Major Problems with 2003 Dodge Intrepid Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Dodge Intrepid

2003 Dodge Intrepid AIR BAGS Victims: 4 Mileage: 6000 miles

2003 Dodge Intrepid FRONT Victims: 3 Mileage: 58000 miles

2003 Dodge Intrepid AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 153874 miles

Browse 2003 Dodge Intrepid complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Intrepid owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when the consumer applied the accelerator pedal the consumer heard a loud knocking noise . the vehicle was taken to...	33 ~ 50458 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer called complaining about having problems with vehicle. *ak...	22 ~ 64349 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i purchased my 2003 intrepid in december 2003 with 20 000 miles.in the spring of 2004 i had to replace...	14 ~ 45528 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2003 dodge intrepids' brakes caught fire during hard braking maneuvers. the metropolitan government put four intrepids through the metropolitan police...	7 ~ 13851 miles
AIR BAGS while traveling at 30 to 35 mph the consumer slammed into another vehicle that ran a stop sign. none of	6 ~ 60381 miles
POWER TRAIN my vehicle started having problems in september of 09 it was stalling on highways. i would lose power out of...	4 ~ 41625 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the vehicle leaked transmission fluid. also while driving the vehicle it would shift very hard. the rpm revved very high....	4 ~ 46176 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the vehicle's accelerator drive belts were failing and as a result the vehicle was unable to accelerate properly. please provide	4 ~ 42294 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for an oil change. the mechanic informed the consumer that the brake pads...	3 ~ 14522 miles
ENGINE driving on the freeway in az the car started to loose power and than trail smoke.... as we pulled off...	2 ~ 104000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine light w/diagnostic codes showing o2 sensor bank one and bank two failures. all sensors professionally replaced. codes showing speed...	2 ~ 86790 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i purchased this car used with 24 000 miles on it 18 months ago. 6 times to shop: 1) about...	2 ~ 43000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING i purchased this car used with 24 000 miles on it 18 months ago. 6 times to shop: 1) about...	2
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i purchased this car used with 24 000 miles on it 18 months ago. 6 times to shop: 1) about...	2
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT while driving at 45mph engine and battery lights appeared on the dashboard a couple second later no radio and no	2 ~ 17480 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that after shifting into reverse the vehicle suddenly experienced...	1 ~ 153874 miles
SUSPENSION as i was backing into a parallel parking space i heard a loud pop from under the front of the...	1 ~ 192468 miles
STEERING as i was backing into a parallel parking space i heard a loud pop from under the front of the...	1 ~ 192468 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING have a 2003 dodge intrepid. husband driving car home and no lights came on. the car made loud banging type...	1 ~ 136000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS 2003 dodge intrepid unit 1 was eastbound on the ohio turnpike when the left front tire came off the vehicle.	1
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that none of the rear seat belts would secure...	1 ~ 40000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*- the contact owns a 2003 dodge intrepid with a current and failure mileage of 58 000 the contact was...	1 ~ 58000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my vehicle (2003 2.7l dodge intrepid) was being driven on the highway by my fiance. she said that the engine...	1 ~ 79000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION ongoing problems with---brakes---screeching sound when braking and grabbing/thumping sound a/c & vent musty odor squeaking sound from rear struts. *tr...	1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was still under warranty stalling occurred causing problems to the brakes and the...	1
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING below please find a partial copy of an email complaint sent to dodge on 4/27/06 complaint! please be advise that...	1 ~ 62000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated 2-3 attempts on the ignition must be made before the vehicle will start. this is an...	1 ~ 38300 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt: the contact stated after hearing a clicking noise the dashboard board lights and headlights turned off. the failure only	1 ~ 66000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the contact stated after hearing a clicking noise the dashboard board lights and headlights turned off. the failure only	1 ~ 66000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING i was backing out of a parking space as i turned the wheel i hear a sound like a conector...	1 ~ 60000 miles
VISIBILITY consumer has had 2 replacement brakes and 4 new radios on 2003 dodge intrepid after being told that there was...	1 ~ 34960 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer has had 2 replacement brakes and 4 new radios on 2003 dodge intrepid after being told that there was...	1 ~ 34960 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer has had 2 replacement brakes and 4 new radios on 2003 dodge intrepid after being told that there was...	1 ~ 34960 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE consumer has had 2 replacement brakes and 4 new radios on 2003 dodge intrepid after being told that there was...	1 ~ 34960 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN on may 24 2005 i received my 2003 dodge intrepid (72 000 miles) back from the dealership after they completed...	1 ~ 72000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving under normal driving conditions brakes weren't functioning properly. the brakes felt spongy and were hard to depress. a...	1 ~ 66000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING the power steering rack and pinion unit failed. finally the rack was replaced in september 2004. *bf the power steering...	1 ~ 30000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dealer replaced at 13 565 miles the front rotors and pads. at 39 092 miles rotors were resurfaced and replaced	1 ~ 13565 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE water was leaking inside the vehicle trunk. this caused mildew odors getting inside the vehicle while driving. vehicle was at	1 ~ 9000 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE while driving at 45mph engine and battery lights appeared on the dashboard a couple second later no radio and no	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving at 45mph engine and battery lights appeared on the dashboard a couple second later no radio and no	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving at 45mph engine and battery lights appeared on the dashboard a couple second later no radio and no	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN auto is going into forward when put into reverse. *ak...	1

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