IllustrationMY WELL MAINTAINED DODGE INTREPID HAS MANY FAILURES STARTING WITH THE CRACKING ON THE CHASIS AND MASSIVE ENGINE PROBLEMS. *TR
2000 Dodge Intrepid
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Intrepid years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid are substantially higher than the model-year median of 377.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
310–25K
10325–50K
25350–75K
24675–100K
134100–150K
25150K+
792 reports with mileage · 273 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 785 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 80 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 41 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
35 crash reports22 fire reports23 injury reports
Structure complaints
13 reportsDASH BOARD IS CRACKING NEAR AIRBAG AND LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF WE HAVE TO HIT THE DASHBOARD FOR IT TO STOP. *TR
ENGINE IS BAD. LOUD KNOCKING. ORIGINALLY THOUGHT IT WAS MAIN SEAL THAT WENT OUT BUT UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND SEVERAL MECHANICS, THE ENGINE IS GONE. SECOND THOUGHT WAS THE OIL PUMP WENT BAD, NO LUCK THERE EITHER. NO KNOWN REASON FOR ENGINE TO GO OUT AND NO WARNING SIGNS. NO "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHTS OR ANYTHING ELSE. CAR HAS LE…
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ENGINE IS BAD. LOUD KNOCKING. ORIGINALLY THOUGHT IT WAS MAIN SEAL THAT WENT OUT BUT UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND SEVERAL MECHANICS, THE ENGINE IS GONE. SECOND THOUGHT WAS THE OIL PUMP WENT BAD, NO LUCK THERE EITHER. NO KNOWN REASON FOR ENGINE TO GO OUT AND NO WARNING SIGNS. NO "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHTS OR ANYTHING ELSE. CAR HAS LESS THAN 52,500 MILES. UP TO THIS I NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, OTHER THAN THE WEATHER STRIPPING AROUND ALL FOUR DOORS KEEP COMING OFF, EVEN AFTER IT WAS REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. *NM
2000 DODGE INTREPID. WEATHER STRIPPING/MOLDING ON THE DOORS HAS SHRUNK AND SEPARATED FROM THE MOUNTING AREA. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED. HAD THE WEATHERSTRIP REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 31154 MILES. THE DEALER HAS ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE WEATHERSTRIP HAS AGAIN SHRUNK OVER TIME. THE COST TO REPLACE IS $136.00 EACH DOOR…
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2000 DODGE INTREPID. WEATHER STRIPPING/MOLDING ON THE DOORS HAS SHRUNK AND SEPARATED FROM THE MOUNTING AREA. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED. HAD THE WEATHERSTRIP REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 31154 MILES. THE DEALER HAS ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE WEATHERSTRIP HAS AGAIN SHRUNK OVER TIME. THE COST TO REPLACE IS $136.00 EACH DOOR, PARTS AND LABOR. *JB
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB UPDATED 1/19/2006 - THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH THEN THE ENGINE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO THE SALVAGE YARD. THE WEATHER…
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WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB UPDATED 1/19/2006 - THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH THEN THE ENGINE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO THE SALVAGE YARD. THE WEATHER STRIPS AT THE DOORS WERE LEAKING. *NM
DOOR MOLDING IS SEPARATING FROM ITS FRAME, CAUSING SEVERAL GAPES. THE CAUSE OF THE FRAME SHRINKING IS YET TO BE DETERMINED.*AK
DEFECTIVE WEATHERSTRIPPING ON ALL 4 DOORS - DEALER STATES THAT IT IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT - BUT CANNOT FIX IT BECAUSE IT IS NOT UNDER THE INITIAL 3 YEAR WARRANTY - CHRYSLER OFFERS ME A DISCOUNTED PRICE - I DO NOT WANT TO PAY ANYTHING TO CHRYSLER BECAUSE THERE ARE 4 DEFECTIVE ITEMS ON MY $30,000 VEHICLE THAT I AM STILL WORKING HA…
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DEFECTIVE WEATHERSTRIPPING ON ALL 4 DOORS - DEALER STATES THAT IT IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT - BUT CANNOT FIX IT BECAUSE IT IS NOT UNDER THE INITIAL 3 YEAR WARRANTY - CHRYSLER OFFERS ME A DISCOUNTED PRICE - I DO NOT WANT TO PAY ANYTHING TO CHRYSLER BECAUSE THERE ARE 4 DEFECTIVE ITEMS ON MY $30,000 VEHICLE THAT I AM STILL WORKING HARD TO PAY OFF. I BROUGHT IT TO THEM IN AUGUST BECAUSE I HAD TIME OF FROM WORK, AND THEY SAID IF I WOULD HAVE BROUGHT IT IN 2 MONTHS AGO IT WOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED. LOAD OF CRAP THAT I DID NOT MEET THE DEAD LINE ON DEFECTIVE ITEMS IN MY CAR TO BE FIXED FOR FREE. CHRYSLER GIVES A '!@#$% ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS AND I WILL SPREAD THE WORD.*AK
WATER LEAKED INTO THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR SEAL OF THE VEHICLE. *JB
THE BACK DOORS OF THE VEHICLE ARE INOPERABLE. THE DOORS HAVE LOCKED AND CANNOT BE OPENED MANUELLY OR WITH KEY ENTRY SYSTEM. TOOK TO THE DEALER DEALER WILL NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
WINDSHIELD KEEPS BREAKING, AIR SYSTEM IS RELEASING CARBON MONOXIDE INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. RUBBER TRIMS FOR ALL FOUR DOORS SHRUNK. CONTACTED HERB CHAMBERS (DEALER), I GOT THE USUAL RUN AROUND. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER VIA E-MAIL, THEY ADVISED ME TO GO BACK TO HERB CHAMBERS AND WORK OUT WARRANTY RELATED ISSUES. M…
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WINDSHIELD KEEPS BREAKING, AIR SYSTEM IS RELEASING CARBON MONOXIDE INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. RUBBER TRIMS FOR ALL FOUR DOORS SHRUNK. CONTACTED HERB CHAMBERS (DEALER), I GOT THE USUAL RUN AROUND. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER VIA E-MAIL, THEY ADVISED ME TO GO BACK TO HERB CHAMBERS AND WORK OUT WARRANTY RELATED ISSUES. MR
Official recalls
703V035000 · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Feb 5, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
01V273000 · Structure:frame And Members
Aug 2, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
00V366000 · Child Seat
Nov 9, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
00V180000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Jul 10, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT INWARD DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON MAY BE IN A "BRAKE APPLIED" POSITION DUE TO THE DAMAGED PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING. WHEN THE PISTON IS IN THE APPLIED POSITION, THE FLUID COMPENSATION PORTS ARE CLOSED WHICH RESULTS IN A BRAKE DRAG CONDITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BRAKE OVERHEAT, BRAKE FADING COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN NEEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SHOULD A DRIVER NOT ANTICIPATE THE EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
00V033000 · Seat Belts:front:retractor
Feb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.
00V034000 · Seat Belts
Feb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
99V343000 · Air Bags:frontal
Dec 2, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE03010 · Throttle Control Failure
Opened Feb 27, 2003 · Closed Sep 2, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal; Vehicle Speed Control:cables; Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Additional source detail variants (4)
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:cables
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.