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2001 Dodge Intrepid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 656 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Dodge Intrepid, most often about the engine (80% of complaints, typically around 78,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Intrepid model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2001 Dodge Intrepid problems
Engine
525 complaints · 80%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The dealer stated that the oil pump cracked which allowed metal debris inside the engine.
Oil light came on while driving on the interstate. Pulled over to the side of the interstate. Had to have the car towed. There was an extremely loud knocking sound coming from the motor. Oil had been changed 10 days prior to the date of the incident. Oil is changed every 3000 miles. Our mechanic stated we would need a…
Steering
37 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, hydraulic power assist, column locking, hydraulic power assist system.
Faxed copy of email fm john brzostowski (md) seek status of complaint filed w/odi re defects of the steering rack on his 2001 Dodge Intrepid.
Ltr seeking status of complaint filed w/odi re defects of the steering rack on his 2001 Dodge Intrepid, reply to constituent/copy john leitch/wash. Dc, ref es05-006486 /s/ harrington 8/11/05.
Transmission
32 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, axle assembly, clutch assembly.
I was driving the car and check engine light came on. I was planning on taking the car in for service work the following week. On the way home from a 3 mile trip, a heard an odd squealing and gears started to slip from the engine and proceeded to the dealer. The transmission fluid was checked each time I brought car…
: the contact stated the vehicle accelerated on its own to a higher speed, causing the vehicle to lose control. The contact was unsure of the speeds before and after acceleration, but this caused the engine and transmission to die. The contact was able to prevent the vehicle from being involved in an accident. The…
Air bags
20 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 85,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 35 MPH. Upon impact the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained spinal injuries.
I was wearing my seatbelt traveling 30 miles per hour in my 2001 Dodge Intrepid es. My right font tire somehow snapped while I was traveling in a straight course and did not hit any debris or potholes while on the road. I had no control of any steering while it happened and crashed into and oncoming car at 30mph as I…
Electrical
16 complaints · 2%Half of these problems showed up before 89,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, horn, ignition.
Headlights come on and go out by themselves when car is turned off. Headlamp switch acts as if it is wired backwards - when car is started and headlamp switch is in the off position, the headlights come on, and when the headlamp switch is turned to the on position, the headlights go off. Going in for repair 8/9/06.
Tl contact owns a 2001 chrysler Intrepid. The contact purchased the vehicle in february of 2008. Three days later, the shifter cable failed without warning. The dealer replaced the component. In approximately april of 2008, the ignition switch failed and was also covered by the dealer. In addition, the driver's side…
Brakes
11 complaints · 2%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist, foundation components, supply.
While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from the tail pipe of the vehicle. The check engine light illuminated. Consumer took the vehicle into a mechanic, and mechanic stated that the vacuum hose had come loose. The mechanic placed the vacuum hose back onto the vehicle. A couple of days later, engine light…
Consumer noticed smoke coming from the tail pipe. The check engine light illuminated. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, who determined that vacuum hose disengaged. Mechanic placed the vacuuim hose back on. A few days later. The engine light illuminated again. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer,who…
Equipment
11 complaints · 2%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: appliance, electrical.
: the contact stated while traveling 50 MPH on dry road conditions, a thumping noise was heard coming from the front end, and smoke escaped from under the hood. Also, smoke entered the cab at the same time the thumping sound occurred. The vehicle was pulled over and flames erupted from under the hood seconds later.…
Dt: the contact stated after turning the engine off, the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership, who discovered that the engine had sludge build up, and would have to be replaced. He chose not to repair the vehicle. The air condition and heat did not work and the timing belt was…
Lights
10 complaints · 2%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
The consumer experienced a problem with the headlight lenses. They contained a foggy haze which made visibility dangerously limited.
Headlights come on and go out by themselves when car is turned off. Headlamp switch acts as if it is wired backwards - when car is started and headlamp switch is in the off position, the headlights come on, and when the headlamp switch is turned to the on position, the headlights go off. Going in for repair 8/9/06.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 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.
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 2001 Dodge Intrepid
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Intrepid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (525 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles); steering (37 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); transmission (32 complaints, typically around 76,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge Intrepid have?
- 3 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 2001 a bad year for the Dodge Intrepid?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Intrepid model year since 2000, with 656 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.