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.

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really awful
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1999 Dodge Intrepid steering problems

steering problem

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1999 Dodge Intrepid Owner Comments

problem #2

Sep 142004

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While making a right turn power steering failed. Consumer was unable to steer the vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that idler pulley bearing deteriorated and steering pump failed.

- Allen Park, MI, USA

problem #1

Mar 202004

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power steering went out then the engine seized.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

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