2001 Dodge Intrepid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Intrepid years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 656 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Dodge Intrepid. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Intrepid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (520 complaints, 79%), typically at around 78,000 miles. Complaints mention 22 crashes, 22 fires, 17 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 656owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 22complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 520 | 79% | 78,000 | “engine failed” (13%) | $9,000 |
| Steering | 37 | 6% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 32 | 5% | 76,576 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 20 | 3% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 2% | 89,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 11 | 2% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 1% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 1% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 8 | 1% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 1% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 1% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 1% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 0% | 67,345 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0% | 139,933 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 0% | 43,227 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 162,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 110,000 | — | — |
| 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
2001 Dodge Intrepid recalls (3)
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.
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.
The contact's father owned a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V035000 (Seats) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list as the vehicle was totaled. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the air bags warning light illuminated as well as the horn failed when depressed. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph the cruise control failed to engage as he had to increase his speed to avoid…
When driving down the road at night, the vehicle loses all function and power. When this occurs i have no power steering, lights, brakes, nothing. It flickers on and off like that multiple times. It took me 1 1/2 hours to drive home, which should have taken only half hour. This is a serious safety…
Strong gas smell coming from the car and through the air vents when the car is running. No visible leaks under car.
Engine light turned on, vehicle failed to start and was towed to garage. Mechanic diagnosed problem as timing chain sensor wear, due to stretched timing chain related to well documented oil sludge problem in 2.7l v6 engine. After the sensor was replaced, drove the vehicle for two weeks and engine…
Other Dodge Intrepid years
← 2000 Intrepid · 2002 Intrepid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 129 | 0 |
| 2003 Intrepid | 106 | 0 |
| 2002 Intrepid | 329 | 1 |
| 2001 | 656 | 3 |
| 2000 Intrepid | 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 2001 Dodge Intrepid?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 520 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Dodge Intrepid?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.