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.

4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
$30
Average Mileage:
64,400 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. new gas cap solved issue (1 reports)
2002 Dodge Intrepid electrical problems

electrical problem

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2002 Dodge Intrepid Owner Comments

problem #1

Apr 012010

Intrepid SXT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,400 miles

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

Diagnostic tests at dealership run $80+. Tests at auto store were free. After multiple tests showing a vacumn issue in the fuel line, it was recommended that we buy a new gas cap. That solved the problem!

- Krista M., Marion, OH, US

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