2000 Dodge Intrepid Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,065 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Dodge Intrepid, 2% of the 1,065 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid, purchased at 54,000 miles. I have already replaced the transmission and the front wheel bearings roar very bad, A/C went out needs evaporator, and the car rarely starts unless you rock the whole car, I am very displeased and no one will trade it in , when the transmission went out the car pulled to the left and I ran off the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10023525, filed 2003-06, 54,000 miles“Engine in 2000 chrysler Intrepid started tapping noise at 58017km brought to dealer with complaint, told they would not take engine apart to check noise. I told them I had been told that the 2.7 engine had problems with sludge that prevented the oil from circulating properly. They still refused to check engine. At just over 62000 km engine became noisy. Brought it back to dealer who kept the car for two weeks, then told me engine needed to be replaced at a cost of $6500.00 and there would be no warranty coverage or goodwill. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071392, filed 2004-01, 58,017 miles“While backing out of a parking stall, front drivers side wheel lower control arm broke free from engine cradle resulting in total immobilization of vehicle. Upon inspection it was obvious that the mounting bracket which is welded to the engine cradle frame had rusted out causing failure. Similar failures on older models have had NHTSA recalls, see NHTSA campaign id # 99v215000, issued due to loss of power or control resulting in a potentially life threatening condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #10383868, filed 2011-02, 113,410 miles“Consumer was concerned about steering wheel having a 3 inch play while driving. Also, heard a knocking sound when driving 15 MPH or more coming from front of vehicle. Dealer was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10091948, filed 2004-09, 25,000 miles“The shocks and cooling fan had to be replaced. The vehicle continued in a straight path although the steering wheel was turned left. The rack and pinion was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10009307, filed 2003-10, 54,500 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16 | 2% |
| 1999 | 20 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 3% |
| 1997 | 23 | 7% |
| 1996 | 44 | 9% |
| 1995 | 61 | 10% |
| 1994 | 64 | 9% |
| 1993 | 46 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Intrepid
785 complaintsSteering
80 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsSeats
33 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
28 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 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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