Chrysler 2.7 Liter V6 Engine Class Action Lawsuits Consolidated

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The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has issued an order which will transfer all Chrysler engine class action lawsuits pending in various federal district courts throughout the United States to the District of New Jersey for coordinated handling during pretrial proceedings in an MDL, or multidistrict litigation.

There are currently five class action lawsuits pending against Chrysler over their 2.7 liter engines used in several models of Chrysler and Dodge vehicles between 1998 and at least 2003. The Chrysler lawsuits allege that defective designs make the engines prone to form oil sludge, which could causes the engine to fail much earlier than would normally be expected.

A growing number of complaints have been filed by owners of Chrylser Sebring, Chysler Concord, Dodge Intrepid and Dodge Stratus vehicles with the smaller 2.7 liter engine, which have been found to fail around 50,000 to 60,000 miles, but in some cases as early as 20,000 miles.

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This type of catastrophic engine failure would not typically be expected anytime before a vehicle reaches 100,000 miles, yet Chrysler has been denying engine warranty coverage since the problems are caused by a build up of oil sludge.

According to the Center for Auto Safety, at least 2,800 reports of Chrysler engine failure involving oil sludge in the 2.7 liter engines were received as of early 2007. Since that time, as the vehicles age, owners continue to report the engine problems.

Chrysler and Dodge engine failure class action lawsuits are currently pending in the Eastern District of California, Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Illinois, District of New Jersey and Southern District of New Jersey on behalf of vehicle owners in those states. In addition, other class action lawsuits and individual lawsuits could be filed in other districts.

The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation found that the Chrysler engine lawsuits involve common questions of fact and that centralization would serve the convenience of the parties and witnesses and promote the just and efficient conduct of the litigation.

Chrysler’s lawyers opposed the consolidation, arguing that the proposed classes do not overlap and that agreements can be reached between the parties in the lawsuits to minimize any overlapping discovery or risk of inconsistent rulings without the formation of an MDL. However, the Panel rejected these arguments.

“These actions are nearly identical in terms of the facts alleged, and discovery undoubtedly will overlap,” wrote Chairman of the Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, John G. Heyburn, II, in an order issued February 10, 2009. “Centralization will enable one judge to streamline pretrial proceedings and make consistent rulings on discovery disputes, dispositive motions and issues relating to experts.”

The MDL panel decided to transfer all of the Chrysler engine lawsuits to the District of New Jersey, as the action in that Court has been pending longer than the other actions. The litigation will be assigned to U.S. District Judge Faith S. Hochberg for coordinated and consolidated pretrial proceedings.

Since the litigation involves putative statewide class actions for residents of five different states, the MDL panel did indicate that in the future, Judge Hochberg can suggest that the Panel consider remanding the actions to the original courts where they were filed for class certification considerations if that becomes necessary.

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Bill
I too have a blown…useless 2.7L 2001 Dodge intrepid motor. This car was bought for my daughter for use to and from college. So much for that, I (dad) have been without my spare car…she is using it know! Any word on whats going on with the current lawsuit? Count me in. Is there a site that would keep me informed?
Cara
I just bought a 2006 Chrysler Sebring Convertible for 13,000 it only had 50,000 miles on it. 2 weeks later, it died. MY warranty wouldnt cover it because they said it was negligance on my part due to putting too much oil in the engine which caused it to freeze. I never put oil in my engine, and I’m left without a vehicle. And 13,000 im still paying off. What should i do about this?
steven
i was an owner of the 2001 dodge stratus with the engine failure described by so many my problem is that the vehicle was repossesed after paying over$14,000 in payments my engine failed and was replaiced the replaicment failed within a month this was my only vihicle shortly after I lost my job due to lack of transportation and time off do to these reocuring issues now the bak wants $2500 to replace the engine plus $345 for my last payment how or whom should i talk to join one of these lawsuits or one for residents that live in the detroit “MOTOR CITY” area.
lisa
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid. It has been well taken care of. Regular oil changes. I had if for one yr. gave 5000 for it. It had 106,000 miles on it when it left me and my 3 children stranded on the side of the road, in the pouring down rain. The car died with out any warning what so ever. Had it towed to the shop and of course as soon as they seen it was a 2.7 they knew it blew. I was told if you get one that makes it past 100000 you got a good one.
Jennifer
I have a 1998 Dodge Intrepid that I bought used. Within 45 days the engine blew. It has been 2 1/2 years since I bought this engine and now I am having engine trouble again. My oil leaks, transmission leaks and now I have to have it towed because it is making a loud noise AGAIN. Please let me know how to join this class action law suit. I have owned 3 dodges…..2 intrepid and they both have had blown engines…..this is no way to have me buy another DODGE
Samuel
I have a Chrysler Sebring 2001 convertable with a 2.7 V6 engine. The car died on me at 80k because of sludge and I got oil changes at every 3000 miles.
Ben
I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring LX. The engine died on the freeway “all of a sudden.” The friggin oil had run out, with no visible evidence of any external oil leaks. WTF? This was in March 2007, and the first estimate I got was $7,600 at the local dealership. I couldnt believe it. I loved the car when I got it. I drove for it for only 5 months, having bought it used with 63000 miles on it. I had the “platinum” coverage warranty, which was of course, denied, even though the warranty adjustors knew about these design defects, due to “lack of lubrication.’ I did scheduled maintenance checks, and I have had plenty of cars and none of them used oil like that.
erik
I got my friends 2001 intrepid with 90,000 in my shop for a engine rebuild and I had never saw a engine with this much sludge in it both upper and lower ends of the poorly designed 2.7 A+ Chrysler. And you want a Bailout hahaha ill give you a bailout…………………
Mark
I am concidering buying a 2003 Sebring LX with the 2.7 engine. This vehicle has only 44,000 miles on it. I just heard about the engine problems two days ago. I have been told that I need to replace the timing belt around 90,000 miles. So I am thinking I have a few years before this is needed. Is the 2003 Sebring engine also prone to all the mentioned problems? Does buying a extended warranty cover this? I like the car but now I don’t know what to do. Were there any warning signs prior to the major breakdowns?
Dennis
I have a Chrysler Sebring 2001 convertable which has a knock in the 2.7 V6 engine. My mechanic told me to take it to Chrysler to see if anything can be done. He states that the engine would need to be replaced at a large amount of money. I have taken care of this care like all of the others, oil changed every 3000 miles. Only 65000 miles on it? What are the conditions to join the class action suit? This is my seventh Chrysler product and just filed a lemon law on my 2008 Town and Country and it was replaced. Looks like I will change makes.
Madearia
I have a 2000 Dodge ,I had regular oil changes,valve cover gasket replaced and a Harmonic Balancer.The motor died at 129,000 miles. If anyone knows of a class action suit against Dodge please let me know.
Clive
My first two cars were a ’71 Dodge Charger, and 1 ’76 Plymouth Volare. Both had 318 engines, and that’s what I blame for not being a mechanic, as the darn things were almost bulletproof! I am now the regretful owner of a 2002 Chrysler Sebring convertable, that needs a new engine! Looking at $3500-$5000 for repairs, and since no other engine is compatable, Ican’t even try to swap to a different size engine! I don’t know if anyone can contact through this post, but I would be interested in this CA suit!
Tim
I have a 2002 Sebring with 58,000 miles and the rod bearings went and destroyed the crank shaft while my daughter was driving the car, I had the car towed and when the pan was pulled they discovered that it was full of oil sludge which damaged the engine. I called Chrysler and informed them of the problem they more or less laughed at me and said it’s not their problem, and here I sit with a car I have to make payments on but can’t drive. Repair costs will be $2300.00 for a new short block plus 13 hours labor cost. Doesn’t make me want to buy another Chrysler!!
Candace
In 2000 I bought a brand new Dodge Neon from a dealer in Plymouth N.H. I drove it to Cape Cod when my brother passed away. It had just over 12,000 miles on it when I attempted to make the trip back to N.H. The check engine light came on while I was still in Massachussetts on the Interstate. I was trying to exit to find out what was wrong and I lost power and brakes. Luckily the car stopped itself at the end of the exit ramp. Smoke began pouring out from the hood and I grabbed my dog without her leash as flames started shooting out from under the hood. As dozens of cars drove by I tried to flag someone down as my cell was inside the car which was now also in flames. Most people ignored me as I was bent over holding my dog’s collar. Finally a passerby asked if they could call the fire department for me. I gladly accepted and the fire trucks arrived within about 10 minutes. By this time the tires were blown from the heat. I rented a car and drove home. Chrylser continued to hound me for payments even though the car was destroyed. After stressing for months my doctor prescribe Xanax because I was a total basket case. Just a few months ago I was driving to town and I saw a Neon on fire. I stopped to offer assistance. The husband and wife had already called the fire department. The man told me that his check engine light came on and offered a story very similar to mine. I figure if I witnessed 2 Neons burning up due to engine failure, there must be more cases.
Tom
I used to have a 2001 Sebring. Mine engine seized at 54K. That was with regular oil changes. I was on the highway when my engine light came on and 20-30 seconds later the engine locked up. It has nothing to do with where the part were made, it’s all about the design. Chrysler engineers designed it poorly causing the oil channels to get extremely hot and prematurely breakdown the oil. DO NOT BUY CHRYSLER…THE COMPANY DESERVES TO GO UNDER FOR NOT STANDING BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. They aren’t the first company to have this problem, but the others at least acknowledged their mistake and rectify it.
kathykelly
I have a 2006 Chrysler 300 Touring and the engine light came on at 38,000 miles and major work had to be done needless to say I am leasing and the coverage was for only 36,000 miles and I had a repair bill of $1,200.00 plus 10 day car rental . I am running into more and more Chrysler 300 owners that is expierencing the same problem. If there is a class action suit out there I can join in on please advise…..
Dan
Chicago 2002 dodge stratus…GUESS WHAT ENGINE!!!!! OIL LIGHTS AT IDLE AND MY TECH WON’T TOUCH IT….it’s good to have an honest mechanic . try this…try that …costs alot RIGHT???? Bottom line is I see the light at the end of the tunnel….IT’S THE FRICKIN’ CHRYSLER TRAIN!!!At 53 years old i’ve owned alot of cars…never mantained one better than I did this one,’cause I have payments for a couple more YEARS!!!!YES I HAVE MY PAPERS IN ORDER,TIM.Here’s a bailout plan…pay the 2.7 owners Chrysler rear-ended ( if you know what I mean…ouch) then let them fold.I’m sure a toy company in China could make better cars.I’m offended as an American that you call yourself an American company.Mine car is still running so I could sell it fast…but that would make me….CHRYSLER.
cynthia
I own a 2002 Chrysler Sebring LX and my car broke down with that engine sludge and knocking in 2006 with onlly 70,000 mi. I called Chrysler’s Corperate office and they gave me the run around. Chrysler had to know about the defects because just weeks after I bought the car my Dad told me that according to the comsumers report the car I bought has a problem with the motor. I’ll make sure I reserch before my next purchase.
Rich
My 2001 Intrepid has been sitting in my driveway for about a year. I don’t know what to do with it. Try to fix it or junk it. Engine began rattling all of a sudden, took it to 3 mechanics all said the same thing. The 2.7 engine is junk, don’t bother replacing or repairing, time for a new car. I guess it is good that I had it paid off.
GARY
I am a used car dealer and am accustomed to seeing used Chrysler products with 2.7 blown engines at many auto auctions. Everyone that is in this business knows what a horrible motor the 2.7 is. Have seen them with less than 40k begin to knock loudly. I own a 01 stratus with knocked moter at 101 k miles……no wonder Chryser is going down th tubes
Mavi
I just bought my 1999 dodge intrepid in january 2008 and by july 19 th 2008 it was towed back to my place of living. I just heard about this lawsuit and would love to know how to jump on the band wagon. My car ran like a champ amd then nothing. It was the oil pump that seized up ,Due to sludge thank you so much for building a car that would be worth fixing if there were a motor that would work.
Chris
I have a 2000 Intrepid that blew an engine and due to the economy havent had the $$ to get it fixed.
MICHAEL
01 SEBRING 77000,OIL IN RAD.FLUID BAD ENGINE 3000 TO FIX AND I WORK FOR CHRYSLER
Joshua
I have a car that’s been sitting for 2 years, and still owe over 5k on it. 2000 Crysler Concord 2.7 engine.
sarah
i bght a 1998 dodge intrepid and i had it for66 days before the motor blew. it had oil sludge and it was anall of a sudden blow. i want to know more on this la suit cause the car caused me to be out 5500 dollars and someone should half to pay for it if it was the companies problem!!!!!!
Mike
I purchased a 2002 Intrepid in March of 2003 with 20K miles on it. It did very well until last year and the tranny went out to the tune of $2,200.00 and the transmission shop commented that it was due to a faulty sensor. About a month ago it got hot and I had it towed home. I have been working on it in my spare time and have found that coolant got into the oil and there is coolant coming out of the water pump weep hole. It didn’t run hot long enough to blow a head gasket and cause this. What a poor design that when the water pump goes it causes this type of problem. I have heard about this problem from other 2.7 owners. Chrysler needs to make this good. It’s no wonder they were screaming for a government bailout!!!
rachel
I have a 2000 chrylser intrepid 2.7 l and it just died with no waring it only has 88,000 miles on it . I have put 300 into so for and it still does not run it is the worst vechile i have ever own in my life
Chris
I have a 1998 Concord and at 73,000 miles the engine was gone. My sister bought this car and my father and myself are mechanics so we always maintained it for her. It always had the oil changed at 3,000 miles, ALWAYS. One day my sister came to me and said the car was getting hot. So we inspected it and saw that is was sluddging and this was with 70,000 miles on the car. We took the car to chrysler and they looked at it gladly and said the same thing we had said. But they did nothing and said the oil hadn’t been changed properly. We argued with them and they said they would put a new engine in it for around $6,500. We said no way. So we looked around and remanufactured engines cost atleast $4,200, so we just gave up on the car. My sister took one of my cars and I took the concord and drove it to the end. We tried to save the engine but I only drove it 3,000 more miles when it spun a rod bearing and started knocking and finished the engine off. Now the car sits in the back of my shop yard wasting down and this was 3 years ago when it happened. I could rebuild the engine but it would just happen again and parts are to expensive to waste my time with it.
Beth
I am a die hard Dodge Intrepid driver…my 2003’s engine just went like nothing on Saturday…If any one has information about getting money back from Chrysler for a new engine, PLEASE let me know
Lisa
I have a 02 Chrysler Sebring convertible and as everyone else has said my engine too needs to be replaced one month before paying it off. Not to mention I just had it replaced less than 3 years ago and it’s “not covered” now as my warrantee is up. How is it that a new/rebuilt engine doesn’t even last three years and there is nothing anyone can do about it?? I’ve had all my oil changes done in a timely manner with receipts in hand yet the oil light comes on and the engine’s burning oil and it’s the same news as it was three years ago when the mechanic calls and says to trade it in-now it’s not worth anything!! The first time it died at a red light at least this time the oil light came on-two weeks after an oil change! How is this not a safety issue?? If everyone has the same problem how is it Chrysler can not stand behind their engines and do something about it! I loved my Sebring and it’s my third Chrysler but I would never buy one again and would strongly advise anyone who is even considering it not to!!
Jennifer
I purchased a 2002 dodge Intrepid 2.7L v6 in 5/03. Had only $26,000+ miles on it. Love that car. Just recently have been having ALOT of problems with the car. there are 117,000 miles or so on the car now but was running beautifully. All of a sudden, in 10/08 my troubles began. the car was running hot, took it to the mechanic, advised needed a thermostat and new radiater cap ($237). Car was fixed for all of 2 days. It started running hot again, and just simply shut off while I was driving, took it back. Now had to replace the Water pump ($858). Car then worked for a little while and noticed the oil light was flickering. Oil is always changed on time so I checked it and it was full and clean. Hmmmmm. A few days go by and the car will not start. Changed the camshaft position sensor and the crankshaft position sensor ($100). Car starts right up and runs good. Next week, notice antifreeze leak. (keep in mind, this whole tme the oil light is still flickering but was told nothing wrong) Now I had to replace the radiator and the upper and lower hoses ($295) Car running ok once again. A few weeks later, go to start the car, Guess What???? It won’t start and still won’t start. I have put so much money into that frickin car and now it sits in front of my house. I had some mechanics over to look at it and was told by 4 out of 5 of them that I need a new engine. AREYOU KIDDING ME!!! The engine in that car is a piece of junk. I have read through all the email sites and realize that I’m not the only one having these type of issues. Chrysler should replace all those screwed up engines at NO cost to the consumer. They are the ones that created this problem!!! I am not made of money as I am a single parent and this is simply ridiculous. I’m not sure about everyone else, but I have receipts for everything I have done on my car and would appreciate is someone out there would be on the consumers side for once!!!!
kimberly
2002 c concord lxi paid for in 16months drive it for 21/2 years car stopped at red light and was never the same. neededs new motor, 6500. I’m sick about this that’s 16,000 dollars down the drain, and chrysler want own up to the defected motors. I was sold lemon.
Al
I have a 2003 Intrepid that developed a knock at around 100,000 miles and found no one who could determine what was causing it. At 136,00 miles the oil light came on and about 1 minute later the engine stopped. The engine was full of sludge and I had bearings that were ruined. I had made regular oil changes and was using a synthetic blend oil in hopes that I would avoid this type of problem. Needless to say, it did not work.
Shirley
I have 2002 dodge stratus with v6 2.7 liter and I just hit 101000 miles and my car just stop in the middle of the road with my 2 kids in it. I check the oil and it was milky and the mechanic at Firestone told me it’s crack engine. Then I went to another mechanic and he told me to go to dodge dealer and tell them and give them my vin # and they said there has not been a recall on this engine. What do I do because I still owe this vehicle. Because of the engine is out and the negative equity I have not been able to trade it. So I am stuck with a payment and non working car and I need transportation for my kids and myself. The vehicle stop on march 17th, and people not going to continue to allow me to use their vehicle.
Nicole
Ok, so I bought this 2002 dodge intrepid in march, used at dodge of lynwood in washington state, it had 82,000 miles on it, It would be paid off in 2 years, I got extended warrenty through WYNNS , Im a single mother to I was excited, and this is the first car from a dealership Ive got, I drove it tell april third. I was on the hwy going 55 miles per hour when something started making a “CLANKING ” noise, i could feel it in my steering wheel. I was in the far left lane, so Of course i had to driive it up the Hwy to get over and, pull over, well when i fnally got over, it went uo in smoke, and something felt like it , dropped out my car. Conclusion, was I had clean oil, filled to the top .. thank god or the warrenty would not cover it. I JUST BOUGHT THIS EFFIN CAR remind you! motorplex iin maple valley said it was not anything I could have done or known, but the rod went through my engine block , destroying my engine, to non usable, and I needed a new engine, my warrenty is extended so it covers all engine problems, as long as its not your fault, the man at the motorplex, told me and sent me pictures saying “not YOUR FAULT!!… and the warrenty people are trying to wiggle out of this one… yes, wynns will only cover 2800, and dodge dealership wont help me either, I talked to the manager at dodge of lynwood last night, he told me he tried helping me, but its not there responsibility, -and he looked up the 2002 dodge intrepid, and had NO IDEA THEY HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS – so they are selling cars that they know nothing about to people? I need help what do I do now? I will tell you what im going to do, Im not paying a dime, and Im calling our local news station, and im going to sue, the warrenty people, and expose dodge of lynwood. how are u gonna sell a single mother a car that already has a class action law suit, for selling that 2.7 engine???? dodge was thinking of putting the same engine in a 2.7 then selling it again.. and refinancing me a diffrent car, but the damn owner dosent want to get involved, but he sure LOVED selling it to me in the first place! ( the manager at dodge even stated as well after talking with the warrenty people that I was not at fault, and all this was stupid of WYNNS warrenty , representive. ) my cars been sitting at motorplex now for 15 days…. I NEED MY CAR and im making payments on , a sitting duck, thanks dodge of lynwood. reliable my ass!
Joseph
I have a 2002 Dodge Stratus R/T with the 2.7 Liter Engine. I was aware of the oil sludge problem with this engine when I first purchased the car. A friend of mine who works at the dealership as a mechanic, told me to change the oil at least every 2,000 to 3,000 miles. He also recommended using synthetic oil to reduce the sludge problem. My engine just flipped 67,000 miles this month, and I noticed that my oil level looked like it was getting low. So I serviced it (about 1 1/2 quarts), with less than 3,000 miles since my last oil change. Two weeks later, it’s showing nearly 1/2 quart low again. My wife just returned home from an appointment today, and she told me that the oil light came on when she stopped at a light. I checked the oil and it’s still reading about 1/2 quart low. The funny part is that the oil doesn’t look broken down at all, almost as if it were still fresh oil, yet I’ve driven more than 3,000 miles since my last oil change. I’m wondering if my oil pump is failing. The only other reason why the light would come on is because the oil was trapped in the head, and what remained in the pan had run low, thereby “tripping” the engine oil light. I’m suspecting that the oil level is not low, and that some of the oil is trapped in the heads, and not properly draining back down into the oil pan. After it cools down, I’m checking my Heads for sludge. I’d recommend to anyone with even a little mechanical ability, to purchase, or borrow, a mini-scope, and pop off the service cap on the forward head. Then, slide the scope into the engine (COLD ENGINE THAT IS), and check the oil-flew passages for clogging. Believe me, you’ll know because it’ll look like wheel bearing grease. As God is my witness, if I have a problem with a car I just paid off two months ago, with less than 70,000 miles on it, I will never buy dodge EVER AGAIN! I had a 1997 Dodge Stratus with the 2.4 liter engine that cost me $$$ because it lost a head gasket at 44,000 miles. After repair, the engine seized up on me three weeks later, AFTER it was supposedly fixed! I swore I wouldn’t buy another Dodge then, but I assumed that the former problems were all based on Mitsubichi engines (2.0, 2.4, 2.5). I was hoping that the 2.7 liter engine would have been a major improvement. Apparently, it’s not! I warn you Dodge…you screwed me once before; don’t let this be another screw up! I don’t care how many HEMI engines you put out, because I’ll never buy another Dodge if this one ends up biting me in the butt! Man, just for once I’d like to buy an American made car that doesn’t break down three months after pay-off! No wonder why my Chevy Suburban has outlasted it, and it’s a 1999. I’m sticking with the older Chevy’s. The newer Chevy’s with the piston-slapping 5.3 engines suck; that is why I will only buy Chevy trucks with the old reliable 350 gas guzzling engine..it eats, but it’s a BEAST! I love Chevy all the way! Joseph from SC
sherman
this car sucks big time. i took my carto be serviced under my warranty for a water pump leak. two weels later the repair shop informed me i had engine failure and my car was useless. i never had a noise or overheated. now i owe the repair shop for breaking dowm the engine to diagnose the problem, my finance company for the balance of my loan, and have no car to get to my medical appointments. I did i meantion im in a wheelchair? one more way to stick it to the disabled. thanks for making me a shut in Dodge
sean
I have a 2004 intrepid and just replaced the water pump ($800.00). The mechanic informed me about the flaws in the 2.7 L engine. I have 94,000 miles on the car and am deeply troubled about this engine sludge problem. Chrysler needs to do something…. and soon!
Coretta
I had a 2004 Sebring LXI and it had sludge build up in it. To this day I’m being garnish to make the payments for a car. That my credit union took back and sold iat an auction. An i still have to pay the balance of almost $6,350. I feel that Chrysler needs to take care of there responsiblities and take car of the mess with these 2.7 liter engine. I only had my car up to a year in a half. Before it started acting up on me.
philip
I have a Sebring Cabrio ltd 2.7V6 2002 with 60,000 miles. I have had it from new, bought it in Spain, it failed in 2006 and I haven’t used it since because I live abroad. There was a sludge build up and a knocking on start up when I last used it. While abroad I got it repaired at great expense. I have now returned to Spain, the knocking is now worse than before, quite loud on start up but quiet running when cold but louder when hot. I would appear to be a common problem with this engine, I hope Chrysler accepts responsibility though I don’t expect it’ll help me.
Shelley
Our Stratus 2005 had the engine light on and we took it to the dealership they told us that the 3rd something was starting to stick inthe engine I said well fix just the 3rd on he said it’s not worth it to us to do that he wanted to tear apart the engine. We have the rap around extended coverage and were told they would need to tear apart the engine to see what it really was then he said that Chrysler would deny the coverage any way they don’t pay out on anything even though they knew the problem was faulty manufacturing. Why pay for the extended coverage when they won’t honor it anyway and your stuck with the bill. He tried to get us to buy a new car we said NO we still owe on this one… We want to join the class action lawsuit also.
Dale
I have a 2001 Dodge Intrepid that is in excellent condition with the exception of the engine. Oil changes have been done every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. Per a Dodge/Chrysler dealer’s expert mechanics, the water pump (located inside the crank case) failed and flooded the oil system with water and coolant. Their estimated cost to repair the water pump is $2,022 and they say that the fix won’t last 500 miles. Because of the water that filled the engine, they told me the only fix was to replace the engine (quoted at over $6,600). I want the new engine with Dodge/Chrysler paying the bill. This is a serious design problem.
beverly
I have a 2002 Chrysler Sebring 2.7L V6. It has 61, 000 miles on it and now the engine light has been going on. I am very nervous about the engine sludge problem. I would also like more info about being a part of the class action lawsuit.
Rick
I own a 2001 siebring with a 2.7 liter engine. I am a licenced mechanic and have taken good car of this car. with only 138,000kms on it it has developed a very bad knock. I know what this will cost so I have parked the car until I can figure out what to do or gain enough nerve to put another “piece of junk” engine in it.
Roger
My 2001 seabring convertable is dead at 82000 miles and is now parked until we sell it to the junk yard.The cost is to high to replace the engine and if we do we will have the same problem again. What a shame that the company puts a piece of crap out like this.
Darin
I have a 1998 Chrysler Concorde with the same 2.7L engine that everyone referenced here. Looks like the same story … although I bought it used, I am a “zealot” when it comes to oil changes. Every 3,000 to 3,500 like clock work. The engine started a sporadic “bad gas” knock within the last week or so. Change of gas appeared to make it go away. Unfortunately, this morning on the way to work, the engine started a heavy knocking. It is currently being towed to the garage, but I am expecting to hear the same oil sludge story as the mechanic immediately said when he found out it was a 2.7L engine … “that engine is a piece of crap”. And we wonder why the American auto industry is suffering. Bad design, bad quality, bad support, unwillingness to back their product as they should.
marianne
Single mother of 3 also. My car stopped on a busy highway. I had it towed to my mechanic. He told me the engine was full of sludge and can replace for around $5,000. I have a 7yr. 70,000 mile warranty that the dealer is denying. I have no money to fix nor do i think I should have to….I want in on the lawsuit. It is a Dodge Intrepid-2004 with 50,000 miles.
April
I did own a 2002 Dodge Intrepid, problems from the start, engine had a problem overheating, head gasket cracked, rack and pinion went at that time car had less than 60,000 miles, as of 04/04/09 cas still had a problem overheating, had radiator replaced new, thermostat replaced new, the car has cost me $7,000 to keep it running and I had a car note to pay as well, I want my money back and I hope Chrysler goes out of business so no one else gets ripped off by.
gloria
Hello, I justwaant to share my feeling. I have a 2003 2.7. engeine. chry seibring. I have only six moths to pay off my car. and than my engeing went out. I have only 80,000 mile. It will cost me almost 4-5,000. My timing chain, oil,
Jeanne
My car blew the engine last Friday. It’s sitting at a dealership where they want me to pre-pay for taking the engine apart before they proceed. I have the extended warranty for the engine-they stated that the timing chain is loose and that there is internal damage. I have my records for oil changes but they are assuming that it is a maintainance issue and not a mechanical failure. Now they are saying that the repairs exceed the value of the car so I may have to pay something either way. What a joke!! My car has only 68,000 miles!! It’s a Chrysler Concorde 2001…l
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