Dodge Intrepid Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6,223 consumer complaints across the 12 model years of the Dodge Intrepid (1993–2004) that have at least 5 complaints. 2000 has the most, with 1,065. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (2,874 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
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All Intrepid model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 129 | 73,750 | 0 | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 106 | 70,000 | 0 | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 329 | 74,000 | 1 | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 656 | 76,000 | 3 | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 1,065 | 75,000 | 7 | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 997 | 82,000 | 4 | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 377 | 84,679 | 3 | 12 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 344 | 91,000 | 2 | 9 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 505 | 93,700 | 2 | 8 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 589 | 98,000 | 3 | 2 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 718 | 107,000 | 4 | 2 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1993 | 408 | 106,500 | 5 | 1 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling2,874 47%
- Transmission and drivetrain753 12%
- Steering646 11%
- Fuel system561 9.2%
- Electrical system362 5.9%
- Brakes354 5.8%
- Suspension305 5.0%
- Air bags268 4.4%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1996: “Takata recall: I was involved in a head on collision in which the airbag deployed and a piece of metal went through my eye causing immediate blindness and subsequent loss of the left eye. The piece of metal was pull out in the er. There were no other injuries. This happened on a city street in detroit mi traveling about 20 MPH. I've been wearing a prosthetic eye since.”
NHTSA complaint #10821794, filed 2016-01, 30,000 miles2000: “Every time I go to slow down I stall. I have taken it in to be serviced. I'm not sure what part they changed but it's still doing it. I'm afraid to drive the car. I bought it because I was told it was a good family car. I can't even see my grand kids I'm to afraid to drive it. When I say it stall all the time I live 13 miles from work and I will stall 6 times before I get there.”
NHTSA complaint #10615406, filed 2014-07, 166,124 miles2001: “Car suddenly stopped while on the expressway at 60 miles an hour. I hear this is not unusual but seems to be a frequent compliant about this car. If so many people have this problem it should have been recalled for safety factors. But I am sure the big car company will not allow any of this to come to fruition and focus on the safety of the consumer.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology