While driving 65 mph, a loud noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. The oil light flashed on the dashboard and remained on. The consumer was able to pull over and then the vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. The consumer had the vehicle towed. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.

- Whiting, IN, USA

Engine failue in Dodge Intrepid 1999 due to sluge build up in engine. Due to design failure of oil pump.

- Belleville, IL, USA

I received my 1999 Dodge Intrepid December of 2002, the car had about 23000 miles on it one day in October 2004 while on my way to work I felt something put and I no longer had control of the car. The engine never started agai. I have always changed my oil regularly and am able to produce receipts of this. The warranty company would not authorize the mechanic to diagnose the problem stating I had not produced enough receipts of oil changes. Carmaxx from whom I purchased the car states there was little oil on the dip stick then stated there was no oil on the stick.

- Merrillville, IN, USA

While driving 25 mph the engine seized without warning. As a result the vehicle had to be towed. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.

- Yuma, AZ, USA

While driving 30 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenly the vehicle stalled. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that sludge was found inside the engine, and engine needed to be replaced.

- Rhinelander, WI, USA

While driving 55 mph drivetrain failed. As a result, vehicle experienced total engine failure.

- Niles, MI, USA

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that computer and engine needed to be replaced.

- New Baltimore, MI, USA

While driving, the consumer heard a noise coming from the engine.

- Glen Ellyn, IL, USA

After trying to start the vehicle, it would not start. The mechanic stated the engine needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that the vehicle had been properly maintained.

- Stokes, NC, USA

1999 Dodge Intrepid VIN#[xxx] the engine is not good my car was burning oil. I warranty company denied the claimant and jay wolfe Dodge advise that it would be $7,000 to $8,000 to replace the motor. I can't afford that when I owed $10,000 on the car. The oil was clotting up in bottom of the oil pan. I have receipts where I have always changed my oil. I believe its a problem with Dodge motor being bad. I'm out of car and making a car payment and just having a hard time making it because of this car. My payment month is $413 that alot of money. Dodge need to make it right. I will not never buy a Dodge vehicle again. Updated 07/25/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Lee's Summit, MO, USA

While driving 55 mph engine stalled. Dealer stated the oil tubing malfunctioned.

- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA

There was nothing leading up to the failure of my 2.7L engine. As soon as I came to a stop sign (in a vacationing town). The engine just stopped. When I tried to start it again, it started to screech like metal scratching. I had to pay to get my car towed back to my home, where it now sits for at least three weeks. I have always maintained my car mechanically, so this shouldn't have happened. So basically I can't drive my car until I replace the engine which will cost at least $6000 or more, money I don't have since I'm laid off of work. I have no vehicle to even look for a job.ak

- Harvard, IL, USA

I have a 1999 Dodge Intrepid that has an oil sludge problem. Recently I have seen an investigation into these engines on the abc 7 Chicago news. I have been making $325 a month payments; while my car has been sitting in my driveway. I would like to see something done about this alarming problem. Thank you.

- Bridgeview, IL, USA

Our 1999 Dodge Intrepid engine failed 6-30-04 we had antifreez in the engine so sludge stoped the car I have my oil change reciepts and took very good care of this car we did not spend 7,500 to repair. This problem and now I see others have had same engine sludge issues

- Mt Prospect, IL, USA

While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge in the engine.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Replaced the engine at 38,000 miles because of accumulation of sludge which caused the engine to fail.

- Chicago, IL, USA

2.7 liter Intrepid engine failed at 115,000 miles due to oil sludge build-up, which caused a lower rod bearing failure. Engine was well maintained and oil was changed every 3000-4000mi (less than the owner's manual recommendation of 7,500).

- Wauconda, IL, USA

When driving on the the expressway, my car started to make a loud noise so I slowed down to pull over to check it out. While slowing down, the car died on the expressway before I could get off. I finally got the car to start and got off immediately! while trying to find some where to pull into the car continued to make the loud noise and kept dying. I finally could not keep it running so I called to have it towed to my mechanic's. the mechanic said that the engine had gunked up and the engine would need to be replaced. I just purchased this car 2 years ago and still owe $11, 000. Now I have an estimate for $7,500 and no way to pay for this large repair. So, I now have a dead car that I have to continue to make payments on and insure. I have always taken care of my car and I feel that there may be a manufacturer's defect.

- Des Plaines, IL, USA

Engine locked up on 1999 Dodge interpid. Oil sludge, lost about $6000 for car. Only got $100 for trade in. Car was 1999, broke in 2003, had less than 100,000 miles.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

My engine siezed at 57,963 miles with no prior warning. The car was maintained to the manufacturers specifications. I was unable to get assistance from the dealer, extended warranty company or diamler Chrysler.

- Austin, TX, USA