2001 Dodge Intrepid Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 656 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid, 1% of the 656 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“My 2001 Dodge Intrepid se has a problem with sudden acceleration. I bought this car in 2001. I am the second owner. This problem occurs only when the air conditioning is turned on. This problem is especially harrowing at times when the car should be decelerating - I.e. When approaching a stop light or pulling into the garage. During normal operation of the engine at these times, RPM's usually range from 750 to 1100 RPM depending on speed of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136170, filed 2005-09, 65,000 miles“Vehicle speed control after turning a corner and beginning to accelerate, vehicle's throttle stuck. Throttle needed to be manually reset. No apparent damage to cable; reason why unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10160846, filed 2006-06, 61,190 miles“The brake pedal broke and fell onto the accelerator pedal. While exiting parking lot, vehicle accelerated to 60 MPH hitting an object. Dealership repurchased vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10012081, filed 2003-03, 26,000 miles“My car was parked and the ignition was off. I started the car, placed it in gear and it bolted forward at a high speed. I was parked facing a guard rail in a shopping center and the car lurched forward and smashed into the guard rail. Unable to be driven, the car was towed to a body shop for extensive repairs. I don't have the repair estimate as of this date. Car is currently being repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10138646, filed 2005-10“The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the air bags warning light illuminated as well as the horn failed when depressed. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH the cruise control failed to engage as he had to increase his speed to avoid being rear-ended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11364711, filed 2020-10, 140,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 11 | 1% |
| 1999 | 29 | 3% |
| 1998 | 14 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 25 | 4% |
| 1994 | 28 | 4% |
| 1993 | 17 | 4% |
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 complaintsSeats
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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