Possible solution to make Chrysler fix 2.7 engines

[RCSMG]

Hello fellow Dodge and Chrysler owners. I recently sent an email to Attorney General Mike Cox in Michigan. He said and I quote "My office cannot file lawuits on behalf of individual consumers. Rahter, my attorneys will sue a company only when the general public interest is involved, or in certain cases involving a large number of consumers." Ladies and gentlemen I think we qualify as a large number of consumers. I recommend that we all send letters and or emails to the Attorney Generals in our respective states to force Chrysler to pay for the replacement of our engines. However, I think a collective effort will have more of an effect. The Attorney General is an elected official and the purpose of the Consumer Protection Division is to represent us against companies who won't do what is right for the consumer. Chrysler is trying to get away with not paying for a design flaw that they are clearly responsible for. If anyone is interested in putting together a letter to Mike Cox here in Michigan, or where ever please let me know. I am willing to make a collective approach to Mike Cox. I think if we can get action for some of us we can get action for all of us. I think this is the way to get our cars fixed. The website to file a complaint with Mike Cox is www.michigan.gov/ag Lets get Chrysler to pay.

Respectfully,
Reggie Smith

[AWP9521]

At the risk of sounding sarcastic, what is the treadwear warranty on your walking shoes? You may need to buy a few pair before that happens.

[jsgold]

The 2.7's are a nighmare for thousands of folks. All you need to do is some simple searching. A design flaw keeps the 2.7's from holding up as they become full of sludge after only a few thousand miles in many cases. Folks who use synthetic or are LUCKY can get 100K+, but not many. Check and you will see a lot with <50-60K, and still owing big bucks on them. No wonder they can't hold value. The oil does not flow well and will "cook" in various parts of the motor and turns to sludge. Does not matter even if you change oil regularly. You can find a lot of information on this site too. 3.2's are AOK, but not 2.7's. The Intrepids also have steering issues, but I have not had any as of yet. The racks tend to wear out I understand and a lot of folks think they have a design flaw as well. The fact is that there are issues, espscially the motor, which is an easy 6K to replace. You cannot find a used one <2K, and these are usually junk. I hear that newer ones are improved, but who knows?

http://www.dontbuyone.org/
http://www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com/

[theFREAKnasty82]

DaimlerChrysler has already improved the 2.7, in 2001, they strengthened the timing chain to resist breakage. They also changed the oil pickup tube so that it won't clog up. In my opinion, it's a problem that's weather/climate related because here in FL, most of my colleagues, not just at my dealer, but most other dealers around here have NEVER heard of the 2.7 engine failure. In fact, the only one I've ever seen fail was a guy who went 10,000 miles b4 his first oil change and ran low on oil.

[jsgold]

That makes sense, as a friend of mine in Pittsburgh told me the same thing today regarding improvements to the engine(he just bought one) and his brother works at a dealership. Appears to be 98-00 models with biggest headaches.(His boss had a 2000 with 2.7 that blew) Just a crappy way for people who bought them new to be treated. Many people without the means to fix em are just SOL the way it is now. If my wife's car dies I can't gripe too much as I did not pay much for it and can put another motor in if I have too. All cars have some kind of weakness or issues such as my 93 blazer's cheapo door handles, short lived steering parts, or my son's leaky Corsica, but this motor issue cost a lot of people 5-6K. Would be nice if they could help the folks out that suffered through this.
Here is another web site that really makes you wonder.

http://www.daimlerchryslervehiclepro...complaints.htm

[wafrederick]

This is what Daimler Chrysler should do,get rid of the 2.7 and convert them to the 3.2 engines.theFreaknasty,you forgot another improvement what Daimler Chrysler improved on the 2.7 engine.Daimler Chrysler improved the water pump 5 times,A Jasper engines and transmissions rep that comes down to my father's shop once in a while told my father this..An used 2.7 is not cheap.One from an auto salvage yard goes for $2,000 to $2,500 if you can find one.The cheaper way is to convert it to a 3.2 or 3.5 and get rid of the 2.7