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.
4.2
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,500 miles
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While driving on the highway, the back window of the car flew off in one piece and shattered on the road. There was nothing about the window that was unusual or damaged prior to the incident.
The driver's seat belt housing attachment blocked the view from the window when trying to overcome blind spot. The belt housing attachment to the vehicle's frame was very wide. The windows glass also seemed difficult to see through. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer and was traded in for another vehicle.
- Lumberton, TX, USA
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- Alexandria, VA, USA