2004 Dodge Intrepid Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 8% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 2 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.
“In october 2015 I bought a 2004 Dodge Intrepid from a private owner/dealership. I didnt even have for a wek and was on highy doing 60 m.ph. On hwy and all of a sudden pwered down and turned off and steam coming out from under hood. I proceeded to get out of middle lane to breakdown lane. (very dangerous) when car not running. Let it cool off and drove home and brought to dealer. Dealer could not figure out what was wrong. Sent me on my way. Weeek later was back there again with overheating issue again. Still said could not find out whats wrong. Very frustrated I took car home. …”
NHTSA complaint #10817281, filed 2015-12, 133,000 miles“My 2004 Dodge Intrepid with 80000 the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. I have also replaced the transmission at 50000. I believe this is not normal for a car.”
NHTSA complaint #10187513, filed 2007-04, 80,000 miles“- the contact's 2004 Dodge Intrepid would not shift from second gear to third gear while driving at 35 MPH, leaving her unable to accelerate to highway speeds. The transmission was replaced shortly after, she took the vehicle in for service and they told her that the engine need to be replace as well, at a cost of $5000.00. The contact was also complaining about a strong smell gas fumes in the passenger compartment. When she drove the vehicle the fumes were so strong that the windows had to be open at all times. The contact is waiting for a second opinion from another mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10179090, filed 2007-01, 38,000 miles“Dt: the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park it began to roll down hill while attempting to exit the vehicle. The consumer tried to get back into the vehicle but could not act quickly enough to prevent the vehicle from causing damage to itself and another vehicle. There was a recall on the trans axle floor shifter for other chrysler products, but not this make, model, and year. The consumer contacted the service dealer, and they stated that there was no recall on this vehicle. The consumer has not contacted the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10136188, filed 2005-09, 19,000 miles“I was driving to work and all the sudden my car started dinging and I look down at the lights and my over heat light was on and my car temp was all the way at high. I took my car to ntb to get an oil change and had just filled my coolant the day before. Ntb had to fill my coolant again that next day. I picked up my car and was on my way home and my car started dinging and it was over heating again. So I pulled over. Let it set for 20 min even with the heat on full blast. And before I even made it home which was not even 10 min away it over heated again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596769, filed 2014-06Related service bulletins
- 10032556Jun 1, 2009Chrysler dodge eagle service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The catalytic converters on vehicles may become damaged from continued operation in limp in…
- 10021684Apr 26, 2007Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure.
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10 | 8% |
| 2003 | 20 | 19% |
| 2002 | 60 | 18% |
| 2001 | 32 | 5% |
| 2000 | 41 | 4% |
| 1999 | 95 | 10% |
| 1998 | 36 | 10% |
| 1997 | 53 | 15% |
| 1996 | 44 | 9% |
| 1995 | 142 | 24% |
| 1994 | 160 | 22% |
| 1993 | 60 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Intrepid
79 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsAir bags
7 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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