9.5
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$3,145.00
Average Mileage:
86,430 miles
Total Complaints:
26 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace engine (24 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
engine problem
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2009Sep 04
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 74,351 miles
Engine blew due to a design flaw. Dealership where I bought the car 25 days ago is looking into different options. A car with only 119000 kms should not have this problem. There is a design flaw with this engine with which many people have registered or complained about, yet Daimler Chrysler refuses to acknowlege the flaw and compensate appropriately.
2005Jun 15
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 32,000 miles
As with all of the other complaints on this page, I had the same problem. Used synthetic oil; changed every 3000 miles, did not drive the car hard and the 2.7 puked around 32000 miles. I do have instructions on how to replace the engine with a 3.2L, which did not have issues. I found a 3.2L in a local salvage yard that was in a wrecked Stratus for $1000 and had my mechanic swap it for $500. This was 4 years ago and it is still on the road today.
I have posted the instructions at http://userpages.bright.net/~tmneu/Dodge/dodge.htm . If you want to save your Intrepid; print them off and talk to your mechanic. Good Luck. As with most people, this will be my last Chrysler I ever own.
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2008Feb 08
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
To make it short I had the same Experience as everybody else. Just a living nightmare with Dodge and the replacement of the new motor. The replacement motor is not running right either. Driving along the highway at about 2500RPM suddenly the motor starts bucking like crazy. This is about the 8th time I have to take off from work for this crap. It happens again this week. My wife went straight to Toyota and got a new Van.
That is what happens when people piss me off; I will never deal with them again. Goodbye Dodge...go under!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2009Apr 03
Intrepid ES 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 104 miles
I purchased a 2000 Dodge Intrepid, 2 years ago, finished paying for it approx. 3 months ago. It cut off in the middle of the highway, it managed to drift to the side of the road, I had to call for help. I was approx. 6 miles from home, so I had it towed to my house. Husband changed, the battery after 2 hours, of taking the tire off and removing the guard, because battery is located under passenger side tire. That was not the problem, next he removed starter, had it tested, that was not the problem, so he put the starter back on the car. We had it towed, again to a shop, just to find out that the motor is locked up. I started reading complaints about the 2.7 engine, how can so many people have problems with this engine, and it not be recalled. This really sucks, I just got a promotion and started a new job, I live where you have to have a car to get anywhere. Will not purchase another Dodge.
2007Nov 05
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
After replacing this engine once the same thing happen again I will never own another Dodge they do not stand behind there cars,at least not the Intrepid with the 2.7 engine
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2003Nov 10
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 88,000 miles
The 2.7 is made to fell.Dodge has ripped off hundreds of americans.I replaced this engine and it felled too after another 80,000 miles
2009Jan 28
Intrepid V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I'm sick about this! My husband and I bought this car 3 months ago to use as his commuter car. It had just under 60,000 miles on it and had all the service records showing the upkeep of the car. We have been driving for the last 3 months with no problems and with no warning while driving down the road the engine just blew. Opened the hood to find everything shredded! Had it towed to our mechanic and was told it would cost more then the car is worth to fix it. Beautiful car, great condition, heading to the dump...it's disgusting! Not to mention that we spent all our money on that car and now we have to buy something again!
2009Jan 15
Intrepid 4DR 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 128,000 miles
Bought my 2000 Intrepid 4 years ago with very low miles from an older woman that hardly drove. I used 100% pure synthetic motor oil and changed it every 3 to 4000 miles religiously. I had the spark plugs and boots changed 3 times since I've have it.
The oil light started flickering shortly after I bought it and the warranty ran out. Nobody could find the problem. I drove the car for about 3+ years more and the engine started knocking and blowing smoke. Mechanics stated there was nothing they could do except replace the engine or rebuild it. About 4 moths after that the engine blew up, the rods bearings, and rings are all toast.
I absolutely loved this car until all the problems. It had power, good on gas, great room for family, comfortable for those long drives, etc.
I took great care of this car because I need reliable transportation. There is no reason why my car should of been having these problems.
I'm going to be replacing the 2.7 with a 3.5 to be rid of these problems the 2.7 has (look it up on Google).
Chrysler corporation is wrong as a heart attack. The engineers that made this engine got their education out of a cracker jack box. It is no surprise the American car companies are going bankrupt.
I had a BMW with over 300K on it and it was still running strong. What does that tell you?
The federal government don't need to bail out these companies they need to make them more accountable for their actions.
2006Aug 09
Intrepid LX 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
I purchased this car from Enterprise Rental cars. I wish I would have known about AutoBeef before I bought it!!! What makes me mad is that Enterprise knew they were selling me a lemon, but did nothing about it. I heard there's a class action suit out against Diamler/Chrystler. I really wish I could be compensated for the huge headache!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2008Jul 15
Intrepid
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
DO NOT BUY THIS CAR IT IS A TOTAL PIECE OF CRAP!!! My mother in law bought this car from a private dealer( who knew that they were crap but didn't tell her) and 3 days later the engine starts knocking so badly that it sounds like someone was under the hood with a jackhammer. Now she's stuck with the car because she bought it "AS IS". DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!!!
2008Jul 12
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 88,888 miles
I purchase a very nice looking car and thought with low miles I could drive it for few more years.... never before heard of any engine issues.
A day after it was purchased, the engine went..... I have not gave up until today in terms of fixing it...but why fix when it will happen again.
To make matter worst in terms of Dodge not helping the American people with these defected Engines, the cost to replace them often cost more the car worth and again no one is sure the replaced engine is any good.
We all have to continue fighting DODGE and hope we could turn them in for few dollars or better have them fixed.,..
nabeel
Not only Dodge
2008Dec 01
Intrepid 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 41,000 miles
I bought this 2000 Dodge Intrepid, V-6, 2.7 Liter engine, new from a dealer in December, 1999. In 2003, with less than 40,000 miles on it, the engine seized up. The Dealer contacted Chrysler, and the engine was replaced as if it had been under extended warranty. Interestingly, the dealership found no indication of excessive sludge buildup, which apparently is the basis of most complaints about this engine. I paid about $200, and was satisfied at that point. Since then, I've had lots of (relatively minor) repairs done on this car, and I would rate it below average for reliability. The car now has about 81,000 miles on it, which means the current engine has about 41,000 miles. The engine has failed again. The only warning was an intermittent (not consistent) clicking sound, which my mechanic felt was coming from the housing over the front part of the engine (where the timing gear/belt is located). Thus far, Chrysler has not responded to my request for coverage as if it were under warranty. I have reviewed many of the on-line complaints about the 2.7 Liter engine; I have talked to at least three local (non-dealership) mechanics, each of whom was familiar with sudden catastrophic failures of the 2.7 engine, and one of whom said he personally knew of seven such failures in this local area. None of those independent mechanics would touch this repair job. This is probably an $8,000 repair job, if I choose to have it repaired. It makes no economic sense, when the trade-in value of the car is less than $2,000. Even if I replace the engine (again) I would not sell this car to another individual without describing the problems with the engine. I've read enough, and heard enough, to believe that Chrysler should be forced to initiate some sort of replacement and compensation program, at least for those of us who bought our vehicle new, have owned it continuously, have maintained it properly, have not abused it in any way, but can't afford to prosecute a lawsuit
2008Nov 13
Intrepid 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
We bought this Dodge Intrepid new. I have always used synthetic oil and I"ve changed the oil about every 5,000 miles. Lately whenever I checked the oil, it was down a quart or so and I had to top it off. There was never any leaking of oil from this car. However, the car didn't seem to have the power going up hills that it had when it was new. I figured oh well it' s getting older I'll just add a quart of oil every now and then.
My wife called me from the library the other night saying the car had stopped and that the engine had been very noisy before the car died.Several hours later I got the car running and drove it to my mechanics garage. The next day he called and said I needed a new motor. The best he could do was over $4000 to replace the engine with another 2.7L engine with less miles (43,000). The car is only worth 3-4 thousand. Also from what I,ve been reading about the 2.7L I'm afraid to replace my engine with another of the same, mavbe I'm lucky to have gotten to 90,000 miles.
I was pretty happy with this car until the engine just died. It still looks beautiful, and everything except the engine works pretty well on it. The car was not abused. We drove this car carefully. I expect to have to pay repairs at the age of this car but I didn't expect to have to throw the car out. I feel like someone stole $4,000 from me.
We currently are looking for a new car. We borrowed a 2000 Buick from my brother in law that has 140,000 miles on it (it's still running fine!) to look at cars. I also sold a 2000 Chevy Malibu to a friend of ours four years back. That car has 110,000 miles on it and it's still running well. We are looking for a Toyota. I can't bring myself to buy another Dodge
I'll probably go to the Dodge dealer and complain but from what I'm reading online They're not standing behind their product.
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2008Nov 03
Intrepid 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 131,782 miles
I have a 2000 intrepid and the 2.7 is the worst i have replaced the motor twice in this car. the window motors stop working there very easy to steal.the automaker should stop making that dumb ass motor.
2008Nov 11
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 115,000 miles
Ditto on everything already listed. Wish I had checked this site before I purchased this good car..gone extremely bad. Just stopped. Engine gone. New engine ...not worth it since it will have the same problem.Arrrgh.
2008Feb 08
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
I purchased my 2000 Dodge Intrepid in July of 2007 I had my car serviced on schedule and in February I was driving back from our family vacation when my car cut off two times I pulled over and a police officer pulled in behind me and checked my engine he said the car looked to be maintained very well. I drove off and as I got down the street we heard a knocking sound I had to have my car towed to a repair shop were I was told my engine was gone. I almost lost my job at Goodyear because I had no way to work. I had just put 2300 dollar tires and rims on my car now it sits in my driveway while I walk and catch a cab everywhere I have to go,. I am pissed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF JUNK!
2008Aug 20
Intrepid ES 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 88,745 miles
I treated this car extremely good,oil changes every 2000 miles and the engine goes in one day with no warning of any kind. a stroke with no warnings and die and forgot about saying good bye. I think dodge should pay for this because obviously they made a mistake in this engines and the government should make them pay for this because dodge buyers are not rich people and we deserve a better product that could last more than 90000 or 100000.when oil changes and tune-ups are made on time there is no excuse for the engine to die with no warning.
2007Jul 22
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 103,000 miles
LET ME SET THE SCENE
DARK NIGHT, FULL MOON,SOFT MUSIC ON THE RADIO
ALL THE LIGHTS GO OUT,NO SOUNDS, RACING HEART.....
OMG.......
NO STEERING.........NO POWER..........
STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE. 11:30 PM
ALL ALONE WITH AN INTREPID BASTARD.
ALL I CAN SAY IS "THEY COULD HAVE KISSED ME FIRST!"
ENGINE SEIZED UP
$6000.00 TO REPLACE !!!
NOT IN THIS LIFE TIME.........
FOOL ME ONCE.......AS THEY SAY
VOCABULARY 101:
DODGE VERB TO PURPOSELY AVOID
I SHOULD HAVE CONSULTED WEBSTER BEFORE BUYING A DODGE.
IT IS NOW A LOVELY GREEN LAWN ORNAMENT.
GREAT CURB APPEAL
2008Mar 22
Intrepid 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 114,000 miles
Im a single dad and bought my 2000 intrepid because it accommodated me and my 3 kids.
The engine started ticking and then it got worse all fluid levels had been kept up on and finally one day it just stopped no power and quit running. I had to walk my kids to a restaurant that we were meeting friends at which it happen to be about 90 degrees but instead of enjoying my meal I had to hurry because I had to set up a tow truck to come get the car and ask my friends to bring my kids to the house. I love this car and now it collects dust cause I cant afford a engine to put in it and I had to buy a junk ford pick up that only has 3 seat belts and theres 4 of us the truck was really cheap and a friends dad sold it to me. Plus I was getting ready to move so losing my car that was paid for to buy a truck and moving expenses. It would be nice if dodge truly F#$ked up to correct it some how. Id hate to get rid of the car but a new engine is worth more than the car
2008Jul 14
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 132,000 miles
I am so disappointed in this car. I bought it used and I keep the oil changed tuned up you name it and all of a sudden this car starts knocking and throwing oil I pull over the side of the road and lift the hood and the Double overhead Cam has exploded literally. I am a single mom with two kids and Dodge can't help they won't at least I have to even find my own motor. Give me a break no wonder that American Cars are no longer number 1 and they will not be as long as they have that crappy motor in the cars. When my car was towed in there were 6 Dodge Intrepid s just like mine within a couple of years of each other with the same problems. Would you not think that the company would replace the engines when I have had 6 mechanics to tell me they are the worst cars in the world with the 2.7 motors in them.
2008Jun 02
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 96,313 miles
it's bullshit that Chrysler can't build a car with a 2.7 before 2006 when they finally decides to fix their f*ck up. now people that have a pre-2006 are getting screwed on repair bills. i mean i don't mind getting screwed but i wish they would have bought dinner first or acted like they care. i have put an ass load of money in this car now this morning on the way to work it shoot sh*t not a happy camper at all
1920Apr 20
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 39,000 miles
I bought the car used in Sept 2006 from my sister who was the original owner. It only had 30,000 miles on it. The "check engine" light had come on shortly before I purchased the car, but the dealership replaced it stating it was a bad sensor.
At 31,900 mileage, the oil light had come on, and I promptly took the car to my mechanic. He contacted the dealership and was told that these oil light sensors were faulty and needed to be replaced. I paid to have it replaced.
On Friday evening March 14, 2008 with 39,250 mileage, with no warning the engine began making a terrible clanking noise. I checked the oil (I didn't know what else to do) and found the oil level was a bit low. When I opened the crank case to add a quart of oil, the cap was full of sludge. The next morning I took the car in to have the engine cleaned out and have fresh oil and a new oil filter. However, this did not quiet the noise. So I took it to my mechanic on Monday March 17. He eventually was able to determine that the timing chain tensioner would have to be replaced. After being without the car for 11 days (he had to order parts 3 different times due to being sent the wrong parts once and then receiving a bad part) and over $1200 later, I finally got my car back. I was able to drive it for 9 days before the clanking noise began again. I took the car back to my mechanic yet again. He was on the phone to Chrysler for advice, and, per their instructions, he added a couple of additives to the crankcase. This was supposed to get the tensioner to work properly. He told me to drive the car through the weekend. I would know by the end of the weekend. The noise continued, getting worse, not better. As I got to work on Sunday April 20, 2008, my car engine seized. I had to have the car towed to my mechanic. After several days, he finally dropped the oil pan and found all kinds of gunk. He said the engine was shot, there had been no oil pressure. He was trying to locate an engine for me, but they are extremely costly.
When he found out about the problem, my son-in-law called Chrysler. They told him that I needed to have the car towed to the dealership so they could do a diagnostics on it. So I did. They determined the engine had to be replaced. (Just what my mechanic told me.) They said the rod bearings were bad. It would cost me $5400. Chrysler was "kind enough" to offer me a new engine at $3500. But not before I had to prove to them that I had the car serviced regularly. (I was able to prove with receipts that the oil and filter and been changed 5 times in less than 10,000 miles.)
I still owe $3500 on the car. I just spent almost $1400 in the last couple of months for repairs and 2 tows. And because I have a lien on the car, I am paying for car insurance on a car that I cannot drive. If I add up all of this with the cost of a new engine, I will be paying $8400 (not including the interest I am paying with my car payments) on a car that at best is worth about $5000 if it was in excellent condition.
I am single, working hard and trying to make ends meet. I do not have the money to have the car fixed. When I spoke to Carol at the Chrysler Corp trying to make her understand my frustration about this issue, she had the audacity to tell me that I "needed to take responsibility for the problems in my own life."!!!!!!!!! This problem was not something I brought on myself.
Anyway, I now have to arrange to have my car towed (again) back to my home where it will sit for however long while I pay on it. Because I am making car payments, I do not have room in my budget for another car loan. So I am walking, taking the bus, bumming rides. This has been beyond inconvenient. Oh, and I wonder, will the dealership now bill be for their diagnostics? Once I get the car to my home, I will have had to have it towed 3 times.
Oh, another interesting question. If the car had to have both the "check engine" light and the oil sensor replaced, why did neither give me any warning of a problem? Hmmm. My mechanic had made a comment he was told from an independent company that the oil sensor light had been modified so it would not come on at 4lbs of pressure, but, rather 2lbs of pressure.
If there should be any class action suits out there against Chrysler, please contact me. As so many others, this had hurt me financially. They should be punished. There is no doubt in my mind that they are fully aware of this faulty engine. Not only should those of us who have been robbed of our money, peace of mind, sleep, etc for this worthless car be compensated fairly, Chrysler should be taught a lesson for defrauding so many consumers.
I will never drive, own, rent or buy another Dodge or Chrysler again.
Incidentally, Chrysler is also affiliated with Mercedes and Mitsubishi.
2008May 06
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 82,000 miles
I was on my way to college finals and all of a sudden while driving 60mph my car shuts off. No warning, no light, just turns off. I had no power steering and very little brakes. I could have killed myself or someone else. When I got the car to the side of the road I tried to restart it to no avail. It now makes very loud rattle noises and squeaks. The motor is shot. Please do not buy this car, I would hate to have someone else wind up in a situation like mine. The cost to repair is anywhere from 2,000.00 to 5,000.00. Not worth it.
2007Aug 22
Intrepid 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
what a piece of dog sh*t! I now know why their name is "dodge" because that's what they do.I used my car for collateral for a loan,thinking that there was only 70,000 miles on it,etc.I had to borrow the money to fix it , as I am trying to support my family on work comp.DO NOT BUY A DODGE! NEVER AGAIN! CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT TIME!
2006Aug 07
(reported on)Intrepid
- 125,000 miles
in the motor the water pump the bolt that hold the water pump came lose and where i had to replace the motor in the car
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2007Dec 13
Intrepid 2.7L
The car ran like a top up til four months before it was due to be paid off. One morning I went to let it warm up cause it was winter and cold out, it started right up but idled rough. I thought it was because it was cold but when I hit the gas it sounded like a old beat up truck and it had no power. I tried to make it to work just five minutes away but did'nt even make it two blocks before it stopped and would'nt start. The shop I had it towed to showed me the sludge, the timing chain and frozen valves and said this motor has had it. That's when I found out about the 2.7L sludge problem. Can't get it fixed, can't get a new or used motor, can't trade it in, F@%K!!! And we know the Chrysler aint paying for all these bad engines, THEY DON'T HAVE ANY MONEY!
Dwayne R.
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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