2004 Dodge Intrepid Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 5% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“I had just came from atlanta ga. I turn into my apartment complex and I heard something pop. That's when I learn my air bag messed up it knock out my cigarette lighter. And my car horn. It warp my steer wheel. I contacted the Dodge dealer ship and told them what happen I ask them if it was recall on air bags.I knew it was a manufacture defect.because that bag should not have messed up like that. It didn't deploy all the way out but it messed up my steer wheel and I would like for them to fix it. I'm still driving the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10662117, filed 2014-12, 76,000 miles“We were in a car accident on june 13, 2008. We were traveling east in a 2004 Dodge Intrepid on a 2 lane street and in the opposite lane a 2001 ford f-150 pickup truck was traveling west. The owner of the truck that was traveling west failed to yield to oncoming traffic and proceeded to make a left hand turn into a driveway. As we can over a hill traveling at rates of speed of 25-30 MPH was when the driver made his turn. Upon impact the whole front bumper of the Intrepid came off, smoking and grinding sounds were very loud. The hood folded up and the headlights flew off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10231919, filed 2008-06, 93,000 miles“My 2004 Dodge Intrepid was in an accident. Over 5 miles per hour front end damage. Air bags did not deploy. When car insurance looked at car said motor seized at the scene of accident but not from accident. Terrible car,terrible auto insurance. Now paying for a car that is sitting at a garage.”
NHTSA complaint #10395538, filed 2011-04, 145,378 miles“Dt: consumer's vehicle was involved in an accident on friday. It rear ended a car that stopped on the highway on ramp. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Also, the sons' seat belt in the back seat came unbuckled, but he was not in it at the time. No air bag light came on, or had any prior problems with the seat belt before the accident vehicle had not been inspected, and the claims adjuster had not seen it yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10126126, filed 2005-06, 48,224 miles“While driving, the vehicle stalled. The computer was replaced and the air bag was fixed. After the vehicle was picked up, the vehicle stopped again in traffic and caused many near misses. Then the electrical harness was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10048213, filed 2003-12, 13,200 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 20 | 3% |
| 2000 | 25 | 2% |
| 1999 | 22 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 6% |
| 1997 | 18 | 5% |
| 1996 | 34 | 7% |
| 1995 | 43 | 7% |
| 1994 | 42 | 6% |
| 1993 | 19 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Intrepid
79 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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