2003 Dodge Intrepid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 13%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, 13% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 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.
“I purchased my 2003 Intrepid in december 2003 with 20,000 miles.in the spring of 2004 I had to replace the front rotors and discs it is now august 2004 and the same problem is occurring starting with squeaking and pulsation followed by grinding. The vehicle now has 40,000 miles on it and I am once again replacing rotors and discs. I do not have the 1st pair of rotors and discs that were replaced however I will keep this set. …”
NHTSA complaint #10086121, filed 2004-08, 30,000 miles“While traveling at freeway speed a scraping noise was heard followed by the rear passenger wheel locking up. Tire and rim were ground down, while I brought the vehicle to a stop. Mechanics notes: ebrake came apart passenger rear and locked brake up, causing backing plate to rip apart from ebrake mounting. Ebrake adjuster bracket damaged as well. The bracket adjusts the brake shoes and holds the brake cable in place. The part is not available from any vendor and has been discontinued by the dealer. Consequently new ebrake shoes and hardware can not be installed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11394894, filed 2021-02, 73,000 miles“While driving under normal driving conditions brakes weren't functioning properly. The brakes felt spongy, and were hard to depress. A few minutes after parking and exiting the vehicle it burst into flames. Consumer noticed several other complaints related to brakes and brake line fires.”
NHTSA complaint #10094056, filed 2004-09, 66,000 miles“Consumer has had 2 replacement brakes and 4 new radios on 2003 Dodge Intrepid after being told that there was nothing wrong with either. The windshield and both side mirrors were pitted. The check engine light illuminated and the vehicle jerked. The dealer replaced the camshaft position sensor. The second time the check engine light illuminated they replaced the maf sensor. The serpentine belt cracked. Transmission fluid leaked from cooler hoses. The front brake pads were replaced and the rotors were machined. …”
NHTSA complaint #10143217, filed 2005-11, 34,960 miles“Dealer replaced at 13,565 miles the front rotors and pads. At 39,092 miles, rotors were resurfaced and replaced the pads. At consumer's expense at 51,000 miles dealership resurfaced the rotors.”
NHTSA complaint #10087410, filed 2004-08, 13,565 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 13% |
| 2002 | 16 | 5% |
| 2001 | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 | 31 | 3% |
| 1999 | 30 | 3% |
| 1998 | 40 | 11% |
| 1997 | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 | 37 | 7% |
| 1995 | 53 | 9% |
| 1994 | 68 | 9% |
| 1993 | 27 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge Intrepid
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
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