engine problem
9.0
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$3,350.00
Average Mileage:
122,708 miles
Number of complaints:
31 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (15 reports)
- replace the engine (12 reports)
- replace the engine with a 3.2l (3 reports)
- use lucas oil treatment and full synthetic oil (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2000 Dodge Intrepid engine knocking
2007Oct 01
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 150,000 miles
I loved my Intrepid and was terribly upset when my car developed this awful - can I say horrifying ?- knocking, but I have to say that I owned it for 7 wonderful years with absolutely no problems. Of course when it did go it went completely! Cost to repair was $3000-$5000 new and about $1500 used ... IF you could find a rebuilt or used engine which I couldn't. My greatest regret is that Chrysler no longer makes it!
HEY CHRYSLER, if you are listening we need a car that is WIDER - I don't like to rub elbows with the other passengers !!!
2008Jun 11
Intrepid ES 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
Before I found this site, I thought it was just my bad luck with this car. This year and model should be recalled. How can it only last 75,000 miles? The quote to fix it is $4200.00 dollars (for a new engine), which is more than it is worth. Which by the way is a quote from a reputable mechanic, not the dealership. Who knows how much they would charge. It has been sitting in front of our house for two months. I am not sure what to do with it. Needless to say, I will never buy a Dodge again. If any one knows of any class action law suit for this model, please post. I will gladly take my time filling out tedious paperwork to sick it to Dodge. :)
2008Jun 15
Intrepid RT 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 118,061 miles
im a fool, yes its true. who else but a fool would own 2 of these lemons!! the car started to tick, then it quickly became a loud knocking and overheated. thankfully my brother in law owns a tow truck so when i phoned him he said shut it off and he came and picked me and the car up. haven't brought it in to be checked out yet because everyone ive talked to says its going to be around 4000. to get it fixed. i paid 5 for it!! should have stuck with my Chevy's, never let me down!!
2008Apr 12
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 101,000 miles
I guess I am in the same boat. Engine Knocking mostly in the front right side. My dad checked and there's no sludge so what now? I have owned it for 25 months and naturally the warranty ran out on month 24.
2008Aug 13
Intrepid 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
Bought this car from a used car dealership because it has a good look. The car rides nice but the engine SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!The engine has been knocking for the last year. I don't know what to do with this. Should I spend the money and get a 3..2 or just take my loss and buy a new vehicle. This is my first Dodge and I will never buy another one. Re sale for this car-NOT. Its called junkyard!!! Drove it to a dealership for a trade-in and they looked at me and said-You got some clicking going on there. They wanted to give me 1500.00-should have taken it..........
2008Feb 20
Intrepid 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 73,000 miles
Around November of 2007 my engine started ticking and now its in February 2008 and my engines is now knocking quite loud especially at high RPMs. When I bought the car the dealer said that the 2.7L engine was one of the best engines that Dodge had made but know that i have had the car for about 4 years i know that is a lie, I have had nothing but problems and have spent alot of money on this engine. Now that its knocking I know its just a matter of time before the engine just goes completely and from what I see on here its going to cost anywhere from $2000.00 to $5000.00 and if I do get a new engine I sur e dont want to replace it with the same piece of crap 2.7L I would want a 3.2L or the 3.5L but then I will have to change the transmission and probably even more and I'm not sure I want to go through all that. I like the car itself but the engine is a big piece of crap. I would really like to trade the car in and get something reliable but how can I do that now and get any money for it with the engine knocking that bad, I'm stuck unless I just want to take a hugh loss, there should be some kind of help from the person who sold everyone such a piece of crap instead of saying its all because we arent taking care of the engine right.
2008Jan 01
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 119,000 miles
engine started ticking then knocking....never did any lights come on, seems as iff everyone either had window and door lock problems or engine problems. i had both...the only fix is to junk in or spend thousands on something thats not worth it...seems if there is that many people complaining about the same thing on this engine, that dodge ought to fix or reimburse us
2007Sep 20
Intrepid ES 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 79,000 miles
Hi, My name is Dora, I am now the owner of a 2000 Intrepid, I just paid off about 3 mos. ago. BIG MISTAKE!
Well as it turns out even after regular oil changes, somehow my engine went bad and since have replaced the engine, which set me back $3900.00, after engine was replaced I then had to get a new starter, alternator, among
other things, well my car is now back in the shop for like the 13th (not exagerating) time (within the last 2 mos.)and they
are now telling me I need the power train control module replaced, which is a $500. min. part. (not to mention
labor and programming this part). So I now have another $1000. bill. This is so ridiculous I am financially drained! I regret now, not buying another car.....
2007May 29
(reported on)Intrepid 2.7
- Automatic transmission
- 66,000 miles
Premature engine failure at under 70,000 miles. The oil was changed on schedule regularly, yet I did note some sludge at one oil change. The engine seized with little warning. I noticed a light ticking two days prior and the ticking ended up being a rod bearing. Engine is shot and will cost over $2000 for used engine (installed). My concern: if the first engine blew, what guarantee that the replacement won't also go. Very disappointed in Dodge.
2007Nov 05
(reported on)Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 175,678 miles
I had 0 prior problems with the car, rode smooth, looked nice,I had over 170,000 miles on the car so my oil was being checked regularly. I Added 2 quarts of oil,which was the usual amount after neglect of oil entry after a month. I got on the highway and about 35 miles down the road the car started making a loud knock, then its rpm's shot down to zero and the car died. I pulled off to the side of the road, put the car in park and instinctively went to start it. No luck. It almost sound like the cars battery was dead because it just wouldn't turn over. I then checked under the car and i was leaking oil. I had the car towed to a nearby shop and they said it would cost about 2,900 to replace the engine. The Kelly Blue book for a 2000 dodge intrepid in great condition is 1,500.. I'm in college and i spent Every dime i earned from saving up from 2 jobs purchasing the car from an auction. Now i have nothing..
2007Aug 26
(reported on)Intrepid ES 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 86,000 miles
I really am not a Dodge boy, but for one gleaming moment I had this opportunity to buy a 2000 intrepid cheap from an elderly couple who complained of the car picking up a knock in the engine. They limped it to a dodge dealer and they charged this couple 350.00 to look at it and indeed there was a problem!! But it would cost 850.00 to open up the motor and find the problem the people were shocked at the way the dealership handled it and told the folks they didnt take good enough care as in proper oil changes so chrysler was not at fault. The couple would not throw good money after bad so they limped the car home and parked it, this is where I come in. They sold the car to me for 700.00 After dollying the car home I put a battery in it and fired it right up! as it warmed up I heard the knock. Recognizing the sound I shut it off and decide to replace all the bottom end rod bearings. some were worn but no. 3 was wiped out and no.4 had scrapes on the bearing. while it was apart I opened up the top end valve covers I quite litteraly could not see any of rotating parts they were encased in about 2 inches of sludge in all my years around engines I have never seen any thing like this. I hydrosprayed the entire top end and flushed out the oil passeges ( with the oil pan off of course) I cleaned it till it looked new. then I replaced the bearings and put in castrol syntec oil 5w-20 started her up and it ran like a new one. I was impressed and of course was thinking that I could scarf up all these bad engine intrepids and make a million at it. My wife drove this car appx, 1500 miles by the way I should say these little intrepids are a pleasure to drive! to bad about the motor. anyway my son was on the interstate to take his girlfriend to dinner and the same exact rod spun the bearing again. I arranged to pick up the car and never looked under the hood again. I sold it that week for 1000. so I made 300. lost some on the parts. Since then we have stuck with fords but my wife still misses the intrepid with its sporty looks and caddilac ride. I am now thinking of re entering the chrysler circle but I think it will be 3.2 concorde. bottom line.. after speaking with a source in the industry on annonymity the problem is in the cooling features of the motor and the poor design of crankcase ventilation which results in the sludge build up. If your 2.7 is approaching 80000 miles sell it and soon. or have it rebuilt before it blows. thanks for my chance to vent!! Bob in Pennsylvania
2007Aug 29
(reported on)Intrepid ES 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
I truly wished I had better knowledge on Dodges. This will be the absolute LAST I will ever buy. I still make monthly payments for a car that just sits there at my house doing nothing. I wish I new what could be done. Anything that has to do with Dodge now in my eyes is just TROUBLE.
2007Oct 09
(reported on)Intrepid ES 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 128,000 miles
Noticed engine noise, took to Chrysler dealership to get fixed. They REFUSED to tell me what the problem was, but changed my battery for the sum of 175$. Engine failed 10 miles down the road from the dealer, and I was stranded on the middle of the interstate. Even though I was 10 miles from the dealer, and they refused to provide any help. The general manager refused to compensate in anyway, corporate office refused to help. I ended up getting a partial refund two months after the incident, after many many phone calls. Will never buy anything branded Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep again. I am left with nothing.
2007Aug 21
(reported on)Intrepid 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 116,000 miles
The car is a piece of crap. It knocks so loud I am to scared to drive it. I took it in and was told it is sludge and if not taken care of it will result in the car not running.
2007Jul 23
(reported on)Intrepid ES 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 79,000 miles
This was the first time I had engine problems with this car. The engine was knocking. Told me it was oil sludge.
2007May 26
(reported on)Intrepid 2.7
- Automatic transmission
- 119,000 miles
Knocking in the engine. This car belongs to my 17 year old son.
I was told that Dodge did a crapy job on the Intrepid. What cam we do. I say we find a lawyer that will handle this and we have a class action. I have put to much money in this car and It seems to continue to have problems.
2007Apr 27
(reported on)Intrepid LX 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 83,000 miles
Well lets see it is a piece of crap... The engine knocks like non other and it is not worth fixing unless you change it to a 3.2l L or a 3.5l... WHATEVER YOU DO DONT GET A 2.7L ENGINE!!!
2007Mar 20
(reported on)Intrepid 2.7 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 79,000 miles
I have a 2000 dodge intrepid I've only had the car for 6 months and I'm still making payments. One morning i went to start my car it started making this loud knocking noise. i called my mechanic to come look at my car and he told me i need a engine flush and an oil change to get all of the sludge out of the engine or else it will blow. So i went to get an oil change and a engine flush from the service station the noise stopped. The next morning the car did it again so I went to the auto part store and got my own oil and did an oil change and it stopped after letting it run for 10 minutes. Just to see if the service stations oil was the problem i went and got another oil change from the service station and the same knocking noise came back. So besides dodge making those garbage 2.7 engines that are to advanced for their own good you only can put the top shelf oil in a intrepid or else you will have the same problem. I changed the oil myself again and i have not heard the noise again yet but i know it will came back soon. Use any good anti sludge oil and it should prevent the problem. After all this trouble i will never buy another dodge again.
2007Mar 24
(reported on)Intrepid ES 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 88,000 miles
I have started the process of complaints. I have to make a major decision because I owe $4,000 and I just sunk $1,000 into repairs and now the engine is knocking.... sounds like I have the dreaded sludge problem. Do I spend another $8,000 and for an engine and transmission(they go too)and owe $12,000 or should I throw in the towel????? I am not going to do it without a fight! Contact Chrysler, NHSA, MA Attorney General, Local News consumer advocate, and anyone else. Good luck all!
2006Jul 18
(reported on)Intrepid
- 83,000 miles
I purchased this car for my son to travel back and forth from college in 2003 he has put only 6000 miles on the engine and just last week he called and said that the engine was making a knocking sound. I currentley have the car in the shop being looked over. I am not sure what too do, I have been reading on the internet about all the problems with this 2.7 engine. Can someboby PLEASE lead me in the right direction to get in on this class action law suit. I am affraid that with everything I am reading I will be replacing a engine soon. I hope Someboby can help. Thanks
2007Jan 07
(reported on)Intrepid SE 2.7 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 84,000 miles
As with me as it has been with everyone here. my car with a little over 84,000 miles on it with regular 3000 pennzoil performed oil changes is now sitting parked behind my dad's garage with aprrox $3500.00 still owed on this piece of no good hunk of metal. it started knocking a couple months ago. had 5 or 6 mechanics look at it. all where surprised to find out that trying to find a GOOD engine replacement for this vehicle was next to impossible to find. I wrote my attorney general and left message with him to get on chryslers ass and do something for all of us. of course in pennslyvania the lemon law only pertains to new vehicles, 12 months/24,000 miles has to have the SAME problem three times and car has to be in shop for longer than 30 days.
2006Dec 16
(reported on)Intrepid 2.7
- Automatic transmission
- 125,000 miles
I decided to try to "baby" this for a few more years while I have 2 kids in college... just sank $1000 in it for major tune up, fuel system cleaning, tires, brakes. Six weeks later there's a serious sounding knocking... Pep Boys says it sounds like the pistons are hitting the head... will need a new engine installed ($6000)!!!! I am original owner, I KNOW I took good care of this car! I am so mad right now I don't even know what to do. I wish someone would have to told me to dump it before I put all that $$$ and work into it! NOW I hear that this is not unusual for Intrepids... piece of crap.
2006Dec 15
(reported on)Intrepid 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 73,000 miles
My 2001 Dodge Intrepid has reached approximately 73,000 miles I maintain my vehicle and sludge was found in the oil. The vehicle now makes a pinging sound. The car is paid for. I am a single mom with a daughter in college. Because I have replace nearly everything under the hood in order to maintain the car. I now am afraid to drive the car and have to ask for rides to work and home. I hope I don't have an emergency and can't leave my home for fear of the engine quitting. Dodge needs to do something about this............ I would like to speak to someone regarding legal action
2006Sep 18
(reported on)Intrepid 2.7
- 64,000 miles
I Bought my Dodge Intrepid in February 2006 for $5,000 dollars. All that I had!!! In June the piece of shit broke.... It started knocking, so I drove it to my dad's (he's a mechanic, thank god). He took a look at it... I replaced about $1000 worth of parts in the engine...Come to find out it was the timing belt that caused the problem... I am a single mother and no other means of transportation... I was in a big bind... I decided to get a different size motor.. A 3.2, and since June I haven't had anymore problems yet!! I'm waiting on the transmission to konk out next!!! If anyone starts a lawsuit up on it... I would love to join in.... I don't see why with all the complaints and problems they don't do something about this... THAT'S BAD BUSINESS...
2006Jul 01
(reported on)Intrepid
- 113,000 miles
Purchased with 110000 miles. Started knocking after oil change to synthetic. Parked it 7/05. Pulled apart found timing belt streched and guides shot. Heads full of sludge!
2006Jul 05
(reported on)Intrepid
- 70,000 miles
My engine started knocking one day. I took it into the dealer to have it checked. They said they fixed the timing chain. A couple of days later the same thing was happening so we took it into Smitty's, a local repair shop, and they told us that the engine was completely shot and would have to be replaced. $6000 it would cost us, more than the blue book value of the car. I have always kept that car well maintained and never had a bit of trouble with it until this. The worst part is that I had just paid the car off. I didn't even get one week of driving it after the payments stopped. I'm really upset and I have a dead car sitting in my driveway.
2006Jun 01
(reported on)Intrepid
- 72,118 miles
no warning at all just quit working.. I only owned this car three months, total piece of shit
2006Jun 01
(reported on)Intrepid
- 100,000 miles
I had just made the decision to keep the car for another 100,000 miles, so I took it into my home town Chrysler dealer and had the 100,000 mile check up done to the tune of $ 700. The very next oil change that I had done on it, I was informed that there was a knock in the engine and that it was using oil. It was recommended to me to have the engine replaced. When I pursued that course, I was informed that the 2.7 L engine was a piece of crap, and just to find one would be $2500 or more. I was completely disgusted.
2004Sep 01
(reported on)Intrepid ES
- 35,000 miles
Well, it all started one early morning. I turned my car on and herd the engine knocking at start up. It knocked for a few seconds every time I turned it on every next day. This problem made me nervous, because I know what piece of crap V-6 Dodge enigines are. I dont know if anyone has noticed that in Dodge commercials they never advertise the Dodge Intrepid. They never do it (I think they're well informed how the Intrepid really didn't work out for them). Everybody who reads this don't buy a Dodge Intrepid ES. Please dont, you'll regret it later trust me.
2003Nov 10
(reported on)Intrepid LE
- 60,083 miles
we are getting ripped off by CHRYSLER. they are putting bad engines in new cars. 2.7 dodge engines knock once they reach 50-60,00 miles even with good maintance in it.
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2008Oct 20
Intrepid 3.2L
Well isnt this nice thanks alot Dodge!...i just bought this dodge piece of crap and first ,the problem 2 days of buying it was that the engine would race up and down ...not only at an idle but while i was driving with my three small children in the car.!Now its knocking and sorry fellow viewers LUCAS will not fix this problem a new motor from a junkyard(that will probably break too)has been priced at 2000.00...good luck ...cause mine has been horrible ...i will never own another Dodge car!!!!!
Jessica B.
Jacksonville, FL, USA
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