While driving at any speed consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who checked the motor, and informed the consumer that a new motor was needed.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

On busy interstate, engine suffered total failure without prior warning. Vehicle was towed and engine replaced. Cause determined to be sludge deposits despite frequent oil changes within manufacturer's specification.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

Engine check light light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. Dealer mechanic replaced the sending unit, and used a thicker oil.

- Fayetteville, TN, USA

The engine failed at 15,000 miles. The timing belt "jumped, " and the engine was replaced. The cooler lines leaked as well.

- Canada, 00, USA

Consumer complained about an engine problem. Heard a horrible squealing/knocking noise and vehicle came to a complete stop.

- Dayton, OH, USA

While driving the vehicle's engine failed without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide any additional information.

- Chicago, IL, USA

While driving 70 mph the driver suddenly heard a loud noise which came from the engine. It was later determined that the engine seized and blew a rod. The vehicle received regular oil changes and the engine was flushed several times prior to the incident. Please provide any additional information.

- Abilene, TX, USA

The vehicle's engine threw a rod. Please provide any additional information.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Motor smoked and shut off while driving. Consumer indicated motor was defective.

- Lansing, MI, USA

While driving 30 mph engine failed at 73,000 miles. The consumer contacted her insurance about the defective engine but the refused any assistance. The insuernce representative also stated that they do not insure and problems related to this type of engine. The manufacturer is aware of the problem.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

On October 31, 2003 my daughter was driving my Intrepid on the freeway near canton, Michigan. Upon pressing the accelorator the engine hesitated, then the oil light flashed on for one second just before she heard a popping sound. Then she lost all power. She could not steer or brake the car very well at all. She was going 65 miles per hour and nearly got into a serious accident. She got the car onto the shoulder but could not start the engine. We had it towed to a service station where they told me the engine was seized and it would cost $5,000 to $6500 to repair. It has been only 3000 miles since my last oil change.

- Redford, MI, USA

Total engine of our 2.7L DOHC engine in our 1999 Dodge Intrepid while driving down the road at a speed of 45mph resulting in costly bills that were made at the owner's expense.

- Bellevue, NE, USA

1999 Dodge Intrepid engine failed at 92,000. Engine was starving for oil, and broke down with little or no warning (sludge build-up). I have been quoted $6500 to fix by auto place. Took to dealer, they could only offer approximately 1- 2 grand, and use $4000 incentive to help cover cost, but still out 4 grand on loan. Called Chrysler, and they said they could not help me, because I am way past the 56000 mark. This seems to be a farce, because there are some many people reporting engine failures on the Dodge 2.7L engine - same reasons.. sludge. Often fail without enough warning to prevent major failure.

- Cordova, TN, USA

Oil light flashed on the dashboard. This caused the vehicle to shut down. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that there was sludge in the engine.

- Sikeston, MO, USA

Purchased this 1999 Dodge Intrepid (2.7 L engine) for son 2 months ago with 98,000 miles. Ran perfectly for 4000 miles then it wouldn't start. Once we got the top end torn down found that one of the timing chain guides had disintegrated, caused the timing chain to jump, and wound up bending all of the intake valves. Inspection of the inside of the engine revealed an extreme sludge problem, almost like it was full of tar! after doing some research on the web it appears that this appears to be a problematic engine. The parts guy at Dodge dealer indicated (off the record) that these 2.7 engines had problems in hot southern climates due to running hot internally and burning the oil.

- Crowley, TX, USA

While driving home engine seized. Also, replaced the transmission. The electric windows worked sporadically except for the driver's window that did not work at all, and the air conditioner heater fan only worked on high.

- El Paso, TX, USA

I was driving and all of a sudden my 1999 Dodge Intrepid lost all power. I could not steer or brake. Luckily I came to a stop on a curb.

- Plant City, FL, USA

1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L engine. Vehicle had exhibited oil consumption problems, returned to dealer several times for repairs totaling over $1000. Last trip to Dodge dealer was in Oct for oil leak problem. In less than one month, car began to exhibit loud ticking/knocking sound. Engine is blown at 49,000 miles. Dealer and Chrysler both will not replace engine as recall to which there is clearly a massive problem with these engines.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

While driving 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The cause of the problem has not been determined.

- Greeley, CO, USA

Immediate engine failure. Engine serviced every 3,000 miles by Dodge. Mileage was 130,000 mostly highway.

- Fairborn, OH, USA