2003 Dodge Intrepid recalls and problems

The 2003 Dodge Intrepid has 0 recalls and 106 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2003 Dodge Intrepid
Photo: 2003 Dodge Intrepid by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 5 Intrepid model years — 5th most.

0recalls
106complaints
4crashes
10fires
11injuries
70,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine63
Power Train20
Service Brakes14
Electrical System7
Air Bags6
Steering6
Vehicle Speed Control4
Suspension3
Equipment2
Latches/locks/linkages2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2003: 6 complaints20032004: 14 complaints2005: 17 complaints2005172006: 10 complaints2007: 16 complaints20072008: 14 complaints2009: 8 complaints20092010: 8 complaints2011: 5 complaints20112012: 1 complaints2013: 1 complaints20132014: 3 complaints2016: 1 complaints20162021: 1 complaints2024: 1 complaints20241

NHTSA investigations

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE

PE03010 · opened Feb 27, 2003 · closed Sep 2, 2003
Summary

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.

2003 vs. other Dodge Intrepid years

2000: 1,065 complaints20001,0652001: 656 complaints20012002: 329 complaints20022003: 106 complaints20032004: 129 complaints2004129

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Dodge Intrepid have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Dodge Intrepid. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge Intrepid?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (63), power train (20), service brakes (14). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.