2004 Dodge Intrepid

▲ Better than typical

2004 Dodge Intrepid
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:31:24.915Z

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

2004: 129 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1987	1
1988	2
1992	2
1993	412
1994	728
1995	590
1996	505
1997	344
1998	377
1999	997
2000	1065
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%

63% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 81 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

CRASH FIRE

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 12 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

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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, 20191201

Also filed under STEERING and SERVICE BRAKES

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.

FIRE INJURY

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.

CRASH

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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, 20121102

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

2004 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (81 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for steering issues (10 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

▲ 2003 ▲ 2002 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 1999 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

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