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2003 Dodge Intrepid Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 106 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, 2% of the 106 complaints for this model year.

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 this car used, with 24,000 miles on it, 18 months ago. 6 times to shop: 1) about 3 months after purchase, had to have tie rod replaced 2) brakes needed after approx 14 months from purchase 3) engine needed to be replaced 14 months after purchase 4) water pump housing cracked and had to be replaced, at my expense, after dealership crimped water pump housing when putting in replacement power train 5) sway bar bushings needed replacement at 16 months 6) was just driving home from work and 4 miles from home engine began making weird noises and by the time I got home was making very…”

NHTSA complaint #10143984, filed 2005-11

“2003 Dodge Intrepid interior door handle. Consumer feels that the door handle failure is a safety issue. The consumer stated the failure occurred at the attach point of the control rod and the hinge/lever for the door.”

NHTSA complaint #10243754, filed 2008-09

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 2003 Dodge Intrepid

Engine cooling
61 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Body 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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