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.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,000 miles
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While in the vehicle, trying to start the engine, vehicle rolled down the hill, striking a pole. Dealer stated that a cable became defective. The consumer attempted to place the vehicle in drive when the vehicle started to roll. The brakes did not respond.
Was backing up after starting when vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards. Vehicle had also accelerated forward & jumped a curb. Would have no warningthis will happen. Took to dealer ship & mechanic could not locate cause of engine acceleration.
Consumer was backing out of parking lot and vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards & hit another vehicle. Consumer put vehicle in drive to move it & it accelerated forward, jumped the curb into a dirt pile. Dealer did not have a reason why vehicle accelerated. The driver had foot on brake when the vehicle was accelerating forward.
- Foley, AL, USA
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