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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 72,048 miles
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Ac fans had to be replaced twice, rear windows won't go down, dealer replaced light switch, brakes wear unevenly and shudders when pressed, alignment goes easily, oil disappears with no leaks or no smoke, back of driver's seat collapses unexpectedly.
- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
1999 Dodge Intrepid with 2.7L engine 74960 miles, oil changes every 3000 miles, and now the engine has to be replaced. Found websites with a lot of complaints about the same problem. There should be a recall. The dealer told me it would be $9000 to replace and install new engine, which is worth more than the car. Need money to fix. Car is going to sit until something is done. Don't let this happen to anyone else. Just search the internet and find how many people there is out there with the same problem. Thank you.
- Sauk Village, IL, USA
I own a Dodge Intrepid that is only 4 years old and when driving down the road the engine ceased. I had it towed to a repair shop and called Chrysler who informed me the warranty expired, but with a fairy new car, I feel the engine should not have went. The only way they will talk to me about it is if I take it to a dealership at my expense and have it looked at. This is at a cost of $500 and they told me Chrysler most likely will not pay and that I would be out the money and have a basket full of parts. I feel the company should stand by their products and take some consideration of the customer. As I stated to them :they have my $22,000 and I have no working car to show for it. This car stopped at a busy intersection putting my daughter who was driving in serious jeopardy.
- Bensalem, PA, USA
While driving, my 99 Intrepid loss power and the engine started making a terrible knocking sound. The engine to my car has died at 95999 miles. It is a shame. I have alway been such a big fan of Chrysler. I was in the process of looking for a minivan to trade this car in for. Now I still owe more than $7000 on this car and stuck with it. I have no clue as to what I am going to do. I priced engines. They range from $3600-$4800 and that does not include labor. The worst part is I had my children in the car when it died. Luckily no one was hurt. Also the steering makes a funny knocking sound when I turn. I am no longer a Chrysler fan and will most likely never own another one.
- South Charleston, WV, USA
Own a '99 Dodge Intrepid that has complete engine failure.. it is such a rampant problem in this individual vehicle that it has it's own web page --- //Intrepid.clan-510.org if that isn't case enough for you to put more pressure on Dodge to do something about it then I don't know why this organization exists.. go to the hyperlink that shows the actual lists with repetitive complaints & problems!!!
- Roanoke, VA, USA
Dodge Intrepid 99, V6-2.7.engine breakdown at 80000K on it.need new engine"?????????"
- Liverpool, NY, USA
Abnormal premature consumption of oil. First noticed around 40,000 miles and has steadily progressed to current 1 quart per 1,500 mile of oil consumption at 68,000 miles. Chrysler refused to correct the problem and indicates that it is normal for their engines to burn oil.
- Powder Springs, GA, USA
While driving the engine completely shut down at 48383 miles.
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA
1999 Dodge Intrepid, 5 star dealer maintained has experienced engine failure at 60389 miles. Have spoken with many others that have experienced this problem. According to an engine rebuild shop the failure is caused by poor design of the engine. Excessive sludge builds up and eventually starves the engine for oil resulting in bearing failure and/or broken connecting rods. Another engine rebuilding service claims that rebuilding is a waste of money and the rebuilt engine is doomed to failure.
- Monroe, NC, USA
The vehicle stalled without warning.
- Norcross, GA, USA
The vehicle stalled without warning. Vehicle stuck in second gear. Speed sensor replaced. Timing belt failed and there was sludge in the engine. Engine needed to be replaced. Window, radio and speaker inoperative.
- Cleveland, OH, USA
I have a 1999 Dodge Intrepid, 2.7 liter engine, 65000 miles on vehicle. The vehicle has been properly maintained. Timing belt broke on vehicle and it was towed to a Chrysler/Dodge dealer for repairs. Mechanic began to disassemble motor and found a black sludge inside engine - said it looked as if the motor oil had never been changed. This vehicle has been properly maintained. I was then informed the motor would need to be replaced. I have contacted several mechanics for repair estimates - which range from $4500-$7000. One person I spoke with said that a "jasper" replacement motor was available that has fixed the design problem with the oil. I am trying to find information regarding this motor. From the website I was reviewing, Intrepid.clan-510.org this sludge is a problem not typically encountered, but it seems to be more common with the Intrepid. Another motor replacement business, I contacted, said they were getting requests for the 2.7 liter motor every day and said repairs would be $7000. Do you have any information on problems associated with this motor" can you provide me with contact information"
- Dalton City, IL, USA
1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 L total engine failure. The engine started clicking then loss power and seized while on a highway. Dealer said the engine needed to be replaced, even though engine was clean. Chrysler denied claim. Known problem with the 2.7 liter engines.
- Raleigh, NC, USA
Complete engine failure at 75000 miles, oil light began to flash on and off engine started to knock loudly vehicle lost all speed and stalled on expressway entrance ramp. This vehicle's oil and filter was changed every 3000 miles yet when the engine was disassembled there was large amounts of sludge through out the it's inside, and I was told the engine needed to be rebuilt but this is a very expensive thing to do which the dealer told me would cost about $4000 this was the cheapest fix. Which I do not have the money to repair right now so now I am pay for a car I can not drive. And from all the information that I have read there seems to be a problem with a great many of the 2.7 liter V6 engines installed in this vehicle. The repairs are very costly and time consuming.
- Norcross, GA, USA
The engine blew suddenly and with no apparent cause.
- Goose Creek, SC, USA
Premature engine failure due to sludge build up on a 1999 Dodge Intrepid with 72000 mi. Engine oil was changed every 3000 mi or less. Car is not currently under warranty and Dodge says it will cost approximately. $3500 to $6500 to fix depending on what is broken.
- Muse, PA, USA
1999 Chrysler Intrepid engine failure due to oil sludge after maintaining regularly scheduled oil changes.
- Rocky Point, NC, USA
Engine blew for "no apparent reason". warranty will not cover a replacement due to the mysterious appearance of sludge. I had my oil changed regularly and maintained my vehicle properly. I have already replaced the transmission, various sensors and visited the dealer 3 times to correct an oil leak. I was never diagnosed with an engine problem until it finally shut down. While driving approximately 45 mph on the highway, the engine started to make a loud noise and rattled continuously. This was very surprising, considering the vehicle was normally a quiet ride. The shop told me my engine was blown and the warranty company denied my claim. I am still financing this vehicle and do not have the $6,500 to replace this engine. I see numerous complaints on this site and others about the 2.7 liter engines. There should definitely be a recall.
- Bolingbrook, IL, USA
I was the owner of a 1999 Dodge Intrepid, that was completely wrecked at 36,000 miles after experiencing sudden loss of steering control prior to the wreck, my dealer assured me over and over that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle although I was very concerned and pretended to know nothing about steering problems with these vehicles. Prior to the total vehicle loss, the engine blew up with a rod knock at about 33,000 miles and had to be replaced, the transmission had to be overhauled after it failed, the input and output speed sensors both failed and much more. This is just 1 of 2 defective daimler Chrysler vehicles I have owned and daimler Chrysler accepts no responsibility. Many of these vehicles are defective and do not hold up reasonably. I have never had any of these problems with a 15 year old vehicle with over 220,000 miles on it. I would like to inform consumers that my website against Chrysler for ongoing premature Dodge, Chrysler engine, steering, transmission failures and more is now www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com. we have referred many to the NHTSA and we hope that the NHTSA will post this to refer others to our site who have not yet seen our site. At this website you will see accident pictures and complaints from consumers after sudden loss of steering control. We also have pictures of the common Chrysler engine internal oil sludge buildup and damage from timing chains that have broke through these engines after tensioner failures. We also have many premature transmission failure complaints. If you have evidence of these problems, pictures or a complaint to be posted please also visit www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com and find out what DaimlerChrysler does not want you to know.
- San Leandro, CA, USA
- Warren, PA, USA