2004 Dodge Intrepid: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 129 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (59% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge intrepid. The contact stated while her fianc was driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle caught fire without warning. There were no reported injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2021
“Oil light and check engine light are coming on. Took it to a mechanic to get it inspected he said it is loosing oil pressure due to oil pump failure there is no way to tell when or if the engine will seize up, but that it could be while driving on the interstate. Some research showed that this is a major issue with the 2.7l v6 in the dodge intrepid. This is a major safety issue.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2015
“Tl* the contact owned a 2004 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 70 mph, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle and caused the contact to strike the animal. In addition, the front of the vehicle caught fire and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2015
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“I was driving at approximately 50mph and started slowing down to get on the freeway during rush hour. I had a hard time braking and notice the accelerator was stuck. The car was still accelerating even when I applied the brakes. I had to push as hard as I could on the brakes to get the vehicle to slow down. This incident went on for at least three miles until the accelerator popped back to it's original setting. The same thing has happened in three separate incidents since. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Feb 2014
“Driving on freeway at 65mph when engine jumped to high rpm then dropped to low rpm and quit. Steam coming out from under hood. Found the water outlet box had blown the top off, engine overheated, and piston rod broke. Many complaints of the plastic welded seam on the water outlet box failing on the dodge intrepid. This stranded me on the freeway in a bad area. Very poor design water outlet box.. Repair box is now a two piece assembly bolted together. They obviously knew of this defect and changed the design without recalling or repairing any. Now need new engine due to overheating when the box failed. *tr”Owner report · Engine · May 2013
“I went to leave work and my car would not start. At first I thought maybe it was the battery or starter. After having both of these tested and several mechanics later was told that my engine was seized. I have always checked the oil and had it changed accordingly. This is not fair I trusted that this car would be reliable and dependable now I am stuck with no vehicle in a town with little to no public transportation. How could chrysler/dodge knowingly let people purchase this engine when there are several thousand complaints on it? How about a recall and some integrity and honesty in your product instead of screwing single mothers like me... *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2013
“I was driving along and the engine just stopped. No warning lights came on, no sudden noises, etc. I was driving the car approx. 25 minutes when this happened. I was able to pull off the road and have the car towed. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2013
“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 was a manufacture defect.because that bag should not have messed up like that. It didn't deploy all the way out but it messed up my steer wheel and I would like for them to fix it. I'm still driving the car. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2013
“The engine out of nowhere blew up, engine shut down and water and oil came out of the oil spout, also always having problems with the steering, having to constantly change the rubbers in the stabilizer bars, I'm complaining because the car is a lemon. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Nov 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when it rolled away from a residential driveway and crashed into a mailbox. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised the contact that the gear shift interlock needed to be replaced or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 140,200.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2012
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
How other years compare
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Is the 2004 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
NHTSA has 129 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2004 Dodge Intrepid. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (59% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2004 Dodge Intrepid problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 75,000 miles or less.
Does the 2004 Dodge Intrepid have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:headlights. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.