2000 Dodge Intrepid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Intrepid years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1,065 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge Intrepid. That is the most of any Intrepid model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (785 complaints, 74%), typically at around 77,486 miles. Complaints mention 35 crashes, 22 fires, 31 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1,065owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 35complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Dodge Intrepid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 785 | 74% | 77,486 | “timing chain” (14%) | $8,500 |
| Steering problems | 80 | 8% | 58,000 | “rack pinion” (51%) | $2,100 |
| Power Train | 41 | 4% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 33 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 33 | 3% | 96,694 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 28 | 3% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 | 3% | 40,600 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 25 | 2% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 21 | 2% | 47,009 | — | — |
| Suspension | 16 | 2% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 15 | 1% | 69,900 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 13 | 1% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 1% | 61,175 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 1% | 47,659 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 1% | 250,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 8 | 1% | 45,598 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 1% | 41,200 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 0% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 0% | 153,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0% | 111,500 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 164,087 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Dodge Intrepid recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: 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."
Risk: In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
Fix: 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.
Child seat
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: 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.
Risk: If this occurs in a frontal crash situation, driver protection from the seat belt may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.
Seat belts
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.
Risk: This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury under certain accident conditions.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Throttle control failure (PE03010) — opened Feb 27, 2003, closed Sep 2, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. When the contact entered the vehicle, a fuel odor was detected. The contact lifted the hood and noticed the odor as well as fuel leaking from under the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who…
I own an auto repair shop and i have seen this problem on these vehicles more than once and cannot figure out how dodge is getting away with not recalling these vehicles for a fuel leak on the pressure line at the back of the engine. It has a steel line that comes from the tank up to the engine and…
Car won't go into park. Has to be started in neutral. Car has tendency to roll. Wheel(s) has to be blocked. Stationary.
As i sat in my car to drive, the driver's seat leaned back unexpectedly. It can not be raised. I have a bucket and box behind the seat to hold it in place, but it is still not in an upright position. This is a safety issue.
Takata recall
Other Dodge Intrepid years
← 1999 Intrepid · 2001 Intrepid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 129 | 0 |
| 2003 Intrepid | 106 | 0 |
| 2002 Intrepid | 329 | 1 |
| 2001 Intrepid | 656 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1,065 | 7 |
| 1999 Intrepid | 997 | 4 |
| 1998 Intrepid | 377 | 3 |
| 1997 Intrepid | 344 | 2 |
| 1996 Intrepid | 505 | 2 |
| 1995 Intrepid | 589 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Intrepid?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 785 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge Intrepid?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Dodge Intrepid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Intrepid model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.