2003 Dodge Intrepid

▲ Better than typical

2003 Dodge Intrepid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:29:45.886Z

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

2003: 106 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1987	1
1988	2
1992	2
1993	408
1994	718
1995	589
1996	505
1997	344
1998	377
1999	997
2000	1065
2001	656
2002	329
2003	106
2004	129

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 31%

31% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 33 distinct reports on file.

FIRE DEATH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22%

22% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 23 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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NHTSA ODI report, 20240429

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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2003 DODGE INTREPIDS' BRAKES CAUGHT FIRE DURING HARD BRAKING MANEUVERS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030529

AIR BAGS 6%

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

CRASH 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

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 (33 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (23 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (14 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

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:engine, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Dodge Intrepid have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.