MYRModel Year Report

2003 Dodge Intrepid

▲ Better than typical
2003 Dodge Intrepid
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:31:21.602Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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, 2003 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 2002: 329 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 129 complaints 2004
2003: 106 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 58%

58% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 62 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

FIRE DEATH
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NHTSA ODI report, 20240429

Also filed under ENGINE

POWER TRAIN 20%

20% of complaints: power train — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* 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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140616

Also filed under AIR BAGS

WHILE TRAVELING AT FREEWAY SPEED A SCRAPING NOISE WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL LOCKING UP. TIRE AND RIM WERE GROUND DOWN, WHILE I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210205

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 TO 35 MPH, THE CONSUMER SLAMMED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN A STOP SIGN. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *PH REFER TO CL 11682195. *SC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20031120

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20030227 — PE (closed 20030902)

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE

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

2003 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (62 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • 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

▲ 2004 ▲ 2002 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 1999 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 2003 Dodge Intrepid reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Dodge Intrepid is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge Intrepid?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Dodge Intrepid have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.