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:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,721 miles
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When driving vehicle and making a left turn steering wheel will turn, but wheel won't follow through. Connection is not able to impact. Consumer was traveling about 35mph on highway, went to turn vehicle left, and vehicle went straight. He ended up in a ditch.
Steering mechanism feels loose. At a high way speed vehicle need continual adjustment it wanders. This defect is not allowing consumer to have full control of vehicle. Dealer has not acknowledged defect or provided remedy. The vehicle was at the dealership three times but the problem was not solved and the vehcile is unsafe.
- Bronx, NY, USA
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- Chesterland, OH, USA