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2000 Dodge Intrepid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 1,065 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge Intrepid, most often about the engine (74% of complaints, typically around 77,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Intrepid model year since 2000 and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2000 Dodge Intrepid problems
Engine
785 complaints · 74%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Last week I was exiting the highway on an off-ramp and noticed the engine had stalled. It was running great one second and the next second it just quit with no warning! I had it towed to a mechanic for service and was informed that my engine needed to be replaced. The mechanic said that it looked like a bomb went off…
I have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 liter engine that failed will I was driving it. It has 80000 miles on it but absolutely no sludge. I the oil was changed every 3000-4000 miles and the miles are all freeway miles. My mechanic has stated that the rear piston and rod failed. The piston broke apart and damaged the…
Steering
80 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, linkages, steering wheel/handle bar, column.
My 200o Dodge Intrepid has 61,000 miles on it. I started having problems with the steering at about 58,000. Whenever I made a turn left or right my steering wheel would lock and I would not be able to straighten out. I would sometimes have to turn it forcefully and it would make a terrible clunking and grinding noise.…
Engine in 2000 chrysler Intrepid started tapping noise at 58017km brought to dealer with complaint, told they would not take engine apart to check noise. I told them I had been told that the 2.7 engine had problems with sludge that prevented the oil from circulating properly. They still refused to check engine. At…
Transmission
41 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, manual transmission.
I have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid, purchased at 54,000 miles. I have already replaced the transmission and the front wheel bearings roar very bad, A/C went out needs evaporator, and the car rarely starts unless you rock the whole car, I am very displeased and no one will trade it in , when the transmission went out the car…
While driving oil pressure light illuminated on the dashboard followed by unwanted deceleration. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, who indicated that oil pressure sensor failed, and needed to be replaced. The sensor was replaced, the engine was flushed, and an oil change performed. The failure recurred. Dealership…
Electrical
33 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery, alternator/generator/regulator.
2000 Dodge caught fire and burned to the ground. Dodge sent an investigator who checked the vehicle and found that Dodge was at fault due to faulty fuse panel under the hood and Dodge would not replace vehicle. Vehicle was totaly destroyed and this happened while I was driving, I could have been killed. They are awair…
Downshiffted during course of driving. Rpms went to 3500. Upon slowing down, motor shut off. All accessories turned off. No warning. Re-started vehicle to drive off the street. All systems shutdown again. Finally restarted motor long enough to pull into a nearby parking lot. Had tow truck deliver vehicle to home.
Seats
33 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 96,500 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. On june 11, 2007, while driving 5 MPH, the driver's side seat failed. The contact made several unsuccessful attempts to put the seat back up. Safety recall # 03v035000 (seats:front assembly:recliner) was found. The contact stated that this recall repair was performed on january…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 40 MPH, the driver's seat suddenly reclined all the way to the back seat. The contact slipped under the steering wheel and could not touch the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and stated that it was not included in a recall. The failure mileage…
Brakes
31 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 40,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist.
(1) dashboard lights occasionally flickering. (2) ABS brakes engaged on freeway at 70 MPH without stepping on brake pedal. Had battery tested. It was bad. (3) traded vehicle in for a new car two days later. Did not drive car any more at freeway speeds.
: the contact stated drove vehicle 6 miles from home to a business appointment. After the appointment started the vehicle and the brake pedal went to the floor. Had very little braking power. Next day brake pedal was up. There is a NHTSA recall # 00v180000 regarding the master cylinder. This vehicle was not included…
Doors and locks
28 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors, trunk lid.
Purchased a 2000 Dodge Intrepid from dadeland Dodge in miami, fl. The car is qualified for the lemon law 3 months after purchase, but unaware of such a law and never filed. Now it is too late. It is now I decided to take action since the engine blew on 04/12/03. My brother in law was driving and the engine just…
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 50 MPH the door lock mechanism failed three times and the locks were replaced. The driver side door requireed him to apply pressure to open and close the door. The electric locks were not working. The locks made a grinding noise every time trying to open and close…
Air bags
25 complaints · 2%Half of these problems showed up before 84,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
While driving at 30 MPH on a city street the consumer collided with another vehicle in an intersection. The consumer's front left side impacted with the other vehicles rear right side. None of the frontal air bags deployed in the consumers vehicle. There were no injuries to either party in the accident.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that upon starting the engine, both the driver and passenger side air bags deployed. The dealer stated that diagnostic testing to assess the failure could be done at the owners expense. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance due to the age of the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Dodge Intrepid recalls
Seats: recliner
Risk: 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.
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 free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
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. 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Child Seat
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: master cylinder
Risk: If the brake overheat, brake fading could lead to an increase in needed stopping distance. Should a driver not anticipate the extra stopping distance, this condition could cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: non-ABS equipped passenger vehicles. The brake master cylinder piston retainer snap ring may have been bent inward during the assembly process. The master cylinder piston may be in a "brake applied" position due to the damaged piston retainer snap ring. When the piston is in the applied position, the fluid compensation ports are closed which results in a brake drag condition.
Seat belts
Risk: The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: If this occurs in a frontal crash situation, driver protection from the seat belt may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The molding flash on the primary lever may prevent the operation of the g-lock and tilt lock functions on some of the driver's side retractors.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury under certain accident conditions.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Throttle control failure
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.
Questions about the 2000 Dodge Intrepid
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Intrepid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (785 complaints, typically around 77,000 miles); steering (80 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); transmission (41 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Intrepid have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 5, 2003 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Dodge Intrepid?
- It is the most complained-about Intrepid model year since 2000, with 1,065 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.