Damon Intruder Problems by Year
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints and 15 safety recalls on file for the Damon Intruder, across 12 model years (1997–2008). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (14). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Damon Intruder years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Intruder year: 2003. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Intruder: 14 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2002 Intruder: 5 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2005 Intruder: 4 complaints, 7 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1998 Intruder: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 1999 Intruder: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2006 Intruder: 2 complaints, 6 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Damon Intruder problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Damon Intruder model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Intruder | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 Intruder | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2006 Intruder | 2 | 6 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2005 Intruder | 4 | 7 | — | Structure | |
| 2004 Intruder | 4 | 6 | — | Equipment | |
| 2003 Intruder | 14 | 6 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Intruder | 5 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2001 Intruder | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2000 Intruder | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 1999 Intruder | 2 | 3 | — | Steering | |
| 1998 Intruder | 2 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 1997 Intruder | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Damon Intruder years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2003 (14) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Intruder year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Damon Intruder?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 8 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Damon Intruder have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.