I have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 liter with 61,374 miles. I have always used Mobile One Synthetic oil with a Mobile One 5 micron filter. I also change the PCV every time I change oil which was every 3,000 religiously. I am 43 years old and my hot rodding are long done. I was driving the Intrepid going 25 MPH and it just died. The timing chain seized up and parts of metal went all through the engine. I car is in perfect condition, but is only worth $3800 (assuming it has a functional engine). The estimate to repair is $6,500. The Dodge dealership knew what the problem was before I towed it into their garage. I asked why this was not a recall item and they stated it was not a safety issue. I will never purchase a Dodge product nor will my family ever again. I will be taking this auto to the junk yard where I have arranged to have it crushed by their machine and I will be the one operating it. It will be the only therapy for me, but at least it will make me feel better by completely eliminating another dodge from our great nation’s roads.
Todd Neu.
DO NOT BUY DODGE PRODUCTS! They will not warranty anything prior to the buyout except Mercedes! NO EXCEPTIONS.
What do you mean by your comment that they will not warranty anything prior to their buyout by Mercedes?
If your car had been within warranty period and fullly-maintained by the dealer, they would be compelled to give you a new engine.
I know the 2.7 litre engine is rubbish and thousands of owners have experienced the same problem.
By my comments I am referring to the fact that Chrysler knows about this problem, but will not admit these engines should be recalled, due to a design flaw. You can search the Internet and find literally hundreds of stories very similar to mine. I am not stating that all Chrysler products are rubbish; only that the company will not do any corrective actions with autos that were produced prior to Dieter being put in charge.
It looks like someone has a fix of the garbage Dodge 2.7L. I went to http://www.intrepidconversions.com/ and have a kit to replace my 2.7L with a 3.2L. The kit is $575 and the used engine was $1000 with the trade-in of the 2.7L. Labor will be ~$700. So, for an extra $2275, I get to keep my Dodge. What a deal!
Tmneu@bright.net.
I have a 1996 Dodge Intrepid ES and it is my most reliable car Its still got the power I love, and is comfortable, Yeah, I've had some little problems, but nothing major. I love my Intrepid and will never give it up!
I own a 1999 Dodge Intrepid and it does have the 2.7 liter engine which I know has been a curse to this car, but I love it anyway. I bought it with a blown motor, rebuilt it and ran it for 3 years. And the only problem I've had was the fuel pump went out. Last night the timing chain came off and now I'm just hoping that's the only thing it did. We were only tryin to start it so I don't believe it threw a rod or anything so I've got parts on the way to repair it. I love this car and would buy another in a heartbeat simply because of the comfort and safety I get from it. My mom has a Jeep and my dad has a Sentra and I wouldn't take either for my Intrepid. It's been hit in the rear end and once I seen how hard of a hit it took and didn't do barely any damage I know this is a wonderful car for my family in my opinion. My point is that yes the 2.7 is a bad motor, but in my experience... this car is well worth the money to have it fixed.Also before you have one fixed I would strongly recommend you check around on prices because one place quoted me 460 for the timing chains when another only quoted 180 so really look around before you head straight off to the dealer ship. I just can't part with my Intrepid.
I own a 2002 Dodge Intrepid and it has a 2.7L engine. On the way to work, the car died on the interstate. I had it towed, and as someone- else had commented, they knew the problem before I got there. The car has always had problems, but this one topped them all. The dealer definitely knows about this problem and does nothing to compensate. I will never own a Dodge again and everyone that I can tell will know.
I own a 2000 dodge intrepid I bought new for 11,500$ and am still making payments on it. This car has done nothing but give me problems within the first year. I spent a total of 3900.00$ on repairs. The whole life of the car has been constant repairs and in the shop. Finally, last week the engine blew. Does anyone know where to get cheap parts or of any recalls? I don't have $7500.00 to fix it.
I own a 2001 Dodge Intrepid ES with the 3.2 engine and it is one of the best cars I have ever owned. This the second Intrepid I have owned, the first was a 1997. I am aware that the 2.7 has issues and I agree that they should be corrected. However, you can't just say that all Chrysler's are junk because of this. All automakers have their share. I traded in my 97 Intrepid for an 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix with the 3.1 engine that was supposedly "Bullet-proof." Well that was almost true, considering the fact that that engine seized up on me at 36,000 miles and the dealer refused to fix it because it was 200 miles out of warranty. So Dodge isn't the only one to have this kind of problem.
I plan on buying a 2003 dodge Intrepid with the 3.5 engine. I've heard heard a lot of horror stories about the 2.7 engine and I wanted to know is the 3.5 in the same league has the 2.7 in terms of reliability? Can anyone one advise me on this.
I have a 95 dodge intrepid with a 124,ooo miles on it, It has the 3.5 motor in it. Runs like a champ and leaves others in the dust. For the 2.7 we will not even go there with that peice of @#IT.DAN FROM WIS.
"I own a 2000 dodge intrepid I bought new for 11,500$ and am still making payments on it. This car has done nothing, but give me problems within the first year. I spent a total of 3900.00$ on repairs. The whole life of the car has been constant repairs and in the shop. Finally, last week the engine blew. Does anyone know where to get cheap parts or of any recalls? I don't have $7500.00 to fix it."
No way should it cost $7,500 to replace an engine! It should be more like $3,500 installed, and that's with a remanufactured engine from somebody like Jasper. You can get even cheaper if you get a local, reputable machine shop to rebuild your engine. Somebody is trying to rip you off because they figure that you're desperate.
I have two Dodge Intrepids and love them both. The first is a 1994 with 3.3L engine and 201,000 miles on it... a truly great car. The other is a 1999 ES with a 3.6L engine and 145,000 miles. I had never owned a Dodge prior to purchasing these cars... I will own Dodges for life.
I use to own a Dodge Intrepid, but I feel the pain after reading about the 2.7 engine. Lets see, bought my Dodge, (no longer mine) back in 2005. It only had 23,000 miles on it for a 2004 Dodge Intrepid. One morning going to work, the car just shut down on the freeway. I was lucky to pull off the road slowly... At the time it had 25k miles. Had the tow truck tow my car and I least I had some remaining warranty left. Did not get my car until 2 weeks later with a new engine, etc. The dealer was so nice about loaning a loaner out to me. But 5 months later, the same problem again, engine stops. Car gets towed again, the the dealer was nice again to order a new engine. The service manager said he probably sees like 10 of these cars every 2 weeks in the shop. So I get my car within two weeks. Then again and at 32k (1 YR later) Engine seizes again, I mean I drive this car so careful, put in the $45 dollar oil changes (Synethic, stuff) and still. Probably one of the worst design ever. I traded that peice of junk after after getting repaired. I now have a Kia Sorento (Looks like a Lexus), and it had treated very well (Knock on wood).
I to own a dodge intrepid and I simply stopped at a stop sign and the car died. I was told the engine locked up. I couldn't understand why or how because it had oil in it had just had it changed and was running fine. that dodge does suck.. in every means necessary. word to the wise stick with hondas.
2.7 engine is a Mitsubishi, so don't blame Chrysler.