IllustrationWHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 50-60MPH AFTER REARENDING A VEHICLE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. DEALER AND MANUFACTER WERE NOT CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
2001 Dodge Intrepid
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 377.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
140–25K
6325–50K
16950–75K
17275–100K
89100–150K
11150K+
518 reports with mileage · 138 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 520 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 37 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
22 crash reports22 fire reports15 injury reports
What owners actually said
656 reportsWHILE DRIVING 5 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND COLLIDED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *TT
THE FAILURE SEEMS TO BE MULTI PART. ON A LONG TRIP THE POWER STEERING SEEMED SLUGGISH (SOME PART OF THE POWER ASSIST WEAKENED). THE WHEEL ALSO WAS GRINDING TERRIBLY WHEN WE TURNED. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED THE BELT. BEFORE I LEFT THE LOT THESTEERING STILL SEEMED HEAVY, AND THE WHEEL THEN MADE A HARD THUMP …
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THE FAILURE SEEMS TO BE MULTI PART. ON A LONG TRIP THE POWER STEERING SEEMED SLUGGISH (SOME PART OF THE POWER ASSIST WEAKENED). THE WHEEL ALSO WAS GRINDING TERRIBLY WHEN WE TURNED. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED THE BELT. BEFORE I LEFT THE LOT THESTEERING STILL SEEMED HEAVY, AND THE WHEEL THEN MADE A HARD THUMP WHEN TURNED SIDE TO SIDE. I AM STILL GOING THROUGH THE REPAIRS, AND I ESTIMATED THE COST, BUT I HAVE ALREADY PAID $111 FOR A BELT WHICH DIDN'T FIX ALL THE PROBLEM, THEREFOR I GUESSED $300.
THE PLASTIC CASING AROUND THE REAR WINDOWS IN WHICH THE SE MODEL LETTERS ARE STAMPED HAS DETACHED FROM THE DOORS AT THE REAR, BOTH REAR WINDOWS. NLM
SEAT BELT BUTTON ON LEFT FRONT IS RAISED ABOUT 1/8 TO 1/4 ABOVE BUCKLE. I MUST HAVE BUMPED IT WITH HAND OR SOMETHING CAUSE THE LACH CAME OUT OF BUCKLE. I DO NOT LIKE THE FACT THAT THESE BELTS DO THAT. I HAVE GRAND KIDS THAT RIDE IN MY CAR. I ALSO SAW THAT NEWS SPECIAL ABOUT , THE SEAT BELTS NOT BEING SAFE. THEY SAID THEY WERE …
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SEAT BELT BUTTON ON LEFT FRONT IS RAISED ABOUT 1/8 TO 1/4 ABOVE BUCKLE. I MUST HAVE BUMPED IT WITH HAND OR SOMETHING CAUSE THE LACH CAME OUT OF BUCKLE. I DO NOT LIKE THE FACT THAT THESE BELTS DO THAT. I HAVE GRAND KIDS THAT RIDE IN MY CAR. I ALSO SAW THAT NEWS SPECIAL ABOUT , THE SEAT BELTS NOT BEING SAFE. THEY SAID THEY WERE NOT PUTTING THEM IN FRONT OF THE NEW CARS, BUT ARE IN THE BACK SEATS. THEY ARE NOT PUTTING THEM IN THE VANS OR SUVS ANY MORE. THE REP FOR DODGE STATED THEY WERE AWEAR THAT THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT PASS THE STEAL BALL TEST. THE REP FOR DODGE ALSO STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO RECALL THEM!! I DO NOT WANT THOES SEAT BELTS IN MY CAR, THEY ARE NOT SAFE. I DO NOT WANT MY GRAND KIDS IN THAT CAR WITH UNSAFE SEAT BELTS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. UNDONE FROM THE BUCKLE*AK
SEATBELTS IN REAR OF VEHICLE COME UNBUCKLED WITH LITTLE MOVEMENT.*AK
SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAS UNLATCHED WHEN ACCIDENTALLY HIT BY ANOTHER PASSENGER, CAUSING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT TO BE UNSECURED. THIS IS A GENRERAL PROBLEM WITH THE GEN-3 DESIGN CHRYSLER. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 55MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CLIPPED THE INTREPID, CAUSING THE INTREPID TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT TWO DIFFERENT WALLS. UPON IMPACT WITH BOTH WALLS, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED SOME INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT
HAVE HAD MY CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. THE FIRST VISIT THEY DISMISSED IT AND SAID IT WAS PROBABLY THE GAS WAS PROBABLY LOOSE AND RESET THE SENSOR. 2ND TIME THEY SAID THE SENSOR WAS BAD SO THEY REPLACED THAT. NOW TODAY IT CAME ON AGAIN W/ A DEFINATE LEAK SOMEWHERE BECAUSE OF A SMELL OF GAS. I WI…
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HAVE HAD MY CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. THE FIRST VISIT THEY DISMISSED IT AND SAID IT WAS PROBABLY THE GAS WAS PROBABLY LOOSE AND RESET THE SENSOR. 2ND TIME THEY SAID THE SENSOR WAS BAD SO THEY REPLACED THAT. NOW TODAY IT CAME ON AGAIN W/ A DEFINATE LEAK SOMEWHERE BECAUSE OF A SMELL OF GAS. I WILL FIND OUT TOMORROW WHAT THEY "THINK" IT IS THIS TIME.
RECALL 01V273000; HEAD PROTECTION DEVICE LOCATED ABOVE CENTER DOOR SUPPPORT AT B-PILLAR, HAS SHARP CORNERS, AND IS CAUSING SLIGHT INJURIES TO DRIVER'S HEAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Official recalls
303V035000 · 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.
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.