There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, but owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Dodge Intrepid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 81 | |
| Engine | 12 | |
| Power Train | 10 | |
| Steering | 10 | |
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Air Bags | 7 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Service Brakes | 4 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 32
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 6
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 5
- Air Bags › Frontal — 3
- Steering › Rack and Pinion — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 2
- Seat Belts › Rear/Other — 1
- Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights › Switch — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 75,000 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 2004 Dodge Intrepid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 170,000 miles · reported Apr 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2004 dodge intrepid. The contact stated while her fianc was driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle caught fire without warning. There were no reported injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Service Brakes · at 142,000 miles · reported Dec 1, 2019
We are writing to let you know of a major car fire that occurred in our dodge intrepid. The driver was driving on the interstate. The hot/cold needle began moving up and down. Then the brakes gave out. Then, the power steering gave out. The car started smoking producing black chemical smoke into the cabin. Then, fire started shooting out of the vents. With no brakes and fire and smoke into the car, the driver was forced to jump out of the vehicle and roll onto the middle of the interstate with the car still going 30-40 MPH. The driver was in extreme danger inside the car and obviously laying…
Engine · at 133,000 miles · reported Dec 31, 2015
In october 2015 I bought a 2004 dodge intrepid from a private owner/dealership. I didnt even have for a wek and was on highy doing 60 m.ph. On hwy and all of a sudden pwered down and turned off and steam coming out from under hood. I proceeded to get out of middle lane to breakdown lane. (Very dangerous) when car not running. Let it cool off and drove home and brought to dealer. Dealer could not figure out what was wrong. Sent me on my way. Weeek later was back there again with overheating issue again. Still said could not find out whats wrong. Very frustrated I took car home. From there it…
Engine · at 84,800 miles · reported Dec 4, 2015
Oil light and check engine light are coming on. Took it to a mechanic to get it inspected he said it is loosing oil pressure due to oil pump failure there is no way to tell when or if the engine will seize up, but that it could be while driving on the interstate. Some research showed that this is a major issue with the 2.7l v6 in the dodge intrepid. This is a major safety issue.
Air Bags · at 136,000 miles · reported Nov 4, 2015
The contact owned a 2004 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 70 MPH, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle and caused the contact to strike the animal. In addition, the front of the vehicle caught fire and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 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 2004 Dodge Intrepid?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (81 reports), followed by engine (12). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 75,000 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.