MYRModel Year Report

2001 Dodge Intrepid

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Dodge Intrepid
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Intrepid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 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: 1065 complaints 2000 2001: 656 complaints 2001 2002: 329 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2004: 129 complaints 2004
2001: 656 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
19882
19922
1993412
1994728
1995590
1996505
1997344
1998377
1999997
20001065
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%

80% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 528 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and rack and pinion.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 3%

3% of complaints: air bags — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY
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THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030327

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030317

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, 20140318

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2%

2% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and front underhood.

FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001112 — child seat

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 OWNE

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Campaign 00V366000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 656
R 20011217 — structure

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. OWNE

Campaign 01V273000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030227 — PE (closed 20030902)

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE

R 20030423 — seats

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 FREE

Campaign 03V035000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090728 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (528 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V366000 (child seat) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V273000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V035000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 2004 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 1999 ◆ 1994

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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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.