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. Read more »
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.
6.0
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- $630
- Average Mileage:
- 90,650 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace water pump (1 reports)
cooling system problem
Helpful websites
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
September 2007....coolant tank leaked, replaced...$245
October 2007...rack & pinion went out, replaced....$1100
November 2007...water pump went out, replaced....$650
November 2007...junked it, bought a Honda Accord....PRICELESS!!
- Darwin B., Chatham, IL, US