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.
3.4
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,500 miles
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: the contact stated the headlight covers on the vehicle fogged over. The fog reduces night time visibility. The headlights were damaged at the time the vehicle was purchased. Therefore the contact does not know the circumstances behind the foggy glass. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who suggested contacting the NHTSA. Updated 03/20/06.
Problems with headlights on 1999 Dodge Intrepid. The headlights were damaged due to normal operation on good roads. The damage was like the headlights had been sandblasted by a normal sand and rocks on the road, hitting the headlights while the vehicle was in motion. (plastic headlights)
The consumer stated the headlight lenses had a thick film over them, which caused impaired vision. Dealer notified. It was not moisture on them, but it appeared that the plastic had gotten cloudy inside. The problem was especially hard when driving at night and a real problem in the rain.
The headlight lens became discolored which resulted in poor visibility. Manufacturer had been contacted. Consumer had a 60,000 mile/6year warranty and was told that plastic and metal were not covered under the warranty. Consumer filed a lemon law request but was told mileage was too high to qualify for the lemon law.. the consumer was told the problem with the headlight lens was because of the heat.
- Marco Island, FL, USA
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- Antioch, CA, USA