Dodge Intrepid recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 2,285 owner complaints for the Dodge Intrepid (model years 2000–2004). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1,652 complaints), followed by power train (163 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 129 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 106 | 4 | 10 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 329 | 11 | 9 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 656 | 22 | 22 | |
| 2000 | 7 | 1,065 | 35 | 22 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (1,065), 2001 (656) and 2002 (329). Among model years at least two years old, the 2003 has the fewest complaints on file (106).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Dodge Intrepid model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1,652 | 5 of 5 | |
| Power train | 163 | 5 of 5 | |
| Steering | 148 | 5 of 5 | |
| Electrical system | 78 | 5 of 5 | |
| Air bags | 68 | 5 of 5 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V035000 | Feb 5, 2003 | Seats: front assembly, recliner | 2000–2002 | 1,066,000 |
| 01V273000 | Aug 2, 2001 | Structure: frame and members | 2000–2001 | 282,470 |
| 00V366000 | Nov 9, 2000 | Child seat | 2000–2001 | 1,211,756 |
| 00V180000 | Jul 10, 2000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder | 2000 | 160 |
| 00V034000 | Feb 4, 2000 | Seat belts | 2000 | 204,000 |
| 00V033000 | Feb 4, 2000 | Seat belts: front, retractor | 2000 | 7,580 |
| 99V343000 | Dec 2, 1999 | Air bags: frontal | 2000 | 350 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 81 complaints and a fire in 68 complaints; 75 people injured and 2 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.