2001 Dodge Intrepid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
729 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid, alongside 5 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 59/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 78,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2001 sits among all Intrepid years
What owners report
“Knocking in engine while driving home from work. Took to chrysler and they said there was sludge in the oil, and my warranty was null and void”— owner report to NHTSA, 2001 Intrepid
“I have a 2001 dodge intrepid without any warning my car's engine stopped working causing my power steering and brakes to go. Luckly i was traveling at slow speed, and i was able to pull over without causing any accidents or injuries. Although i am ok my car is not. This is a new vehicle the engine…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2001 Intrepid
“Driving the vehicle in the fog there is little visibility. The head lights makes it hard to see. Ph”— owner report to NHTSA, 2001 Intrepid
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 564 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 78,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 61,000 and 94,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (5)
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…
Fix: 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.
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…
Fix: 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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Fix: 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…
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."
Fix: 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.…
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…
Fix: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
62 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on body & structure and electrical — are on file for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2001 Intrepid TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2001 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
The 2001 Dodge Intrepid drew 729 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 59/100, scored against the model's worst year (2000).
What are the most common 2001 Dodge Intrepid problems?
The top reported problems for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid are engine (533 complaints), steering (39), and transmission & drivetrain (35).
At what mileage do 2001 Dodge Intrepid problems show up?
Owners most often report 2001 Dodge Intrepid problems around 78,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 61,000 and 94,000 miles.
Does the 2001 Dodge Intrepid have recalls?
5 recall campaigns apply to the 2001 Dodge Intrepid. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.