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.
2.4
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,750 miles
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: the contact stated there was a recall, #04V021000, for the floor shift. The repair work had been performed prior to the recall. The manufacturer reimbursed the cost of the part, but will not reimburse the labor expense. The contact originally took the vehicle to the dealership, but the dealership referred the contact to an independent repair shop.
Consumer received recall 04V021000 concerning floor shift ignition park interlock. Mechanic informed consumer that this vehicle had to be placed on a diagnostic machine. The shifter lever cable froze.
The consumer received a recall (04V021000) for the floor shift ignition park interlock. The consumer was concerned while placing the key inside of the ignition while the vehicle still running the key can be removed. Please fill in additional information.
Consumer complained about a transmission problem. Vehicle would not shift into gear. Consumer took the vehicle into dealer, as well as contacted the manufacturer, and neither was willing to assist consumer unless consumer paid out of pocket. Vehicle was no longer under warranty.
- Stonewall, MS, USA
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