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2000 Dodge Intrepid Body and structure Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
1%of 1,065 total for the year
Median mileage
72,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Dodge Intrepid, 1% of the 1,065 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“2000 Dodge Intrepid. Weather stripping/molding on the doors has shrunk and separated from the mounting area. This is the second time this has occurred. Had the weatherstrip replaced under warranty at 31154 miles. The dealer has acknowledge that the weatherstrip has again shrunk over time. The cost to replace is $136.00 each door, parts and labor.”

NHTSA complaint #10145699, filed 2005-12, 97,554 miles

“While driving on the freeway at approximately 70 MPH, the engine seized without warning. Owner had the vehicle towed to a mechanic and was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. Updated 1/19/2006 - the oil light illuminated on the dash then the engine seized. The vehicle was sent to the salvage yard. The weather strips at the doors were leaking.”

NHTSA complaint #10111393, filed 2005-02, 70,736 miles

“Engine is bad. Loud knocking. Originally thought it was main seal that went out but upon further investigation and several mechanics, the engine is gone. Second thought was the oil pump went bad, no luck there either. No known reason for engine to go out and no warning signs. No check engine lights or anything else. Car has less than 52,500 miles. Up to this I never had any problems with the vehicle, other than the weather stripping around all four doors keep coming off, even after it was replaced at dealership.”

NHTSA complaint #10149341, filed 2006-02, 52,000 miles

“Front driver and passenger door locks and also rear passenger door locks had to be replaced due to defects .the front driver and passenger door locks were cover under the orignal warranty and the rear passenger door locks were covered under my extended warranty in which I ended up paying a fifty dollar deductible . I would like to know are there other people having to replace their door locks.”

NHTSA complaint #756539, filed 2002-01

“Consumers thumb became stuck in change holder on console,. Emergency medical assistance had to saw plastic holder away from occupant's finger to release it. Please provide further details.”

NHTSA complaint #8001842, filed 2002-01

Related recalls

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200432%
200322%
200241%
200161%
2000131%
1999152%
199892%
199793%
1996235%
1995305%
1994588%
1993133%

Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Intrepid

Engine cooling
785 complaints
Steering
80 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
41 complaints
Electrical system
33 complaints
Seats
33 complaints
Brakes
31 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
28 complaints
Air bags
25 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Equipment
15 complaints
Exterior lighting
15 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology