Dodge Intrepid Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the Dodge Intrepid across 10 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (33). The words owners use most often: “poor visibility” (7% of reports).
- 127exterior lighting complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 35%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.
- Poor visibility: mentioned in 9 of 127 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 127 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury.
Dodge Intrepid exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 3 | 2% | 59,875 |
| 2003 Intrepid | 1 | 1% | 66,000 |
| 2002 Intrepid | 4 | 1% | 60,500 |
| 2001 Intrepid | 9 | 1% | 61,000 |
| 2000 Intrepid | 15 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 1999 Intrepid | 17 | 2% | 72,000 |
| 1998 Intrepid | 8 | 2% | 107,222 |
| 1997 Intrepid | 14 | 4% | 72,864 |
| 1996 Intrepid | 23 | 5% | 39,590 |
| 1995 Intrepid | 33 | 6% | 45,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists exterior lighting 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.
I bought this 1999 dodge intrepid from cliffs used cars sales two months ago. Everything seemed good one month or less later driver seat breaks goes backwards. The exterior headlights can't see at night. Tried every type if bulb its the housing units. Now front ebr clynks over every bump and majesa…
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 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving at 55 mph, there was a burning odor. In addition, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise when turning in both directions and all lights, meters, and gauges on the instrument panel failed to function. The contact also stated that the rear…
Since the day i bought the car 09/2001 the passenger window made noise, both opening and closing the window. Now both windows make the same noise. Was and have been basically ignored with my complaint. Interior light flicker on and off while driving. Have had passengers in the car when it has…
The headlights have maintained a yellowish tint to them and driving at night is very hard as the lighting is impaired. This has gone on for about 6 years now. The local dealership where purchased has offered to buff and clean them at $100.00. There are cracks in the plastic covers. The car has not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Intrepids have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 127 owner complaints about exterior lighting 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 exterior lighting?
No recall currently lists exterior lighting for this vehicle.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the Dodge Intrepid?
The most frequent phrase is “poor visibility”, in 9 of 127 complaints.
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