NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) Problems

CarComplaints.com Seal Of Avoid Like The Plague

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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,333 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2000 Dodge Intrepid exhaust system problems

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2000 Dodge Intrepid Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 062004

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 136,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine failure @ 136,000 miles oil changed regularly. Motor failed at 65 mph. Was able to get off the road. Have had 2 egr valves replaced, and was told the rest of the motor was healthy.

- Amsterdam, NY, USA

problem #2

May 152003

Intrepid

  • miles
The consumer received a recall on her vehicle. One day while driving the vehicle started smoking and caught fire. At that time the doors locked and became stuck. The vehicles occupants were removed from the vehicle moments before the vehicle exploded.

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #1

Jan 012003

Intrepid

  • miles
While driving, vehicle's engine died without warning. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.

- Milwakee, WI, USA

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