1999 Dodge Intrepid. Timing chain broke with no warning at idle. Towed to garage where they charged me $900 for new chain and then it was determined that the engine would need to be replaced or rebuilt due to bent valves. I ended up towing the car home and it sits in my driveway with 72000 miles on it-junk.

- Sandwich, IL, USA

Motor on my 1999 Dodge Intrepid stopped running with only 95,000 miles on it.

- Corunna, MI, USA

: the contact stated while traveling 45 mph, the engine began to make a clanking noise and then stalled. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic determined the timing chain fractured because of oil sludge in the engine. The engine was rebuilt.

- Wooster, OH, USA

: the contact stated while traveling at various speeds, the cruise light illuminated and the tachometer dropped then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and after 15 minutes would restart. The dealership determined the crank sensor needed to be replaced. After this was replaced, the engine made a clunking noise, and the vehicle has not been driven off of the lot.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

: the contact stated while driving at 10-20 mph there was a clanking noise coming from under the hood and the check engine light illuminated. The contact pulled off of the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, where they determined the engine had failed due to oil sludge, and needed to be replaced. The contact noticed numerous complaints on the internet concerning the 2.7 engine on these vehicles. Updated 06/05/2006.

- Dover, NJ, USA

Was driving 1999 Chrysler Intrepid, that I purchased fives months ago, started to hear ticking noise. I pulled over, checked the oil - no warning lights came on - the oil level was fine. Shut the car down a had it towed to mechanic where he said I had a blown engine. Said the 2.7 L engines were prone to problems and my engine was "all sludged up". I have no running car, owe the bank and am looking and $4,000-6,000 for repairs. No I understand that I am one of hundreds that have experienced this tragedy.

- Pataskala, OH, USA

Engine seized without warning at 89,000 miles, and not knowing what had happened I took it to a local Dodge dealership to have them look at it to find out what was wrong, and they didn't even have to look at it, they told me exactly what happened and why without even looking. I had the look at it anyway, and they came back with there original response "the engine seized to oil sludge, a common problem with this engine".

- Mesa, AZ, USA

: the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped at an intersection, the check engine oil light illuminated intermittently. Then while traveling 35 mph the engine made a knocking noise and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and has not been inspected by a mechanic.

- Hickory, NC, USA

Driving N on 59 S when vehicle made awful noise-pulled over and came to stop-called wrecker and took to dealer from whom car was purchased-engine had blown even though oil change had been done day before and on regular basis-had car less than 2 years-car needs new engine-would cost more than car is worth if I could even find a decent engine-company won't fix even though this is an apparent problem with this car-

- Robertsdale, AL, USA

Engine started using qt of oil every 1000 mi. When I started hearing something in the motor, I went to the dealer and asked about this they said to use synthetic oil, change oil at no more than 3000 mi. One week later while on a trip going down the interstate highway the engine started knocking. Pulled over and had it towed to a dealer where they charged me to tell me of the death sentence on this engine. I paid them but haven't picked it up yet. They said this was a common problem and that it was my problem. The salvage yard said they already have to many of them and don't need another almost perfectly good Dodge Intrepid. I liked this car a lot and was about to get it repainted and some new wheels on it.

- Bainbridge Island, WA, USA

I was driving on the I -5 northbound to oceanside, when I started hearing a clacking/clunking noise from the engine. I pulled in towards the nearest gas station and checked the oil levels for the car, which were fine. I drove another 2 miles and started to exit the freeway when a total power loss to the engine occurred. I managed to recover control of the vehicle, and parked it in a parking lot where it was towed to my place of residence. The next day I had it towed to a mechanic and was told that the engine needed to be replaced. I had just replaced the oil 2,000 miles ago, and was perplexed. The oil light had been on intermittently, but oil levels were fine, I was told this was probably due to a failed sensor. I am young and have just started a family, with a newly born infant who could have been involved in an accident. From further research, I have found 1000S of incidents similar to my own concerning the 2.7 liter engine, and implore Chrysler to recall this engine.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

Chrysler 2.7 engine failure.

- E Liverpool, OH, USA

: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the engine began to make a grinding and rattling noise, the vehicle then stopped. It was towed to an independent repair shop which determined there was sludge in the oil and the engine needs to be replaced. Dodge stated a rod had snapped, and contact had to replace entire engine at $8500.

- Potomac Falls, VA, USA

Purchased the 1999 Dodge Intrepid on Sep 16, 2005 the car had 77,823 miles. Before purchasing the car I did run a car fax on the vehicle and took it to Goodyear and had an 11 point check before purchasing the vehicle. The car came with a warranty. Nov 26, 05 when the car started a loud knocking noise and immediately shut down. All the oil ran on the ground. It was 10:30 P.M.. we, my daughter and two grandchildren were on a dark parkway the wrecker service took us to a hotel. 1:10 a.M. (cst) when we got to the hotel in elizabethtown. I had to pay someone to come from frankfort to elizabethtown. It only had approximately 3000 miles on it from the time of purchase. I then had it towed back to frankfort (93.03) the warranty company sent the engine but I was still out of $412 which was the difference of the claims about for labor of $450. During the time I was waiting for my vehicle to be fixed I search the internet and found out there was one thing I did not check at the time of purchase and that was the engine. I found a lot of articles posted that claimed the 2.7 liter engine to be one of the worst Chrysler had made. They had the car from November 30 until January 25th.. I did have to purchase an additional extended warranty (150.00) so that I could make sure I was still covered while the car was being fixed. The original warranty at the time of purchase was 4500 miles or 90 days which ever comes first. That warranty expired on 12/21/05. This motor only lasted 81,000 miles. The current engine now is a rebuilt I pray that I get more than 81,000 miles on it.

- Frankfort, KY, USA

Engine failure in our 99 Dodge Intrepid at 93,720 miles while driving on highway with husband & our baby in the car. Car towed & diagnosed as engine failure, advised would need to replace engine at cost of $4,500. Engine not replaced, had to purchase a new car, creating financial hardship.

- Pardeeville, WI, USA

Driving Illinois highway 55 southbound when 1999 Dodge Intrepid started knocking and bucking down the highway. Got a chance to pull off the highway and car stopped. Tried to start car back up and it started knocking louder and check engine light came on. Before the knocking there was no other evidence, like temperature rising, or check engine, the care just began knocking. Police came on scene and called towing company to tow car back to nearest city. When arrived in the city of springfield, il and went to a car repair shop, they advised that there was serious internal engine problems.

- Fairview Heights, IL, USA

1999 Dodge Intrepid (C. 52.218) original miles. Driving home from local mall, about 10 minutes into travel, engine began to make a tapping noise. Arrived home about 5 minutes later and shut car off. Contacted a friend who is retired mechanic. He tried to start engine without success, he said the engine had complete loss of compression. Had vehicle towed to an engine specialist who checked engine thoroughly. He said that due to lack of oil pressure, the cam was not receiving sufficient oil to lubricate the timing chain thus causing it to break and completely ruin the valves and heads in the engine. Cost to repair would either be a complete tear down and machining of the internal parts, $3,400 or putting in a 2002 2.7 liter Intrepid engine at a cost of $4,500 parts and labor included. Since I still owe $3,300 on this vehicle I could not afford either of these options.

- Chicopee, MA, USA

1999 Dodge Intrepid ES. Original engine started knocking and was replaced with short block at 50,162 miles. This engine started knocking and was replaced with another short block at 60,310 miles. Now this engine is knocking at 90,413 miles and Chrysler will not stand behind it with any warranty. They have quoted me a price of between $5,200 and $5,700 to fix this problem. Each of these times car was not drivable and had to be towed in to be fixed. This final time the car had to be towed home because Chrysler would not stand behind the problem.

- Jackson, MI, USA

: the contact stated the oil light illuminated intermittently. After parking the vehicle and returning, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed home. The problem is believed to be a sludge build up around the timing chain. The vehicle has not been inspected.

- Urbana, OH, USA

Driving on I-80 in pa at night and my 1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 L engine suddenly seized. I was able to get off the highway. Vehicle had to be towed. Has not yet been repaired.

- Grove City, PA, USA