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.
Loud popping noise when going around curves. Had to replace both front enter tie rods once and drivers side a second time. Mechanic told me wheel could come off driving down the road if I let it go too long.
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Long list of repairs on 1999 Dodge Intrepid
Loud popping noise when going around curves. Had to replace both front enter tie rods once and drivers side a second time. Mechanic told me wheel could come off driving down the road if I let it go too long.
- dncrswll, Hickory, NC, US