MYRModel Year Report

2001 Dodge Intrepid

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Dodge Intrepid
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
656
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

80% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 412 complaints 1994: 728 complaints 1994 1995: 590 complaints 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1998: 377 complaints 1998 1999: 997 complaints 2000: 1,065 complaints 2001: 656 complaints 2001 656 2002: 329 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2004: 129 complaints 2004
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 412 complaints 1993 1994: 728 complaints 1994 1995: 590 complaints 1995 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1997 1998: 377 complaints 1998 1999: 997 complaints 1999 2000: 1,065 complaints 2000 2001: 656 complaints 2001 656 2002: 329 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 129 complaints 2004
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 412 complaints 1993 1994: 728 complaints 1994 1995: 590 complaints 1995 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1997 1998: 377 complaints 1998 1999: 997 complaints 1999 2000: 1,065 complaints 2000 2001: 656 complaints 2001 656 2002: 329 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 129 complaints 2004

2001: 656 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19871
19882
19922
1993412
1994728
1995590
1996505
1997344
1998377
1999997
20001,065
2001656
2002329
2003106
2004129

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

80% · 528 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Steering

6% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing rack and rack and pinion.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

5% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHINJURY

Air bags

3% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle was involved in frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-27

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy, the consumer was injured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-17

Air bag light came on , then no cruise control, no horn, air bag light stays on. Was told that there might be a recall on this particular vehicle. Called dealership in bloomington, in.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-18

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Electrical system

2% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing horn and front underhood.

FIREINJURY

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2000-11-12Child seat00V366000 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…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2001Complaint volume 656 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2001-12-17Structure01V273000 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."

    Remedy: 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.…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2003-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-09-02 Throttle control failure
  5. R
    2003-04-23Seats03V035000 On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.

    Remedy: 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 528 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 35 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V366000 · Child seat
  • Recall 01V273000 · Structure
  • Recall 03V035000 · Seats
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Dodge Intrepid is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Intrepid?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge Intrepid have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.