1999 Dodge Intrepid EX review from North America

Shift sensor failed at 34,000 miles. This was repaired under warranty.

Started to hear a ticking noise at 48,000 miles. Two different Dodge Dealers could not tell me what was causing this noise.

Timing chain tensioner collapsed at 50,000 miles. Dealer said that this engine is very "sensitive" to sludge build-up. They repaired the tensioner and informed me that there was no internal damage or sludge build-up, but the mysterious ticking noise was still present.

Engine failed at 56,000 miles. Fearing the worst I called Accurate Engines to get an estimate on a replacement engine. They replaced 68 2.7 L engines last year, and have done over 40 already this year! They informed me that Dodge will not admit to having a bad engine and that the dealership would try to blame the failure on improper oil changes.

Of course the "5 Star Dealer" said that this must have been caused by my lack of maintenance. Chrysler Corporation would not help because I did not have receipts for my oil changes. (I do my own oil changes and did not go over 4000 miles between any oil change.) They also said that they know of no complaints with this engine!

A class action law suit would be justified as it seems to be the only recourse for us poor saps who bought one of these lemons.

This is the first and LAST American made car that I buy!