IllustrationVEHICLE TENDS TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR CHECKUP, BUT THE CAUSE IS UNDETERMINED.*AK
2001 Dodge Intrepid
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 377.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
140–25K
6325–50K
16950–75K
17275–100K
89100–150K
11150K+
518 reports with mileage · 138 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 520 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 37 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
22 crash reports22 fire reports15 injury reports
What owners actually said
656 reportsMY 2001 DODGE INTREPID AT 70,000 MILES IS ALREADY SHOWING SLUDGE IN THE MOTOR EVEN THOUGH IT HAS HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE 2.7 ENGINE HAS WIDELY DOCUMENTED PROBLEMS AND THAT CHRYSLER IS WELL AWARE OF THEM. MY MECHANIC EXPLAINED TO ME THAT IT IS A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE ENGINE "BLOWS." THERE A…
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MY 2001 DODGE INTREPID AT 70,000 MILES IS ALREADY SHOWING SLUDGE IN THE MOTOR EVEN THOUGH IT HAS HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE 2.7 ENGINE HAS WIDELY DOCUMENTED PROBLEMS AND THAT CHRYSLER IS WELL AWARE OF THEM. MY MECHANIC EXPLAINED TO ME THAT IT IS A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE ENGINE "BLOWS." THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENT ENGINES AND IF I DO FINE ONE, IT WILL OBVIOUSLY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. GOING TO A DIFFERENT ENGINE REQUIRES CHANGES IN THE COMPUTER ETC. MANY OF US WITH THIS PROBLEM ARE GOING TO OR HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED SEVERE FINANCIAL STRESS BECAUSE OF THIS. (IT IS INTERESTING TO NOTE THAT CHRYSLER HAS CHOSEN TO TAKE CARE OF THE MERCEDES CUSTOMERS!!!!!) OF COURSE THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THAT THE ENGINE COULD BLOW AT ANY TIME WHICH IS A DANGEROUS TIME BOMB TO BE CONSIDERING. I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN ANY LAWSUIT. WE DESERVE TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THIS.*AK
THE TRANS AXLE WENT OUT ON MY 2001 DODGE INTREPIDE. THIS IS GOING TO SET ME BACK ABOUT 2000.00 AND I AM A 1 JOB CUSTOMER WITH MY HUSBAND ON DISABILITY AND A FIXED INCOME AND THIS WILL MAKE IT REALLY HARD ON ME AND MY FAMILY.*AK
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER HEARD KNOCKING NOISES COMING FROM THE ENGINE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF POOR PERFORMANCE OF THE 2.7 LITER ENGINE IN 2001 DODGE INTREPID SE. BF TWO OF THE CONSUMER'S DODGE INTREPID'S EXPERIENCED THESE ENGINE FAILURE'S WHICH OCCURRED AT 114K AND 112K MILES. ALSO, THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER OWNED A 2001 INTREPID AND THE PCM FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST P…
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CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF POOR PERFORMANCE OF THE 2.7 LITER ENGINE IN 2001 DODGE INTREPID SE. BF TWO OF THE CONSUMER'S DODGE INTREPID'S EXPERIENCED THESE ENGINE FAILURE'S WHICH OCCURRED AT 114K AND 112K MILES. ALSO, THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER OWNED A 2001 INTREPID AND THE PCM FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. *SC THE SECOND DODGE INTREPID A 1999 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER [XXX]. *JB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
ENGINE FAILURE -KNOCKING IN ENGINE- NO NOTICE-----PUT CAR IN SHOP--SAID BEARING -BOLTS--FELL OUT OF ENGINE INTO OIL PAN...2.7 ENGINE. CAN'T AFFORD EVEN A USED OR REMANUFACTURED ONE TO REPLACE--PRICE TO HIGH DUE TO SUPPLY AND DEMAND FROM FAILURE OF THIS ENGINE FOR 1998 THRU 2001 INTREPIDS.*JB
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, ENGINE STALLED ON HIGHWAY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO AVOID ACCIDENT BY PULLING OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. THE CAUSE OF THIS IS UNDETERMINED. *NM
PURCHASED CAR IN 02 WITH 11000 MILES. MAINTAINED CAR WELL. AT 57000 MILES THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BLEW. DEALER SAID THEIR WAS A BUILD UP OF SLUDGE. MY CAR WAS IN THE SHOP FOR 30 DAYS. 4 DAYS AFTER REPAIRED I RETURNED IT TO DEALER WITH COMPLAINT OF TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. THEY COULDN'T FEEL IT SLIPPING WHEN THEY DROVE IT. NOW …
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PURCHASED CAR IN 02 WITH 11000 MILES. MAINTAINED CAR WELL. AT 57000 MILES THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BLEW. DEALER SAID THEIR WAS A BUILD UP OF SLUDGE. MY CAR WAS IN THE SHOP FOR 30 DAYS. 4 DAYS AFTER REPAIRED I RETURNED IT TO DEALER WITH COMPLAINT OF TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. THEY COULDN'T FEEL IT SLIPPING WHEN THEY DROVE IT. NOW TONIGHT, 3 WEEKS LATER, IT WAS TOWED BACK TO THE SHOP FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *NM
I BELIEVE THE STEERING MECHANISM IN MY INTREPID IS DEFECTIVE. I CAN TURN THE STEERING WHEEL ALMOST ONE HALF TURN WITHOUT TURNING THE CAR. BILL SMITH, SERVICE MANAGER, BAY AREA TIRE AND SERVICE CENTER, GLEN BURNIE, MARYLAND, HAS LOOKED AT THE CAR AND BELIEVES THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE STEERING RACK, WHICH HE SAYS MUST BE REP…
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I BELIEVE THE STEERING MECHANISM IN MY INTREPID IS DEFECTIVE. I CAN TURN THE STEERING WHEEL ALMOST ONE HALF TURN WITHOUT TURNING THE CAR. BILL SMITH, SERVICE MANAGER, BAY AREA TIRE AND SERVICE CENTER, GLEN BURNIE, MARYLAND, HAS LOOKED AT THE CAR AND BELIEVES THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE STEERING RACK, WHICH HE SAYS MUST BE REPLACED. HIS PHONE NUMBER IS (410) 969-0701. BASED ON WHAT I HAVE READ AND DISCUSSIONS WITH MR. SMITH AND OTHER AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS, I BELIEVE THAT SUCH A PROBLEM IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE MATERIALS, WORKMANSHIP, OR DESIGN. SIMPLY, THIS PROBLEM SHOULD NOT BE FOUND IN AN AUTOMOBILE WITH ONLY 57,000 MILES. IT WILL COST ABOUT $700.00 TO REPAIR THE STEERING IN MY CAR.
SLIT RATTLE NOISE DIE COMPLETELY HAD TO BE TOWED HOME MECHANIC LOOKED AT BUT SAID IT COST A LOT MORE THAN I HAD TO FIX IT. *JB
Official recalls
303V035000 · 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.
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.