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2003 Dodge Intrepid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, most often about the engine (59% of complaints, typically around 79,000 miles). It is 5th of 5 Intrepid model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2003 Dodge Intrepid problems
Engine
63 complaints · 59%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
-the contact stated that while driving the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, at 50 MPH the vehicle slowed and would not accelerate over 45 MPH, and then the vehicle made a tapping sound. He stated that the vehicle started jerking and lost power. He pulled over to the side of the road and tried to restart the vehicle, but the…
My vehicle (2003 2.7l Dodge Intrepid) was being driven on the highway by my fiance. She said that the engine check engine light came on and the car began to sputter. She managed to work her way through the traffic and when she got to the side of the road the car died. It was towed to the Dodge dealership and they said…
Transmission
20 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Transmission light went on 8/11/04, and immediately, the car dropped into 3rd gear and would not go into overdrive. I took the car in for service. After a $100 deductable, the valve body was replaced. A few days later, it failed again. I returned to the same dealership (town & country Dodge in clarkston, mi). They…
- the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 65 MPH on the highway the vehicle lost power and the contact was unable to restart it. There were no warning indicator lights during, before or after the failure. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer will not honor the warranty. The dealer stated that…
Brakes
14 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock.
Tl contact owns a 2003 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that the brakes failed while driving 35 MPH. No warning lights illuminated. He applied the brakes approximately ten seconds before the vehicle actually stopped. The local dealer stated that the brake boost pump failed. The current and failure mileages were…
While driving under normal driving conditions brakes weren't functioning properly. The brakes felt spongy, and were hard to depress. A few minutes after parking and exiting the vehicle it burst into flames. Consumer noticed several other complaints related to brakes and brake line fires.
Electrical
7 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 38,500 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, wiring, ignition.
: the contact stated 2-3 attempts on the ignition must be made before the vehicle will start. This is an intermittent problem. The vehicle has been to the dealership, but no codes are found on the computer and the problem cannot be diagnosed.
The vehicle leaked transmission fluid. Also, while driving the vehicle, it would shift very hard. The RPM revved very high. Upon turning the vehicle off, the consumer was unable to restart it. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on four different occasions and was told that it was an internal electrical…
Steering
6 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: linkages, hydraulic power assist system, rack and pinion, column.
The power steering rack and pinion unit failed. Finally the rack was replaced in september 2004. The power steering rack and pinion unit valves had become inoperative and made driving impossible. There was a continual loss of fluid. The consumer was told that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The most recent…
I was backing out of a parking space, as I turned the wheel I hear a sound like a conector coming undone in my steering wheel. Once that happened my air bag light went on, cruise control, and horn do not work. I see alot of recall info for Dodge/chrisler for clock spring and thats what Dodge told me it was. Total they…
Air bags
6 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles.
When turning into a driveway there was a snapping sound in the steering column and I could feel it in the steering wheel. The air bag light went on and later we found out there was no cruise control. I am familiar with people who work in auto body so I called him as we were out of state. He told me to pull the fuse on…
The air bag system in my Dodge has failed four times since march/april 2007. It has been repaired 3 times. Each time for a different reason. The car has less than 34,000 miles on it and has never been involved in an accident or damaged in any way. This will be the fourth service call for an air bag alarm.
Speed control
4 complaints · 4%The vehicle's accelerator drive belts were failing and as a result the vehicle was unable to accelerate properly. Please provide any additional information.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a concrete wall. The contact indicated that during the failure the vehicle would not stop when the brakes were applied. The contact and the front…
Suspension
3 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: front, rear.
- the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Intrepid with a current and failure mileage of 58,000 the contact was driving under normal dry conditions about 55 MPH when the vehicle pulled hard to left and hit a tree. Prior to the crash the contact felt the vehicle shaking. The contact got out and looked at the vehicle and found…
As I was backing into a parallel parking space, I heard a loud pop from under the front of the car, just as I tapped the curb with my back tires at 2 MPH. I went to pull forward to straighten the car and attempt the parking job again, when I realized that I could no longer turn the wheels. The steering wheel turned…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2003 Dodge Intrepid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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 2003 Dodge Intrepid
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge Intrepid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (63 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles); transmission (20 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles); brakes (14 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2003 Dodge Intrepid have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Dodge Intrepid. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2003 a bad year for the Dodge Intrepid?
- It is 5th of 5 Intrepid model years by number of complaints, with 106 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.