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Same old song... sludge in the engine, maintenance done and daimler chrysler won't live up their warranty!
This car had no problems until the last oil change. I went to a local oil change place and the tech brought me the oil cap showing a ton of sludge. This seemed odd since I have normal oil changes and never saw that before. About two weeks later the car started pinging and stalled on the highway. Since then the dealer has put in for a warranty claim, Dodge has refused it stating poor maintenance! I have been doing regular maintenance at 3,000 mile intervals even though the owners manual states they should be done at 7,500 intervals. The car is now a piece of crap that needs over $6,000 in repairs and none of it my fault. Dodge won't honor their contract and I am still in this car for $10,000 and three years.
Don't BUY A DODGE!!!
DODGE and DAIMLER CHRYSLER is notorious for not covering their manufacturers defects. I have over 1,000 pages of research showing that they do not cover their warranty, and will do everything possible to void their contract with you!
Are you interested in a class action suit? I am! Register for the class action suit at www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com.
I am in no way affiliated with that web site, but if we can get enouogh customer to put pressure on them maybe they will pay up!
I am looking for individuals near the Indianapolis area to tell their stories to a local news channel. I have contacted the investigative reporter who is willing to do a piece on the Dodge Intrepid. Her name is Sandra Chapman and her e-mail address is schapman@wishtv.com. If you are willing to tell your stories (I REALLY THINK THAT IT MATTERS) Please send her an e-mail. There are just too many similarities with this particular vehicle. My engine stopped at 56k miles and of course I am still paying for the car... I bought it new. The timing belt went out at 40K. This is a real problem and I am a firm believer in STRENGTH IN NUMBERS. If you know anyone else please have them e-mail Sandra or me. Fcockrell@cgcu.com.
I too had a Dodge Intrepid that accumulated oil sludge in the engine. Dodge claimed it was because I missed 2 oil changes! They do not make a very good engine if this is the case, and no one should buy or lease this car unless you do not mind putting $9,000.00 to repair it. It seems I have not been the only one who has been affected. Dodge does not back up their product and future car buyers should beware.
2.7 engine has blown on 99 dodge interpidthat has been maintain with the necessary oil changes. As someone else stated the oil light did not come on. With as many there should a lawsuit.
I also have a 2000 dodge intrepid with a engine problem. My engine stalled and now the car won't start. This problem occurred just after having the oil changed. I have not had the car evaluated yet, but after reading the other comments I know its not going to be good.
Our 1999 Dodge Intrepid was working fine until last Saturday when it was making loud noises. The next oil change was schedule at 65,000 and when I took into our local oil lube shop I was told that I was 2 quarts on oil.
The oil lights had never came on, and there was no oil spots left behind. After adding oil it still made noise. I took to the mechanic and was told that the engine was bad. It would cost at least $4000.00 to fix. I still owed $ on the car, so I had to take a big loss.
Dear readers.
I am the owner of a 2000 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L. I am currently experiencing the low oil pressure problem with my vehicle. I drive it on the road and the engine stalls, the low oil pressure light comes on and two codes pop up on the odometer screen, P1684 and P0320. The engine stalling began at around 70,000 miles, earlier this year, in the spring. It then continued to occur closer to the scheduled oil changes, between 2500 and 3000 miles. I am currently in the situation where it happens daily, tonight my engine gave out on a rural highway, I was going about 40 miles an hour, when the engine, without warning, gave out. Ten minutes went by before the car started again.
Judging by read comments, I believe there has been enough circumstantial evidence provided
that my engine may blow out soon.
Second, it would be reasonable to assume that there is some negligence on the part of Daimler Chrysler cooperation! Please forward me any Class Action information you have, I am intending to escalate this issue. I will even make my car available, as evidence.
Here is my e-mail:
mviands@webtv.net.
Thank you.
I own a Ram Van 1500 with 22,000 miles. It has premature engine failure due to engine oil gumming up. It has a 36,000-mile warranty, which they will not honor.
I signed for an estimate only even though any repair should be under warranty if anything.
I was notified that when they removed my valve covers they found my engine oil was sludge and it had ruined the engine and it needs to be replaced. They told me a factory rep was to come down and have the oil analyzed. I asked them if they had checked the oil pump and they said no. I said it would have been the first thing I would have looked at, but they went right for the valve covers, why? The way they "swooped in" on the oil gumming up by calling in the factory rep. made me suspicious. I found lots of information about the sludging of the oil on Dodge vehicles on the Internet. Two local mechanics one of which worked for the dealership said this is a common problem and has to do with poor oil circulation. The oil collects and basically cooks in the engine and turns to sludge. This is a design defect. Toyota also had an engine with the same problem. They covered it under warranty after falling to pressure. Chrysler also has admitted this problem, but blames it on a different cause. The also have a problem that causes oil consumption due to "blow-by-gases, oil vapor, and air from the crankcase". Again oil flow. Analytical Services did a spectrchemical analysis of the oil and found traces of antifreeze, sulfer, sodium. That didn't come from the oil and I didn't put it in the oil either.
The dealership wants $1700 to repair, but recommends a new engine for $2600 and won't put it back in the shape it was in for less that $800. The van was running fine, the gas mileage was actually better than it had been.
I took it in because it was under warranty and I wanted them to check an intermittent noise I heard once or twice a day or so and the oil pressure gauge occasionally dropped pressure.
The noise was not noticeable to the service writer when I dropped the van off.
In order for me to have my van back in the same condition I have to pay over $800 with no guarantee. That's extortion and it's not what I signed for.
They never asked me for my oil change history. I brought it up after they gave me their diagnosis. I showed them the receipts yet they stuck by there predetermination.
How can they get away with this!
Anyone and Everyone who has had a problem with the 2.7L engine please contact me at chryslerconcordesux@alltel.net I am trying to gather up a civil class action suit right now. Thanks Dawn Allen coolidge, GA.
I bought a 2000 Intrepid at an auction. I was a first-time buyer at an auction. My neighbor bought the same car except it was a 1999, 2 months prior to when I bought mine, and so far has had no problems. I thought I would go to the same auction because I thought she got a good deal. I am a widow for 3 years now and my oldest daughter needed and vehicle for work and so I gave her my van and bought this Intrepid for myself with my savings, knowing that I would need a vehicle soon after my husband died. I saved some money just for that purpose I spent 4200 on this car and it had 84000 miles on it and the next day I had engine failure. Now I am stuck with this car that has a blown engine. I would like to start a collection of people with this same issue in the metro Detroit area and discuss our options and maybe hire a lawyer to do this. If you are in the metro Detroit area and desire to get some restitution please contact me at Pocketpuff@yahoo.com.
Since I've purchase my 2000 Intrepid the only problem that I have had is the the tie rods and front end bushing not lasting more than 15000 mile. I have 184,000 miles on it now and I replace the following:
Time chain and water pump at 12000 miles before they failed
I de-sludge my engine with every oil change (3,000miles) and use Fram extra guard oil filter. I change the PCV valve evry 10,000 miles and air filter every other oil change.
Replace a fuel injector at 135,000 miles, I also do the fuel injector cleaning every 10 miles.
The engine is the V6 2.7. I haven't had any of the engine problems that other have written previously.
Just routine brake replacements with rotors. Never had any problems with Dodge working with me.
Wayne - Irvine CA.
I bought a 2000 intrepid in oct.1999.the engine went under 50,000 miles on it. They covered it under warranty. They replaced the short block and redid the heads. Then I got a new car and gave this one to my son. The odometer had 75,000 went again he got a motor with 44,000 miles from the used parts store for 1700.00 and 600.00 to install. That motor went in 50 days with a bought 1000 miles. The motor had a ninety day warranty, but the 600.00 for instillation is not covered. THE POINT IS THE 2.7 MOTOR IS JUNK AND CRYSLER KNOWES IT.
PS. OIL WAS CHANGED 3000 OR LESS.
I bought a 2000 intrepid in Oct. 1999. The engine went with under 50,000 miles on it. They covered it under the warranty. They replaced the short block and redid the heads.
Then I got a new car and gave this one to my son. The odometer had 75,000, went again, he got a motor with 44,000 miles from the used parts store for 1700.00 and 600.00 to install. That motor went in 50 days with a bought 1000 miles. The motor had a ninety day warranty, but the 600.00 for installation is not covered. THE POINT IS THE 2.7 MOTOR IS JUNK AND CHRYSLER KNOWS IT.
PS. OIL WAS CHANGED 3000 OR LESS.
What is it with Dodges? I've just been to the Durango section, and there must be 40 people complaining of the very same problems. All of them had sludge build up, and Dodge wouldn't help any of them due to "poor maintenance". It's a shame. And a ripoff.
SAME THING HERE DODGE IS A RIP OFF I HAVE REPLACE MY ENGINE ONCE AND IT'S GONE AGAIN.
I bought an 01 and knowing of the sludge problems only used synthetic. No problems. If you know the engine's problems look for a solution. I rather like the engine and see no problems with power and such.