2000 Dodge Intrepid Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,065 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Dodge Intrepid, 3% of the 1,065 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 8 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“I have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid bought almost a year ago.had a short in the ignition had to wiggle key to get somethings to kick on.then a mth ago.I was at a stop light started to take off it vibrated really bad and now it's stuck in low gear.then it had a problem starting, something drains the battery.check engine light on.2 machinics looked my car it won't read diagnostics because there's a short in electronical system.”
NHTSA complaint #10789753, filed 2015-11, 176,000 miles“As I was driving along and approached my exit, the steering wheel locked up and would not allow me to control the car. I was able to stop the car safely hitting some brush on the side of the road. No damage or injuries were incurred, but this was very frightening! Now, the steering is still getting stuck on turns and I have no horn! The airbag light is now showing and I don't know whats going on with this car! Something needs to be done. No warnings, or recalls have been made, and there a many concerns of others going through the same issue with this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10458284, filed 2012-05, 191,963 miles“Driving vehicle on exit 73 in lisbon,md. When acceleration halts and car will not accelerate over 60mph and was steadily decreasing. As I pulled off the exit, the car stalled and the battery light came on, then the engine light and then the transmission light, proceeding was all lights in the car blacked out and the car was only drifting off the exit. As the car stopped and I put it in park, I noticed black smoke and fire submerging in the front of the car with force. I then heard a pop to realize my tires popped from the burning heat of the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10373784, filed 2011-01, 158,000 miles“Had mild tapping sound from engine a few months ago, took vehicle to the mechanic and that is where I learned the reputation of the 2.7 liter engine. He advised that we should look for another vehicle before we became the latest victim. Unfortunately, on the way home from work one afternoon the engine started developing an even more pronounced clattering, knock and vibration; as if it were about to tear itself apart. Pulled over to avoid subjecting engine to even more damage. Had to have it towed home. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 | 15 | 5% |
| 2001 | 16 | 2% |
| 2000 | 33 | 3% |
| 1999 | 56 | 6% |
| 1998 | 33 | 9% |
| 1997 | 29 | 8% |
| 1996 | 32 | 6% |
| 1995 | 43 | 7% |
| 1994 | 68 | 9% |
| 1993 | 23 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Intrepid
785 complaintsSteering
80 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsSeats
33 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
28 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsEquipment
15 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid
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.
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