| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 007105496 | Incident Date: May, 04 2007 |
| Consumer's City: LENEXA | Consumer's State: KS |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Model Name: INTREPID | Model Year: 2000 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: May, 10 2007 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: - |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: complained about dodge intrepid 2000 2.7 engine. problem began with lifter noise and oil light came on. imediately stopped and shut engine down. checked oil level which was okay. restarted engine and drove 2 miles when problem recurred. discussed with mechanic. problem was sludge buildup in oil and blocking of oil line. sludge apparently drained when engine shut off. lifter noise and oil warning light stayed off until sludge again blocked oil screen and line. regular changing of oil seemed not to be an answer. the mechanic stated she is aware of numerous engine failures. also numerous complaints on the internet of engine failure because of sludge buildup in the 2.7 dodge engine.*ak |
