Dodge Intrepid years to avoid
The Dodge Intrepid years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 1994, 1995 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1992 is the cleanest year on record.
8,078
Total complaints
17
Recall campaigns
1987–2004
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Intrepid years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 1,236 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 1,227 | |
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 1,024 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 919 |
Every Intrepid year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 155 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 140 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 413 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 729 | 5 | |
| 2000avoid | 1,227 | 9 | |
| 1999avoid | 1,236 | 6 | |
| 1998 | 493 | 5 | |
| 1997 | 473 | 2 | |
| 1996 | 709 | 2 | |
| 1995avoid | 919 | 3 | |
| 1994avoid | 1,024 | 4 | |
| 1993 | 554 | 5 | |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Intrepid years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Intrepid years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 1994, 1995. The cleanest year on record is 1992.
What is the best year for the Dodge Intrepid?
By complaint volume, 1992 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Intrepid years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Intrepid have?
Across all model years, the Intrepid has 17 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 8,078 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.