IllustrationHAD OIL CHANGED AT 73,000 MILES. WITHIN A FEW WEEKS OIL LIGHT STARTED FLICKERING. OIL LEVELS WERE OKAY ENGINE BEGAN TO KNOCK AT 5000 RPM. ONE WEEK LATER ENGINE FAILED ON HIGHWAY ALMOST CAUSING MAJOR ACCIDENT. *AK
2000 Dodge Intrepid
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Intrepid years
Owner complaints for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid are substantially higher than the model-year median of 377.
About this comparison →How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Intrepid years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
310–25K
10325–50K
25350–75K
24675–100K
134100–150K
25150K+
792 reports with mileage · 273 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 785 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 80 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 41 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
35 crash reports22 fire reports23 injury reports
Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
785 reportsENGINE MALFUNCTIONED. NO WARNING ,AND WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWY AT ABOUT 60 MPH AND THE ENGINE JUST QUIT RUNNING.*AK
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE NEAR THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE TIMING CHAIN, AND THEREWAS SLUDGE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ENGINE. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 94,000.*AK
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLE PRODUCED A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND WAS TOWED. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE NOISE AS THE TENSIONER FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO FOUND TO HAVE SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE, AND A NEW ONE WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLE PRODUCED A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND WAS TOWED. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE NOISE AS THE TENSIONER FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO FOUND TO HAVE SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE, AND A NEW ONE WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 98,099.*AK
THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE ON MY 2000 DODGE INTREPID AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. AS A RESULT, THE TIMING CHAIN AND GUIDE AND ALL THE VALVES HAD TO BE REPLACED RESULTING IN A BILL OF OVER 6,000 DOLLARS. THIS HAPPENED WITHIN 100 MILES OF THE FACTORY WARRANTY EXPIRING. THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE RETAILER WOULD DO ANYTHING WHATSOEVER …
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THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE ON MY 2000 DODGE INTREPID AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. AS A RESULT, THE TIMING CHAIN AND GUIDE AND ALL THE VALVES HAD TO BE REPLACED RESULTING IN A BILL OF OVER 6,000 DOLLARS. THIS HAPPENED WITHIN 100 MILES OF THE FACTORY WARRANTY EXPIRING. THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE RETAILER WOULD DO ANYTHING WHATSOEVER TO ASSIST IN THE REPAIRS.*AK
2000 DODGE INTREPID TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON DEFECT WITH THE 2.7L ENGINE. THIS REPAIR MAY COST $1,500.
ENGINE FAILURE OF 2000 DODGE INTREPID. 8JB
2000 INTREPID 2.7 L MOTOR SEIZED WITH ONLY 115,000 MILES, GOOD MAINTENANCE. WITH NO WARNING, NOISES OR FANFARE THE MOTOR SIMPLY SEIZED UP. WE HAD JUST GOTTEN IT OUT OF THE BODY SHOP FROM A FENDER BENDER (TO THE TUNE OF $2500) AND NOW I HAVE A WORTHLESS HUSK OF A CAR - IT COSTS MORE TO REPLACE THE MOTOR THAN THE CAR IS WORTH...…
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2000 INTREPID 2.7 L MOTOR SEIZED WITH ONLY 115,000 MILES, GOOD MAINTENANCE. WITH NO WARNING, NOISES OR FANFARE THE MOTOR SIMPLY SEIZED UP. WE HAD JUST GOTTEN IT OUT OF THE BODY SHOP FROM A FENDER BENDER (TO THE TUNE OF $2500) AND NOW I HAVE A WORTHLESS HUSK OF A CAR - IT COSTS MORE TO REPLACE THE MOTOR THAN THE CAR IS WORTH..... GUESS THAT IS WHAT WE CALL A DISPOSABLE SOCIETY... THE LAST MOPAR I WILL EVER BUY.......*JB
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2000 DODGE INTREPID AT 35 MPH THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO 5 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURRED WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT. SHE FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. THE THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD STARTED BLINKING. THE VEHICLE THEN LOST…
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TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2000 DODGE INTREPID AT 35 MPH THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO 5 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURRED WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT. SHE FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. THE THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD STARTED BLINKING. THE VEHICLE THEN LOST POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DIFFERENT MECHANIC, AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT OF THE SAMETHING . THE VEHICLE HAD 39,700 MILES. *AK
THE ENGINE SEIZED DUE TO PROBLEM WITH OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP THEN IT BLEW. *B
Official recalls
703V035000 · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Feb 5, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
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.
01V273000 · Structure:frame And Members
Aug 2, 2001
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 & remedy
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.
00V366000 · Child Seat
Nov 9, 2000
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 & remedy
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.
00V180000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Jul 10, 2000
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
00V033000 · Seat Belts:front:retractor
Feb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.
00V034000 · Seat Belts
Feb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
99V343000 · Air Bags:frontal
Dec 2, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE03010 · Throttle Control Failure
Opened Feb 27, 2003 · Closed Sep 2, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal; Vehicle Speed Control:cables; Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Additional source detail variants (4)
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:cables
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.