2004 Dodge Intrepid

▲ Better than typical

2004 Dodge Intrepid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:29:43.178Z

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	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 29%

29% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 38 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 25%

25% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

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

STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

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NHTSA ODI report, 20191201

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 (38 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (32 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (12 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 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 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.