While driving at highway speed, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off. The consumer had to coast down the ramp to a safe stop. The engine was rebuilt. The engine experienced oil sludge. The driver side window need to be fixed because it was off track, the fan in the radiator had gone out, the sensors had gone out, the inside lights did not work, the alarm did not work, and the door lights did not work. The transmission had problems has well.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

Vehicle stalled without any warning while pulling out of the driveway. The was caused by transmission failure. Also, at 71,000 and while driving at 45 mph vehicle stalled. This was caused by the engine locked. Two days earlier, vehicle overheated. Mechanic inspected the vehicle but found no problem. Told the consumer to add some more anti freeze. When engine locked dealership indicated this was a common problem with these model engines.

- Trabuco Canyon, CA, USA

My wife bought a 99 Intrepid with 3.2L engine brand new. The car currently has 79K miles, but we have replaced the window motor (all under warranty) by the dealer 6 times (sometimes twice in the same windows). We have also been experiencing issues with the transmission such as rough changing of gears. We replaced the speed sensor once, and now the transmission is stuck in 2nd gear. We were told by the dealer the transmission will need an overhaul at $2,300.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

While driving home engine seized. Also, replaced the transmission. The electric windows worked sporadically except for the driver's window that did not work at all, and the air conditioner heater fan only worked on high.

- El Paso, TX, USA

The vehicle stalled while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that cause of the failure was due to sludge in the engine, and installed a new engine. The vehicle would not shift due to a faulty transmission output speed sensor.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

I have a 1999 Dodge Intrepid with 68,000 miles on it. The motor seized on my way home from work and cost $7,000 for a new engine. The retail on my car is $5,200.

- Daleville , AL, USA

We have a 1999 Dodge Intrepid, for the last 2 years the same mechanical problems occurred. You would feel and hear a clunking noise, check engine light comes on and the car locks in low gear. We had a 5 star dealer service the car 10 times over the past 2 years. Each time they thought they fixed the problem. Now they tell me it can't be fixed. Daimler would not give us the time of day. They tell us we should go to a different dealer. We told them we were sick of getting the run-around, the response was: We can't fix your car over the phone. Imagine going 55 mph and having down shift into low gear.

- Watertown, WI, USA

Consumer called complaining about transmission problems. Consumer has replaced transmission five times in four years, and three times in less then two months. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that there was nothing they could do. Dealer was contacted, and stated that warranty expired.

- Fenton, MI, USA

Transmission goes into limp mode in second gear.driver window off track back window works when it get ready andengine light comes when it get ready seat belt retracts sometime I believe my car is falling apart.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 VIN#[xxx], 43,913 miles, transmission sensor went out, $132.84. 9/14/00 75,085 miles, water outlet and transmission lines needed replaced. Mechanic informed me the transmission lines were factory installed defective. $582.24. 12/14/01 86,992 miles, timing chain broke, replaced water pump. $1,188.79. 6/14/02. 91,324 miles, transmission speed sensor broke. $350.60. 8/2/02 96,828 miles, dash lights went out. Mechanic informed me the dash lights were an internal wiring defect. $223.30. 10/2/02 98,003 miles, cooling fan went out. Mechanic informed me this was a factory defect. Chrysler had changed the design of the fans so I could not just repair one side of the fan since it was no longer available. $680.35. 10/24/02. 109,754 miles, engine blew, taking starter with it. Told by mechanic that Chrysler designed the 2.7 engine to be a disposable engine (compared to the 3.2 that year). Replaced with used engine. $4174.49. 5/21/03 I had over $7000 in repairs in under a year and a half. While IM gravely disappointed in the mechanics of this vehicle, I feel that the fan assembly, transmission lines, and electrical wiring are things that were obviously defective from the start and should be repaired free of charge. Additionally, the transmission sensor going out at only 43,913 miles should have been replaced free as well. While it is difficult to prove that I took care of the engine, I have oil change receipts. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

I purchased a 1999 Dodge interpid on April 11, 2003, after having it for 25 days, the transmission went. Was repaired. In the shop for 2 weeks. After having it for 9 days, a loud noise in engine was noticed. It was not drove, but went into the shop again and is currently there. The engine has gone. Repair shop called Chrysler company and they said to replace it. Our extended warranty company wants me to authorize repairs and will decide what percentage they will pay for it. But the policy we have states engine repairs and replacement., according to their booklet. The cost to replace it, $8,300! that is more than what we paid for the car. This car has been driveable for 25 days before first breakdown with transmission job, undriveable and in the shop for 14 days, out for 9 days and is now in the shop awaiting a new engine. I have read on the internet about other 1999 Dodge interpid owners who are having the same troubles as I am with their cars. Please help this engine is ruinned! needs to be replaces, 2.7L, V-6..

- Port Huron, MI, USA

The shift lever is hard to shift, and it is out of alignment. When I put the shift lever in the drive mode, it stops in 2nd gear, but the indicator on the dash will say "D". right now it's functioning, but it can go anytime now. I would like to know why this is happening, and how much it will cost to fix, and better yet will it fall under my silver warranty plan.

- Washington, DC, USA

The vehicle failed to shift out of second gear.

- Garfield Heights, OH, USA

History includes blown transmission sensor, failure on the very first year inspection for brake rotors, driver's side window sticks in up position, intermittent heat control button not functioning properly, noisy when turning in front strut area, keyless remote does not function properly and now the worst of it. One month ago, took car in with oil and engine lights flashing, ticking noise from engine, stalling out. Dealer did electronic sensors repairs and tune up costing $500. One month later, car had to be towed back to dealer with loud banging in engine. Repair bill of over $6,000 to fix a car I've owned 3 years, 8 months and 60,000 miles. 2.7 L engines are blowing in these cars all the time making it next to impossible to purchase a used one to do repairs myself. One used car parts place said they have a waiting list. Recall anyone"?"!!

- Blasdell, NY, USA

Engine blew for "no apparent reason". warranty will not cover a replacement due to the mysterious appearance of sludge. I had my oil changed regularly and maintained my vehicle properly. I have already replaced the transmission, various sensors and visited the dealer 3 times to correct an oil leak. I was never diagnosed with an engine problem until it finally shut down. While driving approximately 45 mph on the highway, the engine started to make a loud noise and rattled continuously. This was very surprising, considering the vehicle was normally a quiet ride. The shop told me my engine was blown and the warranty company denied my claim. I am still financing this vehicle and do not have the $6,500 to replace this engine. I see numerous complaints on this site and others about the 2.7 liter engines. There should definitely be a recall.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

I was the owner of a 1999 Dodge Intrepid, that was completely wrecked at 36,000 miles after experiencing sudden loss of steering control prior to the wreck, my dealer assured me over and over that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle although I was very concerned and pretended to know nothing about steering problems with these vehicles. Prior to the total vehicle loss, the engine blew up with a rod knock at about 33,000 miles and had to be replaced, the transmission had to be overhauled after it failed, the input and output speed sensors both failed and much more. This is just 1 of 2 defective daimler Chrysler vehicles I have owned and daimler Chrysler accepts no responsibility. Many of these vehicles are defective and do not hold up reasonably. I have never had any of these problems with a 15 year old vehicle with over 220,000 miles on it. I would like to inform consumers that my website against Chrysler for ongoing premature Dodge, Chrysler engine, steering, transmission failures and more is now www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com. we have referred many to the NHTSA and we hope that the NHTSA will post this to refer others to our site who have not yet seen our site. At this website you will see accident pictures and complaints from consumers after sudden loss of steering control. We also have pictures of the common Chrysler engine internal oil sludge buildup and damage from timing chains that have broke through these engines after tensioner failures. We also have many premature transmission failure complaints. If you have evidence of these problems, pictures or a complaint to be posted please also visit www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com and find out what DaimlerChrysler does not want you to know.

- San Leandro, CA, USA

I own a 1999 Dodge Intrepid with 26,400 miles on it. It has never been in an accident of any type and usually driven 10 miles per day. After 26,000 miles the engine developed a knocking noise. I was informed the roller bearing on the timing change had failed. After paying more than $1,400 for the replacement of the roller bearing and a new timing chain, it was determined that the timing chain problem had damaged one or more of the valves, which required the engine to be torn down and a valve job to be required for an additional cost of $900. All of this to a car with only 26,000 miles. 2 weeks after the engine repairs were made the transmission stopped shifting gears.

- Laguna Hills, CA, USA

1999 Dodge Intrepid - approx. 45,000 miles transmission failure

- Payson, AZ, USA

We bought our car new from gladstone Dodge, and noticed right off that there was an hesitation and lunging in the transmission. This problem was random, you never knew when it would happen.when we took it in anyways to be checked the wrote it up as they "could not verify" and next time "could not duplicate". we kept calling and insisiting there was something. We were told to bring it in when it was doing it.they replaced the cam sensors and said that was problem, not the transmission itself. Then warranty expired we paid for the next sensor. They said still not the transmission. Now at 60,000miles the transmission is completely gone. DaimlerChrysler refuses to pay saying that the tech could not verify or duplicate the problem. Even though we tried to tell them on several times, that there was something wrong from the beginning. 2 months ago we were shown thick sludge in the oil on a routine oil change, now after research I see in a complaint site for Dodge Intrepids that there are 1,000 that have had the same problem with techs "unable to verify or duplicate" and customer keep insisting there is a problem, sensors replaced and only to follow with transmission totally going out. And with the sludge the engine ends up blown. Something needs to be done!!!

- Holt, MO, USA

My transmission began making my car drive erratic. As with other owners of this same vehicle, while driving normally it all of a sudden began jerking abruptly and then the check engine light came on. The car would no longer go above 50mph as the transmission could not shift into higher gears. If I was on the freeway this could have been very dangerous. I've had the transmission solenoid pack replaced, the speed sensor replaced previously, and now I'm being told it is the speed sensor again. This is probably the worst experience I have ever had with a newer vehicle and I will never buy another Chrysler product again.

- Fullerton, CA, USA