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Weather Striping Is Falling Off
2000 Dodge Intrepid
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Dodge dealer.
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.
6.7
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $200
- Average Mileage:
- 67,800 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 11 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (6 reports)
- super glue (3 reports)
- had the dealer drive out to replace (2 reports)
accessories - interior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Like everyone else, my weather stripping was coming off, but it was a little more than that. On one door, it had shrunk and peeled off, so it was impossible to just glue back. On the other one, it turned into paper and started flaking (which is quite nice when you have kids that sit and pick at it even more). I am so tired of problems with my car, I go out of my way to make sure my friends NEVER buy one!
- Mary W., Aiken, SC, US