Dodge Intrepid Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 207 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Dodge Intrepid across 10 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (43). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (31% of reports).
- 207air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 132mention a crash
- 80mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 18%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 64 of 207 complaints (31%)
- Bags deploy: mentioned in 39 of 207 complaints (19%)
- Upon impact: mentioned in 21 of 207 complaints (10%)
- Frontal collision: mentioned in 15 of 207 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 58 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 207 complaints, 132 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 80 an injury.
Dodge Intrepid air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 7 | 5% | 84,500 |
| 2003 Intrepid | 6 | 6% | 53,110 |
| 2002 Intrepid | 10 | 3% | 110,500 |
| 2001 Intrepid | 20 | 3% | 85,500 |
| 2000 Intrepid | 25 | 2% | 84,000 |
| 1999 Intrepid | 22 | 2% | 117,000 |
| 1998 Intrepid | 22 | 6% | 67,000 |
| 1997 Intrepid | 18 | 5% | 81,500 |
| 1996 Intrepid | 34 | 7% | 124,620 |
| 1995 Intrepid | 43 | 7% | 111,273 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Air bags:frontal
Model years: 2000
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.
Air bags:frontal
Model years: 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicle. Some passenger air bag module assemblies are missing some required components.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bags would not deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury to the passenger seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag module in these vehicles.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge intrepid. While driving 65 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle did not stop and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The passenger side air bag deployed, but there was no…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 75 mph, the air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries sustained. The check engine indicator illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was not towed, repaired, or taken to a dealer to be diagnosed…
Takata recall, the car had a safety bulletin for the air bag switch. The dealership confirmed a faulty airbag switch. They said the part would be ordered, no one got to me. The airbag is partially inflated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle crashed into a brick wall and severely damaged the front passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the front passenger seat belts malfunctioned. The driver sustained a back injury and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Intrepids have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 207 owner complaints about air bags for the Dodge Intrepid. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Intrepid air bags?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Dodge Intrepid?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 64 of 207 complaints, followed by “bags deploy” (39).
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