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2001 Dodge Intrepid Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
0%of 656 total for the year
Median mileage
67,345miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid, 0% of the 656 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,345 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The consumer was told that the engine contained sludge build up after having the timing chain tensioner changed. The consumer had the engine flushed two times to improve the sludge problem. After that, the vehicle stalled when the vehicle was in motion at highway speeds. The timing chain had blown and caused engine damage. The timing chain was changed at the dealer who changed the timing tensioner. The consumer found that there were numerous cases of this problem in chrysler vehicles. …”

NHTSA complaint #10075784, filed 2004-07, 67,345 miles

“While driving and making a turn into the parking lot vehicle was filled with smoke. Consumer could not get out of the seat because the seat belt engaged, locking her in. Once getting out of the seat belt she could not get out of the vehicle because the power door locks engaged also.”

NHTSA complaint #10112892, filed 2005-02

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200411%
200322%
200241%
200130%
2000283%
199961%
199821%
199710%
199671%
199551%
199441%
199341%

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 29, 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