2004 Dodge Magnum SE from North America - Comments

But had you used non mobile 1 oil a tow truck would have to escort you wherever you went. This is the story with thousands of people who do not use the right oil...

The 2.7L engine is junk.

My mechanic tells me he's starting to get a couple of Magnums and 300s with 2.7L engines with sludge right on schedule for the new "improved" engines. Chrysler's telling them the same thing they told all the Sebring, Intrepid and Concorde owners -- sludge means no warranty repairs!

Chrysler is being completely dishonest with this problem. First, they proclaim that there's no problem with the 2.7 and that the engine failures are due to "poor maintenance" -- as though Chrysler owners with 2.7s are idiots compared to every other car model owner when it comes to maintenance.

Then their enthusiasts and dealers claim that this engine "which has no problems" has been "fixed" in 2001.

Then, after lots of failures in LH cars and Sebring/Stratus models after 2001, they claim the problem has "really, truly" been fixed in the latest revision 2.7 that goes into the LX sedans.

And now, right on schedule, those vehicles are starting to have engine failures as well.

The reality is that the Chrysler 2.7L engine is JUNK. Even if you religiously change your oil, switch to synthetic oil, and baby your car, your chances of having a catastrophic failure with the 2.7L is much higher than with engines from the competition, and Chrysler dealers will blame YOU when the engine dies.

I recently experienced the gift of engine failure from the 2.7 liter in my 2000 Intrepid. I maintained the vehicle properly, as I do all of my vehicles. This is the ONLY time I have EVER experienced engine failure. Now, after the fact, I learn that mechanics and other consumers, especially the arrogant, lying folks at Chrysler have known about this problem for YEARS. I am ENRAGED. To any and all of you who have had this problem PLEASE contact as many members of the media as you can to let others know what a severe issue this is. MAYBE now that Iacocca is back at (or near) the helm there will be some changes, but until I see proof of this I am going to keep the heat on Chrysler until they do the right thing. I don't care how long this takes, it's time that they stop lying to the public.