There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, but owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 Dodge Intrepid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 62 | |
| Power Train | 21 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | |
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Steering | 6 | |
| Air Bags | 6 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 33
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 14
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 3
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. — 2
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 2
- Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 2
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl) — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2003 Dodge Intrepid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 73,000 miles · reported Feb 5, 2021
While traveling at freeway speed a scraping noise was heard followed by the rear passenger wheel locking up. Tire and rim were ground down, while I brought the vehicle to a stop. Mechanics notes: "ebrake came apart passenger rear and locked brake up, causing backing plate to rip apart from ebrake mounting. Ebrake adjuster bracket damaged as well. The bracket adjusts the brake shoes and holds the brake cable in place. The part is not available from any vendor and has been discontinued by the dealer. Consequently new ebrake shoes and hardware can not be installed." of course a part can fail on a…
Engine · at 86,000 miles · reported Sep 24, 2016
The car has major engine problems like all the 03 2.7 l eng se. Connecting rods is falling out, and etc. The car is unbalance. I took the car today to find why the oli light was coming on when the vehicle thermostat rises. Turn out the engine isn't allowing the oil to reach the upper part of the engine and that is causing my vehicle to overheat and make noises on startup. And also when you reverse you hearthe car make a bad knock sound and feel the vibration. This car only has 86000 miles and the mechanics could only shake their heads. This car should be in better condition then this. Anyways…
Power Train · at 10,500 miles · reported Jul 16, 2014
My car just went from fine to not fine. I felt like it was in 2 gear while driving it. So I had to pull over stop it and make sure I was in the right gear and I was but it wouldn't shift to drive. Stayed in 2 gear. Then check engine light came on and I got two codes. Po700 and po871. I love my car but cant pay thousands of dollars for the repair. This should be recalled, because to many people are having the same issues. Dodge should stand behind there cars or people will stop buying them.
Air Bags · at 153,874 miles · reported Jun 16, 2014
The contact owns a 2003 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a concrete wall. The contact indicated that during the failure the vehicle would not stop when the brakes were applied. The contact and the front passenger both suffered headaches and the contact also suffered an upper back injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,874. The consumer stated on june 13, 2014, immediately after she put the…
Engine · at 122,000 miles · reported Mar 11, 2014
Driving on the freeway in az the car started to loose power and than trail smoke.... As we pulled off smoke rolled out the front of the vehicle... Checking the passenger side, there was melting plastic running to the ground and the top of the hood was hot.. Car later burnt before fire department was able to put out the fire.. Time from it lost power to when it was consumed by fire was less than 10 min.. I can only assume a transmission line, power steering line, or fuel line started to leak and started a fire by spraying the fluid on the catalytic/exhaust system on the passenger side of the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Dodge Intrepid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Dodge Intrepid?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (62 reports), followed by power train (21). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 miles.
Are Dodge recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Dodge dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.