CarComplaints.com Notes: The Dodge Intrepid, Stratus & other Chrysler sedans are infamous for oil sludge problems with the 2.7L V6 engine. If someone offers to sell you a 2.7L V6 model, it's only worth the price of the scrap metal it's going to shortly turn into.
NOTE: Only the 2.7L V6 has the oil sludge problem. Our "Avoid like the Plague" designation is ONLY for models with the 2.7L V6 engine. All other available engines are very reliable with no major problems.
Even with regular maintenance, the oil sludge defect eventually destroys the 2.7L engine typically around 80,000-100,000 miles. The only true fix we know about is to put in the larger 3.2L engine, which has a great reputation.
This issue was never deemed a safety defect by the Feds, so there was no recall. In the end, Chrysler got away with FOUR YEARS worth of defective 2.7L V6 engines in their sedans.
1.7
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
96,800 miles
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The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 25mph, the engine shut off. The dealer diagnosed the failure and changed the oil pan, gasket, belt, alternator and filter. On May 3, 2007, the engine shut off again. Two sensors were replaced and the cost of the repairs were $1900. On May 4, 2007, the engine shut off. The vehicle was towed and the dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer also stated that the cost was $7000 and the water pump caused the engine to fail. The failure and current mileage were 96,800. The dealer stated the vehicle needed rear shocks and the shocks were repaired at time of service. The consumer provided the repair invoice for vehicle. The ater pump failed which caused damage to the engine. Updated 06/13/07
- Maumee, OH, USA
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- Maumee, OH, USA