2000 Chrysler Intrepid from North America - Comments

I own a 2000 Chrysler Intrepid, and at less than 62,000 km the timing guide broke, which caused the chain to do damage to head valve, and pistons.

The repairs cost me $1995.00 because the dealership claimed that Chrysler was covering the parts and they covered some labor. I went without a vehicle for 2 weeks, then it went back in because the rpm was going up and down as I drove and when I started it. Also, they forgot to hook the air conditioner back up.

They sent a piston to be machined, but that didn't work, so they claim they put a new piston in, because it was too damaged. Another week without a car.

Now the motor is ticking, and they tell me it's because the oil is black. They changed my oil 1600 km ago!

I've had, windows repaired twice (and they're still not working right), weatherstripping replaced because it shrunk... I can't even remember half of the things that went wrong with it. There's just too much.

Never will I purchase a Chrysler again! Not only do they not stand behind their vehicles, but they also just don't care. Yes, if there is a class action lawsuit out there, I'd like to know about it.

The only thing nice about this car is the space.

The mechanics at the dealership themselves have told me that they have seen a lot of these Intrepid cars come in with the same problems. I have to go get my car at the dealership again now. I'm sure something else will gone wrong with it within a week. I'm at the point now where I wait to bring it in just so I can get to work and back for a while, without having to put out too many taxi payments. It sure adds up. I hate this car!

Well, you got screwed by your car seller. This have nothing to do with Chrysler. Part failure is possible, even at 5 000 km. This is part of the game, this is why warranty exist. But don't blame the car, this is not a common problem on this car. I apologize for your story and I understand that's its not everyone who are a natural born mechanic. Have a nice day.

There have been numerous problems with Intrepid. Engine sludge, steering problems, electrical etc.. Do a search on the Internet and you will see sites with people horror stories about this and class action suit information as well.

I own a 2000 Chrysler Intrepid, actually I still have six months left to pay on it. In August of last year, it broke down. We had it towed to the dealership and a sensor (electronic) I presume, needed to be replaced...$350. Just last weekend, we were 70 miles out of town and the engine quit. We had to have it towed. The tow truck driver checked the oil and said it was black and that we should never let the oil get that way. We had the oil changed not too long ago.

We still don't know how much this is going to cost us. ONE THING I KNOW FOR SURE, MY NEXT CAR WILL NOT BE AN INTREPID. MY NEXT STOP, THE LEMONAID WEB SITE. The next car I get will be a Nissan or other foreign-manufactured car.

I was also planning to buy 2000 Intrepid until I read Intrepid Engine oil sludge problems that the manufacturer probably won't cover, even under warranty. I ended up buying a 1994 Camry and am glad I did. Do your research before you buy any used car.

I bought an 1995 Intrepid used last August. I have had absoluteky NO Problems with it! I drive 30 km to work everyday in all weather! The car I have has treated me very well. I keep it's oil changed at regular intervals, washed regularly and just basic car care! The car I own is the best car I have ever owned! I would buy another one any day!

If you have the 2.7L V6, use 100% synthetic oil and you will avoid the sludge-induced breakdown that these engines are prone to.

100% synthetic oil? I don't see many cars with a problem using that kind of oil. having to use such a high-end oil on a low end car stresses the quality of the engine. ever drive a nissan? an altima will run on cheap pennzoil oil.

I have a 2000 Chrysler Intrepid ES and I have to say that this is the best car I have ever owned, and probably will ever own. I think the dealership has a lot to do with these frustrations. My Inrepid has had very little problems, and the ones it has had the dealership has covered them. I would never dream of driving an import over this car, and I must say that any car can have these problems. This car has the looks, the comfort, the heart, and the know how to be the king of the road. I love love love this car and I will only defend it when I say NOTHING ELSE OUT THERE CAN TOUCH IT!

The 2.7 engine requires Full Syn Oil... I know it sounds goofy, but it does, and well... Change it! Often...

Listen up, I had a 1999 intrepid with the 2.7L, you know the kind. Traded that piece of crap for a new 2004 Impala. I took care of that intrepid as though it were a baby. Everywhere I researched had proof of Chrysler's flaws with the Intrepid. I've always wanted that car since it first came out and got the opportunity to do so. This vehicle was well maintained and beyond, I had every oil change and every required service done, additionally I frequently had engine flushes and engine treatment done by the dealership. Still I was stuck with the similar nation wide problem of the following; Rad fans both of them blew ($1000 to fix), Struts rear ($500 and this car has 65,000km just off warranty still practically new?), Sludge build up in engine ($55 about 5 times), AC Compressor seized ($700 to Fix), AC belt snapped ($360 God knows why this happened), Oil sensor ($200 times 2 yes it broke 2 times), window failure 5 times ($50 every time to fix) I could go on however I'd have to research through the novel of repair invoices I had for this car to recover more. I used to look at the comments on the web about this same car and it's flaws suddenly it came to me, I have the exact same things. The only difference is that my engine didn't blow up unlike those poor unfortunate souls. I'm glad I had the opportunity to own this vehicle however the evidence out there against Chrysler and the $5000 dent in my line of credit makes me think not to buy Chrysler. Since I've bought my Impala I've had no problems and everything minor was gladly taken care of by the dealership. Chrysler needs to understand that you cannot screw the customer if you intend to have future business. And once again, I Will Never Buy A Chrysler Ever Ever Again. I choose not to be a poor unfortunate soul.

$360 for an AC belt? Remind me not to go to that garage!!

I have the problem with AC too.

The hand brake light is on forever.