While driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled, causing the consumer to pull off the road. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

While driving the vehicle would make a loud knocking sound. The dealership was unable to detect the cause of the sound.

- Kingston, GA, USA

My 1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 liter engine seized at 62000.

- Broadview Heights, OH, USA

We bought a '99 Dodge Intrepid 11/22/99 as a program car w/about 30,000 miles on it. We bought extended warranty to cover 'surprises'. on Saturday, 7/19/03 the oil light came on. We took it immediately to the closest dealer and filled out the after hours paperwork. On Monday 7/21 they called & said the engine was 'shot' and the cause was sludge. They said it was caused by not having regular oil changes so it voided our warranty. Estimate $8,000 on a car with a blue book value is $5,000. Mileage on this car is now 62,080. My husband called an engine repair place & they gave an estimate of $4,500. He said he did quite a lot of these Dodge/Chrysler products because their engines fail frequently. In fact the dealership we have our car at had just called and got the same $4,500 dollar estimate from him for a '99 Dodge Intrepid. Coincidental?! and they're quoting us $8,000. So they're making additional profit off our problem. Unfortunately since my husband changed the oil or we went to 'jiffy lube' type places so we have very few receipts to prove we changed the oil regularly. The sticker on the windshield indicates we had the oil changed about 1,000 miles ago. Since we are leasing this car so in 15 months we either have to turn it in in good working order or buy it now for $8,549.51.

- Richmond, VA, USA

The driver's side power window didn't go down, the passenger's side power window operates intermittently. The window motor must be replaced. The anti-lock brakes were inoperative, and Dodge neglected to repair an oil valve which caused the engine to fail. The vehicle was involved in a fender bender after the leaving the dealership, the consumer believed it was due to the anti-lock brakes.

- La Habra, CA, USA

1999 Dodge Intrepid. Change oil regularly. Was on the highway, when the oil lite came on for less than 5 min. Then the engine completely locked up. Now the Dodge dealership is telling me they're not sure, but it apparently looks out of oil. Which is obserd! and now of course, they aren't going to do anything, but charge $4800 for a used engine?!

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

My 1999 Dodge Intrepid with a 2.7 liter engine and 83,000 miles has stopped working. My fiance was dropping our son off at the baby-sitters when the car started making a horrible knocking noise. And that was the end of the car. A mechanic mentioned something about oil sludge build-up.

- Erie, PA, USA

Engine failure on a 1999 Dodge Intrepid, mileage 65,000.

- Wyoming, MI, USA

The 2.7 liter engine on my 1999 Chrysler Intrepid failed due to excessive sludge buildup. Though the owner's manual states an oil change interval of 7,500 miles, I changed mine much more frequently. Upon complaint to the manufacturer, they refused to offer any sort of settlement or satisfaction or even to discuss it further.

- Rochester, NY, USA

I have a 1999 Chrysler interpid with 82,000 miles. The vehicles has maintained. The timing belt broke while I was driving on the freeway at 70mph. I heard a terrible noise and immediately pulled off the freeway and called a towing company. The engine repair shop repaired the timing belt and also did major cleaning in the engine because of an excessive amount of black sludge. Initially accusing me of never changing the oil. The shop had the car running again and did one last cold start checking fluid levels which were found to be normal. My car was then taken on a test drive first at freeway speeds and then through town and on the way back to the shop the vehicle died. No engine light came on prior to the engine dying. The car was towed back to the shop and the engine was found to be seized. I recieved an estimate from them at about $7,000. I wanted a 2nd opinion so I had the car towed to a Dodge/Chrysler dealership and they diagnosed the engine as being seized and I recieved an estimate of $7,700. I contacted the Chrysler corporation and was immediately told there was nothing they could do to help me and that they hoped that I would give them another chance in the future to restore faith in their product. In researching for a rebuilt engine we were told by engine supply companies that this problem is very common in this car and that it was not recommened to put a rebuilt engine in the car because of the sludge buildup. Two different places have told me that this is a common problem using pennzoil and told me never to use it again.

- Post Falls, ID, USA

45,500 miles and told sludge build up in engine. Mechanic wanted $6K for engine replacement. Paid $800 for new tensions, told engine can seize at any time. Had to purchase a new car after only 4 years!!!!!!!!

- Rockaway, NJ, USA

Dodge Intrepid engine failure.

- Provo, UT, USA

1999 Dodge Intrepid engine seized at only 5600 miles. The dealer said that there is a sludge build up in the engine. The engine needs to be replaced. I was told from at least 10 different auto shops that the 2.7 liter Dodge engine is poorly made and that they have seen this same problem time and time again. It runs way too hot and if you don't change the oil every 1500 miles or so, sludge will build up in the engine and cause seizure. There should be a recall on this 2.7 engine or a class action law suit against Dodge.

- Madison Hts., MI, USA

Engine "blew up" with 90,000 miles and with regular oil changes.

- Iron Station, NC, USA

Car stalled on me a few days ago in downtown la during rush hour traffic with my 2 kids... come to find out that supposidely the car overheated (no signs of overheating at all, gauges were all okay, and sensors were checked and ok, no smoke etc.) however it overheated and warped both of my heads, blew my gaskets and broke my timing chain. This repair has taken over a week to fix and $2700 dollars later and I am still not thrilled. I will definately never buy a Dodge again.

- Downey, CA, USA

1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 VIN#[xxx], 43,913 miles, transmission sensor went out, $132.84. 9/14/00 75,085 miles, water outlet and transmission lines needed replaced. Mechanic informed me the transmission lines were factory installed defective. $582.24. 12/14/01 86,992 miles, timing chain broke, replaced water pump. $1,188.79. 6/14/02. 91,324 miles, transmission speed sensor broke. $350.60. 8/2/02 96,828 miles, dash lights went out. Mechanic informed me the dash lights were an internal wiring defect. $223.30. 10/2/02 98,003 miles, cooling fan went out. Mechanic informed me this was a factory defect. Chrysler had changed the design of the fans so I could not just repair one side of the fan since it was no longer available. $680.35. 10/24/02. 109,754 miles, engine blew, taking starter with it. Told by mechanic that Chrysler designed the 2.7 engine to be a disposable engine (compared to the 3.2 that year). Replaced with used engine. $4174.49. 5/21/03 I had over $7000 in repairs in under a year and a half. While IM gravely disappointed in the mechanics of this vehicle, I feel that the fan assembly, transmission lines, and electrical wiring are things that were obviously defective from the start and should be repaired free of charge. Additionally, the transmission sensor going out at only 43,913 miles should have been replaced free as well. While it is difficult to prove that I took care of the engine, I have oil change receipts. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

While driving and no warning the vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.

- Denham Springs, LA, USA

Car heater not operating properly and engine fan does not work properly.

- Decatur, GA, USA

I was driving on the interstate as car started a rattling noise and lost power, and would not start again. The car was towed to dealer, and I was told that the engine was blown at 88,000 miles. There were no working dash lights to alert of any problem. The dealer could not give explanation. The car is under full warranty and oil has been changed regularly. Estimated cost 5,000 dollars.

- Beachwood, OH, USA

The timing belt and water pump failed.

- Lakefield, MN, USA