My husband bought me a 1999 Dodge Intrepid in November of 2003 with a 2.7 engine and the oil sludges up in the motor no matter how often it is changed causing problem. In March of this year problems began to become apparent because of the sludging. The timing chain guides were chewed up inside of the engine causing damage and costing $450 the mechanic said that, because of the oil sludge, this is a common occurrence in the 2.7 engines. Three months, this June, later the engine begins making more noise now the rod bearings are shot because of the sludging problem, the mechanic has to rebuild the engine cost an approximately $1200. I am without a car and a clue of how to pay for the engine repair and still making payments on the car. I have done research since these problems and have read many stories about people like me in the same situation. I have contacted Chrysler about my problems and received not compensation for my troubles. They have a file on me and stated that there is nothing they will do.

- Brookfield, MO, USA

My 1999 Dodge Intrepid's engine sludged up at 80,000 miles. I have all the records of oil changes, maintenance on this vehicle. Chrysler corporation said it couldn't help me because of the warranty expiration. Claimed it wasn't there problem. Now, I'm stuck paying the balance on this car and the other vehicle that I had to purchase to get to work! someone one needs to correct this problem.

- Green Bay, WI, USA

Loud noise coming from engine then stalled. Dealer said new engine was needed at a cost of $8,000. No work was done due to the cost.

- Crofton, MD, USA

While driving 35 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, and it was towed to a garage for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine was defective, and needed to be replaced.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

Without warning our 1999 Chrysler Intrepid was rendered undriveable due to what was later "diagnosed" as timiing chain failure". repair to cost approximately $2000.

- Madison, WI, USA

While driving 65 mph engine blew out. Dealership informed the consumer of the problem, but did not resolve the problem.

- Hanover, PA, USA

After parking the vehicle, the consumer heard a clanking noise while the engine was still running. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection. The mechanic determined that the engine needed to be rebuilt. Sludge build up problem.

- Endicott, NY, USA

In July 2002 the engine died on my wife while going to work. We were told to tow it to the dealer. They told us it was engine burned up due to lack of maintenance. I disagreed from the start. I did my own work to save money. The car sat for several months for us to come up with the money to fix it. We still owed 9000 on it as well. We finally got a loan added to our existing car loan to get it replaced. Which was 6500$.the engine replacement was modified by the salvage yard to eliminate the "sludge " problem that apparently attributed to this 2.7 liter Chrysler engine. We have since found out that we are only one of many to have this problem and Chrysler is not admitting to the fact that their oil circulation is terrible and it fries engines big time. We wrote and called Chrysler and the Ohio attorney general with all the info and have had no satisfaction whatsoever. Now we have a friend that has the same problem and they purchased an extended warranty and they will not honor it at all. What is going on with Chrysler that they will not admit to the problem that all garages and engine replacement shops know about, that the average consumer does not and getting deeper into debt due to these cars.

- Green Springs, OH, USA

My 1999 Dodge Intrepid with the 2.7 liter V6 engine locked up and siezed on me without warning while traveling at 70 mph on the interstate. I was in the far left hand lane on a 4 lane stretch of the highway and had to manuever my dead vehicle to the right hand shoulder without the assistance of power steering or power brakes, since the car died completely and unexpectedly. I was very lucky that no accident took place under these circumstances.

- Lenoir City, TN, USA

While driving 70 mph engine blew out. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Stockton, CA, USA

Power steering went out then the engine seized.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Re:1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 liter engine blow out. I was encouraged by my mechanic after working on my car a number of times to get rid of it, because of the engine trouble. The car is completely incapacitated and it will take over $3,000 to fix. I still have payments on the car and the amount to repair the car is more than the car is worth.

- Patchogue, NY, USA

Engine seized without warning. Consumer felt that daimler Chrysler should take responsibility of the defect. Also, consumer found out complaints from other consumer about engine problems on certain Dodge models.

- Carroll, OH, USA

While driving 45 mph motor failed. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Henning, MN, USA

I was driving my 1999 2.7 Intrepid to the store January 2004 in the morning. My car stalled going 45 mph I was able to bounce it off a curb and bring it to a stop with out any mishaps, but I had my 7 and 5 year old daughters in the car with me and it shook them up pretty good. Had it towed to a garage and they told me the engine seized and it was going to cost me $6800 to fix it. Im laid off from work with little income coming in along with a $300 a month car payment on a car that doesnt even run. Why? the thing only has 64000 mile on it Chrysler is a joke I will never buy another product from them.

- Wyoming, MI, USA

Engine gives out even after proper maintenance of the vehicle.

- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

While driving vehicle hesitated before acceleration. This resulted in a blown motor. Dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to sludge accumulating inside the engine compartment. The manufacturer refused to provide any assistance.

- Temperance, MI, USA

I have a 1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 liter. While I was driving on the interstate the engine locked up. I lost all power and the power steering failed. It was all I could do to get the car safely over to the side of the road. This is the second time my engine has died. This car is a safety hazard and should be removed from the road!

- Charleston, WV, USA

1999 Dodge Intrepid with 91200 miles has low oil pressure. Dealer advises me the engine is worn out and should be replaced at a cost of $7000. This 2.7L engine is apparently flawed in design and manufacturer.

- Milford, CT, USA

Oil light illuminated. Consumer took vehicle to dealer the next day for oil change. A couple of days later, consumer heard something that sounded like metal scrapping against metal. Dealer stated motor needed to be replaced due to lack of oil changes.

- Lees Summit, MO, USA