NHTSA Complaint #10220442 — 2000 DODGE INTREPID
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10220442 |
| Vehicle | 2000 DODGE INTREPID |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 87,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WI |
Consumer Description
DODGE 2.7L TIMING CHAIN BROKE DUE TO ENGINE OIL SLUDGE. 87,000 MILES ON THE CAR WITH REGULAR OIL CHANGES. UNFORTUNATELY WITH THIS ENGINE IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW OFTEN YOU CHANGE THE OIL. IT'S GOING TO BLOW ON YOU ANYWAY. IF THIS HAS HAPPENED TO YOU CONTACT IMPARTIAL SERVICES GROUP (ISG) AT (866) 332-3746. APPARENTLY THEY WILL WORK WITH CHRYSLER CORP TO GET YOU A SETTLEMENT OUT OF COURT. I AM IN THE PROCESS NOW AND HOPE TO GET ABOUT $1800 OUT OF THEM. IT'S STILL FAR SHORT OF THE $3000 FOR A NEW ENGINE. ALSO, I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE 2.7 CAN BE REPLACED WITH THE 3.2 WHICH MY MECHANIC IS LOOKING INTO. IF YOU PUT THE 2.7 BACK IN IT WILL JUST HAPPEN AGAIN BECAUSE IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT WITH THE ENGINE. FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE HERE HTTP://WWW.DODGECHRYSLERENGINEPROBLEMS.COM/. *TR
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