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.
7.3
pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
76,450 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
not sure (2 reports)
both input and output transmission sensors fixed (1 reports)
My transmission won't shift out of first gear. I spent 1500 dollars buying this car from my dad just so it would blow. I'm not out of high school yet, but I need the car so I can work and go to school. I don't understand why such a nice looking car would just die after 60k miles. I also don't understand why they won't f*ing recall this POS. NEVER BUY A DODGE
- session4guitar,
Gahanna, OH, US
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The car would not accelerate when pressing the gas. I drove it to the dealer using non highway roads at max 30mph.
- Cesar A., Fort Worth, TX, US