, 2005 to have him investigated whether or no i have an oil sludge problem.
My 2001 dodge intrepid blew due to sludge buildup under 100,000 miles. While driving it the temp. Light came on. On the way to the hospital to have our baby. We turned on the heater to cool the engine down but no heat came out. Then my car died smoke was rolling out the back.
My 2001 dodge intrepid se with 65,000 miles just quick working while i was driving i had it towed to repair shop and was told the engine was blown the repair will cost $5721.00 contacted dodge and was told they would not help with the repair. I still have 8 payments.
While driving at highway speed vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed.dealership informed the consumer ofengine sludge. The problem was not resolved.
While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled.consumer restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving, the vehicle suddenly stopped.the vehicle was towed to the dealer.the dealer stated the engine needed to be replaced.
My 2.7l 2001 dodge intrepid ran fine saturday morning.saturday it was very sluggish and began "ticking".when we checked, it had no oil.there was never white smoke, no dripping oil under the car, no indicator light when you were driving down the road, other than an occasional flickering when the car was in idle.dealer is now saying the engine in junk and it will take $5200+ to fix.book value doesn't support repair.only 78,000 miles.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on neighborhood streets, the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle was maneuvered off the road and towed to an independent repair shop who determined the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge.the engine was replaced, and the dealer was notified. Updated 11/063/06.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 70 mph cold air blew from the heater and the vehicle stalled.it was maneuvered off the road and towed to an independent repair shop who determined a release valve fractured causing the water to leak out of the engine. The engine had to be replaced.the dealer has been alerted. Updated 01/10/07.
While driving approximately 65 mph, engine stalled on highway. Consumer was able to avoid accident by pulling over to side of road. The cause of this is undetermined.
I was driving my 2001 dodge intrepid se and with no warning the heat went out and the car began to smoke and cut off and i had to coast over to the side of the road on a dark road and wait till the engine cooled down. It took about fifteen minutes before the car started again. I just purchased this car in july and it died on me in november. The engine is a 2.7 and is known for these issues. I took the car to a mechanic and they told me that the antifreeze is mixing with the oil,the headgasket is gone and he gives it a month before the motor goes. I googled the 2.7 and read similar stories.
While driving 20 mph vehicle stalled.consumer was able to restart the vehicle.
While drivingowner noticed the heater stopped working.consumer pulled into a parking lot, and pulled out the dip stick from the engine. Owner said that the dip stickwas full of coolant. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership.
Driving uphill in indio, ca at 113 degree heat, the engine falied. The cap came off and i lost all coolant and my engine seized. I had my 3 year old daughter in the car and i barely was able to get it pulled over.
I had my car oil changed regularly, while driving 55 mph, i heard a loud knocking sound. I took it to an independent shop, who informed me that the timing chain tensioners broke, after they got the engine apart, it was so sludged up and impossible to fix. Said this was the reason, there was no other warning that something was wrong. My warranty had expired 6 mos. Previously, when i called chrysler they said it was not their problem. I was lucky to be able to borrow funds to pay $6,000.00 for a new engine, as i have a physical handicap i require a vehicle,and had this happened in the country , it would have been worse because i cannot walk any distance. The mechanic told me these were a faulty engine and should have maybe had a recall.
I was on my way to aldi's and before i pulled up into the parking lot the car shut off and did not start again fluids were running from underneath i had it towed and they told me it was the water pump and the result of that made anti freeze mix with the oil in the engine and i took it to a second mechanic and they said pretty much the same thing except they added that they did a compression test and it failed so it needed to be rebuilt at some point of time .
Dt: contact states while his wife was driving vehicle stalled, there was smoke coming from under the hood. There were no power steering or power brakes. There were no warning lights before this happened. The service dealer said the motor needed to be replaced.upon inspection, it was found that a plastic part of the water pumpbroke off.the vehicle has been regularly maintained.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle lost speed, and stalled without warning.the vehicle was towed to a private repair shop, who determined that the water pump had failed, causing water and antifreeze to leak into the engine.
Timing chain and oil pump failed in caroil sludge build up had to replace motor at 140,000milesmaintenance on vehicle done regularlythermostat housing and intake manifold had to be replaced at 160,000 miles vehicle is now leaking antifreeze.
2001 dodge intrepid, i was driving on the freeway when all of a sudden the steering wheel got hard and the car stopped running...l had my children with me...luckily when that occurred the freeway was curving and i pulled a side because as i looked left... Of course panicked... A huge semi truck had just passed me....the freeway merging... I just thanked god for that curve. I turned on the car and i heard loud klacking noise. Now the motor is messed up and is costing me an arm and a leg so the car is just sitting there collecting dust.
The engine failed to turnover during a start.the timing chain is not working and has caused major damage to fuel injectors and the basic functioning of the car.many things have been changed or repaired on the car but, i always get a check engine light that comes on constantly within minutes or days of a repair.the car sounds like a diesel truck engine when it idles, or is stopped at traffic lights.the belts make lots of whining noises.the car in this respect has cost me lots of $$ and is just sitting in a parking lot undriveable.
I was driving down the street when the engine stopped working. My brakes went out on me and i ended up in the middle of someone's yard, much better then the back end of the car in front of me, but still very scary. I was able to restart the car and get onto the side street before it died for the last time.
My car initially started overheated got that fixedwhich was the water pump then the engine blown and i kept regular maintanance on this vehicle got the head gasket fixed then 3 days later thebottom blew and the timing chain tensor.
I'm a consumer and a victim of a failed 2.7 liter engine. I purchased a 2001 dodge intrepid in june of 2001 it only had 100 miles on it at time of purchase.i had this car only 2years and 7months.i got to work pulled in the parking deck oil light comes on. I parked went in to work.leaving the parking deck my car just shut down. No tapping no smoke or anything. I'm thinking this is just my battery. My husband came an tried the same thing. Pushed the car out of the road, and had a wrecker come and get the car took it to hansen chrysler for repairs. He stated that it was the battery and he replaced the battery then he returned a call to me and stated that the engine may be sludged and he would have to charge me $84 to take off the gaskets and $84 to put them back on just to see what the problem was, but if i wanted to wait that the car was driving fine and i could come and get it but i don't know how long this engine would hold up. I went and got my car and drove off the lot. I got around the corner not even a half a mile away it shut off again in the middle of the road but this time the engine was tapping. Never since i've had this car had i heard any tapping until that day. I'm not sure what happened but now they're telling me that my engine is blown. I find out from the mechanic that these 2.7 liter engines are not really good engines. The mechanic states that i would be looking at spending about 6 - 7,000 dollars on the engine along not even counting the labor. I don't have that type of money. I feel like i've been robbed. I have a car with only 64,555 miles and two years to pay on it and can't even drive it. I can't get anyone to take it as a trade in, so now i'm riding the bus and paying a car note. I'm seeking legal help. What am i to do?
Vehicle reached 45000 miles when engine no longer operated. Taken vehicle to dealer for repairs under extended warranty.later, check engine light appeared. Dealer found that the gas tank needed a new hosefor $350.00.the consumer stated that he believed the dealer knowingly sold a bad vehicle and would like to be reimbursed.the consumer stated that the vehicle would not stay running. *tc
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.the hose from the radiator lifts up and connects with the hose from the heater, which caused the motor to fail while driving 35 mph.the vehicle was towed to the contacts home and he repaired the part that separates the water that travels from the radiator to the heater.the water pump has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 94,500.*updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07
While drivingthermostat would come on automatically, without switching it on manually.please describe details.
Vehicle is leaking coolant due to acrackin the radiator. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.
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. *ph. Also the air condition made a strange noise.
-while driving a 2001 dodge intrepid at 45 miles per hour, the engine started to make a knocking sound. The car did not stall. The odometer read 100,000 miles at the time of the incident. The oil in the vehicle has been changed after the incident. The contact found information about similar incidents at : www.datatown.chrysler.com.the website stated that if the vehicle fails the owner isn't performing proper maintenance on the vehicle.
My engine just siddenly died on me with no notice. I have only owned the vechile for one year and have a five year obligation.there was no notice of failure just failed as i was driving.
This complaint is about auto that i purchased from south chicago dodge in sept2000. Dodge intrpid with2/7 engine that i have given back to finance company because of engine failure. Febuary of 2003 i began hearing a clinging sound come from the auto and i made a appiontment with south chicago dodge for a checkup, on the way to the dealer expressway illinois interstate55 the car began to staul. We were able to make our way to the shoulder without being hit by the passing traffic. I called chrysler and told them the car was being taken to the dealedship with a blown engine at 42k miles. Their first comment was well how often was oil changed because, the engine doesn't just blow unless the oil wasn't maintained. I told them oil was changed every 3000 - 4000 miles and that i even took it to the dealership that i bought from because the change oil light would come and and not go off until the car was at a high idle. Anyway the car was towed to the dealership for repair and they called me shortly after to tell me that chrysler wouldn't fix the engine unless i was able to provide all oil change receipts (which, i wasn't because many of time my dad who is a machanic changed the oil).i have since given the car to the back to wfs with a blown engine and they have since sold the car for only $5000 when i owed $19k+. This entire mess had me stressed out many months trying to figure out how i was going to pay for a car that i didn't have. I have since been forced to file for chapter7 bankruptcy because of this and had the debt discharged. I think that chrysler should take responsiblity for this and many of the other complaints i've seen about these cars and do something about it. I don't see how so many people could camplain about the same problem and their response is we all didn't change the oil. Give me a break!!! this has ruined my credit history and i'm sure many others and for that i think you should pay up.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving at 10mph, the engine lamp illuminated and stalled.the vehicle would not restart and was towed to a local independent repair shop.the mechanic determined the engine failed due to sludge build up and no repairs were made.new 3.5lengine will be replacingthe 2.7 l engine by bill's body a paint in newbury, ohio.
Consumer stated that engine failed while driving at approximately 65 mph. Consumertook the vehicle to the dealer, and was told it would cost several thousand dollars to remove and replace the motor.
I was driving on lagrange rd at 30mph speed suddenly with no warning the engine shut off try to restart the car with no luck. Itowed the car to the( park plaza dodge dealer at 7911 w roosevel rd.,forest part, il 60130 tel. 708 366 1001)after he diagnosed the car stated in his report that (needstiming chain and water pump 1270.00,oil pan gasket leaking 365.00 oil and coolant mixed may have more damage internally).it is too expansive to be fixed i shopped with other mechanics they seems that they are very aware of the problem to the limit that they told me all about the problem soon i gave them the car information(dodge intrepid 2.7l24v_dohc_alum_black. They said all cars in this category has have the same problem (manufacturer defect that what they call it) the more i investigated the more i found people have the car with the same problem (and i also heard that in order to fix the car you need either to change the whole engine or to rebuild it and each one costaround four thousand which by the waycheaper to buy another car than to fix it. I sent an email to the dealer and he sent me back another email apologize that there is no recall on such problem yet but there is a different kind of recalls on this kind of cars. I was not satisfied by his reply because i felt cheated and i must do something about it.
My 2001 dodge intrepid 2.7, the one that has had over 9500 complaints in my area alone. I was driving down the highway when a loud rattling noise started coming from the engine. It sounded like a card in a bicycle spoke. I checked the oil and all the fluids under the hood although it was not time for a change was ok. Then i proceeded down the road when it lost power and quit leaving me stranded. After having the car towed and getting 5 mechanics to look at it, even at the dealership, i was told the motor was blown. It was history with just 84,000 miles on it. Dodge advertises you don't even need a tune up until 100,000 miles. Apparently that is why! i still owe 11,000 on the car, making payments for another year not including insurance that i must carry because it is mortgaged property. Every dealership that i have talked to has told me that the 2.7 motor from dodge doesn't last past 70,000 miles. It will cost me between 6500 to 7000.00 for another motor and most mechanics don't want to fix it because of previous history's with the dodge 2.7 motor. I can't trade it because it has no value now. I can't sell it without a running motor, so appears that i will have an expensive lawn ornament for the next year. One mechanic even told me that there was a class action law suit to dodge concerning the 2.7 engines, but i have not been able to find it yet. I have seen more complaints posted on the web about this engine and others looking for the class action suit, that i am shocked. I hope no one else has to go through what we have with this car. I will certainly never buy another dodge vehicle.
Backing out of driveway my 01 dodge intrepid made an awful noise and quit after being towed to the dealership we are told the timing chain broke and we would have to have another engine....$6,000 - $8,000,just for the engine from chrysler while still making payments on the car i am currently in search of a replacement engine that doesn't cost more than the car is worth.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 55mph the engine stalled out without warning.the engine would not restart.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop.the mechanic suggested replacing the engine because there was excessive oil and sludge buildup, but no repairs were made.
While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so.the vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
Oil light blinking erratically, going into reverse when in drive-not once,but twice.
Dt: the consumer stated that2001 dodge intrepid had an engine failure at 62,000 miles. The vehicle was regularly maintained. The consumerwas driving the car and heard a knocking sound, the engine seized while in traffic. The consumerhad the car looked at and was informed that he would have to have a new engine. The consumer has not talked to the manufacturer as of yet. Theconsumerhas since bought another vehicle.update 1/11/2006 -
Check engine light came on and took it to auto shop they said it was because of the gas cap being loose.after purchasing a new gas cap the check engine light came on again within a couple of days.recently car would not start had towed to two places then to dealer who said the timeing jumps and there was sluge in the engine quoted a price of 7000+for repairs the engine needed to be flush and rebuilt.
While driving 55 mph engine failed. Dealer stated the oil pump clogged.
I have been having a problem with my engine oil light flashing at random.also the oil just seems to disappear into thin air.i have had the oil signet unit replaced and i follow regular oil change schedules. I have taken it to the auto mechanic on several occasions due to small oil leaks. I have heard horrifying stories concerning the 2001 dodge intrepid and their engine failures.i have to believe that they are true because as of right now two of my co-worker's 2001 dodge intrepids are sitting on our college campus due to engine failures. I am so terrified of driving this car.my job requires that i do a lot of traveling and i only have this one vehicle.based on my research in the last couple of months that chrysler is well aware of this major defect and should be held accountable.
Sludge in 2.7 dodge intrepid, broken timing tensionerrebuild engine.
2001 dodge intrepid se, 2.7 liter engine, v6, purchased in december 2006, we had the vehicle serviced the day before mothers day 2007, mothers day 2007, i was driving home from our local mall, i stopped at the stop sign, started to go and the car just stalled as if i were out of gas, i had a full tank, i tried to start the car, it would not start. I was told by the chrysler dealer nearby after we had it towed that it was engine failure. I had no warning, the engine light never came on, no oil light, no smoke from the engine no warning what so ever, and here i am a year later with car that does not run and out the money we paid for the car in the first place. We haven't had the car repaired because we are hoping they will recall this engine.
Dt*: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 -
Car seized up afternoon of oct. 14, 2005. This vehicle has been maintained with oil changes every 3-5,000 miles.
At first my car started sounding like a diesel engine. Timing chain was replaced. Oil sludge was built up in the engine. Engine seized. After researching i found out that many people have the same problem. Oil was changed on a regular basic. My intrepid has been sitting in my driveway for months with a defective motor.dodge should have a recall on this 2.7 engine.
The oil light on my 2001 dodge intrepid began flickering at stop lights.i took it to the dealership, and was told that i had a short in my electrical system, not a major issue.two months later, my engine began sputtering and died on the interstate during rush hour.i was able to restart it and make it to work with my engine smoking badly, but had to have it towed to a mechanic, who told me my engine was shot.dealership would do nothing.car had 81500 miles and warranty ran out at 80000.
Dt: contact stated the engine failed while driving the vehicle. He contacted the dealer, andthey claimed it happened due to the contact'serror on oil changes. The transmission failed as well. There were no prior warningsconcerningthe failures. The vehicle was serviced on a regular basis. The contactprovided documentation for oil changes. The transmission was replaced under warrant.however, the engine will not be repaired due to the excessive expense.
While turning into my subdivision my 2001 dodge intrepid, 2.7l, v-6, 83,000 miles, died and i lost all power for steering and braking.i had the vehicle towed to an independent shop to determine the problem.the initial problem was thought to be a cracked plentium, but after replacement ($1,000), the car did not start and the mechanic determined the engine needed to be replaced.i then had the car towed to an engine specialty shop for further analysis.this shop informed me that the engine was water and/or oil locked and that indeed the engine needed to be replaced.they researched the engine and found that there are a number of places that wouldn't even sale the 2.7l, v-6 due the great number of engine failures that have occurred.additionally, jasper engines (a leading manufacture and distributor of engines) stated that these engines have a very high failure rate and suggested upgrading to the 3.2l ($4,500 engine + $1,000 for the upgrade parts and pieces needed because it's a different engine = $5,500).they even suggested i go on this site to see how many more people had the same problem.based on what i read this is an issue that chrysler should own up to and make the appropriate fixes.i for one have owned a number of dodges and all have had some type of problem associated with them, specifically, transmission problems.has anyone had any luck with chrysler giving them relief or a dealer stepping up?
Driving on freeway about 60 miles an hour when oil light came on.2 minutes later engine failed.all of a sudden it went off.got towed to machine shop and the cost is 5,000 to get it fixed.car cost me 3 thousand.i am still paying for it, now i can't drive it.i need a way to work so that i can pay for the car.want to get in on class action lawsuit, need to know how to.
6 weeks ago, i started hearing a slight ticking noise. I immediately scheduled my oil to be changed the next day at a dealership, as always. On nov 4, i was on my way to a meeting, my engine light came on while sitting at a stop light next to a gas station...i pulled in and shut my car off. I checked my oil and it was a little low, i added enough oil to bring it back up to the max line and the engine light went off. I drove about a mile and half up the rode when i all the sudden heard a loud bang and very loud fast ticking. I pulled over and had my vehicle towed to a dealership where it is still sitting unfixed. Chrysler will not cover this under my warranty even though they are very well aware of this problem in the 2.7l engine. I have always had very positive feelings about chrysler and now i don't know what to think. They need to make this right to me and i can't even get them to listen to anything...they are so incredibly cold hearted and really truly don't care at all. I still owe $5,000 on this car and can't drive it. The dealership is telling me it is going to be close to $8,000 to fix. The dealership is also telling me this is a big problem with the 2.7l engine. The engine builds up oil sludge and can't circulate causing a lack of lubrication. He said chrysler is very aware of this and is not helping anyone in this situation. They actually quit making this engine due to the problems and have now redesigned the 2.7l to put it in the 2008's again.
Blown engine, with only 70,000 miles, on a car that's only 2 1/2 years old; oil was changed just 5 days before .
While driving my 2001 dodge intrepid on a main road in erie, the car just dies on me, while trying to make it to the side of the road, a car came within inches of hitting my car while he was doing approximately 40 miles an hour, because while trying to get my car out of the way, i was still in the middle of the road, and the light turned green for the oncoming traffic.getting my car to the side of the road and out of everyone's way, i have the car towed off the side of the road, and taken to a local mechanics, who in turn finds out that the timing chain is broke due to a faulty engine, with the sludge build-up which in turn has caused all of this problem.also apparently dodge/chrysler feels that so many americans are causing this problem, by neglecting our vehicles, and not properly maintaining our rides.i am appalled that this is okay, and so many of us are getting ripped off by the company.it is amazing that i almost was in an accident, because of this faulty vehicle.is it going to take all of us to die on the road while driving for something to be done about this?thank heavens my child who has cancer was not in the car, and that i wasn't on the thruway trying to get him to pittsburgh for his chemotherapy.
Car started making a knocking sound, and died on me. I was told that i needed oil and to have it checked out. On the way to shop car died in an intersection , my husband had to push it across traffic.had the car towed to sho, p and was told that the engine had blown due to sludge and that this was common with the dodge intrepid.
Our 2001 dodge intrepid with a v6 2.7 ltr engine begin to make extremely loud noises, coming from the engine. We managed to drive it at low speed for about 5 miles, since it seemed to have no power, to our local dodge dealership.we were told the next day the engine was blown and needed replaced at a cost of approximately $6000 plus pa taxes. We have not yet made a decision as to what to do.we contacted chrysler through its 800 customer service number. They have refused to help in any way, citing lack of service records before our purchase of the car as a used vehicle on october 16, 2004. We indicated that lack of service records do not indicate the car was not serviced since not all owners use the dodge and chrysler dealerships for service. We called customer service twice and had the same response twice. We are now faced with deciding what to do with the car. We had since learned that engine failure is a problem in these cars and that chrysler has basically told its customers to go "pound sand". We also are the original owners of a 1997 dodge grand caravan and thought that our good experience with it and service record with the local dodge dealership where we purchased it might help in getting chrysler to help us.the intrepid had been towed to the same dealership only five days earlier on april 14, 2005. The next day the dealer replaced the camshaft and crankshaft sensors with no indication to us that there was anything else wrong with the car.prior to this, since the intrepid's purchase in october 2004, we had two incidents where the oil light came on at a stop sign or red light. Both times, this problem was fixed by our local dodge dealership with no indication that there was any other or possible further problem. We only put 3110 miles on the car.we are angry and feel helpless as we search the internet and see where chrysler is refusing to acknowledge or fix this problem in its vehicles.
- the contact was on the daimler-chrysler's website. The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The vehicle lost engine power while driving at 60 mph.the consumer was unable to restart the vehicle, it was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. There may have been warning indicator lights.all state insurance company mechanicsdetermined the vehicle's failure and agreed that the remedywould beto replace the engine. Updated 03/15/07.
Dt*: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 day after i got a routine oil change on my 2001 dodge intrepid, i was driving in town and my car seized up and died.i did not know what to do, so i put it in park and tried to restart it.i was on a hill and fortunately, was not traveling fast so i was able to drift in neutral to a curb.what a feeling, a sudden jolt, losing control of the steering and the brakes.i certainly did not expect the news that was to follow.i had the car towed to a dealer and was told that i needed a new engine and the cost would be about $5500.00.how could that be?there is only 48,700 miles on this car and i have it serviced every 3000 miles.i certainly cannot afford to put a new or rebuilt engine in this car and still have a loan on if for over $4000.00.i began to investigate and found out that the company has been well aware of the problem with the 2.7 liter engines and are doing nothing about it.there is even a clause that states that extended warranties are not available on this engine.furthermore, i understand that the trade-in value of any car with this engine has gone drastically down.we, the consumers, are being shafted by dodge.i loved this car and expected to own it for at least 10 years.now it has become my biggest nightmare.any.
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid.at the beginning of 2004 i was driving with my toddler and my car stopped in the middle of the road.we were stranded in the middle of winter.i had it towed to a garage and the mechanic told me that my timing chain broke and my engine was filled with oil sluge.we always changed our oil at 3,000 miles but i never thought to save the reciepts.when i contacted dodge they told me that there was nothing they could do because my warranty was up and my car had almost 100,000 miles.my car was repairedand 2 months later my car died again in the middle of the road.the garage said that my car was continuing to be full of oil sludge.i owe 12,000 on my car and the garage told me that it will continue to do this the entire time i own my car.
Dt: the contact states vehicle died while pulling intodriveway. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. The repairman informed her that the engine failed due to sludge build up. She contacted manufacturer,thatand they requested she bringvehicle to an authorized dealership for repairs.
My dodge intrepid engine was blow up and completely destroyed.
Dt:caller had a slight ticking in engine for about 2 months. Then it started knocking. A mechanic said there was no cam signal. When they did a diagnostichad a knock in motor. Caller was told needed a new motor. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.
Dt:2001 dodge interpret, the first time the vehicle stalledsteering wheelshook and the engine lightturned on. Vehicle would still be moving without pressure being put on the gas pedal. Vehicle would shut off and would not start again.consumer had to try to get the vehicle to start back for about 20 minutes before the vehicle would turn back on.consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer various times, and dealer could not find the cause of the problem. After taking the vehicle to the dealer 3 months later he told the consumer that after running a diagnostics test that there was no signal from the cam sensor,dealer replaced the cam sensor and checked it again. Vehicle was still under warranty at this time.the problem happened again around two years later, at the last oil check-up the vehicle was shaking.at firstconsumer that the problem was from some other matter with the vehicle, afterwards the problems with the vehicle reminded the consumer of the first incident, the vehicle was shaking again, the engine light had come on, there was smoke coming from under the hood. Vehicle stalled again. When consumer tried to drive vehicle again the engine light would come on and the vehicle would shake, afterconsumer had parked the vehicle it was leaking oil and another fluid mixed with the oil. Consumerhad the vehicle towed to the dealer.dealer said that engineneeded to be replaced. Consumer had dialed 911 the second time the vehilce had stalled in the middle of four lane traffic, there was a police cruser that told consumer to move the vehicle. They were suppose to send back up but no one showed up.consumer was unsure if there was a report filed.
Dt:2001 dodge intrepid.the consumer states the engine on the v blew outbecause there was sludge built up.this engine was maintained by mechanic.therefore, there should not have been any sludge.the vehicle was working fine prior to this.it happened on june 15, 2005.the vehicle did not catch fire, the engine died after being driven. Then, it would not restart.the vehicle was towed to the mechanic ,and he stated that engine needed to be replaced.theheater inside the vehicle was not working properly before this happened.when he added water the heater worked.the consumer found out this was part of the problem.
Car would vibrate and sputter then the check engine light would come on at 50 mph.first time to the dealership - they put dry gas in the tank (dec/2002)second time to the dealership - they put fuel injector cleaner in the tank (jan./2003)third time to the dealership - they replaced the #4 fuel injector (jan. 2003)fourth time to the delaership - they replaced the computer module (feb./2003)fifth time to the dealership - did not fix, cleared the error codes.(feb. 2003)dealership said that there would be a recal notice sent sometime in march/2003something about a carbon build up in the cylinders.they told me to keep drivng it until the recall notice comes out, but the car still has the same problem.(engine only has 19,700 miles on it, under 18,500 when it first went in).
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while at a red light, the engine failed.the vehicle was very difficult to restart.the dealer stated that there were three faulty coils and three faulty spark plugs.the contact believes the valve train is faulty.the check engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel and bluish-gray smoke appeared from the tail pipe, which was an indication of engine failure.in addition, the fuel consumption increased.the current and failure mileages were 88,600.
My dodge intrepid 2001 engine locked up while i was driving on the freeway. The repair bill is between $4,500-$6,000. The engine is now dead. The mechanic said there was no oil in it although i've put in 3 quarts in the last 2 weeks and had the oil changed on time.
My dodge intrepid se 2.7l engine suffered a blown engine with no warning on 4-16-06 on my way home from work. There were no indications of a problem, no warning lights and no signs of overheating.i suddenly heard a rattling noise coming from the engine that increased quickly to a loud banging. I got off the exit immediately and coasted into a hotel parking lot. I turned off the engine and raised the hood to see antifreeze all over the engine. I removed the cap to the coolant container and brown antifreeze boiled over onto the ground.the oil had been changed on 2/7/06 and the fluids topped off. The oil and fluids had been checked every week after that up until the engine blew and the fluids were of normal color and consistency. The car had approximately 65,000 miles on it when i purchased it and proper maintenance had been maintained throughout the time i have had my it. The car had just recently reached 100,000 miles and i still owe nearly $5000 on this car, have no vehicle to get to work and can't afford to buy a new one with the car payment i have to make on it each month. I have been told repeatedly that the 2.7l engine is worthless and there was nothing i could have done to prevent this catastrophe from occurring. It would cost me approximately $2000-$3000 to repair or replace the engine with no guarantee it wouldn't sludge up again and blow a second time. I also experienced numerous other problems from day one, such as constant squealing from the brakes and rotors despite changing them out twice, followed by problems with the steering from suspension problems and problem steering bolts. The problems on this car from day one range from the issues mentioned before to electrical shorts, faulty steering bolts, broken the-rod ends and suspension problems all of which are common issues i have researched and found on numerous blogs and websites such as dodgeintrepid.net.
We were driving down a major highway and suddenly the car lost power and all of the lights came on, luckily we were able to pull off the busy highway without causing a major pile up.the car had to be towed to a garage where we were told that it needed a new engine!the garage checked everything, all fluid levels were normal, the guy said that there was no "explainable" reason why this occurred.a few months before this my timing belt was replaced along with several other issues (to the tune of $800) and it had just had one of the big check ups.the last 6 months or so my oil light would come on intermittently.i had this checked numerous times, the oil was always fine (and always maintained every 3000 miles).the garage at that time could not figure out why the oil light kept coming on and for lack of anything else said it was probably a short in the light.my car is only a 2001 and now is in need of a $6000 engine!
2001 se engine failure at 33,000 miles due to sludge build up.
My car began to make a loud knocking sound.i took it straight to a service center.after looking at the car, they said i needed a new engine.i hadit towed to another service center for a second opinion, they, too, said i needed a new engine.thechain tension spring broke causing my car to get out of time and basically the engine self- destructed.i still owe almost $8000.00 on my car and a rebuilt engine will cost me nearly $7,000.00.i called dodge and voiced my complaint with no compassion from them.i don't know what to do.i have a car that i love and had no problems with until all of this.i will never buy another dodge, chrysler or jeep vehicle.i can't believe they didn't issue a recall on the chain tensioner.after much research i have found hundreds of complaints about the 2.7 engine claiming the same problem.just what is the average middle class person supposed to do with a car like this?
I was driving at 20 mph.the steering wheel locked up.could not brake or speed up.one mechanic said it was the timing chain.and i would need a new motor. Estimate was 4900- 5500.cant afford it.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's engine had significant sludge buildup.the vehicle was taken to an auto shop for a regular scheduled oil change on 05/10/06 who determined that the engine had this problem.a few weeks later, the vehicle was driven over a pot hole and heard a rattle noise.the vehicle was taken to the dealer on 07/05/06 who determined that it was unsafe to operate.the vehicle was driven to the dealership on 07/06/06 to purchase a new vehicle, however it would not restart when leaving the dealer.the dealer inspected the vehicle and determined that the starter or the battery was not the cause of the problem.the vehicle was towed to the residence.there are many complaints of intrepid engines suffering from sludge buildup.
Engine failure due to oil sludge.
Complete engine failure on a 2001 2.7l intrepid. At 41,000 miles, dealer advised that loud clicking noise in engine was not a problem. 4weeks later, engine threw a connecting rod bearing. Estimated cost by dealer to fix: $9,868.62 . I bought the car brand new and still have 2 1/2 years to pay. Dealer claims "black sludge in oil". What a bunch of b.s.
The contact owns a 2001 chrysler intrepid.the contact purchased the vehicle in february of 2008.three days later, the shifter cable failed without warning.the dealer replaced the component.in approximately april of 2008, the ignition switch failed and was also covered by the dealer.in addition, the driver's side window would not roll back up properly.a month ago, the vehicle shut off and was taken to the dealer.the contact was informed that the vehicle's computer system had completely failed.the computer system was replaced at the contact's expense.theconnector rod in the engine snapped, which caused the engine to fail.currently, the vehicle is inoperable.the contact feels that the failures were due to manufacturer defects.the failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 07/01/09the pcm was replaced. Updated 07/02/09.
No events led up to engine failure in 2001 dodge intrepid with 2.7l engine. Went to work one day and as i entered parking area engine seized up, in november 2004. Spoke with dodge chrysler dealers, reps and service managers. They claim that the problem at 47,000(approx.) is due to owner failure not the engines. Absolutely nothing has been done to acknowledge, fix, repair, replace or settle the issues with the engine failure.
I bought a used 2001 dodge intrepid 2.7l with 61,000 miles. I gave it regular oil changes. While driving on 114 highway my engine seized causing my power steering to fail and cause great difficulty for me to pull to the side of the road. My engine is junk and my warranty will not cover this, chrysler will also not take fault, even though i took all the necessary precautions for my car. I am afraid that someone else in my situation may not have been able to get to the side of the road like i was, and may resort in a fatal accident. I have read online and this is happening to many many people with dodge engines years 1997-2003.
I purchased what i thought to be the last vehicle i would own. I put very little miles on my cars. I purchased a 2001 dodge intrepid in december of 2001. In september 2006, with barely 28,000 miles on my car, the engine sludged up, broke the timing chain and had to be towed to my local dodge dealer. I was told that my engine needed replaced due to sludge buildup and that the car manufacturer knew about this problem.my car, which i was still paying on and carrying insurance on, is sitting in a garage because i am unable to afford a new engine. The company i had the extended warranty with does not cover sludge damage and chrysler all but hung up on me when i called them to voice my complaint.i feel they should be made to replace these engines that were faulty straight from the factory. Consumers should be able to have some recourse for things like this.
Engine locked up while driving between 55-60 mph. Vehicle was towed to dealer, who indicated thatthis occurred due to sludge in the engine because of oil build up. This was a common failure with these engine sizes.also, because this was a commonfailuremechanic had having difficulty replacing the engine.
After owningvehicle for three years engine failed due to oil sludge build up. However,dealer stated there wasno defect.
Dt: the contact stated after turning theengine off, the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership, whodiscoveredthat the engine had sludge build up, and would have to be replaced.he chose not to repair the vehicle. The air condition and heat did not work and the timing belt was loose. Updated 12/27/05.
Dodge intrepid 2001 with 2.7l engine. Made knocking sounds, so we drove it to the dealer. Dealer says engine has sludge and must be replaced due to improper maintenance.
I purchased my 2001 intrepid with the hopes of finally buying a quality family car.in 2005 i spent $2800 to fix the cooling system, it drove well for three years until finally i had a leak; took it to a shop which then noticed a lack of oil pressure and finally discovered the sludge build up in the engine. I've been using synthetic for a while and this appears not to be the panacea for this contraption.my question is why no recall on this vehicle, how about a bail-out for those of us who demonstrated good faith for u.s. Owned and built products only to be taken for a bad ride.the 2.7l engine is poorly designed and someone should be held accountable for this monstrosity.at some point in the design and testing phase poor performance or some other data should have been identified and appropriately addressed.the people who own and purchase these vehicles are not rich, else we wouldn't bother complaining and demanding a recall. We are typical americans who want and deserve value for our hard earned money.i don't have $8,000.00 to fix this car.my kids have health conditions and i'm down to one car, and my wife and i commute to work.who's going to bail us out...nevermind that who's going to help us!the fair and right thing to do is recall this vehicle.
I was driving on i 75 - 250 miles from home when my engine failed on my 2001 dodge intrepid.no warning.luckily it did not cause an accident.
No warning--other than a problem with the heat that we didn't realize was related until after.as my husband was driving the car home, the engine light came on and the engine immediately died, in traffic.the vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who informed us that the car had an engine sludge problem, like many other intrepids he had seen, and it would cost us roughly $6,000 to replace it.the car is currently sitting at the mechanic's because we don't have an extra six grand laying around, so it is intact in it's unrepaired state.i feel it could have been a horrible nightmare had traffic been heavier and one of my kids had been driving.this is a real personal injury disaster waiting to happen to other intrepid owners.
While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from the tail pipe of the vehicle. The check engine light illuminated. Consumer took the vehicle into a mechanic, andmechanic stated that the vacuum hose had come loose. The mechanic placed thevacuum hose back onto the vehicle. A couple of days later,engine light illuminated again. That's when the consumer found out there was sludge build up in the engine.
The car, without warning, died while being driven on the freeway.
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!!!
While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenlyvehiclejerked and vibrated.consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection.mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge inside the engine.
While driving at any speed consumer heard a tapping sound coming from the engine compartment. Consumer used engine additives to stop the noise, which helped for a short time.eventually, the tappingnoise became louder, and the vehicle stalled on the highway.the dealer had already replaced two engines on this vehicle, and another one was needed.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on the highway, the engine stalled without warning followed by a loud grinding noise from the engine compartment.the contact managed to pull over without incident.the vehicle was towed to a dealer who determined the engine needed to be replaced.the engine replacement corrected the stalling and engine noise.the manufacturer was alerted.
Engine failure -knocking in engine-no notice-----put car in shop--said bearing -bolts--fell out of engine into oil pan...2.7 engine.can't afford even a used or remanufactured one to replace--price to high due to supply and demand from failure of this engine for 1998 thru 2001 intrepids.
Water pump failure. On further inspection of vehicle, sludge buildup contributed to overall breakdown of engine. Dodge dealer said replacement is necessary.
While driving vehicle stalled, and the driver saw smoke coming from underneath the hood. Driver was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.
The engine just went dead when i was driving. No signs before that. I bought the car only for 31 days.
2001 dodge intrepid engine is creating a knocking sound when driven.*mr
Driving home from work, speed approx. 65 m.p.h. On interstate. Engine made a sharp "bang", no warning lights, bells, nothing to indicate a problem. Appeared to lose power, but never stalled out. Managed to "limp" home (less than 2 miles). Parked vehicle and the engine shut down, on its own. Raised the hood, found nothing to be unusual. Tried to restart the vehicle, it would not restart, only a loud clunking as the engine turned over. Had the car towed to the dealer i had purchased the vehicle from. Was informed that the timing chain had "jumped" and that all of the valves were bent. Was given a "verbal" estimate of $7000.00-$7500.00 to repair/replace engine and associated components. I declined. This vehicle had been maintained as required by the manufacturer. All required fluid change intervals had been performed and documented. At no time was i ever informed that this particular engine had issues associated with it. I still have this vehicle, sitting in storage. It has not been touched since being brought back home from the repair facility. I have, and still maintain that this engine failure was not something i could have foreseen and or been responsible for. Now i have been made aware that this is an issue that chrysler, has been aware of and has denied any liabilities. I was informed by the dealership that offered the costly repair, that chrysler would not assume any responsibility to repair my car. Now i have been informed by a local repair shop, that chrysler has been making "selective reparations".
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid that suffered a sudden engine failure.the dealer stated that excessive oil sludge was at fault in the engine.about 6 weeks prior to the engine failure, the vehicle was involved in a front end collision and was tested by the dealer once the body work was done and was found 100% sound.less than 2 weeks after retrieving the car from the body shop, the engine failed and the dealer stated that it would be close to $6000 to replace the engine.
While driving at 50 mph engine failed without warning.
Dec 1, 2003 our 2001 dodge intrepid had engine failure with no warning while my wife was driving to work. After struggling to get the car under control and safely off the road, we had the car towed to a service center where they referred us to the dealer where we bought the car. The service center informed us the engine was blown and would need to be replaced by the dealer. When towed to the dealer, they wanted $500.00 to take apart the engine because as they said the car had no oil. After taking the engine apart the dealership informed us the car did have oil, but was blown due to sludge in the engine. The car only has 36,363 miles, has had the oil changed as the owners manual recommended. Unfortunately, we were told by the dealer the car was "out of warranty". They quoted $9900.00 to replace the engine. We were also informed by the dealer that this problem was not covered by warranty anyway because it was due to "owner maintenance and neglect, even though we provided the receipts for the oil changes. I was informed that had they provided the service, dodge/chrysler would honor their work and take responsibility, but since it was performed elsewhere i was on my own. I called another dealership across town and was informed this is a common problem with this particular vehicle and they see several a month. The second dealership quoted $5500.00 dollars. After getting this info from the second dealership, we did some research and found this to be a very common problem and there are hundreds of complaints about this particular vehicle's engine (the 2.7l engine). I even found a letter from mitsubishi, who designed this engine for chrysler,r stating the engine runs too hot for the oil chrysler recommends to used. The letter states this will happen because of high engine heat and recommends using a synthetic oil instead of the 10w/30 chrysler recommends in the owners manual. *la
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle noises could be heard coming from the engine.the vehicle was driven for a period of time before the vehicle was taken to a dealership.diagnostics test were performed on the vehicle and the problem could not be duplicated.the vehicle was driven for one year before the engine failed; the vehicle is now parked without repairs being made.the manufacturer has not been contacted.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving 20 mph, the engine locked up without warning.the engine has oil sludge and a local mechanic diagnosed the failure as needing a new engine.the purchase date and # of cylinders were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 102,000.
While driving 30 mph, the consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the engine needed to be replaced.please provide further details.
Dt:the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The engine seized due to sludge. This occurred during normal driving. The engine did not restart the vehicle had to be towed to a dodge dealership. The dealership stated that it would cost over $7000 dollars to repair. This is the first incident with this vehicle. The transmission is an automatic.
2001 dodge intrepid with 48,000 miles has blown engine (2.7l) due to "sludge build up in engine."oil changed at 46,496 miles.dealer states lack of oil changes caused engine to blow.estimated cost to repair, $4,000. *la
While driving my car home from work it started making a loud noise, once i got it home into the drive it stopped running.had i been on the highway this could have caused an accident but lucky for me i don't live more than 5 miles from where i work.i had it towed to a mechanic where they said that the is sludge build up and that the timing chain had broken which had blown up the engine.they mechanic said this is a common occurrence with these cars and i paid him $2,000 down to start working on the car.my fiend suggested that i contact the chrysler company and i opened a complaint with them.they said i needed to have the work done by one of their certified mechanics, i told him that i had already started the work at another company.they refuse to help with any of the costs unless i have the car towed to one of their companies where i would have to pay the original mechanic over a $1,000 to replace the old engine and cancel the order of the new one.i had called the dealership prior to all of this and because the car's warranty had expired they offered no help.
I bought this car from my brother-in-law about 5 months ago.i changed the oil less then 3,000 miles ago.i began noticing some weird engine noise over the last week.the sound got alot worse today on a 30 mile trip to pick up my 3 year old daughter from her grandma's house.the car began making a loud banging or knocking sound when you let off of the gas while driving.the car then just died while driving down the road.luckily, i was able to pull the car over without any problems, but who knows what would have happened if i was driving on the highway.i had the car towed to my house.i tried to start it at home and it would turn over and start, but it sounds like the engine has rocks or something in it and only idles for a second or two before dieing again.i hope that this problem has some way of getting fixed and that the ways you described really do help.i am now left with only one car to share with my wife and try to find a way to get to my full time job and my classes (i am also attending classes 4 days a week).i have always heard about the problems with the 2.7 liter engine, but i thought they were just horror stories that were always told as "i know this guy who had problems with that engine" or "those engines are junk, and its only a matter of time before mine will blow".i really didn't expect this to happen because not even 3000 miles earlier i changed the oil and it was clean.i also drove the car up north which was a 3hr drive each way.no problems and the bang, knock, crunch its all over.
While driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle started losing power. The dealership indicated this was due to a sludge problem.
Upon coming off the interstate and making a right turn onto the highway vehicle stalleddue to slug build up in the engine. Also,timing chain broke.police officer had to direct traffic until tow truck arrived. There was no advance warning prior to failure.*ph
I was driving on the tollway when my car began to overheat. I turned on the heater to maximum and drove at about 55 mph. About one mile from home another car pulled along side to tell me that there were flames coming from underneath my car. I immediately pulled over but could not stop immediately as i lost all power and had no brakes. Since the exit was on an incline i was able to coast to a stop and my wife and i exited the car. Within less than 10 seconds after we exited the car was engulfed in flames and was totaled.
This is about a 2001 dodge intrepid. I change my oil on a regular basis and at about 99,000 miles my 2.7 engine blew up due to oil sludge. I heard of hundreds maybe thousands of the same engine blowing up without warning.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began making a loud banging noise.the vehicle then stalled and shut off.the failure was due to the engine.the vehicle was pushed to the contact's residence.the dealer advised the contact to return the vehicle back to the place where it was bought and have them provide a new vehicle.the failure and current mileages were 95,000.
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.
1) i bought a 2001 dodge intrepid...what other events do you need? i later found out that the 2.7l engine is notorious for engine failure. I had changed the oil every 3m miles and noticed that the engine would make a ticking noise if the oil was low. I wouldn't wait 3m miles because i was changing the oil every time it started to tick. Never once did my oil light come on.2) the engine was making a ticking noise and i drove it to work. I drove back from work and was driving 20 - 30 mph home and the oil light and the check engine light went on and the car died. I had to have the car towed and was told that the engine had seized and was -4 quarts low of oil even though there was no leak and no spots in my parking area to tell me that i was losing oil. Since the failure, i have it in storage at a friend's parking spot and am still making payments on a car that i can no longer drive .i have two years of payments to go until i can finally "officially" junk it. The consequences are that i am paying 6,000 dollars on a car that doesn't work.3) i was told that it would cost $4,000 to get another engine and have not done so and went out and bought a used honda for that amount with more miles that will run longer. All parts are in tact on the vehicle just as i purchased it.
While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled on the highway. The consumer replaced the fuel injector sensor andthe vehicle started.but, a lot of rattling was heard in the engine.a certified mechanic determined that a rod was damaged in the vehicle.bad motor per consumer. *sc
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning.the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the timing chain was the cause of the failure.the engine needed to be replaced at the cost of $6,000.the vehicle has not been repaired.the manufacturer stated that because the vehicle exceeded its warranty they would not assume any financial responsibility for the repair.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 45,000.
The engine stalled, the dealer replaced the engine, however the problem recurred.
My 2001 dodge intrepid had complete engine failure at 85,000 miles.it cost me $6,000 to have the engine replaced.the car was always maintained with oil changes etc. As recommended by chrysler. This has put tremendous strain on my family's finances. Through research and speaking with mechanics i have since found out that this is a very common event with 2001 intrepids.i feel chrysler owes me for the amount of the repairs.
Was driving on an interstate highway and the engine failed (at 50,223 miles). I was able to coast off the road to safety. Mckinney dodge, gastonia, nc informed the the engine was blown and needed replacement. The dealershipe stated this the engine failure was due to not changing the oil as required, even though i change the oil frequently as required. Chrysler refuses to fix the engine under the extended warranty. My research indicates this is a frequent problem with their 2.7 liter v6 engine.
Dt: consumer was driving and vehicle stalled. Engine was bad. Vehicle was taken to dealer before stalling, and dealer says nothing wrong. After stalling consumer took car to another garage, and was told engine was bad. Vehicle was serviced regularly. Vehicle has been losing oil pressure, causing it to cut off. Interior lights came on for no apparent reason.
No warning at all. My son was driving on the interstate going about 65 mph when the engine stopped running without any warning. Luckily he was able to maneuver the car out of traffic before it completely stop. The vehicle had 56,000 miles on it and was covered by a extended warranty. The warranty company refused to pay because they said it was a manufacturer defect. 2001 intrepid.
The contact owns a 2001 chrysler intrepid.while driving 70 mph, the engine began to knock loudly.the contact had the vehicle towed to a mechanic and was informed that the engine failed.the engine had never been serviced prior to the failure and there were no warning lights illuminated.the engine oil and fluids were checked and replaced three weeks prior to the failure.the dealer and manufacturer have not been notified.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 80,000.
Oil light came on for about 15 seconds then the engine started knocking and seized up.
Complete engine failure at only 80k miles due to oil sludge. Well maintained, oil changes regularly; oil light came on while on highway, got off less than 1/2 mile away and went 1/8 mile to an auto service place. Had engine flushed, oil changed, and 30 miles later, on highway, engine seized. Now have to pay $6k for a new engine.
While driving 65 mph the engine failed.consumer was able to get to the side of the road.
2001 dodge intrepid engine blew as a result of the timing chain breaking.***no answer required***.*mrthe consumer stated the warning sign that the engine was about to blow was rust colored oil sludge on the inside of the oil cap.the consumer had an oil change 2 weeks before the engine blew, however no one mention that there was a problem, even though the rust colored sludge was in plain sight.
Our car started making knocking noises during acceleration.we immediately took it in to a auto shop to have it looked at.the engine is blown and will cost more than the car is worth to fix it, approximately $5,000.the car has only 88k miles on it, has had regular oil changes.apparently, the engines used in this particular car have the tendency to produce engine oil sludge, ruining the engine oftentimes well before 100k miles.that was what the mechanic told us and what we have since found doing research on the problem.we ended up having to sell the car for scrap because we cannot afford to fix it.
While idling at a stop light an officer of the law was behind me as the light change i made my way to my destination only to be stopped by said officer. He stated that when i pulled away at the light there was a big smoke trail leaving my exhaust.i informed him of the many troubles with the 2.7l chrysler engine he informed me that if i continue to drive i would be cited for epa violations.the car has 80,432 miles and has been burning oil at a constant rate. Now the oil pressure sending unit is leaking also which by reading some complaints is what happens just before total breakdown.something has to be done about this will cost aprx. $2600 to rebuild engine.
I bought my 2001 dodge intrepid in 2002 with 12,000. All of a sudden with no warning my engine dies.why is a car that is not even 3 years old dead. I just had an oil change the day prior. Now i am told that it will cost 5500$ to repair it. Only choice is new engine. I havelittle over 50,000 miles, and i owe too much to not get it fixed. So now what, they know of the problems, why is the public not aware. And why is dodge not responsible for this. Same old excuse, not enough oil changes. Seems to me that the general public is being taken for a ride by chyrsyler. Help.
Dt*:the contact stated while traveling 35 mph, with no warning, the vehicle stalled.the vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealership.the dealership determined the timing chain stretched and jumped causing engine failure.the engine needs to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving 60 mph, the contact heard a popping noise in the engine.the vehicle lost complete power and had to be placed into neutral as it coasted to the side of the road.the vehicle was unable to be controlled.the engine failure occurred without warning.the vehicle was towed to a mechanic and then to the dealer, who stated that a piston rod blew a hole in the engine block.the repair would cost $5,750.the manufacturer stated that they would pay $1,000 towards the repair cost.the contact stated that she does not have the money for the repairs.the failure mileage was 73,000.updated 04/16/09.
2001 dodge intrepid that was well maintained (oil changes always within owners manuals recommendations) and low miles (66,000) lost power on interstate.as driver began to pull over, steam appeared from engine compartment.chrysler dealer told us that it was a complete engine failure.
While driving 35 mph and without any warning the vehicle made knocking noises from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealerwhere it was determined that the engine had sludge in the engine.the vehicle had an extended warranty but the dealer refused coverage for the sludge problem.the engine needed to be replaced. The power steering pump leaked which caused noise when the steering wheel was turned.*nlm
While driving at approximately 65 mph the motor ceased to function.it began by making a noise. Then the vehicle lostpower. There was no power steering or power brakes. Consumer had the vehicle towed to dealer,and was informed that the timing chain blew apart, and there was no compression in the cylinders.vehicle never indicated that it was running hot.
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid without any warning my car's engine stopped working causing my power steering and brakes to go.luckly i was traveling at slow speed, and i was able to pull over without causing any accidents or injuries.although i am ok my car is not.this is a new vehicle the engine should have not gone, but it did.i am paying for a new car that does not work and chrysler does not accept any responsibility since the warranty has expired.
While driving, vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was unable to do so.the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. *la *sc
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.the contact stated that the check engine warning light constantly illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change and they discovered several oil leaks.the necessary repairs were performed and several seals and other components were replaced at the cost of $1,000.the contact paid for the repairs; however, the check engine oil light continued to flicker on and off on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure.on a separate occasion, the contact heard a loud banging noise while driving less than 65 mph, followed by the vehicle stalling.an independent mechanic stated that the rod inside of the engine failed.it could not be determined how the failure occurred.the contact paid $5,900 to repair the failure.the failure and current mileages were less than 85,000.
20 01 dodge intrepid,43k. Mi., purchased in 02, drive 7000. Miles, year maintained to specks. Last oil change showed massive amounts of sludge build-up. Two weeks later the engine blew. According to serv. Mgr. At dealership where we purchased it, it is the timing chain guides. I'm sure he's farmiliar with the noise because chrysler have denied thousands of people the use of thier 2.7 l engined vehicles for a long, long time. It is a known cronic problem with this engine, and they know it, and nothing is being done about it. And, like thousands of others, we have to continue to pay for the driveway ornament as it can only sit there. We certaimly can't afford to fix it, so we borrowed my mother-in laws car, which got stolen from our driveway a week after we borrowed it. This problem must be addressed immediately by the proper authorities and they must be held accountable for any and all repairs needed to be able to get rid of the car.
Dt*:the contact stated while traveling 65 mph, the vehicle stalled.after coasting to the side of the highway, the vehicle would not restart and it was towed to an independent repair shop.the shop determined there was sludge in the oil causing the engine to seize.the engine needed to be replaced.
My 2001 dodge intrepid lost heat, smoke was pouring out of back of car,all dash gauges were normal and car stopped running. All of these things happened within seconds. The car was towed to the dealership where i bought it in 2001. Service department said engine was bad and need to replace for $6500. I am disabled and still have to pay for car and insurance that's sitting in the driveway. Also i paid for an extended warranty,they will not cover anything!
The oil light illuminated due to low oil pressure while idling.this caused the timing chain belt to break/valve cover gaskets to rip, and engine to seize up. Engine must be replaced.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.the contact stated that the engine made a humming noise each time it was started.the noise was not heard while the vehicle was in motion.the repair shop stated that the engine needed to be rebuilt.the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 77,364.
2001 dodge intrepid 2.7 v6 had oil light flicker on and off at stop signs. Checked oil, it was fine. Took in for an oil change. I did oil changes regularly as suggested by dodge. Car started making knocking noise. Took car to mechanic. He ran compression tests and said timing chain was bad and valves were bent. It needs a new engine.
Have a 2001 intrepid, 2.7 engine.engine failed while driving putting my life and more importantly the life of my 8 year old daughter in danger.seems a known issue with this engine and chrysler.now upside down in the car and only financial pain in my immediate future.what's needed:the us government should hold chrysler responsible for selling a clearly defective engine.
I own a 2001 dodge intrepid, and used it for my commute. I was driving 35 mph and began to hear a loud knocking sound and believe it to be related to the oil sludge problem in chrysler's 2.7 engines.
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 companyrefused to paythe repair costs for the engine.
2000 dodge engine failure:at 55,000 miles my 2000 dodge intrepid threw a lower rod as i was exiting the expressway after driving approx 10-12 miles.the car is in excellent shape and has an oil change evey 3,000 miles. I had just had an oil change approx 1,000 miles before this happened. I called daimerchrysler and asked them if there was anything that they could assist with etc?they asked if the dealer had torn down the engine.i told them that i had a private diagnosis and the dealer had a tech listen to it and said they were sure a rod had gone bad.they saad to have the dealer tear it down ... They then tried to blame me for not getting the oil changed on a regular basis.i again told them that it had been changed every 3,000 miles and that i own two other cars (95 sillouttte & 97 cutlass) that have 130,000+ miles on them.i took the car to the dealer and paid them 250.00 for a teardown.the dealer (genesee valley dodge in flint, mi) called me and terry schefke (service manager) called to say that it had indeed thrown a rod and that i would need a new short block at a cost of $4.250.00.i again contacted dodge by phone and email.they said that it was my problem because it was out of warranty (3/36).i asked them if an engine failure was normal at 55k?the dealer had his district manager look at the car and i was denied any assistance or compensation. I feel that the engine failure was not at all my fault,i never did get a check engine light or any other warning unti i exited the expressway (i do not speed and have never had a speeding ticket in 25 years of driving) to make matter worse i have to have the dealer reapir the engine because my lease is up omn 3/3/03.i have been online researching the 2.7 dohc engine and located you from www.intrepidclan-510.org.there seems to be an abundace of simular complte engine failures on varoius web sites.basically i am looking for anyone who could possibly help?
Dt*:the contact stated while traveling 45mph a knocking noise could be heard coming from the engine.the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and then towed to a garage.upon inspection the engine had failed. The manufacturer has been alerted.
On jan. 27,2006, i , inell foye was driving my 2001 dodge intrepid intrepid when suddenly the engine failed. On jan. 30,2006 i had a mechanic look at the car. He determined that the timing chain broke. As a result, the pistons and valves were damaged. Now i need a new engine in which i cant afford. By the way,its a 2.7l engine. I didn't know that many of these cars have these problems. I found out the hard way. Hopefully i will be fully compensated.
While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and it was towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engineblew out and needed to be replaced, and replaced it three times.
2001 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine stalled with 76,000 miles on odometer. I had purchased the extended warranty, but was told it expired at 75,000 miles. My wife contacted dealer and was told that it would cose about $8500 for an engine replacement. Dealer insinuated that the problem was not having the oil changed. After checking the nhtsa website, i found that there are nearly 50 similar complaints on this vehicle with varying mileages reported.
Engine knock and no power, engine failure, engine needs to be replaced.
While driving 30 mph, the consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the vehicle. Suddenly the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge in the engine. Please provide further details.
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.
While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled. Consumerwas not able to restart vehicle, and had ittowed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.the motor had lockedand threw a rod.the consumer would changes regularly. *sc
There is sludge in the engine.the engine has to be replaced.
While driving a loud clanking noise was coming from the front.then, vehicle stalled.consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined thatengine needed replacement due to worn out parts.the vehicle's engine developed sludge.the manufacturer refuses to provide assistance unless the consumer can prove that the oil was changed regularly.
I had just gotten my 2001 dodge intrepid our of the dealers repair bay where they replaced 6 parts on the car that were working before discovering that the timing belt had broken. We tested all of the parts later and they worked. This cost 1,400 dollars. 2 weeks later i was in my car on i-75 in atlanta, georgia when i suffered catastrophic engine failure at 75 miles per hour. The engine seized and i lost all power steering and had to force the car off of the highway across 3 lanes of traffic to the shoulder. After paying a 200 dollar towing bill i found out the accumulation of oil sludge in the top of the engine had caused the failure. The car has now been on a trailer in murray county georgia for 8 months and i don't have the money to replace the engine. After contacting dodge they said that they would not help with the repairs. They blamed it on me saying i didn't change the oil enough this cannot be true because we have religiously changed the oil every 3000 miles. I have done research on the topic and have found many other people with the same failures. Dodge should be forced into repairing these problems. So here i sit this problem has almost killed my business because i cant afford a new car that is nice enough to take clients around in so i have to drive a piece of junk. You would think that these companies would care about their customers but once again daimler/chrysler proves that they don't give a darn about the people who make them profitable. Unless this is resolved i will never have anything to do with a dodge, chrysler, or mercedes ever again and i swear i will tell every person i come in contact what these people are doing to their customers i may even start a negative ad campaign against dodge. I will take this to the ends of the earth before i let anyone i know run the risk of losing their lives due the incompetency of these money hungry sharks.
Knocking in engine while driving home from work.took to chrysler and they said there was sludge in the oil, and my warranty was null and void
Vehicle's oil light flickered and approx. 20 minutes later, the car began tapping loudly. Oil was changed about a month earlier. Car was towed and it was determined that the engine was blown due to engine sludge.
Engine failed while driving on the expressway. Had to coast across 3 lanes of traffic to get to the exit. Diagnosis is that the engine needs to be replaced due to sludge build up. Second time major work has had to be done to this engine due to sludge build up.
2001 dodge intrepid, 2.7 l engine, engine clogged with and engine seized. Contacted the dealer, jarrett dodge hatboro penna on numerous occassions. Would not help at all. Had to replace my engine for $4000+ dollars with rebuilt engine. By doing this many other related failures have occurred.
While driving 10 mph vehicle stalled without warning. Thedriver tried to restart the vehicle but was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection, and themechanicdetermined that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine locked up due to sludge.
2001 dodge intrepid se - 2.7l, lost power on the way to work. Oil light began flickering (had scheduled oil change couple of days before) and coasted off the roadway. Had car towed in to the local repair shop. Diagnosed "catastrophic internal engine failure." motor needed to be replaced. All past repair work had been completed by the local dodge dealer. They have replaced two of the main brains in the car (@ 40k & 55k - both cost $850 ea.), oil pan gaskets (@ 35k, 45k, & 60k), generator (@ 60k), radiator (@ 65k), transmission radiator (@ 65k), rebuilt transmission (@ 98k), and now the motor has been replaced with a jasper rebuild.
Dt*:the consumer stated while driving at 50 mph, the engine stalled and would not restart.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for inspection.the local mechanic discovered the engine was filled with sludge and the pistons were welded together in the head gasket.the local mechanic stated there was no oil in the engine, although 1 quart of oil was added the week before the failure.the local mechanic recommended replacing the engine.
Dta defective2.7 liter engine.it had sludge build up and it caused the motor to blow out.the first time ithappened was in june 2005,and the second time on september 9, 2005. The motor was making a tapping sound, but the cylinder had broken inside the block, and it was flapping up and down. The dealer saidthe water pump was bad, andthe consumer would have to pay for the motor.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on the interstate, the thermostat gauge elevated followed by a loss of all power.the engine stalled and the vehicle coasted to side of the roadway.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the engine had failed and needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was not notified.
- the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.the contact was approaching a stop sign when the vehicle began to over heat and stalled.the contact was unable to restart the vehicle.the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic stated that the timing belt and the water pump were not functioning properly. The mechanic advised the contact to replace the engine.this is the only incident that occurred.the contact didn't authorize the dealer repair the vehicle. She is unable to drive the vehicle.updated 2/27/2007 -the water pump failed and was leaking.the oil pressure switch was bad and the engine had sludge build up.
I was simply driving down the road and my car made a noise like air was being released (something being depressurized) and then my car would not accelerate.i had to turn into a parking lot and coast to a spot where i stopped.i opened the hood and my engine had a hole and a huge crack throughout the top of the valve cover.my car has less than 75,000 on the engine and has always had the oil changed at least every 3000 miles.i also noticed some sludge material on the inside of my oil cap when i was looking around.i can see into my engine through the hole.repair man said repairs could be in excess of $6k.car is still at garage as i ponder my choices, since i still owe over $3k on it.
I own a 2001 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l v-6 engine with just over 83,000 miles on it.driving between tampa and orlando florida, engine started making a rattling noise and lost power.no warning lights came on and the temperature gauge was normal.i was able to coast to nearby exit and get off of expressway, but stranded in remote area.it appeared car overheated with a burst bleeder housing.after getting it towed to orlando, i learned that the engine blew a head gasket and was damaged beyond repair.replacement quotes are in the range of $3,500 to $4,000 range.
On june 4, 2009 i paid my 2001 dodge intrepid off.on june 20, 2009 while traveling on the interstate i heard my car making a knocking sound.as i pulled over to get off on the exit the car died and i almost lost control of the vehicle as i came off the exit.i had to put the car in park to get it to stop.this is scary being that my young children were in the vehicle with me.on yesterday the mechanic has advised me the engine is gone.i've had the oil sending unit replaced, the timing, the cam and crankshaft sensor, the water pump, the serpentine belt, not to mention the $600 just spent about 2 weeks ago to have the ac fixed.when the oil light first began to flicker the mechanic advised me that this would be the outcome. Something needs to be done about this!
I own a 2001 dodge intrepid that i am still paying on. The engine failed at 69,000 miles. There was no warning that this was going to happen. I got regular oil changes every 3,000 miles. It wouldn't start one day, i had it towed to the dealership. They told me that my engine needed replaced due to sludge buildup. The timing chain also failed. I am a single mother of three children that cannot afford $6,500 for an engine. I am stuck paying payments on this car.
My recently acquired 2001 dodge intrepid's engine seized-up while i was driving in traffic. The loss of power steering and eventual loss of the power brakes almost caused me to side swiped another vehicle. The failure was due to oil sludge. This car has been maintained and there is no reason for the sludge to have built up as it did! the engine will have to be replaced at a cost of more than the $5500 i owe the bank that is financing the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.the contact detected an unfamiliar noise in the engine compartment of the vehicle while driving.a local mechanic discovered a piece of metal in one of the sensors.the contact took the vehicle to another mechanic , who was unable to detect any failure.while on a road trip the vehicle failed again.the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic, who diagnosed the failure as the engine rod.the engine was replaced in may 2006 with a model three years newer and with 35,000 miles.the vehicle has currently begun to repeat the unfamiliar noise.a mechanic diagnosed the noise as possible engine failure again.the failure mileage was 76,000.
Car engine failed me on a 4 lane highway with busy traffic. Updated 01-16-08.the water pump failed which caused the engine to fail. Updated
-while driving the vehicle started losing power and started smoking. The contact pulled to the side of the road, and had the vehicle towed to a local repair facility.at the repair facility they stated that the vehicle needed to have the engine replaced.the contact took it to the dealership ,) and they stated as well that the engine needed to be replaced in the vehicle.the contactconcerned because after researching the issue, she has seen manysimilar complaints.
While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled.the consumer was told that the engine contained sludge build up after having the timing chain tensioner changed.the consumer had the engine flushed two times to improve the sludge problem.after that, the vehicle stalled when the vehicle was in motion at highway speeds.the timing chain had blown and caused engine damage.the timing chain was changed at the dealer who changed the timing tensioner.the consumer found that there were numerous cases of thisproblem in chrysler vehicles.(the tube that brings the oil up into the engine clogs up, resulting in an under-oiled engine, showing the fault being the owners)the consumer requested that chrysler cover the cost of the engine replacement.also, the brakes pulsated and the trunk lock was broken. *sc
The motor in my dodge intrepid, 2.7 liter v6, 2001, letloose at speed without warning of any kind. The car bucked wildly and i almost lost control with my 2 yr old son in his car seat.i was told this is a common occurrence with these vehicles.this is unacceptable!!i do not have the money to throw at this piece of crap! i still owe on this vehicle and repairs start around 3,500.00 dollars!what is chrysler doing about this??
The 2.7 liter engine on my 2001 dodge intrepid started ticking.i immediately took it to the snethkamp dodge dealer in lansing, mi for repair.the service dept. Advised that the engine was sludged up because i didn't change the oil as recommended by the manufacturer.when i advised the service technician that i did get oil changes as recommended, and have the receipts to prove it, the service tech. Changed his story and advised that the 2.7 liter engine in the dodge intrepid was defective.the dealership would charge $600 to tear apart the engine to "find out for sure."the cost would not cover any repair.i asked the service tech. What chrysler/dodge was going to do to remedy this problem.the service tech. Advised that chrysler/dodge wouldn't do anything for me, the car was no longer under warranty.i told the service tech. To give it an oil change and took it home.i drove it for 10 days until it died while dropping my daughter off at day care.i bought the car in feb. 2002 from snethkamp dodge, it was 6 months old and had 5996 miles on it.the car was a program car.i financed it for 5 years, and still have 3 payments left, and no car.the car has just under 49,000 miles on it.i filed an online complaint with the chrysler group customer assistance center and requested that chrysler repair/replace the engine in my car (reference number: 15524183, email case number:1538494.)the chrysler customer service reply was for me to contact my local dealer or refer to my owners manual, and no, they wouldn't repair or replace my engine.
Engine failure due to sludge build up. The car is a 2001 dodge intrepid with 48,000 miles. It will cost $8700 to repair. *nlm
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid with less than 70,000 miles on it.i just found out it has an oil leak along with other problems.the mechanic said he didn't recommend that i put too much money into it because of the poorly designed engine.as per my mechanic, chrysler knows of this problem.i havealso done the research online and seen hundreds , if not, thousands of complaints.it is ridiculous in a time where most cars run for several hundred thousand miles that a company gets away with a deliberately poorly designed engine that basically starves itself internally of oil, my mechanics words.i think chrysler should be held accountable for their deliberate actions that are harming thousands of hard-working people.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on the interstate highway, the oil warning light illuminated and a loud noise was heard just as all power failed and the vehicle was steered off the road.the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence.oil was found under the vehicle where it stopped and on the wrecker platform.the problem was believed to be a thrown rod.the service dealer and manufacturer were not notified.updated 10/17/2006 - the consumer has ordered an remanufactured engine.
- the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving the vehicle lost power whenstopping at a light. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The failure mileage was 85,000.the contact stated that for approximately 3-6 months priorthe vehiclefelt as though the transmission was slipping.there were no warning indicators.the mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new engine. Updated 04/12/07.
Dodge intrepid se 2.7 engine.engine slugged after 62k with reccomended regular oil changes, the car did not fail on the highway, thankfully, but as i've investigated, there are a lot of web sites looking to encourage owners to report this failure--as it could have easily been on the highway.nothing is being done to the car.the dealership said "yeah, we have a lot of problems with those engines--we've tried to fix it before and it never works. . . And you're out of warranty.you should scrap it."
My wife was traveling on highway 65 and stopped at the light.the engine suddenly shutdown withhout warning and smoke came out from under the hood. My wife was terrifiedand stuck in the middle of the road for about 20 minutes until the highway patrol pushed the car to the side. The estimated repair cost from a shop is $7,500.
Pinging noise from engine, by the time i got home the timing chain broke the cover.car towed to dodge dealer where they indicated it needs a new engine. $7-8000.i noticed a fair amount of sludge in the engine and found similar complaints for the 2.7 engine in the intrepid.
I was driving down the road when my car suddenly cut off, due to engine failure.*la
Engine failure on 2001 dodge intrepid, 97,000 milesmechanic recommends new engine.
There was a tapping noise coming from the engine of the2001 intrepid, after which the engine light came on.five minutes later the tapping became more intense.we stopped at a traffic light andthe oil light came on and the car stalled.we drove it a few feet into a parking lot, and after that, the car was history.we had it towed to a service center, where they told us the engine had blown, and the car needed a new engine.all this happened within a time frame of about 10 minutes.we thank god we had just exited the nj turnpike and were on a country road.we could have all been killed.
The contact owns a 2001 chrysler intrepid with a 2.7 liter engine. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph the engine backfired without any prior warnings. As a consequence, the risk of a vehicle crash and a fire were increased. The vehicle was towed his place of residence for inspection and a mechanic concluded that the engine was a manufacturers defect. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage and current mileages were 60,000.
About 2 months ago my oil was burning up and i had white smoke coming from the exhaust.i had it looked at and the problem was unknown.i had the oil changed and filter changed several times within 2 months (due to oil burning up).a couple weeks ago i was driving on the highway when my engine started to sound like a semi truck so i pulled off the highway.i checked the oil which was fine and there was nothing smoking so i was going to take it to my dads house to figure out what was wrong.when i got back in the car it wouldn't start.i had it looked at and now they are saying my engine is history. I found out oil sludge caused the problem. I have 3 years left to pay off a car that i can't drive and can not afford to fix the problem at this time.even if i tried for a used engine i would be on a wating list (which tells you something right there.
Engine failure due to sludge build up in 2001 dodge intrepid -36,700 miles on car-bought used with 27,600 miles on it from fairbanks dodge. Had to replace engine- bought engine from jasper as they are only place with a warranty. Dealer would replace with used engine- 90 day only - jasper 75,000 miles. Daimler -chrysler denies all responsibility see site intrepid-clan-510.com for reason of failure and list of others with same problem.
My 2001 dodge intrepid engine started failing at 40,000 miles and has now completely failed. It sits in my drive way while i still pay a monthly note on it. Like many intrepid owners with the same problem (failed engine) i cannot afford the $4,000 to $8,000 replacement costi hope with your help daimler chrysler will be held accountable. I will never buy another chrysler vehicle.
Dodge has a design problem with the 2001 intrepid with a 2.7l v-6 engine. After an oil change the oil light flickers. Started to make a ticking noise. Had the car looked at and due to some oil tube design issue part of the engine is starved for oil and is now in need of a new engine.
During normal driving conditions my 2001 dodge intrepid just quit making a loud noise and smoke from under the hood. I had it towed to the dealer they told me the water pump had failed and the timing components were bad. Aprox repair cost 2000.00.
We have a 2000 dodge intrepid with 68000 miles on it.we were in north carolina on vacation and the car just quit for no reason.we had it towed twice and the last time was to dodge dealer on told us it would cost around $900.00 to fix it but could not give us their word that this would fix the problem.the felt that the engine could be damaged.we ended up renting a u-haul with a car dolly to get this car back to ohio.we were in this u-haul for 14 and half hours.it was very hard to pull in the mountains of nc,virginia and wv.i feel that this was a very traffic hazard considering that would could not get it up the mountains past 50 miles a hour on busy highways.no one seems to want to help us with the car.we have spent $1000.00 to just get this car to our home and now we find out that we are not the only ones having problems with these 2.7 liter engines.we have not fixed the car yet because we now do not have the resources to put a complete engine in this car, which seems to be the norm for these cars.so therefore we are paying for a car that is not running.dodge is trying to say that people did not take care of the mantaince on these cars and we are at fault for the engine being junk.this is bs.please look into this matter for lots of people that have these 2.7 liter motors.
2001 dodge intrepid 2.7 l engineengine failed at 108,000 miles after having service done regularly throught life of car.
Blown engine with 62,075 miles. I have all service record on this 2001 dodge intrepid se 2.7 liter.
A noise was heard coming from the front while driving. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, andhad it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed determined that the engine needed to be replaced......old engine was removed and a new one was installed at cost of $5,309.96.
The 2.7l engine seized while driving 45 mph. Dealer and manufacturer werenotified.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while accelerating into a parking space, the engine seized and the vehicle would not move.the failure occurred without warning.the vehicle would not restart after the engine failed.the vehicle currently remains in the parking lot and is waiting to be towed.the speed was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 83,000.the consumer stated chrysler refuses to assist and the mechanic stated this had nothing to do with the oil level however, the consumer stated this is the exact same failure as stated online.updated 10/11/07
My car died with only 30 seconds warning. I was driving south on rt 83 just south of st charles ave in villa park when my car started to jerk and make loud noises. I had the car towed to the place of purchase and they said that sludge was present in my engine. I had my oil changed 6/15/2004 atr midas in villa park il and there was no sign of sludge in my engine. I have not been given an estimate, exept that it will take $400 for them to figure out what is the problem.
I also had a 2001 dodge intrepid that the engine failed at 70k miles.i was picking up my daughter and turned off my car and that was the end.i had my vehicle towed to a service center only to find out that the motor was blown.at the time (3/06) i owed nearly 6k on the car and it was off the road.i had no recourse but to have a "used" engine that cost me 3700.00 put in my car only to have it stolen on 11/12/06 from a bowing alley in connecticut.now i am out 3700.00 for the motor but also 5k balance on my loan and now no car.i have also sent my complaints to lawyers and settlements and have yet to hear anything from anybody.oh did i mention i don't have theft insurance yep no theft now what?
The engine needed to be replaced due to the crank bearing coming apart and damaging major parts of the engine.please provide further details.
Driving 55 on highway engine started knocking and quit timing chain blew up engine. My mechanic said it looked like a stick of dynamite was put in my engine.reported it to chrysler and they said bring the suit on it's all your fault.sludge is from poor care.
Engine started making ticking sound.got louder as i got closer to home (approx. 1 mile).very noisy once i got home.shut off engine.had vehicle towed to dodge dealer.dealer mechanic diagnosed timing belt jumped the gears and valves and valve stems were shot.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud knocking noise coming from the engine.she stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil.the mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of failure.the current mileage is 91,215 and failure mileage was 90,800.updated 07/06/07
Consumer complained of poor performance of the 2.7 liter engine in 2001 dodge intrepid se.bf two of the consumer'sdodge intrepid's experienced these engine failure's which occurred at 114k and 112k miles.also, the consumer's daughter owned a 2001 intrepid and the pcm failed without warning.the vehicle suddenly lost power. *scthe second dodge intrepida 1999 vehicle identification number [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Oil pressure indicator light began flickering approximately 3 weeks prior to engine failure. Oil changed on 2 occasions during time frame and result same, light continuously flickered and than became continuously solid red with light ticking noise observed from upper valve cover. Approximately 10 minutes longer of driving to safely locate the dodge intrepid with 2.7 liter engine to residence, once parked in drive way the ticking was sporadic and car has been parked since due to inability to operate safely and effectively without further creating total loss to vehicle and engine components!
Apparently sludge build up in the in my 2001 dodge intrepid 2.7 v6 has lead to engine failure and needs replaced for the cost of $5000 which i do not have, however i do owe a car payment on the vehicle that i can not drive.
Good morning,my name is [xxx] and i live in hamilton ohio.i am the owner of the 2001, dodge intrepid.onjanuary 28, 2006 my wife was driving down a rural road when the engine of the car started to tick as she was slowing to go around a bend in the road.she looked at the gauges to find nothing real abnormal.when she got almost around the bend andtried to speed up a little the engine would not respond.the wheels ended up lockingbefore finishing the curve, and she slid off the road.my wife had to get out of the car in a dangerous part of the road and walk quite a distance to get to a phone to call me.we have four children and one or all could have been with her at the time.if the engine would have stopped sooner she could have gotten really hurt.i had the car towed to a repair shop in fairfield, ohio, and they have since informed me that the whole engine needed to be replaced.after talkingvehicle to the mechanic, he informed me of the problems of this engine.this engine did have sludge build up in it.when i would take it to get its regular oil change i would have to get the engine flushed to get the sludge out, costing more money.also having problems withheating system. But, i associated that with some sort of heating element not working.it would work fine moving down the road, but when i would stop at a sign or a light it would get cold.ihad all the signs i have discovered from your web site after the engine went out. I would appreciate any help or information you could provide.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's engine blew while traveling 65 mph.the vehicle was cruising on the highway when a ticking sound was heard coming from under the front hood.shortly after, the vehicle lost power, and the ticking sound became louder.the vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent repair shop who determined that the engine was blown and that a new engine would have to be installed. The vehicle was not restarted once the ignition was switched off.the vehicle had an automatic transmission.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 70mph, a knocking noise was heard in the engine.several seconds after the noise was heard, the engine stalled.the vehicle was pulled to safety and towed to the dealer.they inspected and determined the problem was the engine filled with sludge build up and need replaced.the vehicle was then towed to an independent repair shop for further testing and repairs.
Dt: transmission went out about month ago.just had transmission redone,however, vehicle overheated.took to a mechanic and was informed 2 fans were working properly. Next day was stuck in rush hour traffic when the car overheated.tried to maneuver through trafficand engine started knocking.parked car in parking lot, and steam began to pour out.did not open hood.called mechanic and tow truck, and was informed that, engine was totally shot.it was poorlydesigned. Called dodge with no success, they offered no remedy.
Dt*:the contact stated while stopped at a traffic light the engine failed without warning.there were no indicator lights illuminated prior to the engine failure.the vehicle would not restart and was towed to dealer for inspection.upon inspection the engine failure could not be determined.the manufacturer was alerted.
While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled.the dealer stated that the oil pump cracked which allowed metal debris inside the engine.*sc
I own a dodge intrepid 2001 with a 2.7 liter engine. Iwas driving and suddenly without warning...no sounds....no lights... The engine died...i nearly was involved in a major accident. I took my car to the shop and they said the engine was no good and i needed to replace it.i was quoted $6100. 00 and sludge was mentioned by the mech.i changed my oil every 3000 miles like clockwork (my dad was a auto-mech) because i realize how important it is. My question is how can sludge build up so quickly.... And there is definitely something very fishy here... Please help...
I purchased my dodge intrepid january 2001, i had a little problem, i thought with the transmission slipping, but that problem stop immediately. I did worry about it then i noticed-- i was low on oil from time to time between oil changes.i had it checked when i changed my oil, but they couldn't tell where it was burning from. Then the worst happened nov 25, 2003 the car start burning oil and smoking like crazy, still could not figure it out, now i do believe that my motor is gone.i can not afford to pay a car note and pay repair bills or replace a motor at the cost of $2000-6000 and still owe a $10,0000 balance on the car.i have made two complaints on other sites and hope that this will help all of us through this ordeal. I need transportation and as of right now i don't have the money to pay down on another car.i will have to find something in reason for the same cost of the repair.
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.
Our 2001 dodge intrepid seized up on us while driving on sunday. It was fine, then it wasn't, we did everything to maintain the vehicle, oil changes and repairs when needed.
Returning from vacation, the 2001 dodge intrepid i was driving with my children, which has a 2.7 liter v6 engine just quit after a slight screeching noise.we were on the highway at the time.lost brakes and steering.thank the lord that no one was immediately behind us.after getting the car onto the shoulder and after the car stopped smoking, i opened the hood and found that there was oil either from the head gasket or the timing cover sprayed oil over the drivers side of the engine compartment.pulled the dip stick and the oil was milky.had to have vehicle towed.repair shop said they could not find where the oil came from.then after two weeks they found that the water pump failed and the timing chain tensioner broke.vehicle was repaired and driven out of shop.two days later the vehicle overheated and the oil light would come on after engine got to operating temp.took car back to fix overheating problem and it was a valve under the intake needed to be replaced. The oil light still comes on.i was then told i needed a new engine, sludge caused the engine to overheat and when it quit on the highway itcaused the crank shaft and bearings to go bad.new engine cost $5500.00 from dodge.already put $2800.00.car is not drivable and it overheated again trying to get home.
While stopped, the consumer noticed the engine smoking and pulled over. She shut the engine off and looked under the hood. The consumer started the vehicle again and the engine started knocking.the engine was shut off again and the vehicle was towed. Once the vehicle was inspected, the technician informed the consumer that the engine needed replacement.
Consumer statedengine failed completely.
(1) regular maintenance and oil changes were performed frequently(2) engine locked up on interstate without any warning(3) engine failure due to oil sludge although regular oil changes were performed.
Dt*: the contact stated the engine blew while driving on the freeway.this occurred twice. The first incident occurred at 50,000 miles, and the second at 97000 miles. Also, the transmission blew at 45000 miles.the engine issue was not oil related. The contact expressed the defect was related the engine.the oil had turned yellow.the contact also expressed that the transmission problems were probably related to the engine problems. There were also some computer problems; the computer was not allowing the rpm's increase properly.the vehicle's computer was repaired by the contact.updated 11/9/2006 -
Driving on highway when engine suddenly started making ticking noises, then eventuallychoking and then quit.couldn't get it started, had it towed to mechanic who said only 2 qts of oil in engine.oil light never came on, no warning whatsoever.changed oil andmechanic said there was still a ticking noise that wouldn't go away and engine was probably "toast" and they could do nothing to repair it, replacement would be only option.car is now sitting because it doesn't run correctly and engine most probably ruined, p1391 code (camshaft or cam) problem.read about many other 2.7l engine problems and it was suggested to me to file a complaint with nhtsa because it was "interested" in the problem, haven't called chrysler because i know of no one who has had success in getting chrysler to resolve the problem.
In february of 2006 we purchased a 2001 dodge intrepid for our daughter to drive.in may of 2006 shewas driving the intrepid south on us-131 just past the i-94 exchange when the engine started knocking.the oil light or check engine lights never came on.the car slowed down and came to a stop.thank god she was able to get the car over to the shoulder of the road safely before the engine quit.so after a $192.00 towing bill and being told the car was a piece of junk, we are making payments on a $5,000. Dead horse in our driveway.
Car stalled on hwy and would not starthad to be towed and was told motor was blown up.
Purchased car in 02 with 11000 miles. Maintained car well. At 57000 miles the engine and transmission blew. Dealer said their was a build up of sludge. My car was in the shop for 30 days. 4 days after repaired i returned it to dealer with complaint of transmission slipping. They couldn't feel it slipping when they drove it. Now tonight, 3 weeks later, it was towed back to the shop for transmission failure.
Email fm jeannette fox (tx) request assistance in getting chrysler to honor the extended warranty for her son's 2001 dodge intrepid, the engine blew due to engine sludge.*mrthe engine blew out while driving.
2001 dodge intrepid engine seizedonly57,000 miles.
On 11/29/05 i was driving home from work on i-10 through the deserted and hurricane katrina storm ravaged section of new orleans east when my 2001 intrepid seized up and would not run.i barely managed to safely get the car off of the interstate and onto the now desolate morrison road exit.as a woman alone i was extremely frightened to have my car abruptly seize up on the interstate and was terrified that it would not make it to a safe place off of the interstate without getting hit.once i rolled to a stop, however, i discovered that i was in an extremely unsafe area as the area had been flooded and looted after hurricane katrina, there were no businesses open to help me due to the extent of the storm damage in the area, aaa told me it could be hours before they could get to me, and it was going to be dark within an hour.it was so dangerous that the national guard and then the state police would not leave until aaa arrived.once at the garage, we were given the chrysler song and dance that the car engine failed because of sludge and that it had to be our fault. They offered to happily replace the engine for a sum of $7,000.no mention was made of all of the complaints that chrysler has had on the 2001 intrepid engine and the numerous failures of this engine.due to the eminent danger that chrysler placed me in - continuing to allow me as a registered 2001 intrepid owner to drive a vehicle which they knew was going to fail or had a high change of failing - perhaps some of the top brass at chrysler should be deserted in the middle of a storm ravaged area with only looters for company so that they can fully understand the extreme danger they have placed consumers in simply because we are driving their vehicles!
My dodge intrepid se 2.7l engine suffered a blown engine with no warning on 4-16-06 on my way home from work. There were no indications of a problem, no warning lights and no signs of overheating.i suddenly heard a rattling noise coming from the engine that increased quickly to a loud banging. I got off the exit immediately and coasted into a hotel parking lot. I turned off the engine and raised the hood to see antifreeze all over the engine. I removed the cap to the coolant container and brown antifreeze boiled over onto the ground.the oil had been changed on 2/7/06 and the fluids topped off. The oil and fluids had been checked every week after that up until the engine blew and the fluids were of normal color and consistency. The car had approximately 65,000 miles on it when i purchased it and proper maintenance had been maintained throughout the time i have had my it. The car had just recently reached 100,000 miles and i still owe nearly $5000 on this car, have no vehicle to get to work and can't afford to buy a new one with the car payment i have to make on it each month. I have been told repeatedly that the 2.7l engine is worthless and there was nothing i could have done to prevent this catastrophe from occurring. It would cost me approximately $2000-$3000 to repair or replace the engine with no guarantee it wouldn't sludge up again and blow a second time. I also experienced numerous other problems from day one, such as constant squealing from the brakes and rotors despite changing them out twice, followed by problems with the steering from suspension problems and problem steering bolts. The problems on this car from day one range from the issues mentioned before to electrical shorts, faulty steering bolts, broken the-rod ends and suspension problems all of which are common issues i have researched and found on numerous blogs and websites such as dodgeintrepid.net.
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled.driver was unable to restart the vehicle, and it was towed to the dealer for inspection.mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle made a knocking noise and then shut off without warning.the vehicle failed to restart on two separate occasions.the first time the vehicle shut off the water pump was replaced.the vehicle was towed to a dealer and it restarted the following morning.the vehicle was diagnosed as having engine failure.the current and failure mileages were 95,000.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled completely.the vehicle was not able to be restarted immediately.it was taken to a service dealer, where they determined that the oil was low.the contact expressed that the vehicle was maintained regularly, so the oil should not have been low.
At first the motor started to knock from below(bearings) brought it in and replaced the cam and crank sensors. Drove the car for 4 days after and it will not start and the knocking is worse. The engine is getting fuel and spark but will not fire. Checked the oil and changed it to be on the safe side, still nothing.
2001 dodge intrepid se started making a loud rattling noise for no reason. Had car towed to a garage, and mechanic refused to work on it. Had car towed to secondgarage, mechanic told us that the engine needed to be replaced. Car had 70000miles and kept in good condition with regular oil changes and mantaince.told it would cost $5000 for repair still owe $12000 on car.this is absolutly unreal.i guess it will just sit and rot in my driveway. Some one needs to make dodgewalk up to the plate. This is pure robbery.i was also told that this year intrepid was bad for engine failure. And this web site proves it.
The check engine light illuminated and vehicle had difficultly accelerating quickly.*ph
Dt: contact states while his wife was driving vehicle stalled, there was smoke coming from under the hood. There were no power steering or power brakes. There were no warning lights before this happened. The service dealer said the motor needed to be replaced.upon inspection, it was found that a plastic part of the water pumpbroke off.the vehicle has been regularly maintained.
Dt:the contact stated while driving the engine seized causing a jerking motion from right to left.the vehicle was towed to the dealership where a blown rod was discovered.there have been no repairs made to the vehicle. Updated 01/25/06.
2001 dodge intrepid 65,000 miles2.7 engine2.7 l engine - blown head gaskets/headpossibly need new engine.
Had a noise coming from the top of my engine that started on my way to work one morning.drove it home and then took it to the dodge dealership to have it looked at.they said the engine was bad due to sludge and needed replaced.the timing chain had not broken yet so they said if didn't replace the engine, i should replace the timing chain and get rid of the car.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving at 35mph, the engine stalled.the vehicle was towed to the dealership for inspection.the dealer determined the engine would have to be replaced due to sludge buildup.the vehicle is currently at the dealer waiting repair.
My wife was driving to work and within one block from her office, she called me and told me that her vehicle was idling rough.she also informed me that the 6 mile trip in she could not get any heat to come out of the heater. As the light turned green to go she made the turn and was able to clear the intersection when she lost power and the car died. She told me that the car lost steering and she coasted it off of the road 1/2 block from her office. She stated that the only warning she had was it was idling rough. She stated that the temperature gauge was normal. I arrived on scene and discovered anti-freeze in the oil.we had it towed to the dodge dealer in town and was later told that a head gasket had blown. It is unknown if there is any damage to either head or block.we have been quoted any where from 2000 to 7600 to fix. We have 15 months left on the loan and the car has 67,000 miles.i did a little research on the internet and learned that my wife had the same mysterious heater problems has other intrepid owners. A closer look at the oil cap does show signs of possible sludge.we have serviced the vehicle each and every time it was needed and had just recently received one. The scary part of all of this is the fact that she completely lost all power.
2001 dodge intrepid 2.7 ltr i was driving along and the car made a hissing noise and clunked and then shut off.i had to pay for a tow.i was told that because of engine sludge i would have to pay around 2500.00 to have a new engine put in my car.this was an out of pocket expense that we incurred.
2001 dodge intrepid w/ 2.7l engine - per mechanic: sludge build up caused engine failure after only 63,000 miles.
While drivingat any speed and without any warningvehicle stalled. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer.
I was on my way home from being out with my friends and my car dies on the highway. I tried to start the car back up, and it would not start. I have a 2001 dodge intrepid that i purchased in 2002 with 24,900 miles on it. It now has 36,000 miles on it. I don't understand it?? i have maintained the vehicle sufficiently, frequent oil changes and so on. I was told that i have to purchase a rebuilt engine, in which it would probably cost me about $3000.00.i when back to the dealer about this problem thinking that they sold me a "lemon" vehicle they denied it and refused to pay at least half to repair the engine and i still have a car note!! i feel i have been mislead and let down by this manufacturer and am appalled that daimlerchrysler has not recalled the 2.7l engine after sooooo many complaints have been issued. Well it sounds like everybody is having the same problem the chrysler 2.7l engine.
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid i purchased this car from the dealership approx. 2years ago (it was a loaner car) first i had to replace the cooling fan (no big deal) now i am finding out that the entire engine needs to be replaced. While getting my oil changed the attendant told me that i had a small oil link that needed to be addressed so i took the car over to my mechanic the same day who told me that the engine would need to be rebuilt or replaced this car only has 62,000 miles on it i can't imagine having to replace an engine so soon i have had my oil changed regularly and my mechanic knows that but still he says that there is oil built up inside the engine then he tells me that he has has several people in his shop with similiar problems.
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The vehicle would accelerate no more then 30 mph, the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer that the problem was due to sludge build up in the engine.
The car was making a sound. Had just previously had an oil change.got ready to get in the car to take to shop to find out what the noise was & the car would not start. Had to have the car towed to shop. That's when i was told the engine was gone. 5-6 thousand dollars to repair. Cannot afford that when still paying car note.
While driving 55 mph, the vehicle shut off.the vehicle was towed to a dealer, who had not informed the consumer of the cause of failure. The failure was the result of sludge build up in the engine despite having frequent oil changes according to the owner's manual guidelines. *ph
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle would sporadically decelerate while the contact's foot was still depressing the accelerator pedal.the vehicle was losing power.speed was not a factor during the failure.on one occasion, while driving, the vehicle lost power.he pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the engine was engulfed in smoke and brown sludge.the vehicle has been serviced for routine maintenance.he took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised that the engine needed to be replaced at approximately $4,500.the technician also stated that this particular year, make, and model vehicle has common engine failures.the vehicle has not been repaired.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 100,049.
Engine failure.*nlm
I was driving on the highway when my engine started making a clanking noise. As i proceeded to get over into the far lane to exit the highway i lost speed and the car turned of. I barely made it across the last two lanes of highway safely coasting onto the exit ramp. Long story short, i had the car towed to the dealership they informed me that my engine had died do to sludge and the repair would be, for me, very costly. So now my beautiful red dodge intrepid sets in my driveway with a $4,000 balance that i can not afford to pay or repair.
The timing chain and timing chain tensioner started making a clattering noise in my 2000 dodge intrepid, it has a 2.7 dohc v6 engine in it and the mileage is just over 58,000.the oil has been changed every 3,000 miles and the car has been taken care of.my mechanic told me that this should not have happened at this low a mileage.there is a lot of engine oil sludge buildup in the top of the engine.he said that chrysler acknowledges that there is a problem with these engines but isn't doing anything about it.this is costing me over $1,000 to get fixed.luckily i got it into his shop before the timing chain broke and completely screwed up my engine.
Engine failed at 54,000 miles without warning.dealer stated thatengine needed to be rebuilt.
2001 dodge intrepid- 60,000 miles still under warranty engine blew. Engine full of sludge. Chrysler refuses to pay for a new engine. This is not an isolated case. Log on to chrysler complaints and read all the complaints. Obvious defect in this car, but no one wants to admit to it.
Dt*:the contact stated while traveling 75 mph the transmission failed and the engine stalled.the vehicle would not restart and was towed to an independent repair shop wherethe transmission was rebuilt.later, without warning the engine squealed and stalled.the vehicle was towed to the dealership and it was determined the problem was due to the air conditioner.updated 9/11/2006 -
The engine failed while driving. This is a 2001 dodge intrepid with under 67,000 miles on it. The timing chain snapped and the 2.7 liter engine needs to be replaced.
While driving 40 mph the engine seized without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.
2001 chrysler intrepid with 2.7 engine. We were driving at 35 mph in a residential area, when the engine seemed to hesitate briefly, and then blew up. 31,400 miles on the engine, oil changed every 3000 miles. It has been sitting in the dealers lot for 1 week now, and no response from the dealer.
My husband was coming home from work the other night and the engine failed on our 2001 intrepid.
When attempting to start the vehicle it would not start. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that the enginefailed.
My 2001 dodge intrepid, with the 2.7 engine, just started making terrible noises in the engine, dodge dealership says it needs a new engine...at around $5,000! it has 99,500 miles on it, i just bought the car last month!
I just recently bought a 2001 dodge intrepid with 80,000 miles. I was driving the car on my way from the dentist without any warning the vehicle's engine went out while driving down the street. There was small rattling knocking noise and then the engine just went out. I had no prior signs of the engine going it just went, causing my life and my children's life to be in full danger.
Engine went due to oil sludge build up at 52,000 miles. Car was properly maintained.numerous problems with this car starting at about 30,000.
My 2001 dodge intrepid w/ 70,000 miles started out with a small knocking noise, then as i was driving one day, it lost all of it's power & started making a horrible noise. When i was calling around asking garages how much it would be to have them look at the car, a few of the garages told me what the problem was before i even told them, they only needed the year & make of the car & they knew that it was the engine due to oil sludge. One garage told me that it was not gonna be worth it to get my car fixed because it would likely be more than my car was worth. Another garage told me he wouldn't even work on intrepids with this problem because it would be such a mess. I even had a garage tell me not to waste my money on a tow truck because the 2.7l engine intrepids are junk & it wouldnt be worth it. I finally found a guy that is basically making his living on just working on these 2.7l intrepid engines. The cost was $2,300 to have the engine cleaned/soaked to get all of the oil sludge build-up off & have a any parts that were broken replaced. My dad, boyfriend & brother had to take the engine out & bring it to the garage & the garage did the work on the engine & then my dad, boyfriend & brother had to put the engine back into my car. So w/ that price of $2,300 i didn't even get a rebuilt engine & my family had to do alot of the work. I was making my monthly payments of $175 on a car that i couldn't drive for about 2 months all together.
The consumer was drivingthe vehicle, stopped at a stop light and the vehicle turned off and would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, were it was found that a rod had come loose. The warranty company is in liquidation and the consumer had to pay for the vehicle. The vehiclemanufacturestated it is not their responsibility.
Vehicle stalled while driving at 35 mph. Vehicle was towed to independentrepair shop, and they indicatedthe need to replace the engine.
Engine failure without warning!
While driving 25 mph vehicle stalled. As a result,steering locked.
Engine failure. Dealership ship says the engine needs to be replaced.even to replace the engine is twice as much as other engine replacement. I own a 2001 model.
Dt:while the contact's wife was driving the vehicle stalled.there wereno warnings prior to the vehicle stalling. Whilestalling the oil light illuminated. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealership to determine the cause of theproblem.
Dt*: the contact stated upon merging into traffic at 40 mph on the freeway, there was a loud bang followed by flames erupting from underneath the hood.the contact maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road.a bystander alerted the fire department who extinguished the flames.there were no injuries sustained.there was moderate fire damage to the engine compartment area.the police were not alerted.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, who was unable to determine the cause of fire.the vehicle was towed to a dealer, who determined the fire originated from the engine and engine oil.the manufacturer was alerted.
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid. Recently, while driving on interstate 70 the car's engine made a loud noise and then suddenly died. I was barely able to escape being struck by other cars as i steered onto an exit ramp.our local dodge dealership diagnosed the engine trouble as oil sludge requiring a new engine. We change our oil regularly. This is a well documented problem with the chrysler 2.7 l engine.(www.dontbuyone.org) chrysler has refused to do anything about it.
#2 cylinder, right side, rod bearing failure. Piston hitting head.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.the contact stated that the vehicle's engine head, water pump, and spark plugs were demolished.in addition, the water pump burst and damaged several other components.the contact stated that the engine light illuminated and served as his only warning indicator before the vehicle shut off while driving 55 mph.the vehicle was towed to the house.the current mileage is 80,100 and failure mileage was 80,125.the consumer provided invoices for repair.updated 06/26/07
2001 dodge intrepid with 90,000 miles.engine failed on 3-24-2005.service garage reports sludge (oil), timing belt issue, lifter damage, and that most feasible correction is new engine.
While driving my 2001 dodge intrepid down a gravel road the engine gave out and lost all power steering and brakes.am just happy that i was not going very fast do to the gravel and my two young kids were not with me.called daimler chrysler and it is my entire fault even when it seems to be a very common problem with the engine.the cost to repair the car is $5000. The car has only 68,000 miles on it and has been taken care with oil changes every 3,000 miles. Don't have the $5,000 to fix the car and daimler chrysler says it is not there problem just mine for buying the car.
Dt*:the contact stated a knocking sound was heard in the engine.the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop that determined there was a broken rod bearing, no repairs were made.then while traveling 30 mph the engine stalled and would not restart.the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and has not been seen by a mechanic.
The engine in my auto( 2001 dodge intrepid) failed----regular oil and filter changes took place----engine would cutoff without notice while driving------chrsler would not acknowledge warranty but would repair at cost-----research indicates that this engine would develope a sludge buildup problem as my auto did-----my engine had to be replaced at a cost of over $5,000.
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid 2.7 just recently my car broke down, i took it to several places(4) to find out the problem and was told be 4 different mechnics 2 been a dodge dealerships that it was the engine. I was also told by all 4 mechnics that the dodge intrepid has a slugeing problem with all the 2.7l engine models. I would like to know why this was never recalled or why dodge did not do anything about it. I have all my paper work for maintence done on my car . I feel that is not do to any fault on my own however i am stuck with a $4000-6000 repair bill for a problem dodge knew about. Why.
(1) heading to work at about 8:00 am and started car(2001 dodge intrepid) as usual and went down some main roads leading up to the expressway. Got on the entrance ramp to the expressway and got up to 70 mph. Slowed down to 55 mph for construction and after getting through the construction tried to accelerate.(2) started as a quite clanking noise and i just thought that maybe it was exhaust. Slight vibrations and car started to slow a bit. Then louder clanking that could only be described as metal in a blender and the car shut down luckily i was able to coast up an off ramp that was coming up on my right but had to stop on the busy street that the ramp led onto. Lots of cars were passing. Had no choice but to be late my job and have the car towed. (3) nothing was done to correct the failure because of the expense to replace the entire engine. A rod shot straight through the oil pan. Old part is still in vehicle and is sitting in the driveway of a family member. Was told that it was due to oil sludge buildup in the engine.
Husband driving home from work at the busiest time of the day car acted like it was going to turn off at a stop light. He turned off the busy rode and the car just suddenly turned off.started smoking he opened the hood and saw that fluids had leaked out. Nearby was a mechanic shop with help pushed it there. Was put on a diagnostic and we were told that the engine was gone result of a oil sludge problem which causes engine failure.estimated cost for new engine $5372. I have done some research on this problem and wouldn't even consider putting a new engine in this car.
I bought this car new and have taken good care of it, including regular oil changes.engine seized while traveling at high speed on highway while commuting from los angeles. I was lucky to get off the freeway without incident and basically coasted off the nearest exit and into a gas station. Dealer?s mechanics say oil sludge buildup due to owner negligence caused bearings to be pushed out of place resulting in thrown rod. I can produce most receipts for oil changes but not all, so third-party extended warranty that i purchased with the car will not be honored. I was not negligent in maintaining this car and it should not be dead at 63000 miles. The dealer now wants $1056.00 for just diagnosing the problem, and the repairs (engine replacement) are estimated at between $6000 - $8000. The car even though maintained inside and out very well was only worth approximately $8000 - $9000. The balance on my loan for my new paperweight is approximately $12000. The car is now sitting at the dealership waiting for resolution. I will be pursuing legal remedy.
Consumer noticed smoke coming from the tail pipe. The check engine light illuminated. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, who determined thatvacuum hose disengaged. Mechanic placed thevacuuim hose back on. A few days later. The engine light illuminated again. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer,who determinedthatengine had sludge build up in it.
My engine began ticking, i pulled over popped the hood and smoke rolled out, i checked the fluid levels and tried to restart the car, it wouldn't start, i waited a few minutes tried starting it again and it worked, i drove 3 miles home and the engine died as i turned down my street, once again the engine was smoking so i popped the hood and flames shot up, i put the flames out and the car has been sitting in my driveway since. I have done nothing to repair it since apparently it's a design of dodge and chrysler's2.7 v6 according to many other owners.
I was driving the car when it suddenly started running rough.it was in the afternoon on a moderately busy street.before i had a chance to stop and see what the problem was the car died.i called a tow truck and waited in traffic for the truck to come and take me to the mechanics.the engine needed to be replaced.we were able to find a used engine but the problem is that it's another intrepid engine - so, is the same thing going to happen again.our car is a 2001 and had only approx. 73000 miles.it was a new car purchase and we still owe money on this car.now we owe more.
Engine failure.as i was stopped and attempting to accelerate, the motor suddenly made a very loud clanking sound.there are approximately only 72,200 miles on the car.i just bought innovember of last year and even a few days after the initial purchase, i had returned it to them informing of them of trouble and the sales mgr assured me he would take care of it.they would return it to me untouched andnot investigated unbeknownst to me at that time.according to the service mgr, he was advised by the sales mgr not to even look at it.they had the car in their possession more than i did until recently when this occurred.
Our 2001 dodge intrepid engine died which only has 78,000 miles.two mechanics told us it would be better to junk it.it would cost between 4000- 5000 to replace the engine.the car is paid off already so we have a paid off car sitting in our driveway unable to drive.we called dodge and all they said was that they would give us the full value of the car if we purchased another dodge.we don't want another dodge or car payment.we just want our car to work.
I got my intrepid new as a company car, and subsequently bought it when the division had layoffs (less than 10k miles, i was the original owner). It has been a dependable car, until it 'stalled out' last week. Turns out there's water in the oil, so the suspicion is a blown head gasket. The temperature gauge was 'normal' (not overheated) and there was a trail of oil that had come out the oil filler tube (dip stick 'popped' due to pressure). The car is driven about 5 miles each way to work and back each day, and for occasional errands in the evenings/weekend. I took it to a local mechanic to get a further diagnosis and estimate for repair.the vehicle was in good condition (38k miles), serviced regularly, and up until now, considered reliable.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving 50 mph, the vehicle completely stalled without warning.the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the engine failed and caused the vehicle to stall.the engine needed to be replaced.the manufacturer referred her to an authorized dealer.the vehicle has not yet been repaired.the failure mileage was 54,000 and current mileage was 95,000.
Dt: the contact stated the engine failed while driving at 65 mph. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The serviceman said that the engine would have to be replaced. The antifreeze leaked into the oil. The engine locked. The manufacturer has not been contacted. The contactdoes not plan to repairthe vehicle.
Engine went out of dodge intrepid with 78000 miles.was told that the 2.7 which it has, does this, and even routine maintenance will not prevent it.according to autobeef.com, numerous people have same problem.class action maybe!?!?!
I was driving my 2001 intrepid during busy traffic and the engine started making a fairly loud tapping noise.as i tried to get over to the side of the road, the car stalled.the car blocked traffic as i had to get out and push it off the road.it never restarted and i had it towed to a local dodge dealership.they informed me that the engine needed replaced... Huh?
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 6 0mph the vehicle temporally stalled.the vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop were the transmission computer chip was replaced.the intermittent stalling continued while driving 35 mph and the vehicle was towed to another independent repair shop.the mechanic determined there was sludge build up in the engine and the engine needed to be replaced.there was a coolant leak which had contaminated the oil. Updated 04/17/06.
I was driving my 2001 dodge intrepid and came to a four way stop and my engine failed. Two gentlrmen assisted with pushing my vehicle off the side of the road to avoid any injuries.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving, the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle was left overnight and started the next morning.the vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop.the repair shop determined there was sludge in the oil, and temporarily repaired the vehicle, but the engine needs to be replaced.
Dt: contact states while driving2001 dodge intrepid, the engine failed.there were no warning lights illuminated, the only evidence that something was wrong waswas a gray mist that came through the air condition vent insidevehicle.the vehicle was towed at the beginning of june, and the service dealer stated the engine needed to be replaced.the head gasket was blown on the engine, and the water pump was ruined. The engine block was cracked. Dealer had no explanation as to why the engine failed.they did say this happened due to sludge build up in the engine from conventional oil being used in the vehicle.consumer did not know to use synthetic oil in his vehicle.*the consumer does not have the address for the dealer where the vehicle was purchased.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled.there were no warning signals prior to the incident.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the engine was blown and would need to be replaced.the manufacturer was not informed.
We bought a 2001 dodge intrepid in march 2002.we also purchased the 5yr/100,000mile extended warranty.about 5 weeks ago, i was heading down the road for work and my car just conked out.had it towed and later found out it was the engine.we notified daimler chrysler and they had it towed to martin dealership in turnersville nj.the adjuster came and found small amounts of sludge in the engine and asked for receipts for oil changes and we gave them all we had.we took good care with oil changes almost every other month.the mechanic then calls back and said we were denied and the cost will be around 6,500.00.the adjuster also said that nobody does oil changes on sundays,(one or two of the receipts had sunday dates, and we did have the oil changed on a few sundays).the mechanic said the 2.7 intrepid has a long history of sludge problems even if you change the oil often.why don't they take this in consideration instead of making up other reasons for not paying?
While drivingat 55 mph, andwith no warning vehicle stalled. Vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop,and mechanic determinedthat engine needed to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.the contact stated that there was sludge build up in the engine, despite undergoing regular maintenance.the engine began to overheat and the dealer stated that a new engine was needed at an estimated cost of $6,500.the vehicle has been inoperable for almost a year.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 90,000.
While drivingengine failed.dealer stated that sludgebuilt up inside engine.
Dt: the consumer stated that2001 dodge intrepid hadan engineproblem. The block on the engine failed. The consumerha put a new engine in the vehicle. The consumerrecorded every time that the oil was changed. The consumer stated that it was not a maintenanceproblem on the car. The car had no prior problems with the engine. The consumer contacted chrysler and filed a complaint with them. Theconsumer was informed thatvehicle did not havewarranty left.the total engine cost will be around $5,000. The consumersaid that the car was parked outside ofhis house because of the engine failure. The dealer has seen the car, and they diddiagnostic testing, and they found that the engine neededto be replaced. The consumer was going to have the vehicle fixed. The reference number to the complaint that consumer filed with chrysler was #13947422. Chrysler was contacted on august 19, 2005.
While driving engine blew out/smoked, and stalled. There were no warnings. Engine completely failed.
Today the engine failed on my 2001 dodge intrepidthis is the 2.7 liter engine that i have now discovered has so many issues lodged against it.i have not taken it to a shop yet for estimate/repairs.
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.
While driving, the vehicle stalled and would not restart.the vehicle was towed to the dealer which found the timing chain was broke and the engine was full of sludge.please provide further details.
Dt:the caller said that while driving55 mph and slowing downthe engineblewout.she was able to get the vehicle off the road, and had to have it towed to a repair shop and later to the dealer, who said it would cost the caller $4700 to $7000 to fix. It. Manufacturer said they will not do anything for free because the warrantyexpired.the consumer explained that the engine has not been repair yet because she cannot afford to pay approximately $6000 for a new engine.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 65 mph the oil light illuminated, the vehicle started to jerk and then stalled.there was a loss of power steering and abs.the vehicle was pulled to the side of the highway.the vehicle was then towed to the contacts home for inspection by a local mechanic.the mechanic determined the engine had oil sludge and needed to be replaced.although the dealer was alerted no further inspections have been made.the manufacturer has not been alerted.
My 2001 dodge intrepid engine failed while trying to pull off of the road leaving my mother half in and half out of traffic. The mechanic states there is no oil within the engine.however, we just had a complete oil change in october of this year.there is has been no sign of leaking and no oil light indicator until immediately prior to the engine locking.after reading everything on the website i am appalled that dodge can get away with this.as consumers we have to join together and force them to take responsibility.the average consumer cannot afford to throw hard earned money out of the window.we plan to junk the car and not risk further loss after reading these horror stories.i will never purchase another vehicle from dodge or chrysler. I spoke with an online engine rebuilder who called this the "engine of the year".they are selling so many there is a backlog. Descriptions of other complaints found online at: http://www.datatown.com/chrysler/.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's engine died while traveling 25 mph.the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, however the dealer could not determine the problem.the check oil light illuminated seconds before the engine died.updated 11/30/2006 -
Shortly after my 2001 dodge intrepid reached 70,000, i began to notice that it seemed to be burning oil.i had not noticed any problem with the vehicle previously.i later found out that this was just the beginning of the engine failure process that i would experience.i have cared for the car regularly including oil changes, but also found that this would have made no difference in the outcome.after having the oil changed on 9/18/05, the car began to make extensive engine failure noise.i took the car to the john elway chrysler plymouth dealership in golden, co, and was told that this was a known issue by chrysler corporation, but that i had no recourse in having the failed engine replaced.the service advisor admitted that there was nothing that i could have done differently, because chrysler admitted to the 2.7l v6 engine in the intrepid having a serious lubrication problem, but they would not assist in the repaid of the engine in any way.
2001 intrepid with a blown engine, first thought to be the timing chain.mechanic found "sludge" had caused the problem. This was a well maintained automobile with only 57,000 miles!now we are out a car we still owe on for 3 more years as we cannot afford the $7,000 we are quoted for a new engine.it seems this has happened a lot with the 2.7l engine.why has chrysler been allowed to get away with this?even if the car is out of warranty, as ours is, an engine should last a lot longer.as they acknowledge the problem and have since stopped using this engine, as is my understanding, they should replace these faulty engines.
2001 dodge intrepid caught onfire in the engine compartment.***nar***
Engine on 2001 dodge intrepid failed on my way to work on 4/24/06.engine is 2.7l 6 cylinder dohc - timing chain broke - and engine is ruined.will cost 7,700 to replace.
Engine failure.62k miles. 2.7 motor. Seems dealer felt sludge build up caused plugging of hydraulic timing chain tensioner. Oil changes done frequently(before manual req). Cost to reapir 8750.00. Dealer does not sell short/long blocks. Dealer believed to have changed design part & # due to small oil port hole. No satisfaction at dealer or chrysler. Numerous complaints found on line for this condition-enter chrysler 2.7 engine problems for search. Class action law suit sign up on line as well. Failure cuses engine to quit-obviously>resultant loss of power and steering/braking.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving 30 mph, the engine shut off.the failure was due to the timing change in the gearbox in addition to the water pump.the dealer stated that the water pump was not working because the water was mixed with antifreeze, which caused the vehicle to shut off.the repair would cost $3,000.the current and failure mileages were 170,000.
Slit rattle noisedie completely had to be towed homemechanic looked at but said it cost a lot more than i had to fix it.
I have seen several other complaints at http://intrepid.clan-510.org/chryslernews.htmdt
Engine of 2001 dodge intrepid went out on the highway. Car was well kept and had no prior problems. My family and myself was stuck on the highway for 2 hours before being helped.
Oil sludge has built up in the engine, leaving the engine without the ability to circulate oil through the block to lubricate the parts. A mechanic has diagnosed the problem and noted that driving the car will cause parts to break and the engine to fail. The mechanic took photos of the inside of one of the valve covers to show how thick the oil sludge is. Where the inside of the valve cover should be clean and shiny, it is coated with a half-inch of sludge. The problem occurred at about 121,000 miles. I noticed that the oil-pressure warning light came. A check of the oil showed it was full and clean.before this incident, i had no problems with the car. It performed very well. With the exception of this significant engine problem, there are no other problems with the car -- no accidents, no dents of body damage, no rust, clean interior and everything else works.consequences are that an otherwise perfectly good car cannot be driven. It has been parked for two months while i contact the manufacturer, file reports with the appropriate agencies, including the nhtsa and the center of auto safety, and research what can be done and at what cost.my preference, of course, would be that the manufacturer, daimlerchrysler, pay to rebuild or replace the engine.having the manufacturer admit to a known design flaw, as alleged in hebert v. Daimler chrysler, would be nice, but not essential. Getting the car back on the road at no cost or minimal cost to me is my goal.
Heater would come and go of late, oil light would flicker at stops and go off upon accelerating.on trip from tx to nc oil light came on, stayed on.had the filter changed, oil light went off, until the engine totally seized the following day shortly after the oil light came on.was quoted 6000.00 to replace an engine for a car worth well less than that. Gave it to a ford dealer and bought a ford taurus.
The 2.7l v6 engine in my 2001 dodge intrepid failed. This vehicle had only 70,000 miles and is in good-to-excellent condition. It has had regular oil changes over the life of the vehicle and is well maintained. Upon mechanic examination, they determined that the entire engine needed to be replaced due to extreme internal damage that caused the oil and water to mix in the block. They also tested for floro-carbons in the exhaust, which was off the charts. The vehicle is out of warranty and the out of pocket expense for this repair is nearly $5,000.00.
Sudden stall without warning-no gauges,lights etc. Had to be pushed out of traffic. Engine (2.7l) seized without warning. Regular maintenance had always been performed. Car had 64,000 miles on it.engine has multitude of similar complaints on line, most describing a sudden stall. Chrysler did not wish to discuss any help at all. My local dealer is helping me with a new car (at my expense).
1.i left work to go to lunch and my car wouldn't start.the mechanic couldn't get it started so i had to have it towed to the mechanic's garage.he gave me the bad news stating that it would be very expensive.2.premature engine problems in my 2001 dodge intrepid engine with oil sludge and timing chain failure causing engine damage and failure.3.i bought the car used in 08/2005. I purchased an extended service contract that covered most repair cost, except $625.78.this doesn't include the two towing cost that i had to pay.i was also without a car for about 3 weeks as the dealership wouldn't give me a loaner and my insurance doesn't cover a loaner. We have no public transportation in our small community which really created a hardship.
No oil or engine light. One day engine starting making a loud racket. Took to dealership they said it spun a bearing due to oil sludge or no oil. I had the oil changed regulary at wal-mart and superlube since i couldn't get unde the car to change the oil myself. Car had 80,000 miles when this happened. Now it just sits in the driveway because we can't afford a 6500.00 bill to replace motor and to top it all off we still have 2 years to pay on it. Something needs to be done about this. There are too many complaints about the same thing for dodge just to ignore.
The chrysler 2.7 engine (failure). Sludge-related.
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I stopped at a store by my house and it just wouldn't start again.
I am the original owner of a 2001 dodge intrepid.it has 89,000 miles and i have religiously changed the oil and filter every three months since i purchased the vehicle.the night of december 28, 2007 my wife was driving the car home and when she stopped at an intersection the car died.i came and helped her push the car home.the next day i had a mechanic come to the house and he determined that the engine had in fact seized.i have got two different estimates to fix this failure and both are higher than the kelly blue book value of this vehicle.when i contacted chrysler they referred me to the impartial services group who in turn requested a mountain of information to determine whether my case would be deemed worthy for reimbursement.so far i have heard nothing.
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid, on june 1 2006 i was on the express way in detroit mi. And my engine just locked up i lost all power steering, i mad it to the side of the road luckily there was light traffic. I took my car to the a certified mechanic and i was informed that my engine failed and that it was do to sludge build up. The shop wants 5,500 dollars to fix the car witch i don't have, and i might lose my job-that was my only car.
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.
Heading to california from nevada my car started to act strange before the light of check engine turned on, i did slow down and pulled over, just a second before the motor shut off, i had to call my insurance which did not cover the towed back to my home which cost me $600 ( six hundred), i still trying to fix my car, due the high cost of a new motor, and is been hard to find a used one in good condition, this is been a big problem to me, i still paying for this car and i can't afford to buy a new one.
My 2001 dodge intrepid with the 2.7 liter engine is now smokeing grayish white smoke it is useing way too much oil and gas i have to put oil in it aat least twice weekly i have consulted with dodge dealearships in my areathey tell me taht that type of engine was no good from the factory and that no one is willing to work on it and that it is a matter of time before the engine have total failure without warning and that it will be too costly to try and repair it not counting the amount of work it will take
2001 dodge intrepid, 2.7 liter, bought in july 2001 from dodge and was a one person owner.it had, when we bought it, 28,000 and still under factory warrenty.we bought the extended warrenty of 100,000 7years.engine tapping, took to the dodge dealership and was blamed on not changing our oil properly.had to get it fixed. We took it to a mechanic that worked on it enough to were we could drive it and at the time thought it was fixed for good. Come to find out this was only a temp fix.at the time we were not aware of the all the problems the 2.7 liter engines were having.just recently started having problems with it again and this time it is so bad we cannot drive it.dodge refused to honor their warrenty and me as a customer am of the opion that this is wrong.it is my understanding that crysler/dodge have admitted to the problem and modified the engine.well, if they admitted to the problem they should be fixing their cars.
Engine began knocking quietly and was checked.i was asked if the oil was changed regularly and i informed them it was.the oil was at the proper level.a week later it began knocking very loudly and then just quit.i had aaa bring it home and after a few days had a mechanic check it out.he said the engine failed and needed replacing.this would cost roughly 3800.00.it cranked up but would not move over a few feet.i backed it into my garage and it still sits there while i finish paying the 3,000.00 that i still owe before i can fix the problem.i have done much research and found many people who are having this same problem.i found your information on autybytels site about this engine.
Oil light came on as wife was driving home from church.she stopped, checked the oil level(in the acceptable range on dipstick) and called me.i had a friend tow me to my house.took the car in to our local dodge dealer who told me that the engine was sludged and that the extended warranty would not cover.he first told me that they could do an engine flush, the second call was that he could not flush the engine as it is about to totally go out.i have receipts for oil and filters and when i installed them.i bought the car used with under 40,000 miles and have drove approximately 10,000 since.
Dodge intrepid 2001 2.7 engine failure due to sludge.
While driving vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating and came to a complete stop at a traffic light before stalling.vehicle was towed to a dealership.the dealership replaced the timing belt/oil pump, and 6 rods. The failure recurred four times thereafter, in which theshort block, 02 sensors and the distributor were replaced. The failure recurred.
While driving home from thanksgiving at my sisters the timing chain broke and caused damamge to my cam bearings causing extensive damage to the engine. My mechanic said it was due to engine sludge...with a properly maintained car...impossible! no one was injured thank god!
After owning our 2001 dodge intrepid for only a year, the timing chains went out, we repaired it at a cost of $2,700. One week later while driving on the expressway the engine stopped working almost causing an accident, because of loss of power.
Dt: the contact stated timing chain snapped while driving at 60 mph. The engine i locked, and will have to be rebuilt. The mechanic stated the oil was not getting through the whole engine,resulting in engine failure. She contactedmanufacturer, and they offered no free remedy.*a
While consumer was drivingat 55 mphvehicle suddenly stopped.consumerhad it towed to the dealer, and after looking at the vehicle,consumer was told that the timing belt broke.she had it repaired, and one month later, the same thing happened.then, she was told by the mechanic that this problem will continue to happen over and over again because of the engine size oil sludge billed up in the engine, and caused the belt to pop due to pressure.consumer stated that a lawyer told her that most people that have these types of vehicle usually end up losing it because of the expense. Consumer's vehicle was still in the shop because she could not afford to get it out.
Upon coming off the interstate and making a right turn onto the highway vehicle stalleddue to slug build up in the engine. Also,timing chain broke.police officer had to direct traffic until tow truck arrived. There was no advance warning prior to failure.*ph
After purchasing 2001 intrepid in january of 2006 eight days later engine made loud scary noises while visiting family 250 miles away- i drove home and two days later engine failed- was towed to the used auto dealer where i purchased it.less than two weeks after purchase, the engine had new chain, tensioner guides, cleaned intake valves, covers etc.approximately $1100.00 in repairs.i got the vehicle back in february of 06.on march 22, 2006 the engine blew while i was going to work.the warranty company will not touch it- the first time they refused and the second time is yet to be determined- i am without a vehicle and am pursuing legal options including opting in to a class action, pa attorney general, consumer protection bureau, private attorney since the check engine light was on when i drove the vehicle off the lot in the first place ( a cold winter night, i had two of my children with me and had to get them home, i called the dealer upon my arrival home to inform him of same).
Dt the motorquit on the highway. No for warning, no noise, no lights. Had it towed the dealers, and they said a couple of sensors went out. They replaced the two sensors, and got it back, then, heard a knock in the motor when startingit. Took it back to dealer,andthey said it was the timing chain, and vehicle needed a new motor.this started on june 5, 2005.
I had been noticing a noise coming from my engine and was about to bring it to my mechanic, but while on the freeway, my car just died. I was able to pull off to the side and then get towed to my auto mechanics. The next day he had me come and look at my engine and showed me the timing chain and how much damage the chain did and how much sludge was built up in the engine. After doing some research, i came to find out that this engine was known for sludge build-up. I have to replace the engine and will not be putting a 2.7 back in. I really like my car and am looking to put in a 3.2 engine in so i can keep my car.this is something that should not have happened. This problem should have been taken care of by dodge. My car is a 2001 intrepid and only has 68,000 miles on it.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on the highway, the car vibrated, stalled and suddenly stopped. There were no warning signals prior to the incident and the engine did not start again.the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined a timing belt had fractured.the dealership did not offer to repair without charges.
Timing chain goes out with out notice due to a manufacturer defect had two go out this year then the oil sludge is so bad it makes the engine seize. The deal is that i live in a small town and there are so many with the same problems that repair shops wont fix them any more cause it is a big hassle.
- the contact called regarding a 2001 dodge intrepid.the contact stated that she was traveling at 65 mph when she heard a clicking noise.she pulled over to the side of the road.the contact stated that once she pulled over the check oil light turnedon.the vehicle cut off and would not restart.the current and failure mileage were 83,000.the vehicle was towed to a repair shop.the vehicle wa s diagnosed as the timing chain failure.the repair shopadvised the contact the engine needed to be replaced.
Consumer states: engine malfunctioned. Called chrysler andreplaced transmission 9 months ago.the engine just shut down, the timing chain broke. No lights came on when the engine shut down. Acted like it wanted to cut off, it started shaking ,and just died and wouldn't start back. It acted like it wanted to turn over, making a noise. Mechanic said internal engine damage caused by timing chain, and fluids got mixed in with the oil. Just had oil changed week prior to this.
Vehicle stopped after being serviced. Consumer pulled over to the side of the road.then,vehicle was towed to the dealer.the dealer stated thattiming chain was defective.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 35 mph, a thumping noise was heard and the vehicle stalled.the vehicle was maneuvered off the road and towed to an independent repair shop who determined the timing belt had fractured and the engine needed to be replaced.the dealer was not notified.
Timing chain failure of 2001 dodge intrepid, and ultimate replacement of entire engine for $3400.00.
While idling at a stop light an officer of the law was behind me as the light change i made my way to my destination only to be stopped by said officer. He stated that when i pulled away at the light there was a big smoke trail leaving my exhaust.i informed him of the many troubles with the 2.7l chrysler engine he informed me that if i continue to drive i would be cited for epa violations.the car has 80,432 miles and has been burning oil at a constant rate. Now the oil pressure sending unit is leaking also which by reading some complaints is what happens just before total breakdown.something has to be done about this will cost aprx. $2600 to rebuild engine.
While i was on my way to work my car started running really bad like i was going to stop. There was smoke coming from tail pipe. This had been going on for a while. I drove a little further theengine just died.
My car never gave me any signs of burning oil, nor did i have any heater issues or smells. Owever, on 05/21/02 i took my car in to spitzer motor city in cleveland for service because i was seeing the engine light.they determined that they needed to replace my pcv valve and gas cap ($24.02 for parts and $149.00 for labor). Later, during the month of november 2002 i began seeing my engine light again.i took my car back to the same dealership the car was repaired at, and the mechanic said that if the gas cap is not on tightly it can also cause the engine light to come on, and to make sure it is always on tight. After that, the engine light would come on from time to time, til the day the enigne failed on august 18, 2003 while my husband was driving it. The car was taken to dodge dealership, where it was diagnosed that the engine was shot due to sludge build-up. ( last oil change, may 2003 ). According to a representative from the daimler chrysler service contract help desk, if an estimate for repair is over $5,000, an inspector must be sent to investigate before approving the coverage of any service repairs.unfortunately, the request to pick up the tab was denied, with still one more month of warranty coverage left and 63,000 plus miles later. The only thing that i received from this was a reference number from thedaimlerchrysler customer assistance center on sept 16th, 2003, and over $12,000 left in instalments.thats all !
The engine light illuminated.dealership informedconsumer that the problem pertained to the slits on the rubber vent valve hose.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
My 2001 dodge intrepid with the 2.7 liter engine is now smokeing grayish white smoke it is useing way too much oil and gas i have to put oil in it aat least twice weekly i have consulted with dodge dealearships in my areathey tell me taht that type of engine was no good from the factory and that no one is willing to work on it and that it is a matter of time before the engine have total failure without warning and that it will be too costly to try and repair it not counting the amount of work it will take
While driving consumer smelled chemicalfumes inside the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating and came to a complete stop at a traffic light before stalling.vehicle was towed to a dealership.the dealership replaced the timing belt/oil pump, and 6 rods. The failure recurred four times thereafter, in which theshort block, 02 sensors and the distributor were replaced. The failure recurred.
I was going to lunch and i went out to start my car and it wouldn't start. I had my car towed home. The mechanic and dealership said it was the engine. The car dealership mechanic said the engine are defective that are coming from chrysler and they are aware of it and are not doing anything but letting the consumer absorb all these fees to get it fix. The dealership had just fix one and the mechanic stated he didn't want to do fix another engine repair. To me that is pretty bad.i think chrysler need to pull or have these call recalled.
2001 dodge intrepid. Oil light began flashing. Checked the oil it was full. About 2 days later a light ticking noise occurred. On 2/16/2007, i started the vehicle and ticking noise, turned into knocking noise. Mechanic stated that the car experience an oil failure and through a rod in the engine. $4,500.00 to fix.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate with the accelerator pedal depressed.the vehicle began to decelerate on its own and was pulled over.there was a loud pop from the engine.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where it was determined the main head gasket blew and the engine needed to be replaced.the vehicle was towed to the dealership, which agreed with the determination of the repair shop.the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and a used engine with 35,000 miles on it was installed.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving 74 mph with the cruise control feature activated, smoke appeared out of the back of the tail pipe.the contact pulled off the road, opened the hood, and found the oil dipstick to be dark brown in color.the dealer stated that the engine was blown and needed to be replaced.the vehicle is currently under an extended warranty; however, the manufacturer stated that there was no guarantee that it would be used for this sort of failure.the failure and current mileages were 84,000.
54,000 mi.changed regularly at a local chevron station.sudden engine failure:water pump & oil pump went out and head gasket blew.repair cost (estimate/quote): $4,850 - $5,000.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph on dry road conditions, a thumping noise was heard coming from the front end, and smoke escaped from under the hood.also, smoke entered the cab at the same time the thumping sound occurred.the vehicle was pulled over and flames erupted from under the hood seconds later.the fire department was contacted, extinguished the fire and determined that the fire was caused by an air conditioner hose that blew up.no injuries were sustained and a police report was not taken.the vehicle was later inspected by a certified mechanic, who determined that the air conditioner hose was too close to the manifold.the vehicle was towed to the residence and had not been repaired.the contact planned to contact the manufacturer after filing a complaint with the nhtsa.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's air conditioning has failed the windows will not go up or down.the problem is intermittent.the window issue causes too much heat in the vehicle.the contact expressed other dodges have a related issue the body module, and this may be the cause of the prolems with the vehicle.
Air conditioning and heating system stopped working intermittently for the last four years.we have done regular maintenance on this religiously.this last time, it was making a knocking sound and barely made it into my driveway.upon getting it to my mechanic, was told that the water pump and fuel pump were both going out and that the head gasket was toast, and that they would not work on it because the engines are notoriously bad and not worth it.sludge build up was also present. Engine is now blown, and we still owe money on this thing!
8/13/02-we took our 2001 dodge intrepid 2.7l in to the dealer for warranty repair. The headlamps were change because of fogging lens covers. The power steering pump was whining so that was also replaced. The vehicle had 31,207 miles.1/14/03-with 36,354 miles on it we had the rear glass replaced because the defroster was not working. No cost for this. Also had them check a knocking noise in the front end but they could not diagnose the problem.12/16/03-47,658 miles. Engine light on for a problem in the evap system. Dealer fixed it for $248.69. We had them check for the front end knock but they could not find a problem. They also recommended that we have the timing chain tensioner looked at. I did not ask them to check that at all since everything seemed fine at the time. Looking back i can see that they were trying to prevent something they knew was going to happen in the future!06/07/04-54,932 miles. Thea/c stopped working. Had the dealer diagnose the problem for $70.51. They said the condenser was leaking. I repaired it myself for about $200.00.01/05/06-74,600 miles. Vehicle started knocking louder and louder while driving one day so i decided to drive my other car. The next day i tried to start the intrepid but it would not fire. A mechanic diagnosed it as a timing chain problem. Fix would cost around $1,500. Oil changes were made every 3000-5000 miles and sludged with a oil flush because oil would evaporate.
2001 dodge intrepid.consumer writes in regards to a warranty claim issue on a new oem a/c compressor that failed four months after installation.
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. *ph. Also the air condition made a strange noise.
Dt*:the contact stated while traveling 75 mph the transmission failed and the engine stalled.the vehicle would not restart and was towed to an independent repair shop wherethe transmission was rebuilt.later, without warning the engine squealed and stalled.the vehicle was towed to the dealership and it was determined the problem was due to the air conditioner.updated 9/11/2006 -
Dt: the contact stated after turning theengine off, the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership, whodiscoveredthat the engine had sludge build up, and would have to be replaced.he chose not to repair the vehicle. The air condition and heat did not work and the timing belt was loose. Updated 12/27/05.
Nasty smell from a/c, suspension/axles and other problems with dodge intrepid.there were scratches on the cover of the radio program, problems with the window and door lock, the right passenger front had pin holes, the front end was loud grabbing and knocking, the driver door window displayed a thump noise and the motor on the window continued to run even after the window was closed, the passenger seat cover had a big gauge which was made on the console and the glove box cover door, there were spots on the interior of the front head light inside of the glass, the engine would surge, the front passenger door made squeaking noises, air bag light was intermittent, speaker damage, the right and left front windows squeaked mostly on the left side motor, the right window did not work at all, the left rear anchor cover was broken, the brakes were noisy, the engine light was intermittent, the tire experienced excessive wear, and there was a grabbing on right turns.recall#03v035000. *sc
Since the day i bought the car 09/2001 the passenger window made noise, both opening and closing the window.now both windows make the same noise.was and have been basically ignored with my complaint.interior light flicker on and off while driving.have had passengers in the car when it has happened, so it's not my imagination.this has was dismissed when questioning why is this happening.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.the contact stated that moisture would gather inside of the headlights, causing visibility to be impaired.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.she attempted to consult the manufacturer, but was never able to speak with anyone.the current and failure mileages were approximately 92,000.updated 6/16/08
Nasty smell from a/c, suspension/axles and other problems with dodge intrepid.there were scratches on the cover of the radio program, problems with the window and door lock, the right passenger front had pin holes, the front end was loud grabbing and knocking, the driver door window displayed a thump noise and the motor on the window continued to run even after the window was closed, the passenger seat cover had a big gauge which was made on the console and the glove box cover door, there were spots on the interior of the front head light inside of the glass, the engine would surge, the front passenger door made squeaking noises, air bag light was intermittent, speaker damage, the right and left front windows squeaked mostly on the left side motor, the right window did not work at all, the left rear anchor cover was broken, the brakes were noisy, the engine light was intermittent, the tire experienced excessive wear, and there was a grabbing on right turns.recall#03v035000. *sc
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.the contact noticed that the headlights on his vehicle began to fog approximately five years ago.on september 29, 2006, at 42,000 miles, he took the vehicle to the dealer for repair.the dealer stated that nothing could be done and both headlights needed to be replaced.one headlight is heavily fogged and the other is approximately 60-70% fogged.the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 48,000.
The headlights on my 2001 dodge intrepid flash bright & dim on both high and low beam. The light behind the speedometer, fuel gauge, etc. Also flashes at the same time. The dealership has been unable to duplicate the problem. I have been told the headlights will have to fail before they can start replacing parts.
Driving the vehicle in the fogthere is little visibility. The head lights makes it hard to see. Ph
Dt: the contact stated the headlight assembly was cloudy. He felt this was a safety issue. The vehicle was to a dealership were they could not duplicate the problem.
The consumer experienced a problem with the headlight lenses. They contained a foggy haze whichmade visibility dangerously limited.*sc
Headlights come on and go out by themselves when car is turned off.headlamp switch acts as if it is wired backwards - when car is started and headlamp switch is in the off position, the headlights come on, and when the headlamp switch is turned to the on position, the headlights go off.going in for repair 8/9/06.
While in route to work, i started smelling gas from air vents. I made it to work & when i went on lunch break my co-workers said that they smelt gas around my car. I left work that morning when to a reputable mechanic to find out why i was smelling gas & rapidly started losing gas mileage. He informed me that my car(dodge intrepid 2001) have had problems with the fuel rail & that i should look into contacting &/or looking up vehicle recalls on my car.contacted dodge/daimler chrysler & had absolutely "no response" as of yet.
A few days after i bought the car the engine light came on, and i took it back to the dealer. He said it was the fuel cap making the engine light come on, he put a new one on, and said that should solve it. The engine light came back on, and a month later, the car wouldn't start.i had it towed to a shop, and they said it needed a new fuel pump.i called the dealer, and he said it was nothinghe could do because the warranty was only for a month.i just started driving it again,the car would take a minute before it picked up speed, like it was stalling.i drove it until just recently it just stopped while i was driving. I had the car towed and it was put on a machine and the transmission is out.i have had the car a year. One day the car wouldn't go in reverse, and i checked the transmission fluid, and it was fine. Then , it drove fine a couple days then completely stopped.i haven't done anything yet because i don't have the money for another transmission or car, andneed a car because i have a daughter with cerebral palsy, and she has a lot of doctor appointments out of town and in town.so if i could get some help i would greatly appreciate it.
Defective fuel tank system.
Dt:2001 dodge intrepid es, the vehicles gas tank will not accept gasoline easily, it takes the an excessive amount oftime to fill the tank. The consumer will fill the tank and the fuel gauge still shows empty.after theconsumer has put fuel in the tank some of the fuel will come out.the consumer has even replaced the gas cap, which did not fix the problem. Thedealership told the consumer that they could replace the fuel control valve, the filler tube, and the leak detection pump filter atconsumer'sexpense. The consumer was given a tsb number 14003-01 from universal underwriters service corporation phone no. 1-888-835-5063. Theconsumerhas an extended warranty with u. U. S. C. Policy no. V300191293 coveragewhich is called a comprehensive plan.consumer was toldthat it was a manufacturer's defect, andwas not covered under warranty.the u. U. S. C. Did replace fuel level unit because it was not covered in the tsb, consumer has contacted the daimler chrysler, the manufacturer told consumer that they were aware of the tsb, and that the consumer would have to have the repair fixed at her own expense. There have been no other known problems with the vehicle at this time.the manufacturer contacted the consumer and agree to replaced the fuel filler tube at no cost to the consumer.
While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled.consumer restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Strong gas smell coming from the car and through the air vents when the car is running. No visible leaks under car.
Dt: consumer was driving and vehicle stalled. Engine was bad. Vehicle was taken to dealer before stalling, and dealer says nothing wrong. After stalling consumer took car to another garage, and was told engine was bad. Vehicle was serviced regularly. Vehicle has been losing oil pressure, causing it to cut off. Interior lights came on for no apparent reason.
While driving, power steering column went out.the rear power door locks failed.
While drivingand making a turn into the parking lotvehicle wasfilled with smoke. Consumer could not get out of the seat because the seat belt engaged, locking her in. Once getting out of the seat belt she could not get out of the vehicle because the power door locksengaged also.
While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled.the consumer was told that the engine contained sludge build up after having the timing chain tensioner changed.the consumer had the engine flushed two times to improve the sludge problem.after that, the vehicle stalled when the vehicle was in motion at highway speeds.the timing chain had blown and caused engine damage.the timing chain was changed at the dealer who changed the timing tensioner.the consumer found that there were numerous cases of thisproblem in chrysler vehicles.(the tube that brings the oil up into the engine clogs up, resulting in an under-oiled engine, showing the fault being the owners)the consumer requested that chrysler cover the cost of the engine replacement.also, the brakes pulsated and the trunk lock was broken. *sc
2001 dodge intrepid .transmission has failed at 75000 miles. I still owe 1 and a half year car payment.cannot afford to get it fixed had a extended warranty and it expired.
Dt*: the contact stated the engine blew while driving on the freeway.this occurred twice. The first incident occurred at 50,000 miles, and the second at 97000 miles. Also, the transmission blew at 45000 miles.the engine issue was not oil related. The contact expressed the defect was related the engine.the oil had turned yellow.the contact also expressed that the transmission problems were probably related to the engine problems. There were also some computer problems; the computer was not allowing the rpm's increase properly.the vehicle's computer was repaired by the contact.updated 11/9/2006 -
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The engine shut off in traffic on august 10, 2005 at about 7:30 am whiledriving at45 mph. The vehicle restarted once, and almost immediately stalled again.the first time the vehicle restarted in less than a minute, and took less than a minute for it to stall again shortly after. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. They said that engine block was cracked andthe engine would have to be replaced.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle accelerated on its own to a higher speed, causing the vehicle to lose control.the contact was unsure of the speeds before and after acceleration, but this caused the engine and transmission to die.the contact was able to prevent the vehicle from being involved in an accident.the service dealer determined the vehicle needed a new engine and transmission and were unaware of what could have caused this.
While traveling at approximately 5 mph gear shift located betweendriver and passenger seats was bumped.when gear shift was bumped,vehicle went from drive to park bringingvehicle to a complete stop.dealership stated that there should have been a mechanism ingear shift which prevented this from happening.please provide any additional information/attachments.
- the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving the vehicle lost power whenstopping at a light. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The failure mileage was 85,000.the contact stated that for approximately 3-6 months priorthe vehiclefelt as though the transmission was slipping.there were no warning indicators.the mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new engine. Updated 04/12/07.
Can pull gear shift out of place without it being started or keys in the ignition.grandson pulled gear shift out of drive and it rolled down a hill and hit a tree with him in it. Nothing has been done about it yet.
While driving the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. While driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled. Driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced.
Oil light blinking erratically, going into reverse when in drive-not once,but twice.
Dt: contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. He stated that his wife complained that the car was hard to shift into park and into he other gears. The mechanic that checkedvehicle said it was the shift cable that connects the shift lever to the transmission. The mechanic said this was a very common problem with intrepids. On 10-03-05 he had the cable replaced at a cost of $207.19. Had to wait four days before the parts came in to getvehicle fixed. The contact wanted to file a complaint because this frightened him because if this was a major problem with the intrepids as the mechanic stated, why has this never fallen under a recall?
My automatic transmission failed at approximately 57,000 miles on my 2001 intrepid r/t.i was at a stoplight and it was like i hit something.i could only move in 3rd gear at that point.i took my car to a transmission shop, and they proceeded with repairs.after removing and completely tearing down my transmission, i was offered two options.the first was a stock rebuild, just as it came from the manufacturer.it was the option i chose and cost me $1800 after taxes.the other option was replacing the same parts, but with updates that are recommended by daimler chrysler.that option was $2200 before taxes.the interesting thing is that daimler chrysler knows about the problems if they recommend the updates.the transmission shop knew of the problems because the option i chose carried a 6 month/6,000 mile warranty.the other (updated) option carried a 3yr/36,000 mile warranty.they know that those parts are most likely to fail again, hence the short 6 month warranty.i have a few of the parts saved from the repairs.one of the planetary gears is completely destroyed, in many pieces.the gears are worn severely.i can supply pictures of these if needed.i have been in contact with daimler chrysler through their customer assistance website and have complete documentation of our discussions, word for word.they blamed it on everything except themselves.the representative even took a condescending tone towards me in his last reply.this is obviously a problem they are aware of, other customers are having, and will continue to be a problem as long as they use the 42 le transmission. *nlm
A few days after i bought the car the engine light came on, and i took it back to the dealer. He said it was the fuel cap making the engine light come on, he put a new one on, and said that should solve it. The engine light came back on, and a month later, the car wouldn't start.i had it towed to a shop, and they said it needed a new fuel pump.i called the dealer, and he said it was nothinghe could do because the warranty was only for a month.i just started driving it again,the car would take a minute before it picked up speed, like it was stalling.i drove it until just recently it just stopped while i was driving. I had the car towed and it was put on a machine and the transmission is out.i have had the car a year. One day the car wouldn't go in reverse, and i checked the transmission fluid, and it was fine. Then , it drove fine a couple days then completely stopped.i haven't done anything yet because i don't have the money for another transmission or car, andneed a car because i have a daughter with cerebral palsy, and she has a lot of doctor appointments out of town and in town.so if i could get some help i would greatly appreciate it.
Dt: contact stated the engine failed while driving the vehicle. He contacted the dealer, andthey claimed it happened due to the contact'serror on oil changes. The transmission failed as well. There were no prior warningsconcerningthe failures. The vehicle was serviced on a regular basis. The contactprovided documentation for oil changes. The transmission was replaced under warrant.however, the engine will not be repaired due to the excessive expense.
Vehicle was parked in a driveway and itjumped out of gear and hit a tree. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealerfor inspection, but dealer was unable to resolve the problem.the consumers 4 year old daughters hand grabbed the shifting lever while being moved from the front seat to the child seat in the back.the vehicle began to roll forward.the keys were still in the consumers hand.the consumer was thrown to the ground.* tc
Dt: transmission went out about month ago.just had transmission redone,however, vehicle overheated.took to a mechanic and was informed 2 fans were working properly. Next day was stuck in rush hour traffic when the car overheated.tried to maneuver through trafficand engine started knocking.parked car in parking lot, and steam began to pour out.did not open hood.called mechanic and tow truck, and was informed that, engine was totally shot.it was poorlydesigned. Called dodge with no success, they offered no remedy.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 6 0mph the vehicle temporally stalled.the vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop were the transmission computer chip was replaced.the intermittent stalling continued while driving 35 mph and the vehicle was towed to another independent repair shop.the mechanic determined there was sludge build up in the engine and the engine needed to be replaced.there was a coolant leak which had contaminated the oil. Updated 04/17/06.
The trans axle went out on my 2001 dodge intrepide. This is going to set me back about 2000.00 and i am a 1 job customer with my husband on disability and a fixed income and this will make it really hard on me and my family.
Oil light came on for about 15 seconds then the engine started knocking and seized up.
Consumer states: engine malfunctioned. Called chrysler andreplaced transmission 9 months ago.the engine just shut down, the timing chain broke. No lights came on when the engine shut down. Acted like it wanted to cut off, it started shaking ,and just died and wouldn't start back. It acted like it wanted to turn over, making a noise. Mechanic said internal engine damage caused by timing chain, and fluids got mixed in with the oil. Just had oil changed week prior to this.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while sitting in the vehicle with the engine turned off, the contact's daughter was able to switch the gear indicator from park into drive without depressing the brake pedal.prior to the failure, the contact noticed that he was able to remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was running.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the current mileage was 151,000 and failure mileage was 99,000.
Dt*:the contact stated while traveling 75 mph the transmission failed and the engine stalled.the vehicle would not restart and was towed to an independent repair shop wherethe transmission was rebuilt.later, without warning the engine squealed and stalled.the vehicle was towed to the dealership and it was determined the problem was due to the air conditioner.updated 9/11/2006 -
Mutiple reoccuring problems with the transmission on my 2001 dodge inrepid that i purchased new. Tranmission had an oil pan leak first, then was leaking again six months later from the "weep" hole. Dealer stated that this was going to require the tranmission be removed from the vehicle and repaired. The car has only 38,000 miles on it.also had a multitude of other problems with the vehicle including:been in the shop 3 times for an oil pan leakbeen in the shop for a leaking air conditioning systembeen in the shop for sway bar links and bushingsthis is a very poor quality automobile and consumers are being cheated by dodge.
Driving at speed of 50-53 mph around a curve; 2001 dodge intrepid appeared to be in neutral, then "caught" ; problem persists intermediately even on straight highway.
While driving at highway speed the oil warning light illuminated.vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed.dealership repaired the pistons.
The contact owns a 2001 chrysler intrepid.the contact purchased the vehicle in february of 2008.three days later, the shifter cable failed without warning.the dealer replaced the component.in approximately april of 2008, the ignition switch failed and was also covered by the dealer.in addition, the driver's side window would not roll back up properly.a month ago, the vehicle shut off and was taken to the dealer.the contact was informed that the vehicle's computer system had completely failed.the computer system was replaced at the contact's expense.theconnector rod in the engine snapped, which caused the engine to fail.currently, the vehicle is inoperable.the contact feels that the failures were due to manufacturer defects.the failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 07/01/09the pcm was replaced. Updated 07/02/09.
20 01 dodge intrepid,43k. Mi., purchased in 02, drive 7000. Miles, year maintained to specks. Last oil change showed massive amounts of sludge build-up. Two weeks later the engine blew. According to serv. Mgr. At dealership where we purchased it, it is the timing chain guides. I'm sure he's farmiliar with the noise because chrysler have denied thousands of people the use of thier 2.7 l engined vehicles for a long, long time. It is a known cronic problem with this engine, and they know it, and nothing is being done about it. And, like thousands of others, we have to continue to pay for the driveway ornament as it can only sit there. We certaimly can't afford to fix it, so we borrowed my mother-in laws car, which got stolen from our driveway a week after we borrowed it. This problem must be addressed immediately by the proper authorities and they must be held accountable for any and all repairs needed to be able to get rid of the car.
Vehicle was parked in a driveway and itjumped out of gear and hit a tree. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealerfor inspection, but dealer was unable to resolve the problem.the consumers 4 year old daughters hand grabbed the shifting lever while being moved from the front seat to the child seat in the back.the vehicle began to roll forward.the keys were still in the consumers hand.the consumer was thrown to the ground.* tc
Consumer stated that gear indicator shift cable broke while driving the vehicle. Dealer notified.
20 01 dodge intrepid,43k. Mi., purchased in 02, drive 7000. Miles, year maintained to specks. Last oil change showed massive amounts of sludge build-up. Two weeks later the engine blew. According to serv. Mgr. At dealership where we purchased it, it is the timing chain guides. I'm sure he's farmiliar with the noise because chrysler have denied thousands of people the use of thier 2.7 l engined vehicles for a long, long time. It is a known cronic problem with this engine, and they know it, and nothing is being done about it. And, like thousands of others, we have to continue to pay for the driveway ornament as it can only sit there. We certaimly can't afford to fix it, so we borrowed my mother-in laws car, which got stolen from our driveway a week after we borrowed it. This problem must be addressed immediately by the proper authorities and they must be held accountable for any and all repairs needed to be able to get rid of the car.
The vehicle was parked with the engine off, the consumer accidentally hit the shift lever which caused the vehicle tp roll backwards into the consumer garage, theconsumer is concerned about how vehicle can come out of gear without pressing the brake, the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that this particular vehicle year and model doesn't have to have that safety lock for shifting. Nlm *mr
The trans axle went out on my 2001 dodge intrepide. This is going to set me back about 2000.00 and i am a 1 job customer with my husband on disability and a fixed income and this will make it really hard on me and my family.
I was driving my 2001 dodge intrepid i pulled in to shopping center put my foot on brake put my car in park my engine revved up as though it was going 50 miles an hr a loud noise my car took offby itself and hit the car in front of me please tell me what could have caused that.
We purchased a 2001 dodge intrepid and have had nothing but trouble with it.it has been in the shop for repairs continuously and still cannot be fixed.all in all, i have invested about $3500 for repairs and still the car is unsafe to drive.i have a loan on this vehicle and have to pay even though i am unable to drive this car.i have seen numerous complaints on this vehicle and it doesn't appear that anything every gets done with them.
Purchased car in 02 with 11000 miles. Maintained car well. At 57000 miles the engine and transmission blew. Dealer said their was a build up of sludge. My car was in the shop for 30 days. 4 days after repaired i returned it to dealer with complaint of transmission slipping. They couldn't feel it slipping when they drove it. Now tonight, 3 weeks later, it was towed back to the shop for transmission failure.
I was driving the car and check engine light came on.i was planning on taking the car in for service work the following week.on the way home from a3 mile trip, a heard an odd squealing and gears started to slip from the engine and proceeded to the dealer. The transmission fluid was checked each time i brought car in for oil change/servicing and was up to the max line when i checked it the day prior. Dealer called back to tell me that my transmission failed and it will be 3381 bucks to repair for 4250 for replacement.in reviewing this and other websites, i have found numerous complaints regarding chrysler transmissions of the same part number over the past dozen years.
Defective gen 3 seat belts in my 2001 dodge intrepid.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While the contact was placing a child in the rear child seat, the seat belt fractured. The manufacturer stated that the seat belt needed to be inspected before they would decide if they would cover the costs. The dealer (spitzer motors of mansfield chrysler dodge jeep ram, 1777 w 4th st, mansfield, oh 44906, (419) 513-8278) stated that the contact had to have a case number from the manufacturer before they would repair the seat belt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 64,000...consumer stated rear seat belt bolt broke off.
Seatbelts in rear of vehicle come unbuckled with little movement.
I was wearing my seatbelt traveling 30 miles per hour in my 2001 dodge intrepid es. My right font tire somehow snapped while i was traveling in a straight course and did not hit any debris or potholes while on the road. I had no control of any steering while it happened and crashed into and oncoming car at 30mph as i said i had my seatbelt on and hit the right front side of the opposing vehicle. The result was a 4 inch gash in my forehead from the b bar of the vehicle because the seatbelt didn't properly restrain me even though it was adjusted to proper shoulder height and pulled tight around my waist. The air bags did not deploy in the car at all. As a result i suffered injuries resulting in the payment of $2900 to my local hospital and ambulance business. The vehicle had passed an inspection just a couple months earlier had a tuneup and inspection for worn jball joints fittings wires hoses and wires and bolts which cost a large sum of money. A few minor parts were replaced and the car was deemed to be in safe working order.
While drivingand making a turn into the parking lotvehicle wasfilled with smoke. Consumer could not get out of the seat because the seat belt engaged, locking her in. Once getting out of the seat belt she could not get out of the vehicle because the power door locksengaged also.
Seat belt button on left front is raisedabout1/8 to 1/4 above buckle. I must have bumped it with hand or something cause the lach came out of buckle. I do not like the fact that these belts do that. I have grand kids that ride in my car. I also saw that news special about , the seat belts not being safe. They said they were not putting them in front of the new cars,but are in the back seats. They are not putting them in the vans or suvs any more. The rep for dodge stated they were awear that the seat beltsdid not pass the steal ball test. The rep for dodge also stated that they were not going to recall them!! i do not want thoes seat belts in my car, they are not safe.i do not want my grand kids in that car with unsafe seat belts. Thank you very much. Undone from the buckle
Seat belt buckle has unlatched when accidentally hit by another passenger, causing the child safety seat to be unsecured. This is a genreral problem with the gen-3 design chrysler.
Nasty smell from a/c, suspension/axles and other problems with dodge intrepid.there were scratches on the cover of the radio program, problems with the window and door lock, the right passenger front had pin holes, the front end was loud grabbing and knocking, the driver door window displayed a thump noise and the motor on the window continued to run even after the window was closed, the passenger seat cover had a big gauge which was made on the console and the glove box cover door, there were spots on the interior of the front head light inside of the glass, the engine would surge, the front passenger door made squeaking noises, air bag light was intermittent, speaker damage, the right and left front windows squeaked mostly on the left side motor, the right window did not work at all, the left rear anchor cover was broken, the brakes were noisy, the engine light was intermittent, the tire experienced excessive wear, and there was a grabbing on right turns.recall#03v035000. *sc
Dishman dodge; 7700 east sprague avenue; spokane, wa 99212 failed to perform dot manufacturer drivers seat recall service 19-feb-2003 (reference invoice no. Docs66853) stating no knowledge of recall announcement.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.the contact backed her vehicle out of a parking space at 2 mph, placed it into drive, and barely depressed the accelerator pedal when the driver's seat collapsed.frantically, she shifted into park and stopped the vehicle.the dealer stated that a plastic piece on one of the seat arms was stripped, which caused the failure.the repair cost would total approximately $955.the contact experienced a minor strain in her shoulder due to the sudden seat collapse.the current mileage was 110,968 and failure mileage was approximately 110,500. Updated 07/15/08 the seat adjuster assembly was broken. Updated 07/15/08
Recall 01v273000; head protection device located above center door suppport atb-pillar, has sharp corners, and is causing slight injuries to driver's head.please provide any further information.
After making an appointment for recall repairs the consumer was informed by the dealer that the parts were not available for the seat reclining bolt (recall number 03 v 035 000).*nlm.
Recall no.#03v035000, seat back recliner bolt:the recall was done on the vehicle but now the seat motor has dropped down under the seat.the consumer claimed that there was no problems with the seat motor before the recall.
When driving down the road at night, the vehicle loses all function and power. When this occurs i have no power steering, lights, brakes, nothing. It flickers on and off like that multiple times. It took me 1 1/2 hours to drive home, which should have taken only half hour. This is a serious safety issue. I can't drive the vehicle now in fear that i will be in an accident. This appears to be an ongoing issue with dodge vehicles. I can't drive my van in fear it will end up killing myself, my family, or some innocent person on the roadway. This needs to be addressed. A recall is needed to find this ongoing issue. There isn't a specific date but a constant issue.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The contact was able to avoid a crash by applying the emergency brake. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid without any warning my car's engine stopped working causing my power steering and brakes to go.luckly i was traveling at slow speed, and i was able to pull over without causing any accidents or injuries.although i am ok my car is not.this is a new vehicle the engine should have not gone, but it did.i am paying for a new car that does not work and chrysler does not accept any responsibility since the warranty has expired.
I have a 2001 intrepid, bought it with 7,995 miles on it.from the time i purchased the car i had a vibration in the steering wheel.i had the car back immediately and they told me that it had something to do with the tires and caused no safety risk.this became worse, i took it back again with the same problem, only now worse especially at highway speeds.they now told me that the rotors were worn and needed to be turned down.the service manager told me that this was not covered since the warranty was only good for 15,000 miles and this had been exceeded.well the problem still existed, and now i needed to replace the rotors and brake pads.this problem continues and now 2 years later have to replace the rotors, brake pads, and some tellme to change to brake hoses and the calipers along with this.my dealer does not want to work with me, but can stand there and tell me that this a common problem with the intrepid, concorde, lxi, 300m --- and the kicker is that they are not concerned with this because the warranty is up.i have only 7,000 miles on the new rotors, brake pads and brake hoses and now they need to be replaced again.i pay enough for this piece of '!@#$%, and every three months i have to put hundreds of dollars into the braking system.i have never been this unhappy with a vehicle, and i have owned many new vehicles. *nlm
Nasty smell from a/c, suspension/axles and other problems with dodge intrepid.there were scratches on the cover of the radio program, problems with the window and door lock, the right passenger front had pin holes, the front end was loud grabbing and knocking, the driver door window displayed a thump noise and the motor on the window continued to run even after the window was closed, the passenger seat cover had a big gauge which was made on the console and the glove box cover door, there were spots on the interior of the front head light inside of the glass, the engine would surge, the front passenger door made squeaking noises, air bag light was intermittent, speaker damage, the right and left front windows squeaked mostly on the left side motor, the right window did not work at all, the left rear anchor cover was broken, the brakes were noisy, the engine light was intermittent, the tire experienced excessive wear, and there was a grabbing on right turns.recall#03v035000. *sc
201 dodge intrepid: inner tie rods worn at approx. 70,000 miles. Along with rack and pinion leaking fluid.caused sever problems with steering and car control.took car to dealer and they said i should not being driving car because of potential steering control loss.set appointment to have inner tie rod ends replaced and rack and pinion and would notified that it parts were not available for weeks.1999 chrysler concord: same exact problem except that only complete steering box rather than rack and pinion was replaced with replacement of inner tie rod ends.also, both driver side rear brakes prematurely wore and had to be replaced.passenger side was fine.
While driving the vehicles brakes locked up.thedealer was notified.*nlm
While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled.the consumer was told that the engine contained sludge build up after having the timing chain tensioner changed.the consumer had the engine flushed two times to improve the sludge problem.after that, the vehicle stalled when the vehicle was in motion at highway speeds.the timing chain had blown and caused engine damage.the timing chain was changed at the dealer who changed the timing tensioner.the consumer found that there were numerous cases of thisproblem in chrysler vehicles.(the tube that brings the oil up into the engine clogs up, resulting in an under-oiled engine, showing the fault being the owners)the consumer requested that chrysler cover the cost of the engine replacement.also, the brakes pulsated and the trunk lock was broken. *sc
The brake lines that run between the master cylinder and proportioning valve are routed past the exhaust manifold heat shield retaining clamp. The retaining clamp has a bolt that protrudes up at about a 75 degree angle from horizontal. The brake lines were routed past this bolt and so close that they were rubbing up against it. Over a period of time(14,050 miles) this contact caused brake failure due to a hole worn in the brake line tubing from constant friction. There has been no repairs or modifications of factory installed equipment of the braking system or any other system on this vehicle. Fortunately there was not a accident caused by this incident. I believe this could be a potential safety recall issue on this vehicle.
While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from the tail pipe of the vehicle. The check engine light illuminated. Consumer took the vehicle into a mechanic, andmechanic stated that the vacuum hose had come loose. The mechanic placed thevacuum hose back onto the vehicle. A couple of days later,engine light illuminated again. That's when the consumer found out there was sludge build up in the engine.
Consumer noticed smoke coming from the tail pipe. The check engine light illuminated. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, who determined thatvacuum hose disengaged. Mechanic placed thevacuuim hose back on. A few days later. The engine light illuminated again. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer,who determinedthatengine had sludge build up in it.
I was wearing my seatbelt traveling 30 miles per hour in my 2001 dodge intrepid es. My right font tire somehow snapped while i was traveling in a straight course and did not hit any debris or potholes while on the road. I had no control of any steering while it happened and crashed into and oncoming car at 30mph as i said i had my seatbelt on and hit the right front side of the opposing vehicle. The result was a 4 inch gash in my forehead from the b bar of the vehicle because the seatbelt didn't properly restrain me even though it was adjusted to proper shoulder height and pulled tight around my waist. The air bags did not deploy in the car at all. As a result i suffered injuries resulting in the payment of $2900 to my local hospital and ambulance business. The vehicle had passed an inspection just a couple months earlier had a tuneup and inspection for worn jball joints fittings wires hoses and wires and bolts which cost a large sum of money. A few minor parts were replaced and the car was deemed to be in safe working order.
While steering, a loud noise washeard coming from the steering wheel.the consumer noticed that the steering wheel failed to turn on its own.the consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection.the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.please fill in additional information.
I believe the steering mechanism in my intrepid is defective.i can turn the steering wheel almost one half turn without turning the car.bill smith, service manager, bay area tire and service center, glen burnie, maryland, has looked at the car and believes that the problem is with the steering rack, which he says must be replaced.his phone number is (410) 969-0701.based on what i have read and discussions with mr. Smith and other automobile mechanics, i believe that such a problem is due to a manufacturing defect in the materials, workmanship, or design.simply, this problem should not be found in an automobile with only 57,000 miles.it will cost about $700.00 to repair the steering in my car.
The rack and pinion steering on my 2001 dodge intrepid r/t started making this creaking and cracking sound it does it 100% of the time i'm driving the dealer said they couldn't find the problem we took it in a second time and they said the steering rack had failed and that they would replace it under warranty so they fixed it drove the car no more than 100 miles and the same creaking and cracking sound was back i fear for our lives because i have heard lots of reports of this problem on these cars and yet dodge has yet to have a recall for the problem i found this information at www.chryslervehicleproblems.com i hope something can be done thank you
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the steering wheel would lock up while driving at various speeds. A local mechanic diagnosed that the rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 57,000.
This car has been driven off the highway mostly. When taken to the highway the steering developed excessive play; about a quarter turn to each side, left and right. Id didn't cause an accident but it nearly did. Especially because where the car is taken many trucks also commute and the excessive play throws the car onto adjacent lanes or the separating barrier.
201 dodge intrepid: inner tie rods worn at approx. 70,000 miles. Along with rack and pinion leaking fluid.caused sever problems with steering and car control.took car to dealer and they said i should not being driving car because of potential steering control loss.set appointment to have inner tie rod ends replaced and rack and pinion and would notified that it parts were not available for weeks.1999 chrysler concord: same exact problem except that only complete steering box rather than rack and pinion was replaced with replacement of inner tie rod ends.also, both driver side rear brakes prematurely wore and had to be replaced.passenger side was fine.
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid without any warning my car's engine stopped working causing my power steering and brakes to go.luckly i was traveling at slow speed, and i was able to pull over without causing any accidents or injuries.although i am ok my car is not.this is a new vehicle the engine should have not gone, but it did.i am paying for a new car that does not work and chrysler does not accept any responsibility since the warranty has expired.
When driving down the road at night, the vehicle loses all function and power. When this occurs i have no power steering, lights, brakes, nothing. It flickers on and off like that multiple times. It took me 1 1/2 hours to drive home, which should have taken only half hour. This is a serious safety issue. I can't drive the vehicle now in fear that i will be in an accident. This appears to be an ongoing issue with dodge vehicles. I can't drive my van in fear it will end up killing myself, my family, or some innocent person on the roadway. This needs to be addressed. A recall is needed to find this ongoing issue. There isn't a specific date but a constant issue.
While driving at any speedpower assistbelt pulley is loose and will make a loud noise. Also,sometimes cause steering problems. Dealer notified.
Steering gear replaced at 44,000 miles.*la
The steering gear pinion was replaced.the steering had caught right and or left upon returning to the center.scc
Stopped at stop light and turned to the left steering popped and then there was play in steering wheel.play got worse over time went to payton dodge in clinton they replaced tierod on left and had car balanced got car back it was worse informed them,they were supposed to pick the car up never did and after 2 weeks took car to another garage where i almost got run over by a big truck because the car would not hardly turn to the left on sharp turns and was making popping noise the rack and pinion had to be replaced. I think because of the history of dodge and therack and pinion payton dodge did not want to work on it.
While driving at 45 mphsteering column locked up.consumer had to struggle to keep vehicle from colliding with another vehicle.manufacturer and the dealer were informed of the problem.
When turning the steering wheel towards the right steering wheel locked, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle.
While driving srs light appeared on the dashboard. Steering wheel locked, and the horn became inoperative.consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it home.the cause had not been determined.
While making a turn consumer lost steering control.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving, power steering column went out.the rear power door locks failed.
While driving 35 mph and without any warning the vehicle made knocking noises from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealerwhere it was determined that the engine had sludge in the engine.the vehicle had an extended warranty but the dealer refused coverage for the sludge problem.the engine needed to be replaced. The power steering pump leaked which caused noise when the steering wheel was turned.*nlm
Power steering pump was leaking very badly. We took it to the byers chrysler dealership at 390 east broad street, (614) 228-5111 we could see that a bolt/nut had rubbed a hole through the power steering line. The dealer mechanic told us after checking it that we must have run over something because there was a hole in the line and proceeded to let us know that thereplacement part is on back-order for up to 6 months. The problem was caused obviously by looking at the part from the nut/bolt rubbing against the line. The dealer did not offer to patch it up or any assistance. When calling around to several other dodge dealers, i informed that this particular part has been renamed and numbered due to a problem in previous models and is on backorder nationwide but it was never recalled. The new part number is 05101846aa. We now have a leaking power steering pump and no answers or assistance from the dealership. We have a warranty but it supposedly it is not covered. We would appreciate any and all assistance you can provide. Thank you.**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**767681
The failure seems to be multi part.on a long trip the power steering seemed sluggish (some part of the power assist weakened).the wheel also was grinding terribly when we turned.after taking it to the dealer they replaced the belt.before i left the lot thesteering still seemed heavy, and the wheel then made a hard thump when turned side to side. I am still going through the repairs, and i estimated the cost, but i have already paid $111 for a belt which didn't fix all the problem, therefor i guessed $300.
Power steering pump on my 2001 dodge intrepid with 46,000 miles is defective and needs replacement.
While driving at any speedpower assistbelt pulley is loose and will make a loud noise. Also,sometimes cause steering problems. Dealer notified.
First thing is that the rack and pinion failed.got it repaired and then tie rod fell off.was driving down the road one day, the car started smoking and just cut off.got it off the road but it would not start after that. The car only has 75,435 miles on it.
I was turning corner, going approx. 5 mph, when my steering wheel locked up, i couldn't steer the car at all.i ended up 1/2 in the ditch 1/2 in the street.i had to put on the brake to stop, but had no control of the car.we called douglas in clinton, il.they provided me with a loaner car and were going to look at it first thing monday morning.they notified my husband at work, monday and told him that the rack & pinion had broke.they had to replace part, remanufactured was $300.00 new was $800.00.they finally got part in on friday and i was able to get my car back that evening.total repair bill was $640.72.that included part,labor, taxes and realigment.*sc
First thing is that the rack and pinion failed.got it repaired and then tie rod fell off.was driving down the road one day, the car started smoking and just cut off.got it off the road but it would not start after that. The car only has 75,435 miles on it.
We have a 2001 dodge intrepid es 4 months off warranty that needs a complete rack n pinion replacement.after noticing a lack of mobility on corners, we purchased new tires (hey never thought it could be something as hugea defect as this) after they showed some wear and winter is coming.manueverability on corners became worse and my husband took it in to our dealer today september 27, 2004 and was told it needed a complete rack n pinion, steering stabilizers, and bushings.this car has 38,000 miles on!!!after doing some research on the web, it seems very blatant that it should be a defect on these automobiles or at a minimum a warranty item.i will never let my teenager drive this vehicle and after getting it repaired will trade it.it is a shame that it willprobably take many accidents and god forbid deaths before either nhtsa or dodge will address this issue.
When the consumer tried to turn the steering wheel, it became stuck.the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who repaired the rack and pinion.
Dt: problem began about one month ago, the steering was loose. When moving the steering wheel about 5-10 degrees in either direction, the steering system does not respond. Then, the vehilce was taken to a mechanic, who determined that rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. The owner was attempting to get help from chrysler, but they were not offering help. Owner noticed upon investigation that there were others with this concern.
3 year old dodge intrepid, bought new, with 75,000 miles has a large amount of play in the steering wheel before direction change occurs. Indications are steering rack needs replaced.there is a technical service bulletin on this condition, but no recall.i contacted chrysler for assistance, but there position is warranty is out.i have never heard of a steering rack going out this quickly, and there are a lot of complaints posted on the internet for failures as low as 38,000 miles.my other vehicle is 11 years old , with 145,000 miles and has never had a problem like this. There is a design flaw in the steering on this vehicle, and other model chrysler which is leading to the early failure rates, and chrysler knows it, and should help owners repair.
With less than 85000 miles on the vehicle, the rack and pinion steering is in need of replacement per my local mechanic.the failure of a part this critical this soon is unacceptable.*la
I noticed a play in the steering wheel when i bought the car at 42,000 miles. At about 45,000 miles i noticed that steering wheel would "get caught" on something while trying to bring it back to its normal position after turning, and clicking while getting over whatever was catching it. At the same time rattling in the front end came along while driving on uneven surfaces - like adirt road, bumps, holes on the road. At 46,000 miles i was told i had to replace the whole steering rack asap before i loose the ability to steer my car on the road and hurt me/somebody else.
Dt*:the contact stated while making a turn the steering wheel locked.the vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop where the steering rack was replaced.updated 4/14/2006 - the steering problem began on 1/05 and fluctuated between being stiff when making turn to being very loose when making turn.eventually the steering locked up on 3/28/05.
July, 2004, i was driving my 2001 dodge intrepid when i made a left turn and the steering locked up, the wheel would not turn back to the right. It happened twice as i turned into intersections same day. Had there been a vehicle in the opposite lane, i would have had no recourse but to crash in to it. Luckily, there was no car in the inside lane! this was a sunday..took car to dodge repair shop early monday morning and was told it was the bushings. 4days later, was told after the bushings were put in, it did not correct the problem...that it was needing a new rack! the bushing repair was $426.46. The repairman told me that in his opinion, a rack should not have to be replaced in a vehicle with less than 50,000 miles as was the case in my vehicle. I called chrysler and they refused to do anything. The dodge repair man even called them and they refused him, because in my frustration after they declined my request i had used the word "[xxx]" and "[xxx]" in the conversation. Which is beside the point, as this is a safety issue...which could have caused me a serious or fatal accident! my car was finally repaired after being in the shop 3 weeks (this is my only vehicle as i am a single parent household) and i was charged a total of $823.48 for the bushings and arebuilt rack! shields motors in chanute may still have the old part, i am unsure. However, i feel that chrysler should be recalling their vehicles after researching and finding several other situations where the steering has caused accidents, etc.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Faxed copy of email fm john brzostowski (md) seek status of complaint filed w/odi re defects of the steering rack on his 2001 dodge intrepid.*mr
Ltr seeking status of complaint filed w/odi re defects of the steering rack on his 2001 dodge intrepid, reply to constituent/copy john leitch/wash. Dc, ref es05-006486 /s/ harrington 8/11/05.
Steering became very problematic starting in july 2006.when turning the car, there were catches when turning in either direction and the problem has grown worse.the car was serviced in early august when the shop diagnosed it and replaced the tie rods.that did not fix it and was then told that the steering gear rack also needed to be replaced.there have been several near-misses as the steering locks when making turns in parking lots or tight spaces.
I have a steering problem with my 2001 dodge intrepid. A mechanic says it needs a new steering rack. It "sticks and binds up on left turns". For a fairly new car with not that many miles on it i believe it is a manufacturers defect. The mechanics name is [xxx]and his number is [xxx].jbinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid.while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to veer to the right.the contact turned the steering wheel slightly to the left and then to the right to keep the vehicle driving forward.the vehicle was taken to the mechanic and they stated that either the rack and pinion or an unknown component could be the cause of failure.the contact believes that the manufacturer should take some corrective action.the current and failure mileages were 80,000.
The paint on the body is good except for the hood. The paint is peeling badly. Nowhere else on the body is this happening. The color is forrest green ?? please let know how i can get this hood repainted.
The plastic casing around the rear windows in which the se model letters are stamped has detached from the doors at the rear, both rear windows.nlm
The rubber door seal failed.
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid and i have noticed in the past few months that the molding on the inside of my doors are shrinking and it is causing air from the outside to come in and cause loud outside noise while driving. None of the dealers in my area will do anything about it.
While loading items into trunk of vehicle, the lifts malfunctioned causing the rear trunk lid to fall on consumer, causing injury.(attorney on behalf of client)
Nasty smell from a/c, suspension/axles and other problems with dodge intrepid.there were scratches on the cover of the radio program, problems with the window and door lock, the right passenger front had pin holes, the front end was loud grabbing and knocking, the driver door window displayed a thump noise and the motor on the window continued to run even after the window was closed, the passenger seat cover had a big gauge which was made on the console and the glove box cover door, there were spots on the interior of the front head light inside of the glass, the engine would surge, the front passenger door made squeaking noises, air bag light was intermittent, speaker damage, the right and left front windows squeaked mostly on the left side motor, the right window did not work at all, the left rear anchor cover was broken, the brakes were noisy, the engine light was intermittent, the tire experienced excessive wear, and there was a grabbing on right turns.recall#03v035000. *sc
Nasty smell from a/c, suspension/axles and other problems with dodge intrepid.there were scratches on the cover of the radio program, problems with the window and door lock, the right passenger front had pin holes, the front end was loud grabbing and knocking, the driver door window displayed a thump noise and the motor on the window continued to run even after the window was closed, the passenger seat cover had a big gauge which was made on the console and the glove box cover door, there were spots on the interior of the front head light inside of the glass, the engine would surge, the front passenger door made squeaking noises, air bag light was intermittent, speaker damage, the right and left front windows squeaked mostly on the left side motor, the right window did not work at all, the left rear anchor cover was broken, the brakes were noisy, the engine light was intermittent, the tire experienced excessive wear, and there was a grabbing on right turns.recall#03v035000. *sc
While driving vehicle shakes.vehicle has been aligned several times but it does not hold an alignment. Vehicle has been taken to dealer on approximately twelvetimes, and each time a different componentwqas changed, butproblem resurfaced. *nlm.
Components used to replace former lower ball joint separated causing all assembly to swing out causing loss of parking and braking on an incline, vehicle started to slide backward in street traffic, emergency brake had to be used to stop vehicle.
Heater blowing cold air. Took it for an oil change on the 17th of january; heard a knocking noise that day, the next morning it didn't start. Had it towed to a mechanic. He refused to touch it, stating the timing chain was broke and the engine was junk. Had it towed to dodge city of countryside (where i bought the car) on 1/21/05 where it has been since. They say i have not maintained the vehicle, the engine blew due to excessive oil sludge, but that there was no problem with the timing chain. The service manager was rude and ignorant. I have the 6 year, 75,000 extended warranty thru daimler chrysler. This car has only 43,000 miles on it and i refuse to pay for the new engine out of my own pocket. So, now i am being charged a storage fee and i have to pay for a rental which is costing me alot of money.
Have had my car in several times for the check engine light coming on.the first visit they dismissed it and said it was probably the gas was probably loose and reset the sensor. 2nd time they said the sensor was bad so they replaced that.now today it came on again w/ a definate leak somewhere because of a smell of gas.i will find out tomorrow what they "think" it is this time.
Vehicle will accelerate suddenly.consumer has not takenvehicle todealership to determine a cause for this defect. The dealer could not determine the cause of the acceleration.the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle accelerating on its own and ended up in an accident.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle accelerated on its own to a higher speed, causing the vehicle to lose control.the contact was unsure of the speeds before and after acceleration, but this caused the engine and transmission to die.the contact was able to prevent the vehicle from being involved in an accident.the service dealer determined the vehicle needed a new engine and transmission and were unaware of what could have caused this.
My car was parked and the ignition was off. I started the car, placed it in gear and it "bolted" forward at a high speed. I was parked facing a guard rail in a shopping center and the car lurched forward and smashed into the guard rail. Unable to be driven, the car was towed to a body shop for extensive repairs. I don't have the repair estimate as of this date. Car is currently being repaired.
Air bag light came on , then no cruise control, no horn, air bag light stays on.was told that there might be a recall on this particular vehicle. Called dealership in bloomington, in. And was told that they didn't know and that they don't handle recalls.
Vehicle speed controlafter turning a corner and beginning to accelerate, vehicle's throttle stuck.throttle needed to be manually reset. No apparent damage to cable; reason why unknown.
My 2001 dodge intrepid se has a problem with sudden acceleration.i bought this car in 2001.i am the second owner.this problem occurs only when the air conditioning is turned on.this problem is especially harrowing at times when the car should be decelerating - i.e. When approaching a stop light or pulling into the garage.during normal operation of the engine at these times, rpm's usually range from 750 to 1100 rpm depending on speed of the car.during a "problem" period as one begins the process of deceleration, the engine rpm's will jump up to 2200 - 2500 rpm thus causing unusual use of the brake pedal to compensate for the sudden acceleration.i have also found that the electronic transmission will begin to "gear-down" as though my braking is interpreted as climbing a hill or passing another car.consequently, i will put the car in neutral and let the engine race up and down until it settles at an even rpm.i quit using air conditioning for several weeks until i was able to get the car in to the dealership.the 2001 dodge intrepid se has been taken to the local dodge dealership.the dodge dealership determined that the "brain" of the car needed to be replaced (one month ago).now the car has begun to have the same problem again.i have found another consumer problem report similar to mine on mycarstats.com.
The contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the air bags warning light illuminated as well as the horn failed when depressed. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph the cruise control failed to engage as he had to increase his speed to avoid being rear-ended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that he researched the failure online and found nhtsa action number: pe03010 (vehicle speed control) and believes the failure was related. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The vin was not available.
The brake pedal broke and fell onto the accelerator pedal.while exiting parking lot, vehicle accelerated to 60 mph hitting an object.dealership repurchased vehicle.
Nasty smell from a/c, suspension/axles and other problems with dodge intrepid.there were scratches on the cover of the radio program, problems with the window and door lock, the right passenger front had pin holes, the front end was loud grabbing and knocking, the driver door window displayed a thump noise and the motor on the window continued to run even after the window was closed, the passenger seat cover had a big gauge which was made on the console and the glove box cover door, there were spots on the interior of the front head light inside of the glass, the engine would surge, the front passenger door made squeaking noises, air bag light was intermittent, speaker damage, the right and left front windows squeaked mostly on the left side motor, the right window did not work at all, the left rear anchor cover was broken, the brakes were noisy, the engine light was intermittent, the tire experienced excessive wear, and there was a grabbing on right turns.recall#03v035000. *sc
Air conditioning and heating system stopped working intermittently for the last four years.we have done regular maintenance on this religiously.this last time, it was making a knocking sound and barely made it into my driveway.upon getting it to my mechanic, was told that the water pump and fuel pump were both going out and that the head gasket was toast, and that they would not work on it because the engines are notoriously bad and not worth it.sludge build up was also present. Engine is now blown, and we still owe money on this thing!
Dt:2001 dodge intrepid.the consumer states the engine on the v blew outbecause there was sludge built up.this engine was maintained by mechanic.therefore, there should not have been any sludge.the vehicle was working fine prior to this.it happened on june 15, 2005.the vehicle did not catch fire, the engine died after being driven. Then, it would not restart.the vehicle was towed to the mechanic ,and he stated that engine needed to be replaced.theheater inside the vehicle was not working properly before this happened.when he added water the heater worked.the consumer found out this was part of the problem.
The contact owns a 2001 chrysler intrepid.the contact purchased the vehicle in february of 2008.three days later, the shifter cable failed without warning.the dealer replaced the component.in approximately april of 2008, the ignition switch failed and was also covered by the dealer.in addition, the driver's side window would not roll back up properly.a month ago, the vehicle shut off and was taken to the dealer.the contact was informed that the vehicle's computer system had completely failed.the computer system was replaced at the contact's expense.theconnector rod in the engine snapped, which caused the engine to fail.currently, the vehicle is inoperable.the contact feels that the failures were due to manufacturer defects.the failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 07/01/09the pcm was replaced. Updated 07/02/09.
Every owner of a newer model dodge intrepid that i have spoken to has problems with the power window on the drivers side.several of these intrepid owers had to pay several hundreds of dollars to have this problem fixed and i think it is a manufaturer's defect and this should be considered for a recall.
Consumer having problems with the windshield.please add more information.mr
Consumer having problems with the windshield. Please specify more information.mr
Was driving a rented vehicle & sun was shinning through windshield & side view mirror. Looked like some type of film across it. Made driving difficult. Usedwasher to clear & clean windshield,but it was not cleared. Sunlight hitparticles & bounced off. Was difficult to determine what was ahead onroad.
Windshield wipers operate intermittently in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown.please give any further details.
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