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.
4.0
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,478 miles
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The brake pedal went down to the floor when trying to stop the vehicle causing the vehicle not to stop. An independent mechanic determined that the brake line ruptured due to the brake line rubbing against a bolt. Please provide any additional information. The bolt was located behind the power steering unit, which was on a collar type device, which appeared to be attached to the catalytic converter unit.
One of the brake lines was assembled such that it rubbed on a stud. There is now a hole in the line at the point of contact. Dims 11 IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis-------------770764.
- West Bloomfield, MI, USA
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