Skip to content
EnginePart report

2001 Dodge Intrepid Engine Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 656 total for the year
Median mileage
135,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid, 1% of the 656 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 miles.

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.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10471357, filed 2012-08, 145,000 miles

“Engine light turned on, vehicle failed to start and was towed to garage. Mechanic diagnosed problem as timing chain sensor wear, due to stretched timing chain related to well documented oil sludge problem in 2.7l v6 engine. After the sensor was replaced, drove the vehicle for two weeks and engine light reappeared. For approximately 18 months, vehicle was driven with engine light turning on and off on its own. At times, the vehicle was difficult to start, particularly in cold weather, but would resolve itself and start fine with the engine light turning off. …”

NHTSA complaint #11229004, filed 2019-07, 125,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. While driving at approximately 35 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the engine stalled. As a result, all the warning lights remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the horn failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 249,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10682056, filed 2015-02, 249,000 miles

“Purchased 2001 in 2004 driving to work car stalled on freeway and cut off. Took to auto shop determined engine froze. Replaced engine 2009(needed to save up) engine has given out again 2017. There is oil slug in engine.”

NHTSA complaint #10990711, filed 2017-05

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004129%
200333%
200252%
200151%
199940%
199710%
199510%

Other parts of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid

Engine cooling
520 complaints
Steering
37 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
32 complaints
Air bags
20 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Equipment
11 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Seats
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 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