1999 Dodge Neon Engine problems

I was driving and while turning onto busy intersection my 1999 intrepid es 2.7 Stopped. I was told it needed rewiring but then sent it to the dealership only to have them dismantle my engine and return it to me without putting it back together swearing that even if they put it back together it won't start. So now 3 months after paying my car off. It needs another engine. No warning signs, it just stopped and went completely dead. It seems to me the dealership destroyed my engine. Removed all timing belts and even bent the plate of the engine instead of carefully removing bolts. I have 5 kids and no car. Now am forced to purchase again. *Tr

99 Dodge durango 4x4, the truck stalls with no warning. The oil pressure light goes down to 0. If the truck is restarted it's fine, then it happens again, maybe a day later, maybe a month later, maybe 6 months later. It's very intermittent. *Tr

It seems that every time we drive the dodge durango we have it stalls without any warning. Once the truck stalls, the steering goes out and so do the brakes. If we get out and wiggle the plug that is closest to the fire wall "sometimes" the truck will start. However, we have sat and sat waiting for the truck to cool down enough for it to start again. We have even had to be towed a few times before we knew that we could wiggle the plug, which is very very hot. Today, after missing a job interview because the truck...

I bought a used 1999 durango in 2004 with only 37,000 miles on it. After reaching 51,000 miles the water pump went out and took several other components with it costing $900 in repairs. Now at 67,000 miles, I need to replace tires again and replace ball joints for another $800. No crashes or injuries, just frustration at a poorly built product which no one seems willing to stand behind. *Tr

I have a 1999 dodge durango that has just developed a problem. For some reason the vehicle shuts down without any warning while driving. It can be on a side street down a narrow canyon which just happened to my wife (this was a very dangerous situation for the fact she lost power steering and had very little choice for pulling over). It has also happened on the freeway another very dangerous situation for reasons I don't have to explain. Once I pull the vehicle over and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes it starts back up and I am on my way. I have contacted the dodge service department and they are quite puzzled about the problem. I have an appointment for a diagnostic test 7-18-06. *Jb

We own a 1999 dodge intrepid with 69,225 miles on it to date. On november 30th, 2005 my husband was driving this vehicle when all of a sudden without any warning at all, the car completely died out (including the brakes). He had to swerve many times to avoid hitting other vehicles and nearly running himself right off the road. We had this car towed to the repair shop which they in turn tell us the engine is full of sludge and needs to be replaced (a cost of $6,900). We were forced to sell this mint condition car...

I purchased this 1999 dodge intrepid used from a dealership in the summer of 2003. I just recently graduated college and this was the first car that I have ever financed. I was extremely excited and proud to be the owner of a newer vehicle. When we bought the vehicle it had less than 40,000 miles on it. We also bought the extended warranty on the vehicle. This summer while my wife was driving the vehicle with our children it suddenly shook and shuttered and then quit running almost causing them to get in an...

Driving down the highway, when all of a sudden the car jolted, the engine light came on and the car came to a halt. There was never any warning that there was a problem. Once towed, we were told that the engine had failed and would need a new one. This car has been well maintained on a regular basis. This happened in florida, so the car needed to be towed back to our home in south carolina to the tune of $1000.00. We then had the mechanic that works on the car search for a salvaged engine. After about a week,...

99 Dodge durango engine failure due to sludge build up. 67K miles - low oil pressure checked 6 mos ago - dealer found leak only - then engine blew this week - dealer should have advised this was a recurring probem with the dodge engines and maybe we could have had the sludge build up removed before the engine blew. Now it will cost $5,000 to replace engine. Is there a class action suit we can join? This is deceitful, dishonest, and a travisity on chrysler's behalf - unless of course they will help with the repair cost of the new engine! Please advise. Thanks.

Timing belt and chain went out at 60,000 miles with no warning. Was stranded on the side of the road for 3 hours waiting for a tow. When it went out it damaged other parts of the vechicle as well. Put a hole in the oil resevoir as well.*Ak

Oil pressure gauge would drop to 0 & check gauges light would come on. Brought vehicle to 3 different garages. They said to drive it until it gets worse they could not diagnose the problem. Problem kept happening & I brought the vehicle back (as I had an extended warranty) they said that I need to replace my intake manifold gasket. They did that & the truck continued with the same problems. The car is in the shop again 6000 miles later & they are saying that there is sludge in my oil & it is a lack of...

I bought a 1999 dodge intrepid with a 2.7L engine. In december 2004, the oil light began blinking whenever I stopped, and the engine seemed to be burning oil. While driving on interstate 10, just outside tucson, az, my car suddenly lurched and lost almost all momentum. Luckily, it was a saturday morning and traffic was light. I got to the side of the highway and, at no more than 35 mph, managed to make it to a dodge dealership nearby. I was told the technician was not working, but someone did look at the...

I purchased the car brand new and it currently has 44,000 miles. Engine now leaks large amounts of oil, so badly that I am adding 1-2 quarts 3 times a week. Problem was found to be the head gasket and estimates for repair range from 700-1200.00. How can such a large company scam so many innocent consumers and nothing be done???????*Ak

My 99 dodge intrepid began making noises. Loud knocking noises one day. I was afraid to drive it. It was then I was told that it needed a timing sensor. That job cost me $380 dollars. After 15 minutes of running, the engine totally seized up. Prior to this, I had the opportunity of looking at the engine on the inside and was totally disgusted with what I saw. I was warned that the engine may seize up and that I most likely needed a new engine. My car had about 74,5 miles on it. It was a good performing...

When driving through rain or through a puddle the steering goes out and locks up. When the driver is trying to turn left vehicle will continue to go right. Also, there is an oil leak. It has not been determined from where the leak originated. The vehicle is losing about 2 quarts per day. Components inside the engine compartment are covered with oil, but the dealer has been unable to detect the oil leak. *Ak

Annual ma state inspection revealed right upper ball joint and both lower ball joints were loose so all were replaced on 12/3/04 along with left front hub bearing...Additional problems prior to this include replacement of serpentine belt 11/17/03...Replacement of coolant temp sensor, thermostat and thermostat gasket, and belt tensioner 2/23/04...Replacement of right front hub bearing 5/04...Replacement of front rotors, left front cv axle, left inner tie rod, rear shocks, output speed sensor, and new tire due to...

I have a 1999 dodge neon. About one year ago I noticed an oil leak. It kept getting worse to where I was putting in a quart of oil a week. Estimates to have it fixed were very expensive. I finally decided to have it fixed two weeks ago because I was not comfortable driving this car. The leak was due to a gasket problem and it cost me almost $1000.00 To replace it. My car is only for years old and has less than 40,000 miles on it, this should not occur in a car of this age. After reading all the complaints of...

In the last 21/2 years I have had several oil leaks all pertaining to a head gasket problem. I have replaced the head gasket and now I have a hesitation when I go to take off. My rpm gauge never goes below 6. I have dumped several bottles of gas treatment in the car on the advice of a technician but that does not work. It is almost like a kink in a rubberband. When you hit the gas thge rpm gauge goes to 8 and stays there until you ease up on the gas. Then the car shotts forward and the rpm gauge goes to 6. I am not the only one with this problem I have heard of other 1999 4-cylinder cars having the same problem.*Ak

I was driving home on an interstate from work when there was a pop from beneath the hood and the car began to run rough and the check engine light came on. I continued to drive home and took the vehicle to the mechanic in the morning and was told that the head gasket had blown and would cost approximately $700 to repair. I was also told that it was uncommon for a head gasket to fail at 68,000 miles and that all the engine's fluids would need to be changed. I had the vehicle repaired and have noticed that now it consumes around 1 quart of oil between oil changes(3,000 mi). *Ak

Major oil leak. Had to replace vavle cover and main seal. *Jb

On my 1999 doge neon the check engine light turned on and my car stalled in traffic at a stop light I was able to start the engine again and took the car to tuffy auto center where he diag the car and reported to me it was the cam sensor and that he would order another one, the sensor arrived and he attempted to in this one and couldn't because the cam sensor he had was flush and the one he removed was recessed. He called around to find this recessed cam sensor and could not locate one , but did find out that the...

I purchased this dodge neon vehicle from dodge dealer st. Mtn ga in aug 1999-who transouth mortgage corp was the 2nd lender 6533 flying cloud dr eden prairie mn 55344 and bought the account before I could make my first payment. Plus dodge lied on the original contract and said I paid down so much money when I didnt and I had only a trade in a, ford esort. I took the car to mechanics who said the engine is no good, like the car had sat in a canel. I ask them to come get the car and they refused. They told me the...

Had car repaired for a cracked head gasket and cracked radiator. I asked the dealership wasn't there a recall on cracked gaskets I was told for the 98 dodge neon. Got new brake pads. They squeal loud and it takes a lot for car to come to a complete stop. Had to get a new thermostat on my car because it kept running hot. If they replaced my radiator in jan 2003 why is my thermostat out. Also the check engine light came on and had to have the fuel inductor replaced along with a few other things.

Since about three months after getting my 1999 dodge neon I started having difficulites with it.Ranging from lights comming on and off inside and rough idle.Thenthen when the wiring issue was presented for left turn signal popping on and off at will,and the whole car just shutting down while driving on the highway.Steering whell locking up and no control over the functions at all then car would not start.I kept taking it in and addressing to crysler that the main engine fuse by the firewall was blowing and was told...

I can not give exact dates but have all service bills. I had the head gasket changed when it was covered under warranty. The air compressor is bad and now my struts are bad all at 44 thousand miles. All the tires that came with the car were replaced way before the warranty. I had midas put my new brakes on so I don't have to keep going back and replacing them through spizter dodge. This is the worst car I ever had and I had a yugo that says alot