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2004 Dodge Intrepid Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, most often about the engine (71% of complaints, typically around 74,000 miles). It is 4th of 5 Intrepid model years by number of complaints.

Complaints129
Recalls0
Crashes reported9
Fires reported5
Injuries reported7

Most common 2004 Dodge Intrepid problems

  1. Engine

    91 complaints · 71%

    Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.

    My wife's car would not start for her went she was going to go to work. For about the last eight to ten months the oil light was coming on and she took it to a auto shop an they said that it was a oil sensor. They replaced it and I also changed the oil. After it would not start on 2/05/07 she had it towed to the shop…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 75,000 miles
    Tl contact owns a 2004 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 20-25 MPH, the oil light illuminated then the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle however the vehicle began to shake and he heard a clunking noise coming from the engine. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. As of…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 72,500 miles

  2. Transmission

    10 complaints · 8%

    Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.

    My 2004 Dodge Intrepid with 80000 the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. I have also replaced the transmission at 50000. I believe this is not normal for a car.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 80,000 miles
    The transmission has gone out the car has 74000 mileage its a Dodge Intrepid 2004 and I called daimler chrysler and they stated they could help me.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 70,000 miles

  3. Steering

    10 complaints · 8%

    Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, linkages, column.

    After purchasing the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, my grand daughter noticed that there is excessive "play" in the steering wheel. I went to the internet and found that this a very common problem with a Dodge Intrepid from 1997 though 2004.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 77,157 miles
    The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Intrepid. When driving the steering column becomes loose, which makes it difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the technicians could not identify the cause of the failure. The failure mileage 78,695.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 78,695 miles

  4. Electrical

    7 complaints · 5%

    Half of these problems showed up before 37,500 miles.

    On 11/18/04 my vehicle stalled after crossing 3 lanes of traffic on a heavily traveled street. I managed to get the vehicle to a side street before I was completely unable to maneuver it, where I was able to start it again. The vehicle was towed to a dealership and the cam sensor was replaced the next day. Ihave had…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 37,277 miles
    In august 2004 we bought a 2004 Dodge Intrepid with 17,000 miles from a Dodge dealer. In september 2005 the vehicle started experiencing hesitation and stuttering at start up when the temperature fell below 40 degrees. Took it to the dealership and the mechanic said it was the crank sensor, which was replaced under…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 21,000 miles

  5. Air bags

    7 complaints · 5%

    Half of these problems showed up before 84,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.

    We were in a car accident on june 13, 2008. We were traveling east in a 2004 Dodge Intrepid on a 2 lane street and in the opposite lane a 2001 ford f-150 pickup truck was traveling west. The owner of the truck that was traveling west failed to yield to oncoming traffic and proceeded to make a left hand turn into a…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 93,000 miles
    I had just came from atlanta ga. I turn into my apartment complex and I heard something pop. That's when I learn my air bag messed up it knock out my cigarette lighter. And my car horn. It warp my steer wheel. I contacted the Dodge dealer ship and told them what happen I ask them if it was recall on air bags.I knew it…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 76,000 miles

  6. Brakes

    6 complaints · 5%

    Half of these problems showed up before 106,000 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.

    The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the front brakes seized. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and allowed to cool. The brakes released and functioned as normal after cooling. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The contact replaced the master…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 127,000 miles
    I installed new rear brakes, then I stepped on the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, I check around and found that the steel brake tubing was rusted out and sprung a leak, repaired two of the four steel tubings,now it was lucky for me I was in the back lawn,. Now if I was on the road who knows what could…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 85,000 miles

  7. Suspension

    5 complaints · 4%

    Parts named most often: rear.

    Police department operated four 2007 Dodge intrepids, 4 doors, police packages. Two of the vehicles experienced multiple rear strut failures with in a 12 month period. One vehicle experienced a failure during an emergency response that resulted in the officer losing control of the vehicle, wrecking and totaling the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 23,533 miles
    Steering failure on my 2004 Dodge Intrepid. Steering all of a sudden went real loose and car drifts and won't turn as it should. No damage to the steering mechanism or suspension.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 104,587 miles

  8. Wheels and tires

    3 complaints · 2%

    Goodyear tire equipment had to be replaced on the 2004 Dodge Intrepid.** answer required***. Both rear tires tire wore out with only 26882 miles on them. The tires were rotated regularly.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 26,882 miles
    I had flat tires in three of my 4 tires in a 6 week period. The first and third of these 3 flats were traced to a crack in the valve stem. The 2nd and 3rd flats occurred at highway speeds within 50 minutes of each other damaging both tires beyond repair. The second tire caused severe pulling to the right. By the time…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 64,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2004 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.

Questions about the 2004 Dodge Intrepid

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dodge Intrepid?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (91 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles); transmission (10 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); steering (10 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2004 Dodge Intrepid have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Dodge Intrepid. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2004 a bad year for the Dodge Intrepid?
It is 4th of 5 Intrepid model years by number of complaints, with 129 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.

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