2004 Dodge Intrepid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Intrepid years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 9th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Dodge Intrepid. That ranks 9th out of 10 Intrepid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (79 complaints, 61%), typically at around 72,150 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 5 fires, 7 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 129owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 79 | 61% | 72,150 | “oil sludge” (6%) | $5,500 |
| Engine | 12 | 9% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 8% | 106,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 8% | 77,926 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 5% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 5% | 37,277 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% | 23,533 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3% | 113,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 59,875 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 2% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 48,224 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 93,438 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 77,274 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Dodge Intrepid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Dodge Intrepid.
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.
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 2004 dodge intrepid. The contact stated while her fianc was driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle caught fire without warning. There were no reported injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow lot. The local dealer…
We are writing to let you know of a major car fire that occurred in our dodge intrepid. The driver was driving on the interstate. The hot/cold needle began moving up and down. Then the brakes gave out. Then, the power steering gave out. The car started smoking producing black chemical smoke into…
In october 2015 i bought a 2004 dodge intrepid from a private owner/dealership. I didnt even have for a wek and was on highy doing 60 m.ph. On hwy and all of a sudden pwered down and turned off and steam coming out from under hood. I proceeded to get out of middle lane to breakdown lane. (very…
Oil light and check engine light are coming on. Took it to a mechanic to get it inspected he said it is loosing oil pressure due to oil pump failure there is no way to tell when or if the engine will seize up, but that it could be while driving on the interstate. Some research showed that this is a…
I have a 2004 dodge intrepid i think there should be a recall on the motors i have put more money in that card and i paid for it i thought it would be dependable it only has 60,000 miles on it and now at the time i have on that there's only 70,000 miles on it added to the 60 its been in the shop…
Other Dodge Intrepid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 129 | 0 |
| 2003 Intrepid | 106 | 0 |
| 2002 Intrepid | 329 | 1 |
| 2001 Intrepid | 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 2004 Dodge Intrepid?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, engine, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 79 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Dodge Intrepid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.