| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 007113252 | Incident Date: Jul, 19 2007 |
| Consumer's City: HIGGANUM | Consumer's State: CT |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Model Name: INTREPID | Model Year: 2002 |
| 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: Jul, 25 2007 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jul, 04 2005 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: I purchased a 2002 dodge intrepid with a 2.7-liter engine in july of 2005 from holley dodge in middletown, ct for $9,500. the vehicle at that time had 48,000 miles on it. in july of 2007 (at 78,000 miles) i experienced engine problems and, after bringing it back to holley dodge for service, was told the engine had low compression and was offered repair options of: 1) tearing down the motor which would cost at least $2,500 depending upon what is found; 2) a rebuilt motor for $3,500+; or 3) a new motor for $4,500+. the warranty did not cover the cost (36,000 miles/3 years). i had maintain the care carefully, changing the oil every 3,000 mile which is more frequent than recommended in the owners manual. after researching this matter, i discovered a vast amount of similar complaints from all over the united states as well as numerous web sites devoted to this 2.7-liter daimlerchrysler engine problem. experts believe the engine problems may be due to engine defects or oil sludge build-up that is common in 2.7l vehicles. i have read that the center for auto safety has received five times more oil sludge complaints on chrysler 2.7l vehicles than other vehicles. apparently these complaints involve quite a few dodge and chrysler vehicles from 1998 to present. i believe chrysler is violating consumer rights under lemon laws or other consumer-protection laws. can you advise me? thanks, mike veneski *tr |
