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.
In cold weather you have to let the engine warm up at least 15 minutes before you can put it into reverse. The car dealer said that taking the steering apart probably would not fix it as all of the Intrepids on the lot did the same thing.
ok, so i bought this car with 150,000 miles on it. for $1,000. well, i had the car w/ an idle problem, and then one day the battery light came on and then nothin. lights dimmed and car didnt have any power. shows no oil, and has plenty, needs transmission fluid, but car needs an alternator, and i dont know what else. now it won't shift into drive although it does go in reverse. so aggravated with the whole thing! any ideas???
this could be a big problem.... i started to notice the problem a few weeks ago. When i go to back out of the driveway in reverse, then i shift to drive the car doesn't move.... after a 30 sec. or so it finally ingages and jerks and starts to move.
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just looking for help. 2000 Intrepid auto on the column wont shift out of park.....someone please help meeeeeee
- Frank L., Baton Rouge, LA, US