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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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Average Mileage:
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1999 Dodge Intrepid steering problems

steering problem

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1999 Dodge Intrepid Owner Comments

problem #2

Nov 072001

Intrepid

  • miles

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

1999 Dodge Intrepid ES: 11/07/01: While driving vehicle down city street and after slowing down to about 10mph while preparing to make a turn, easing hands off steering wheel while waiting for traffic, steering wheel went limp to the left. Steering control became extremely poor. Brought vehicle home for further inspection, when steering wheel is turned quarter turn to left, left wheel remained straight. Steering became very awkward and difficult to control. Vehicle previously brought in, technician could not duplicate however found missing bolt or washer from lower left suspension control arm and replaced. Steering control improved after. After driving vehicle as normal for only about one week before, this second steering related failure occurred. Vehicle steering never felt right in first place even prior to both failures. Steering has always felt loose and flimsy. I have always been concerned. Technician drove vehicle at time and stated it was normal. My vehicle is again at the dealer overnight. Service adviser asked me "did you hit something"" when I brought it in 11/08/01. Absolutely not. I feel that they think I am causing these problems somehow or something. I am very careful and I am a good driver. I am once again greatly inconvenienced and without my vehicle. I am almost having to bring my vehicle in to the dealer for some type of repair service every two weeks. At 33685, my engine blew up and has been replaced, transmission failed and overhauled, tourque converter replaced, more transmission problems, speed sensors replaced, speakers failed and replaced, speakers failing again, component fell off left lower suspension control arm, steering failure, steering failure again. Again, just 33685 miles. Isn't there a lemon law" update: As of 11/08/01 1:15 dealership told me that they could not duplicate the steering problem. The technician sounds very defensive and I could here him in the background yelling that there is nothing wrong with that vehicle.

- San Leandro, CA, USA

problem #1

May 302001

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving excessive movements occur within steering wheel and column. Also, after vehicle is parked steering wheel does not lock up. Within first 2 months of ownership, engine light illuminated. Every hose and wire under the hood had tape on them, dealer stated that every vehicle came from the manufacturer like that. Consumer questioned why the steering wheel panel would not snap or stay in place, dealer could not answer that question.

- Lansing, MI, USA

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