2004 Dodge Intrepid
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.
- Complaints
- 129
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
63% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 129 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 412 |
| 1994 | 728 |
| 1995 | 590 |
| 1996 | 505 |
| 1997 | 344 |
| 1998 | 377 |
| 1999 | 997 |
| 2000 | 1,065 |
| 2001 | 656 |
| 2002 | 329 |
| 2003 | 106 |
| 2004 | 129 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
63% · 81 reportsMost commonly citing engine and cooling system.
Engine
9% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
We are writing to let you know of a major car fire that occurred in our Dodge Intrepid. The driver was driving on the interstate. The hot/cold needle began moving up and down. Then the brakes gave out. Then, the power steering gave out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-01
Also filed under Steering and service brakes
Steering
8% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.
Power train
8% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-02
Electrical system
5% · 7 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 81 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2004 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Dodge Intrepid is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dodge Intrepid?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Dodge Intrepid have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.