Dodge Intrepid Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 2,751 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Dodge Intrepid across 10 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (785). The words owners use most often: “timing chain” (10% of reports).
- 2,751engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 19mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $8,500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 44%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.
- Timing chain: mentioned in 281 of 2,751 complaints (10%)
- Engine failed: mentioned in 247 of 2,751 complaints (9%)
- Sludge build: mentioned in 182 of 2,751 complaints (7%)
- Oil changed: mentioned in 150 of 2,751 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Dodge Intrepid at $8,500, and half of them between $5,250 and $11,100.
Based on 389 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 2,099 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 2,751 complaints, 19 mention a crash, 65 a fire, 8 an injury.
Dodge Intrepid engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 79 | 61% | 72,150 |
| 2003 Intrepid | 61 | 58% | 78,500 |
| 2002 Intrepid | 207 | 63% | 78,000 |
| 2001 Intrepid | 520 | 79% | 78,000 |
| 2000 Intrepid | 785 | 74% | 77,486 |
| 1999 Intrepid | 698 | 70% | 84,000 |
| 1998 Intrepid | 198 | 53% | 85,000 |
| 1997 Intrepid | 53 | 15% | 60,750 |
| 1996 Intrepid | 83 | 16% | 80,000 |
| 1995 Intrepid | 67 | 11% | 98,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the Dodge Intrepid. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint
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 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…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. After performing maintenance on the vehicle, the contact started the vehicle and the intake manifold exploded. The contact sustained a stomach injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the engine stalled and the temperature indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 129,000.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Intrepids have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 2,751 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling 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 engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Dodge Intrepid?
Owners report a typical cost of $8,500 (half paid between $5,250 and $11,100), from 389 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Dodge Intrepid?
The most frequent phrase is “timing chain”, in 281 of 2,751 complaints, followed by “engine failed” (247).
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