2003 Dodge Intrepid Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, 7% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,300 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.
“The vehicle leaked transmission fluid. Also, while driving the vehicle, it would shift very hard. The RPM revved very high. Upon turning the vehicle off, the consumer was unable to restart it. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on four different occasions and was told that it was an internal electrical problem. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10097277, filed 2004-10, 34,705 miles“Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle stalled and lost power. There were no warning signs or lights indicating a problem. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, but they have not determined the cause of the problem. The dealer said it could be the engine or an electrical problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10144202, filed 2005-12, 1,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated after hearing a clicking noise the dashboard board lights and headlights turned off. The failure only occurred in the daytime. The independent repair shop determined the problem was the headlights wiring.”
NHTSA complaint #10146916, filed 2006-01, 66,000 miles“The contact stated 2-3 attempts on the ignition must be made before the vehicle will start. This is an intermittent problem. The vehicle has been to the dealership, but no codes are found on the computer and the problem cannot be diagnosed.”
NHTSA complaint #10149581, filed 2006-02, 38,300 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 55 MPH, an unknown light illuminated on the instrumental panel. The contact drove onto the emergency lane, turned off the vehicle and noticed smoke and fire coming from the engine compartment. The fire and police department were contacted and reports were filed. There were damages to the wiring harness and the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the insurance company. The dealer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls for her vehicle. The contact does not know what caused the fire to occur. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 | 15 | 5% |
| 2001 | 16 | 2% |
| 2000 | 33 | 3% |
| 1999 | 56 | 6% |
| 1998 | 33 | 9% |
| 1997 | 29 | 8% |
| 1996 | 32 | 6% |
| 1995 | 43 | 7% |
| 1994 | 68 | 9% |
| 1993 | 23 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge Intrepid
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBrakes
14 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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