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.
4.2
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,792 miles
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We are experiencing an on-going problem with the brakes on my 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The brake pedal sticks after applying the brakes. When this happens the brake pedal must be pulled up with your foot. Initially we experienced a slight sticking of the pedal when depressing on the brakes, as the pedal was going down. The problem is intermittent and takes you by surprise but has not caused an accident. The manufacturers dealer service has not been able to resolve the issue after several attempts. We are concerned that the problem may get worse but the dealer where we bought the car has given up on resolving the problem and the manufacturer has not yet responded to our messages.
- Imperial, PA, USA
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- Imperial, PA, USA