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2000 Dodge Intrepid
Engine Problems
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.
2000 Dodge Intrepid Engine Problems
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- Oil Sludge Resulting In Engine Failure
- Engine Knocking
- Engine Failure
- Car Stopped Running, Won't Start
- Timing Chain Broke, Destoyed Engine
- Stalls Randomly While Driving
- Oil Light Blinks Especially When Idling
- Runs Roughly, Engine Light Is On
- Timing Tensioner Failed
- Head Gasket Failure
- Stalls When Coming To A Stop
- Timing Chain Broke
- Check Engine Light Came On, Bad Coil
- Excessive Oil Consumption
- One Of The Three Computers Died
- Squeaking Noise, Tensioner Pulley Is Junk
- Won't Start When Cold
- Worn Valve Seals
- 3.2L Engine Ticks For A Few Seconds On Cold Startup
- Check Engine Light Is On, Code 0305
- Engine Fire
- Lifters Failed
- Mac Tool Left In Head, Broke A Valve Spring
- Starts Shaking At About 3700-4000rpm
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Belts And Associated ...
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Cables
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Cruise Control
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Linkages
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