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Dodge Intrepid problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Intrepid from 1992 to 2004: 6,225 owner complaints and 34 recalls across 13 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2000 (1065), 1999 (997), 1994 (718). Best fuel economy: 22 mpg combined (2004).

Dodge Intrepid
Photo: Elise240SX · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Engine & cooling2874
Transmission & drivetrain752
Steering646
Fuel system518
Electrical362
Brakes (hydraulic)316
Suspension305
Airbags269

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
199202–
1993540821
1994471821
1995358921
1996250520
1997234420
1998337722
1999499722
20007106521
2001365621
2002132921
2003010622
2004012922

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Dodge Intrepid?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2000 (1065), 1999 (997), 1994 (718).

How many recalls has the Dodge Intrepid had?

Across 1992–2004, NHTSA lists 34 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).