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2001 Dodge Intrepid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2001 Dodge Intrepid sits mid-pack among Intrepid years: 729 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 493, with 5 recalls and one closed investigation. Complainants reported 23 injuries in total across these filings.

The trouble concentrates in one system: engine issues account for 73% of all reports (533 of 729), far ahead of steering at 39.

729

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

1

Investigations

26

Crash-involved

23

Fires reported

23

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Intrepid years?

Intrepid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted1,236 complaints1987: 2 complaints1988: 2 complaints1992: 2 complaints1993: 554 complaints1994: 1,024 complaints1995: 919 complaints1996: 709 complaints1997: 473 complaints1998: 493 complaints1999: 1,236 complaints2000: 1,227 complaints2001: 729 complaints2002: 413 complaints2003: 140 complaints2004: 155 complaints
Intrepid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Dodge Intrepid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine53373%
Steering395%
Transmission355%
Airbags203%
Electrical System172%
Brakes112%
Lighting101%
Visibility & Wipers91%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)81%
Seats81%
Speed Control81%
Seat Belts71%
Body & Structure61%
Fuel System61%
Other41%
Suspension30%
Latches & Locks30%
Tires & Wheels20%

Does the 2001 Dodge Intrepid have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E025000LightingMay 11, 2009 · 42,540 units

Defect

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

09E012000LightingApril 7, 2009 · 16,270 units

Defect

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

03V035000SeatsFebruary 5, 2003 · 1,066,000 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

Consequence

IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

01V273000Body & StructureAugust 2, 2001 · 282,470 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

00V366000Child SeatNovember 9, 2000 · 1,211,756 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH, THE CONSUMER SMELLED HEAT AND SAW SOME SMOKE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND THE FIRE WAS DUE TO A WATER PUMP FALLING APART INTERACTIONS WITH THE MOTOR. *JB ENGINE WAS FILLED WITH COOLANT WHICH THE OIL TO BLOW OUT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 11, 2004 · fire

“I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT TRAVELING 30 MILES PER HOUR IN MY 2001 DODGE INTREPID ES. MY RIGHT FONT TIRE SOMEHOW SNAPPED WHILE I WAS TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT COURSE AND DID NOT HIT ANY DEBRIS OR POTHOLES WHILE ON THE ROAD. I HAD NO CONTROL OF ANY STEERING WHILE IT HAPPENED AND CRASHED INTO AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 28, 2007 · crash

“THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF, THE CONSUMER ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE SHIFT LEVER WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TP ROLL BACKWARDS INTO THE CONSUMER GARAGE, THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT HOW VEHICLE CAN COME OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 15, 2002 · crash

“I WAS IN A CAR COLLISION ON APRIL 20TH 2006 IN LAKE ZURICH IL. APPROXIMATE SPEED 48 TO 50 MILES PER HR. I REAR ENDED A TRUCK & THE AIR BAGS DID NOT OPEN. NEITHER THE DRIVERS' AIRBAG OR THE PASSENGERS' AIR BAGS OPENED. LUCKILY I WAS NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED. I DID SUFFER NECK PAIN & HIP PAIN FROM THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · April 20, 2006 · crash

“MY 2001 DODGE INTREPID ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. AAA INSURANCE COMPANY'S ORIGIN'S INSPECTOR SAID IT WAS DUE TO FAULTY WIRING. I NEVER HAD ANY ELECTRICAL TYPE WORK DONE TO THE CAR. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. LUCKILY, MY SON AND I WERE ABLE TO GET OUT OF…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 19, 2005 · fire

2001 Dodge Intrepid — common questions

Is the 2001 Dodge Intrepid reliable?

It is close to typical for the Intrepid: 729 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 2001 Intrepid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (533 complaints), steering (39 complaints), transmission (35 complaints).

Does the 2001 Dodge Intrepid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2001 Dodge Intrepid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2001 Dodge Intrepid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Dodge Intrepid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Intrepid years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 1994, 1995. The cleanest record among Intrepid years belongs to 1992.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.