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.
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pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
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Average Mileage:
72,000 miles
Total Complaints:
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recently had front brakes done & front rotors turned (1 reports)
Had my damn brakes done and my car hasn't been driving the same since. Makes a thumping noise from the front of the car when driving fast. Took it back to have looked at and was told all that needed to be done was turn the front rotors. The damn thumping noise in the front is worse. Just bought the car a month ago and am pissed.
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Had my damn brakes done and my car hasn't been driving the same since. Makes a thumping noise from the front of the car when driving fast. Took it back to have looked at and was told all that needed to be done was turn the front rotors. The damn thumping noise in the front is worse. Just bought the car a month ago and am pissed.
- Corey N., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada