Dodge Intrepid — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to avoid, 3 to watch and 4 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid2 years

Caution3 years

Best bets4 years

Complaint history

1987: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1987 1988: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1992: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1993: 412 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 728 complaints, Caution 1995: 590 complaints, Caution 1996: 505 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 344 complaints, Recommended 1998: 377 complaints, Recommended 1999: 997 complaints, Avoid 2000: 1,065 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 656 complaints, Caution 2002: 329 complaints, Recommended 2003: 106 complaints, Recommended 2004: 129 complaints, Recommended 2000 · 1,065
1987: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1987 1988: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1991 1992: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1993: 412 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 728 complaints, Caution 1995: 590 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 505 complaints, Recommended 1997: 344 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 377 complaints, Recommended 1999: 997 complaints, Avoid 2000: 1,065 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 656 complaints, Caution 2002: 329 complaints, Recommended 2003: 106 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 129 complaints, Recommended 2000 · 1,065
1987: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1987 1988: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 412 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 728 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 590 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 505 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 344 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 377 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 997 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 1,065 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 656 complaints, Caution 2001 2002: 329 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 106 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 129 complaints, Recommended 2004 2000 · 1,065
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  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2004 ▲ Recommended 129 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2003 ▲ Recommended 106 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ▲ Recommended 329 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ◆ Caution 656 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2000 ■ Avoid 1,065 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1999 ■ Avoid 997 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1998 ● Recommended 377 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1997 ▲ Recommended 344 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 ● Recommended 505 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1995 ◆ Caution 590 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1994 ◆ Caution 728 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ● Recommended 412 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1992 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989–1991 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1988 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

17

recalls on file across every Dodge Intrepid model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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