engine problem
9.7
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$4,500.00
Average Mileage:
73,584 miles
Number of complaints:
12 complaints
Most common solutions:
- new engine (10 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
- the best solution is for chrystler to stand behind their car (1 reports)
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2008Apr 13
Intrepid Blue 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 41,300 miles
We bought the car in Jan. 2005 and Engine was running fine for 2 years and then would loose power on the freeway for a few seconds and then would run fine for a few weeks before same problem happening again (for a few seconds) then everything was fine for months.
On Sunday, April 13th, I put a half tank of premium grade gas in the car and twenty minutes later, the engine developed a loud tapping sound and then stopped completely.
After several minutes, an attempt was made to restart the engine and there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine, so the engine was turned off and towed to the dealer where the car was purchased.
It took a week before the dealer even looked at the car and then with out diagnosing the problem, the dealer requested records of the oil changes done on the car; I provided a record of oil changes from the past year and then the dealer asked for records of oil changes from the time I purchased the car to the present.
I was told by the dealer service department that the car had engine failure due to sludge, even though I had changed the oil.
The next oil change was due in about another 1000 miles and I put 25000 miles on the car between January 2005 and April 2008 (39 months)
2006Jul 15
(reported on)Intrepid
- 57,000 miles
I have only had this car for 45 days. I have not even made my first payment yet. I was on a trip 700 miles away from home and the motor fails. I had to have it towed to the nearest Dodge dealer which luckily was only 5 blocks away, and then rent a car to get home. That was two weeks ago. I was told by the dodge dealer that it would be covered under warranty. Then a week later was I was informed that the warranty was not going to cover the expenses of a new motor because the motor was not maintained as it should have been. Can replace the motor with another 2.7 liter piece of crap for $8,000.00. Or by a rebuilt for $6,000.00. What a joke!! I am just sick... I do not have this kind of money. I am scheduled to go on vacation at the end of july, I just want to be with my daughter while she gives birth to my first grand baby. The only reason I purchased this heap of crap. Now I will not be able to drive there because I chose to purchase a car from a dishonest company like dodge that refuses to admit that their 2.7 liter motor is defective and at 57,000 miles it pukes. What do you think the automobile industry would be like if every car that was not maintained on a regular bases quit running when there was less then 60,000. mile on the it? I feel ripped off. I want revenge.. I want justice. I want my car that I paid $10,000.00 for to run like it should. I will never buy a chrysler again.
2007Nov 15
Intrepid 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 100,324 miles
I brought the car about a year ago after my 6 month warranty my engine went out. I got a new engine, within 30 days thats right 30 days that engine went out. It was replaced because it was under warranty. But now the transmission is going out, and my check engine light wont go off. I took it back to the shop and the mechanic stated that I need to sell the ragely piece of shit because its no good. While I'm driving the car the transmission wont shift into the right gear. So I have to pull over on the side of the road, cut the car off then start it up again in order for the transmission to reset itself.
2007Dec 06
Intrepid SE 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 67,000 miles
I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A USED DEALER ON DECEMBER 5, 2007 AS IS, WITH 67,000 MILES ON IT, DROVE IT HOME NO PROBLEMS, ON DECEMBER 6 TH I TOOK THE CAR TO GET MY INSURANCE, AND ON THE FREEWAY THE ENGINE BLEW OUT, WITH MY BABY IN THE CAR, I HAVEN'T EVEN DRIVEN THE CAR NO MORE THEN 15 MILES AND AM FINANCING THE CAR THROUGH MY BANK, I DON'T EVEN HAVE MY PLATES OR REGISTRATION YET, NOT EVEN MY PINK SLIP, ON TOP OF THAT I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED , AND GOT A TICKET FOR MY CAR BEING ON THE FREEWAY.
2007Nov 04
(reported on)Intrepid SE 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 88,500 miles
Wow all 6 beefs so far sound like what just happen to us. No major trouble up to about a month ago when the car acted like it was running out gas (no gas light would go on). We would get gas and it was fine. Then last week on the highway my wife said she heard a thump and then had no acceleration. She was able to get off at the next exit and the car just died. We thought it was the sepintine belt (without looking) because we just had one replaced in our other vehicle and the description sounded like that. We had it towed and it was originally 2 sensors that were contaminated by a leaking radiator. ($400 so far). After we brought it home the engine then went out. Took it back to the service station and had a very knowledgable mechanic that took his time and checked all computer errors it was giving. All sensors were fine and then he checked the engine. Sludge City.
True we have not had regualr oil changes but we always checked our oil. From what I saw all the internet this sludge problem was in all Intrepids and was taken care of by Chrysler thru 2002. I guess they think they finally took care of the problem. Well it does not look like it. They just seemed to fix the problem enough now that instead of 40k-60k the engine dieing that it is now 70-80k. Wow amazing that is after the warranty expires. I will continue to pursue this and will note anything I find.
2007Sep 17
(reported on)Intrepid V6
- Automatic transmission
- 83,885 miles
The Engine was blown as the vehicle after 4 years and was not covered under warranty.
2007Aug 06
(reported on)Intrepid 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 52,000 miles
I'm having a hard time coming up with words to describe how disgusted I am with this car. We bought it in 2004. At 52,000 miles, the engine blew while our daughter was driving - not stopped, but while the car was actually moving. No warning lights, nothing. Had it towed to the dealer who said the damage was caused by engine sludge. We had an extended warranty but because we couldn't document oil changes every 3000 miles, they wouldn't cover it. We bought a NEW engine with warranty, changed the oil (using synthetic oil, which is expensive) every 3000 miles, and the new engine bit the dust at 35,000 miles! Fortunately, we had receipts for all the oil changes, but it's been nearly two months and the car is still in the shop because our mechanic has had so many problems getting them to honor the warranty. We'll still be out $800 for labor. This is clearly a defective engine, and Dodge is well aware of it but won't take responsibility. I have been contacted by DOT but they haven't been able to find enough people who can document the oil changes to justify a recall. As I understand it, the problem is a too-small radiator, among other things. Two engines and 85,000 miles??? Give me a break, this is NOT a fluke - it's a bum engine. If you've had the same problem, PLEASE contact DOT.
2007Aug 06
(reported on)Intrepid 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
As I posted earlier, we had to replace the engine in our 2003 Dodge Intrepid at 52,000 miles. The second engine bit the dust 35,000 miles later. I am posting this again so the number of complaints on the '03 Intrepid is reflective of our experience. It's a piece of crap, folks.
2007Feb 03
(reported on)Intrepid ES 2.7
- Automatic transmission
- 105,000 miles
The oil light came on and then there was nothing. I barely got it off the road. Thank God I did not have my children with me. It was 7 degrees outside. I think that chrysler should replace my car.
Has anyone had any luck getting this done?
2006Jun 20
(reported on)Intrepid SE 2.7L V6
- 65,000 miles
THAT FUCKING CAR IS A PIECE OF SHIT. I WOULD RATHER RUN IT OFF A BRIDGE. WHEN I FIRST GOT THE CAR EVERYTHING WAS FINE. I GOT IT BECAUSE I HAVE TWO KIDS AND IT IS SPACIOUS. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR STOPS RUNNING WHILE I AM DRIVING IT. I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAY THEY CANT FIND OUT WHATS WRONG WITH IT. THEN I TAKE IT A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER CAUSE IT GETS WORSE. AT THIS POINT IT WONT GO OVER 2000 RPM I CANT DRIVE OVER 60MPH AND I CANT PUSH ON THE GAS WITHOUT IT SPUTTERING, AND STALLING. MIND U THIS IS A 2003. THEN I TAKE BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY TELL ME I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. WHEN THEY FINALLY PUT IT IN AFTER 2 ENGINES THEY ORDERED THAT WAS WRONG IT STILL WASNT RUNNING RIGHT. SO THEY TOLD ME I MIGHT NEED A NEW THROTLE SO THEY SAID THEY WOULD CLEAN IT FIRST SO I DIDNT HAVE TO BUY A NEW ONE. THAT HELPED BUT I STILL HAD TO PAY FOR IT AND THE DEDUCTIBLE FOR MY ENGINE. NOW I AM HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS I'D RATHER JUST BLOW THIS BITCH UP. SORRY BUT I AM REALLY FUCKING PISSED OFF.
2006Feb 01
(reported on)Intrepid SE 2.7L V6
- 68,000 miles
Engine failed and Chrysler said since I could not show oil changes at every 3000 they were off scott free regardless of it being in warranty!
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2008May 01
Intrepid SE 2.7L V6
WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR A MONTH AFTER HAVING THE CAR IT STARTED RUNNING HOT. I FIRST TOOK THE CAR TO MARK DODGE THEY TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T TELL ME WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT UNTIL I PAY THEM 500.00 FIRST SO AT THAT TIME I GOT MY CAR BACK YET HAVING TO PAY THE 80.00 FOR TELLING ME NOTHING....IT WAS STILL RUNNING HOT SO MONTHS LATER I TOOK IT TO FORTNERS TO HAVE IT FIXED THEY CHARGED ME 200.00 AND AS SOON AS I DROVE OFF IT RAN HOT AGAIN MONTHS LATER I WAS STILL DRIVING THE CAR AND IT STARTED RUNNING HOT AGAIN AND THEN IT GOT SO BAD I WASN'T ABLE TO DO ANYTHING WITH IT I WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR......I THEN TOOK MY CAR TO A MECHANIC ON 5/1/08 AND HE TOLD ME I NEED A NEW ENGINE HE TOLD ME A USED ENGINE WITH LABOR COST WOULD BE A TOTAL OF 2500.00......AT THIS TIME IM SCARED TO GET A NEW ENGINE AND IT DO THE SAME THING.
Rachene N.
Mobile, AL, USA
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