CarComplaints.com Notes: The Dodge Intrepid, Stratus & other Chrysler sedans are infamous for oil sludge problems with the 2.7L V6 engine. If someone offers to sell you a 2.7L V6 model, it's only worth the price of the scrap metal it's going to shortly turn into.
NOTE: Only the 2.7L V6 has the oil sludge problem. Our "Avoid like the Plague" designation is ONLY for models with the 2.7L V6 engine. All other available engines are very reliable with no major problems.
Even with regular maintenance, the oil sludge defect eventually destroys the 2.7L engine typically around 80,000-100,000 miles. The only true fix we know about is to put in the larger 3.2L engine, which has a great reputation.
This issue was never deemed a safety defect by the Feds, so there was no recall. In the end, Chrysler got away with FOUR YEARS worth of defective 2.7L V6 engines in their sedans.
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really awful
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0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
0 miles
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The rotors and back drums need to be replaced or shaved about every three months before the brakes pads wear. The brakes are fine but the rotors need to be replaced or shaved. The drums on the back need to be replaced. The rotors where 4 times the back drums where replaced once.
The rotors and back drums need to be replaced or shaved about every three months before the brakes pads wear. The brakes are fine but the rotors need to be replaced or shaved. The drums on the back need to be replaced. The rotors where 4 times the back drums where replaced once.
- Belle Vernon, PA, USA
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- Belle Vernon, PA, USA