engine problem
9.7
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$3,497.00
Average Mileage:
91,986 miles
Number of complaints:
12 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace engine (6 reports)
- not sure (3 reports)
- get rid of the Intrepid (2 reports)
- had sensors replaced until problem stopped (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2000 Dodge Intrepid car stopped running, won't start
2007Jul 26
Intrepid 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 54,000 miles
Sometime around May, I was driving on the expressway at about 75mph and out of no where my car just shut off and about 10-15 seconds later it just came back on just by itself. Then a few days later when I was driving to work the car just died and I had to pull off the road before I got hit, finally about 5 minutes later it started back up. These problems continued quite often so I took it to my mechanic and the computer didn't register any faults so he made a few calls and decided that it could be the Echlin Cam Sensor, so he replaced it which cost $240.76, I figured it wasn't bad but the next day on the way to work it died about 3 times in 45 minutes once on the expressway, once driving on the side road and right after I got it started back up it died at the stoplight and took awhile to start back up. I called my mechanic and he said that since the computer isn't registering any faults that the only thing he could do was keep replacing sensors until the problem stopped. When I got my next check i took the car back in and he replaced the Echlin Crank Sensor which cost 175.14 this time. The car hasn't stalled on me since so at least THIS problem is fixed.(FOR NOW).
2007May 24
(reported on)Intrepid
- Manual transmission
- 115,836 miles
I hate that stupid Intrepid. It was my first car. I bought it for a thousand dollars. It ran for 10 miles and the engine broke down. Had to get it towed, then they told me that it would be $2500 to fix the car!!! No way! Never buy a 2000 intrepid b/c it's a worthless piece of crap that you will waist your $$ on. I worked for 5 months for that car and all that $$ went down the drain b/c of the stupid engine. Not until later did I learn that many people have trouble w/ Intrepid engines! It's a beautiful car, but don't waste your $$!
2007Sep 11
(reported on)Intrepid 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
IT'S A DAMN SHAME HOW DODGE IS STILL ABLE TO MAKE CAR. THIS IS MY VERY FIRST CAR, MY HEART, MY BABY. IT ALL START AFTER I FINISH PAYING FOR THE CAR WHICH WAS LAST YEAR. I AGREE IT SHOULD BE SOMETHING THAT THEY CAN BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR.
2007Sep 10
(reported on)Intrepid
- Automatic transmission
- 106,000 miles
i purchased this 2000 dodge intrepid 5 months ago for $3000.00 had oil changed when purchased then again in july, on sept 2 my engine seized. this car is a nightmare. i called cnn there is a law suit against dodge for these cars between 1998 and 2002. anyone with any help for me pls cpntact me at holllywood8860@aol.com. besides engine seized timing chain broke. pls help me
2007Jul 19
(reported on)Intrepid
- Automatic transmission
- 89,000 miles
Class action to have Dodge fix 2.7 engine issues
2007Apr 30
(reported on)Intrepid 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
My daughter was driving the car and it just quit. the whole engine had to be replaced. There was only 70000 miles on it, this should not have happened.
2007Mar 26
(reported on)Intrepid 2.7LV6
- Automatic transmission
- 112,000 miles
I was driving and all at once it stop. I try to restarted the car and it would not keep running . I was able to get it back home . Then was told it was the fuel pump so I got that , I was told by Dodge the car has three fuel cesor. and I got all of them . I car still would not run. So I took it to the shop my son works at. He broke it down and was told that a rod was broken. Plus, a bolt broke off the water pump , and thats what had made the rod brake. I do Think that Dodge should get us a break on fixing our car. We buy these cars and Love the style of Dodge. We trusted this company. All of us need to get together and sue the company. I brought an engine for the car. I was not going to pay for a car that I can't drive. And now the second engine is getting hot and starting to run bad . So now I am afraid that I will have to buy another engine . I can not buy another motor. I spent all of my savings for the first one. I love my car and I'm working very hard to keep it. When I brought this car I was not told that this car had 7 things wrong with it. I checked on kelly blue book and it listed 7 things wrong. I guess being a woman, car dealers will take your money and say we got an other one HA HA!, I wish there was something we could do about this. We as Americans should not let a company do this to us and the company should have a recall. It would cost a lot but look what it cost us , you pay for the car, if you don't it will go on your credit, as a bad point on you, But It will be paid off in Aug and then I maybe, I hope to god, not a other motor. I paid 2600.00 for the motor, plus all of the rest. oh well and other expense. thank you linda
2007Mar 10
(reported on)Intrepid Sedan 27
- CVT transmission
- 92,000 miles
Going down street stopped at stop sign. Made a right turn and engine quit. Had to have it towed to nearest service center and was told it had a blown engine. Timming chain broke , said The engine is blown cost $3000.00 to fix.
2007Feb 24
(reported on)Intrepid ES 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 86,000 miles
Car had been fine until 85,000 miles. Several electric window motors were replaced under warranty. Then the engine started chugging and the check engine light came on. Had it checked out and nothing definitive was found. It happened again and then would not start for a few days after I got it home. Had it towed from my house. My mechanic replaced the cam and crank sensors. Ran like a champ for week before it died in traffic while doing 45mph. It sat for 36 hours in a strange neighborhood. Went back and tried to start it before having it towed again. It started. No check engine light and it ran fine all the way to the shop. My guy checked it again and everything was "normal". Drove it for another few days before it shut off while driving again. Luckily it was me and not my daughter or wife driving the car and I was able to push it to safety. Just got a ride home from a friendly cop. If I can get it to run long enough to trade it in, it is gone tomorrow. Only blessing is that it is paid off.
Give me 1/2 of what is worth. I want it gone!
2006Dec 19
(reported on)Intrepid ES 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 101,000 miles
i believe im having the same problems with my car as everyone else. it began knocking really loud yesterday. then in the afternoon it was stalling at every red light and that red oil light would come on and then the yellow check engine light. finally i stopped at the grocery store and it will no longer start. when i go to start it, it turns over but will not start. its been sitting there since. anyone have a clue of what may be wrong? i appreciate your help as i really need my car for work i drive all over long island. thanks!
2006Nov 28
(reported on)Intrepid ES 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
Bought this car from Car Mart USA Villa Park ILL told me that the only problem was with the mileage because the odometer was digital. Car would not start at dealership after i bought it. Put new battery nothing, dealer said they would have their mechanic look at it, put new starter in, drove car 10 miles and it died, dealer said nothing was wrong, loose battery cable. Check engine light came on, car will not start. Dealer made offer to take car back minus 10%, agreed to that and now I am ignored totally. found out car was a salvaged/rebuilt. car dealer never told me this. I then found out about how crappy this car is on the internet. Dodge and any dealer selling this car should be sued.
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2007Jul 25
(reported on)Intrepid LH 2.7L V6
My engine failed on the way to work, had it towed to Royal Gate Dodge. Found out the engine was shot, very disappointed.
jleifert
Troy, MO, USA
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