Dodge Intrepid Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 229 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Dodge Intrepid across 10 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (46). The words owners use most often: “brake rotors” (10% of reports).
- 229service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 16mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 42%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.
- Brake rotors: mentioned in 23 of 229 complaints (10%)
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 15 of 229 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 57 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 229 complaints, 16 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 10 an injury.
Dodge Intrepid service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 2 | 2% | 93,438 |
| 2003 Intrepid | 11 | 10% | 34,960 |
| 2002 Intrepid | 16 | 5% | 25,004 |
| 2001 Intrepid | 8 | 1% | 69,000 |
| 2000 Intrepid | 28 | 3% | 40,600 |
| 1999 Intrepid | 27 | 3% | 67,000 |
| 1998 Intrepid | 39 | 10% | 83,000 |
| 1997 Intrepid | 20 | 6% | — |
| 1996 Intrepid | 32 | 6% | 85,000 |
| 1995 Intrepid | 46 | 8% | 80,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Model years: 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: non-abs equipped passenger vehicles. The brake master cylinder piston retainer snap ring may have been bent inward during the assembly process. The master cylinder piston may be in a "brake applied" position due to the damaged piston retainer snap ring. When the piston is in the applied position, the fluid compensation ports are closed which results in a brake drag condition.
Risk: If the brake overheat, brake fading could lead to an increase in needed stopping distance. Should a driver not anticipate the extra stopping distance, this condition could cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2000 intrepid s engine blew up 2 years ago and again 2days ago there was no warning. Master cylinder is failing and the steering pin broke in the car and left me helpless i ended up in a ditch. I called dodge and they said they couldn't help because it was out of warranty past 7 years and its…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the abs sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer also advised that there were no parts available for the repair and they…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the front brakes seized. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and allowed to cool. The brakes released and functioned as normal after cooling. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The contact…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that during break application he hears a grinding noise. Break failure can lead to increased stopping distances, which increases the risk of vehicle crash. All the components in the break system were replaced. After the repair the…
The brake booster is getting water in to it and freezing i replaced the booster 4 years ago. Same complaint hen i had it into a garage they say that it is water a gain it froze a gain each time it does this their is no way to push in the brake pedal meaning you have no brakes this condition could…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Intrepids have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 229 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic 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 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Dodge Intrepid?
The most frequent phrase is “brake rotors”, in 23 of 229 complaints, followed by “brakes failed” (15).
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