2000 Dodge Intrepid ES from North America - Comments

Hello I have a Dodge Intrepid Es with a 3.2 V6 engine. The best thing for the car is Mobil 1 10 W 30 synthetic oil along with a Lucas oil syntec oil stabilizer. Also a K&N air filter will let your engine breath cooler air. The most important factor is the "coolant" or anti-freeze. Make sure you use top of the line Coolant to keep the car running fresh. Also a set of Bosch Platimum spark plugs will make the car burn gas easier. Therefore less stress on the engine. If possible get a Borla Muffler to let the car work better. And please don't abuse the poor engine they are only V6 197 cubic liters. good luck.

Oh my, it's a little too late for me. I just bought one of these things. All the maintenance records have been kept up. It runs amazing with 108,000 K's. I will take the advice of synthetic oil and make sure I do not drive this car hard. Thank-you for all your tips. Pray for me, or else, I may have to be added to the list of lawsuits!

I too have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. I love my car, but within the last couple of months I've been hearing the valves rattling (it sounds terrible) Just yesterday the censor light came on, it started missing I thought it was going to stall while I was driving. My husband took it to a auto store, hooked it up to a meter of some kind and it told us that the sensor is bad. He replaced it. It seems to run fine now. But the rattling still continues. I have 93,000 miles. After reading this site I feel its only a matter of time before something happens. Please send me information about the law suit. Thank you!! dlsemones@valink.com.

I wish I would have seen this site earlier. my 2.7L v6 went out on my 01 intrepid last december. I thought it was due an engine overfilling and sued the oil change place, but I think I was lucky for them to settle at the $1500 that they did. if there ia any class action lawsuit please let me in on it because I have a lot of documentation from my engine being checked. my email address is ducksbound82@juno.com. thank you.

Can any one please let me know how to join the class action law suit?

I'm having very similar problems.

Holeman@mc.duke.edu.

Thanks!

Rob.

We have experienced the same situation. The engine blew in our 2000 Intrepid last year. The final cost was over $6,000 and the warranty didn't cover anything. Please add us to the list. I am curious why they haven't recalled these cars. But now that I have the new engine, I will definitely heed the recommendations for oil and filters I have found here. Thank you for that and any information you can forward us about the lawsuit.

Denise

deniseacarlson@yahoo.com.

Yesterday, I received an oil change and last night my car engine began to tick and knock, no lights came on, but the noise was loud. As I pulled over the engine light just came on. The repair garage towed it in today and they just called me to report that the engine was blown on my 2002 Dodge Intrepid. It is also a 2.7L and it has only 53,000 miles on it. I also owe near 10K and they explained that for the low price of $5,300 I can get a refurbished engine and there are no used engines in the area. Is there still a class action suit going on. If anyone has any information please email me at trixxiet@email.uophx.edu. Those of you that read this cite you should learn by our example and not hang onto a car that may be a potential problem.

I guess I am not the only person in this boat. I am an Air Force member currently deployed in Uzbekistan and just found out that my Intrepid has a blown engine. My wife was driving home with our three kids when she says the car began knocking really bad. She made it home just in time as the car pretty much gave out. My wife is now stuck without a car to transport our family around, looking at several thousand dollars in repair, and all because of Daimler-Chrysler's negligence. I personally do not have the money to repair this vehicle and would like to throw my name in for any class action against Dodge. My dodge has appoximately 81,000 miles, has had oil changes every 3-4000 miles. I would appreciate any information and help about prosecuting or at least having Dodge perform the repairs. PLEASE contact me @ Angelo.rodriguez@eglin.af.mil.

I have a 2001 Dodge Intrepid ES 2.7L engine with 68K. I loved my car, until I replaced a Crank & Cam Sensor in August 2004. Every since, I have heard a knocking sound (even had it checked out) and then on October 28, 2004, when I am driving with my children, all of a sudden two loud bangs occur in my motor and a horrible thumping noise proceeds. And what do you know, my rod broke and I have to replace the whole engine. I have spoken with several mechanics and a Dodge dealership to no avail. All have told me the cost would be $5,200.00 to $5,500.00. I owe that much on the vehicle. I would love to join this Class Action suit considering I do work for attorneys and would provide any help that is needed. Please contact me about this lawsuit at chrystied@bellsouth.net.

We have the same problem as everyone else. We have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. At 67,000 miles knocking sound, took it to a local mechanic, replaced the timing chain and gears. Cost was $1,500.00. Mechanic told us to go trade it before it gets 70,000 miles on it. He said the Intrepid are bad he had seen too many of them. Not listening to him, because we liked the car. Now what a regret. After the last oil change car started knocking again, the engine blew. Took back to mechanic, he estimated $5,000 to $6,000 for a new motor. We parked the car, still making payments and paying insurance on a blowed up car. Please tell us what to do, to get involved.

Mikethig@aol.com.

My wife and I have been taken by Chrysler. We bought a 2000 Dodge intrepid with a 2.7 engine's and at 70000 miles the engine blew up the car was brand new when we got it it was never mistreated and was always serviced on time. I guess we are lucky after reading about everyones blown engenes our car blew-up in our drive way man lucky me I didn't have a tow bill I just have a 2000 dodge intrepid that we still owe $11000.00 on. If any-one knows how to file a class-action suit please let me know bounty1@citlink.net

thank you.

This comment is mainly directed to Daimler Chrysler motors Corporation. I have a grate idea for your company instead of trying to sell cars why don't you guys go into the fruit business and sell lemons look at how much money you have made so far selling lemons (like the dodge intrepid) I have a big white lemon (a 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 sitting in my driveway that the bank won't even come out to reposes) I can't even junk this car because I don't have a clear title. I know I won't bur any more lemons because they make me have a upset stomach and puts a bad taste in my mouth. If you don't like this comment then please email me at bounty1@citlink.net and let me know WHY.

I am writing this letter for my dad. Like most of the people here the infamous 2000 2.7L intrepid with 80K km blew up on us luckily we were on stop. He brought it to nearest dodge dealership and was told that it would cost him 6500 CAN for the new engine including labor. He also followed the maintanance schedule and have all the receipts. He would like to join the lawsuit as well. Please send us information at annerey1025@yahoo.ca.

Thanks,

Anne.

I am adding my great dissatisfaction to this list! I have purchased three Dodge vehicles from the same local dealership. Two caravans and the 2000 Intrepid! Like all other complaints, the engine in the Intrepid failed and I'm left with a vehicle with zero value. After reading the comments from all the other Intrepid owners, I think the most disappointing and unacceptable discovery is: Given the number of problems that so many people had with this engine, that Daimler/Chrysler has not recalled, contacted, or otherwise notified me in advance of this problem. My Intrepid has 54,000 well cared for miles on it. Again, the value has gone from good to nothing overnight! I would like to get additional information about a class action lawsuit to recover some of my losses. After being a loyal Dodge customer for over 10 years this deserves a response. tpoggi@poggi-jones.com.

Dido, how do I get in on the class action.

Please E-mail me at kevin_driver@yahoo.com.