2001 Dodge Intrepid Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 656 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid, 1% of the 656 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Recall no.#03v035000, seat back recliner bolt: the recall was done on the vehicle but now the seat motor has dropped down under the seat. The consumer claimed that there was no problems with the seat motor before the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10065491, filed 2004-05, 84,000 miles“I was a victim of an accident, another vehicle had struck me in the rear of my vehicle. Upon inpact the drivers side seat that I was sitting in had totally colapsed backward. Injuries where sustained to neck and back which was confirmed by medical expertise. I truly believe that the injuries where from the seat breaking, giving no support thus allowing my body to jolt backward and bounce around.this is a serious saftey hazard that needs to be addressed before lives are lost.”
NHTSA complaint #10025513, filed 2003-07“The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The contact backed her vehicle out of a parking space at 2 MPH, placed it into drive, and barely depressed the accelerator pedal when the driver's seat collapsed. Frantically, she shifted into park and stopped the vehicle. The dealer stated that a plastic piece on one of the seat arms was stripped, which caused the failure. The repair cost would total approximately $955. The contact experienced a minor strain in her shoulder due to the sudden seat collapse. The current mileage was 110,968 and failure mileage was approximately 110,500. …”
NHTSA complaint #10230423, filed 2008-06, 110,500 miles“The contact's father owned a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V035000 (Seats) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list as the vehicle was totaled. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle was donated to the local fire department and no longer exists.”
NHTSA complaint #11519831, filed 2023-05“After making an appointment for recall repairs the consumer was informed by the dealer that the parts were not available for the seat reclining bolt (recall number 03 v 035 000). .”
NHTSA complaint #10021614, filed 2003-05Related recalls
- 03V035000Feb 5, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.Covers: Dodge Intrepid 1998–2002, Chrysler 300M 1998–2002, Concorde 1998–2002 +1 more
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 33 | 3% |
| 1999 | 14 | 1% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 33 | 5% |
| 1993 | 21 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid
520 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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