2003 DODGE INTREPID
2 recalls, 140 complaints - 58 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Complaint Statistics
140 total complaints
6 crashes 10 fires 15 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 33 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 22 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 14 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 |
| AIR BAGS | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Apr 29, 2024
Incident date: Oct 10, 2023
The contact owns a 2023 Mazda CX-5. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, she entered the vehicle and noticed that the sunroof glass had exploded. The contact stated that she inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the shade guard wa... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 29, 2024
Incident date: Oct 10, 2023
[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 5, 2021
Incident date: Jan 29, 2021
WHILE TRAVELING AT FREEWAY SPEED A SCRAPING NOISE WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL LOCKING UP. TIRE AND RIM WERE GROUND DOWN, WHILE I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. MECHANICS NOTES: "EBRAKE CAME APART PASSENGER REAR AND LOCKED BRAKE UP, CAUSING BACKING PLATE TO RIP APART FROM EBRAKE MO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 24, 2016
Incident date: Sep 24, 2016
THE CAR HAS MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEMS LIKE ALL THE 03 2.7 L ENG SE. CONNECTING RODS IS FALLING OUT, AND ETC. THE CAR IS UNBALANCE. I TOOK THE CAR TODAY TO FIND WHY THE OLI LIGHT WAS COMING ON WHEN THE VEHICLE THERMOSTAT RISES. TURN OUT THE ENGINE ISN'T ALLOWING THE OIL TO REACH THE UPPER PART OF THE ENG... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 24, 2016
Incident date: Sep 24, 2016
THE CAR HAS MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEMS LIKE ALL THE 03 2.7 L ENG SE. CONNECTING RODS IS FALLING OUT, AND ETC. THE CAR IS UNBALANCE. I TOOK THE CAR TODAY TO FIND WHY THE OLI LIGHT WAS COMING ON WHEN THE VEHICLE THERMOSTAT RISES. TURN OUT THE ENGINE ISN'T ALLOWING THE OIL TO REACH THE UPPER PART OF THE ENG... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 24, 2016
Incident date: Sep 24, 2016
THE CAR HAS MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEMS LIKE ALL THE 03 2.7 L ENG SE. CONNECTING RODS IS FALLING OUT, AND ETC. THE CAR IS UNBALANCE. I TOOK THE CAR TODAY TO FIND WHY THE OLI LIGHT WAS COMING ON WHEN THE VEHICLE THERMOSTAT RISES. TURN OUT THE ENGINE ISN'T ALLOWING THE OIL TO REACH THE UPPER PART OF THE ENG... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 16, 2014
Incident date: Jul 15, 2014
MY CAR JUST WENT FROM FINE TO NOT FINE. I FELT LIKE IT WAS IN 2 GEAR WHILE DRIVING IT. SO I HAD TO PULL OVER STOP IT AND MAKE SURE I WAS IN THE RIGHT GEAR AND I WAS BUT IT WOULDN'T SHIFT TO DRIVE. STAYED IN 2 GEAR. THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I GOT TWO CODES. PO700 AND PO871. I LOVE MY CAR B... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 16, 2014
Incident date: Jun 13, 2014
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. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT DURING THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTAC... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 16, 2014
Incident date: Jun 13, 2014
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. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT DURING THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTAC... Read more
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS
Jun 16, 2014
Incident date: Jun 13, 2014
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. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT DURING THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTAC... Read more
Crash
2 injured
ENGINE
Mar 11, 2014
Incident date: Mar 6, 2014
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN AZ THE CAR STARTED TO LOOSE POWER AND THAN TRAIL SMOKE.... AS WE PULLED OFF SMOKE ROLLED OUT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE... CHECKING THE PASSENGER SIDE, THERE WAS MELTING PLASTIC RUNNING TO THE GROUND AND THE TOP OF THE HOOD WAS HOT.. CAR LATER BURNT BEFORE FIRE DEPARTMENT... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Feb 23, 2013
Incident date: Feb 22, 2013
AS I WAS BACKING INTO A PARALLEL PARKING SPACE, I HEARD A LOUD POP FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE CAR, JUST AS I TAPPED THE CURB WITH MY BACK TIRES AT 2 MPH. I WENT TO PULL FORWARD TO STRAIGHTEN THE CAR AND ATTEMPT THE PARKING JOB AGAIN, WHEN I REALIZED THAT I COULD NO LONGER TURN THE WHEELS. THE STEER... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 23, 2013
Incident date: Feb 22, 2013
AS I WAS BACKING INTO A PARALLEL PARKING SPACE, I HEARD A LOUD POP FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE CAR, JUST AS I TAPPED THE CURB WITH MY BACK TIRES AT 2 MPH. I WENT TO PULL FORWARD TO STRAIGHTEN THE CAR AND ATTEMPT THE PARKING JOB AGAIN, WHEN I REALIZED THAT I COULD NO LONGER TURN THE WHEELS. THE STEER... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 31, 2012
Incident date: Oct 25, 2011
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THE CAR LOST POWER AND ACCELERATION SEVERAL TIMES AND FINALLY MADE A LOUD CLANKING BANGING SOUND. IT STALLED AND COMPLETELY STOPPED ABOUT A MINUTE AFTER THE SOUNDS. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY MECHANIC'S SHOP AND HE SAID THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED DUE TO OIL SLUDGE BUILD-UP AND THAT T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 3, 2011
Incident date: Oct 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 24, 2011
Incident date: Aug 23, 2011
WHILE DRIVING MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN FIRST GEAR AND WOULDN'T SHIFT TO THE UPPER GEARS NO MATTER HOW FAST I DROVE. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND AFTER STARTING IT APPROXIMATELY... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jun 2, 2011
Incident date: Apr 15, 2011
2003 DODGE INTREPID, UNIT 1 WAS EASTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE WHEN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. *BF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND LEFT FRONT FENDER WERE DAMAGED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0242-91) *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 5, 2011
Incident date: Apr 15, 2011
HAVE A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. HUSBAND DRIVING CAR HOME AND NO LIGHTS CAME ON. THE CAR MADE LOUD BANGING TYPE NOISES AND HE PULLED OVER. HAD CAR LOOKED AT - ENGINE FAILURE. THIS COULD'VE LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT FIRST STARTED BANGING SO LOUDLY AND WE ALSO HAD A COOLANT PROBLEM THAT SUDDENLY THE HOSE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Mar 1, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS WOULD SECURE THE PASSENGERS FIRMLY IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT PULLEY SYSTEMS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 29, 2010
Incident date: Sep 5, 2009
MY VEHICLE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS IN SEPTEMBER OF 09, IT WAS STALLING ON HIGHWAYS. I WOULD LOSE POWER OUT OF NOWHERE. IT ALSO WOULD RANDOMLY ACCELERATE FORWARD, FOR LACK OF A BETTER WORD THE CAR WOULD JUST BUCK BACK AND FORTH. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (J18) THAT WORD FOR WORD EXPLAINED WHAT WAS G... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 29, 2010
Incident date: Sep 5, 2009
MY VEHICLE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS IN SEPTEMBER OF 09, IT WAS STALLING ON HIGHWAYS. I WOULD LOSE POWER OUT OF NOWHERE. IT ALSO WOULD RANDOMLY ACCELERATE FORWARD, FOR LACK OF A BETTER WORD THE CAR WOULD JUST BUCK BACK AND FORTH. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (J18) THAT WORD FOR WORD EXPLAINED WHAT WAS G... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 26, 2010
Incident date: Aug 23, 2010
CAR STICKS IN 2ND GEAR DURING DRIVING AND FREQUENTLY STOPS MOVING, GOING INTO LIMP MODE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE AND THE RPM WILL GO FROM 2 TO 4. WHEN DECELERATING AND BREAKING, IT WILL ACT ERRATIC OFTEN AS IF IT WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND JERK. WHILE IN A PARKING LOT SURROUNDED BY ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 19, 2010
Incident date: Jul 5, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, AN UNKNOWN LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE AND FIRE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE CONTACTED AND... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 10, 2010
Incident date: Apr 4, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNUSUALLY LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF THE ROADWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 3, 2010
Incident date: Apr 30, 2010
THE MOUNT FOR MY TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER IN MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID BROKE AND ALLOWED THE TENSIONER TO GIVE SLACK, THE TIMING CHAIN AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT RIGHT PISTON. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 3, 2010
Incident date: Jan 10, 2010
TRANSMISSION FAILURE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 3, 2010
Incident date: Jan 10, 2010
TRANSMISSION FAILURE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 11, 2010
Incident date: Dec 21, 2009
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT OFF PERIODICALLY BEFORE RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE IN SEPT OF 2009. RECALL STATES 'THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON YOUR VEHICLE MA BECOME DAMAGED FROM CONTINUED OPERATION IN "LIMP-IN" MODE FOLLOWING A CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAULT.' NOTHING WAS DONE TO REPAIR THE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 8, 2010
Incident date: Jan 5, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 65 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD SOUND UNDER THE HOOD AND SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 5, 2009
Incident date: Oct 16, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND THEN SMOKE ENGULFED THE ENGINE. HE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES USING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY, AND A MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT THE ENGINE MISFIRED. HOWEVER ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 29, 2009
Incident date: Jul 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH A 3.5 LITER V6 ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE MISFIRED; HOWEVER, PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE CAM-SHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS REPLACED TWICE, AND THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN C... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 6, 2009
Incident date: Aug 1, 2009
MY CAR OVERHEATED ON THE EXPRESSWAY TRAVELING 60 MPH AND COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE NOT BEEN KILLED.I HAVE REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT, CRANKSHAFT SENSOR, AND WATER PUMP. MY CAR STALLS/HESITATES EVERY TIME I STOP AT A LIGHT. MY MECHANIC HAS INFORMED ME THE CADILLAC CONVERTER IS SHOT, I NE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 7, 2009
Incident date: Jul 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE ATTEMPTED TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGHWAY, BUT THE BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE AND THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 15, 2009
Incident date: May 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD STRANGE NOISES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, BUT IT COULD N... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 16, 2009
Incident date: Nov 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIVED AT HIS PLACE OF WORK, HE NOTICED A BALL OF FLAME COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY SENT OUT AN INVESTIGATOR, WHO CONCLUDED THAT THEY... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:REAR
Mar 9, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH---BRAKES---SCREECHING SOUND WHEN BRAKING AND GRABBING/THUMPING SOUND ,A/C & VENT MUSTY ODOR, SQUEAKING SOUND FROM REAR STRUTS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 9, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH---BRAKES---SCREECHING SOUND WHEN BRAKING AND GRABBING/THUMPING SOUND ,A/C & VENT MUSTY ODOR, SQUEAKING SOUND FROM REAR STRUTS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 21, 2009
Incident date: Oct 20, 2008
THE 2003 DODGE INTREPID 2.7L ENGINE HAS A "DESIGN FLAW" THAT CAUSES EXCESSIVE OIL SLUDGE AND ENGINES TO SEIZE UP WITH NO WARNING. THIS PUTS THE DRIVER AND ANYONE ELSE ON THE ROAD AT RISK OF COLLISION. MY CAR HAS 85,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER MISSED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IT SHOULD NOT NEED A NEW... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 8, 2008
Incident date: Dec 7, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE OIL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN ABUNDANT AMOUNT OF OIL. HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 8, 2008
Incident date: Dec 7, 2008
2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH 2.7 L ENGINE- EXPERIENCE SUDDEN AND CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VERY DANGEROUS THAT THESE ENGINES EXPERIENCE THIS TYPE OF SUDDEN LOSS, AND IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. PUBLIC WEB SITES STATE THIS ENGINE IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM FOR DODGE. HERE... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Sep 29, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2003 DODGE INTREPID INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE DOOR HANDLE FAILURE IS A SAFETY ISSUE.*NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT THE ATTACH POINT OF THE CONTROL ROD AND THE HINGE/LEVER FOR THE DOOR.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 23, 2008
Incident date: Aug 8, 2008
I NEVER HAD A MAJOR PROBLEM, EXCEPT CLOUDY SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE AND AN OIL. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON IT BEGAN TO OVER HEAT AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE. I HAD IT TOWED TO LANDMARK DODGE, THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE TIMING CHAIN (UPON MY ARRIVAL, I EXPLAINED ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Aug 23, 2008
Incident date: Aug 8, 2008
I NEVER HAD A MAJOR PROBLEM, EXCEPT CLOUDY SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE AND AN OIL. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON IT BEGAN TO OVER HEAT AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE. I HAD IT TOWED TO LANDMARK DODGE, THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE TIMING CHAIN (UPON MY ARRIVAL, I EXPLAINED ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 20, 2008
Incident date: Aug 19, 2008
THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IN MY DODGE HAS FAILED FOUR TIMES SINCE MARCH/APRIL 2007. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES. EACH TIME FOR A DIFFERENT REASON. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 34,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. THIS WILL BE THE FOURTH SERVICE CALL FOR AN AIR BAG ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 12, 2008
Incident date: Jan 8, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 11, 2008
Incident date: Aug 8, 2008
2003 DODGE INTREPID -PROBLEM STARTED APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK AGO. AIR BAG FAILURE LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN MOTOR IS RUNNING POSSIBLE DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT WARNING AND WITH CAUSE ANTICIPATED BY MANUFACTURER WILL BE CORRECTED WHEN TIME AND FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jul 30, 2008
Incident date: Jul 15, 2008
ENGINE LIGHT W/DIAGNOSTIC CODES SHOWING O2 SENSOR BANK ONE AND BANK TWO FAILURES. ALL SENSORS PROFESSIONALLY REPLACED. CODES SHOWING SPEED CONTROL KICKING IN ALTHOUGH ENGINE AT IDLE. ENGINE DIES AT ACCELERATION EVEN ON EXPRESSWAY. VEHICLE SERVICED PROFESSIONALLY AS MANUF. DIRECTS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 29, 2008
Incident date: Mar 20, 2008
MY DODGE INTREPID 2003 WITH THE 2002 2.7 LITER MODEL ENGINE LOCKED UP ON ME FOR NO REASON AT 76,000 MILES APX. I SPOKE WITH ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL WITH THE SAME ENGINE AND IT LOCKED UP AT 15,000 MILES. LUCKILY I WAS NOT IN THE MAIN ROAD, BUT I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING OUT INTO A BUSY INTERSECTIO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 30, 2008
Incident date: Jan 14, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE LOCKED. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS LOW ON OIL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN OIL CHANGE SERVICE SHOP, WHERE OIL WAS ADDED I... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 24, 2008
Incident date: Apr 18, 2008
ENGINE WAS RUNNING SLOW AND LACKED POWER. TOOK IT TO LOCAL SHOP AND COME TO FIND OUT THE ENGINE IS TRASHED. ITS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH 84K MILES, 2.7 ENGINE. OWNED IT FOR 21 MONTHS TO BE EXACT. WAS TOLD THIS HAPPENS ALOT WITH THESE MODELS, AND HE'S FIXED 6 OF THESE CARS WITH THE SAME ENGINE. AS... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2003 DODGE INTREPID
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 27.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S4) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 25.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 DODGE INTREPID
58 manufacturer communications from 52 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 9 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
68332810
Sep 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. C
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
9003215
Feb 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a
9003215
Feb 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
TSB-ER-J18
Jun 1, 2009
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CHRYSLER\DODGE\EAGLE SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON VEHICLES MAY BECOME DAMAGED FROM CONTINUED OPERATION IN LIMP IN MODE FOLLOWING A CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAULT. THE POWERTRAIN
1802907
Apr 26, 2007
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *KB
0803006
Aug 25, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB
0801505
Mar 2, 2005
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC
2100804
Oct 16, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION -DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1776 SOLENOID SWITCH VALVE LATCHED IN LR POSITION. *MJ THIS BULLETIN REPLACES 21-008-04 DATED JUNE 1, 2004. *TT
2400204
Jul 30, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER PERFORMANCE. *TT
2100503
May 11, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED OR TEMPORARY LOSS OF TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AFTER INITIAL START UP ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PACIFICA, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, SEBRING SEDAN, INTREPID AND 2003 SX2.0. *TT *MJ
2304702
May 4, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INTERIOR FRONT DOOR HANDLE/BEZEL REPLACEMENT. *MJ
1800604A
Apr 6, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT *MJ THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 18-006-04A DATED 04/06/2004. *TT
0900204
Jan 27, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SHORT DURATION COLD ENGINE START-UP TICKING LIKE SOUND. THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO MARCH 31, 2003. *MN
1804203
Nov 28, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FLASH-ROUGH IDLE. *PH
0900503
Nov 21, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SHORT DURATION COLD ENGINE START-UP TICKING LIKE SOUND. *TT
C23
Oct 1, 2003
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL REPLACEMENT - EMISSIONS RECALL NO. C23. *TT
1800703C
Aug 15, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT
2100503A
Aug 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED OR TEMPORARY LOSS OF TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AFTER INITIAL START UP ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PACIFICA, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, SEBRING SEDAN, INTREPID AND 2003 SX2.0. *TT
0500103A
Aug 1, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FRONT BRAKE SOUND AND / OR PULSATION WHEN STOPPING. *TT
2100603A
Aug 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION HARSH 4-3 DOWNSHIFT. *TT
1800703B
Jul 25, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT
1800703A
Jul 4, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT
0802203
Jul 4, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEADLAMP/INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT
C25
Jul 1, 2003
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION TO REPLACE VEHICLE'S AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) DRIVE BELT TENSIONER BRACKET. *TT
2100603
Jun 20, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION HARSH 4-3 DOWNSHIFT ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PACIFICA, SEBRING, INTREPID AND 2003 SX2.0. *TT
2301103
May 9, 2003
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SAG OR RATTLE AT REAR OF HEADLINER. *TT
0900203
Mar 14, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STUMBLE AND/OR MISFIRE - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT
1800703
Mar 14, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT
08
Mar 1, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
COMPUTER DRIVER CHIP THAT COULD FAIL. REPLACE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *TT
0500103
Jan 31, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FRONT BRAKE SOUND AND / OR PULSATION WHEN STOPPING. *TT
1400103
Jan 24, 2003
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL TANK SLOW TO FILL. INCLUDING MY2004. *TT
2300203
Jan 17, 2003
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
WIND NOISE FROM SUNROOF OR B-PILLAR WHILE DRIVING. *TT
0200103
Jan 17, 2003
020000 SUSPENSION
SQUEAKING SOUND FROM REAR STRUT(S). *TT
02025
Dec 16, 2002
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION / TRANSMISSION LIMP-IN CONDITION. *TT
1803402
Nov 22, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATION AND ERRONEOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) - TRANSAXLE SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS. *TT
02020
Oct 23, 2002
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT AFTER INITIAL START UP. *TT
0802202
Oct 14, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
POLICE VEHICLE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM). *TT
02017
Oct 7, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB) PROGRAMMING. *TT
1803202
Oct 1, 2002
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE DUE TO ERRONEOUS DETECTION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0335, P0340, P0462, P0499, P0622, P0660, P1604, P1681, P1698. *TT
1802102
Aug 26, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE IS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH POSSIBLE ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE AND ANY OR ALL OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2302, P2305, P2308, P2311, P2314 P2317, IGNITION COIL SECONDARY CIRCUIT. *TT
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
2200102
Mar 11, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHROME WHEEL CARE. *SLC
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE INTREPID
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RP04001
Opened: Mar 1, 2004 , Closed: Jun 22, 2004
REMEDY FAILURES OF RECALL 98V-184
THE PETITIONER, PHILIP MCBROOM,ALLEGES THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK IN THE FUEL RAIL, AND OR FUEL O-RINGS, WHICH CAUSED AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.THIS EVENT OCCURRED AFTER THE RECALL (98V-184) REMEDY WAS PERFORMED ON HIS VEHICLE.HE HAS PETITIONED THE NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE THE REMEDY ADEQUACY OF SAFETY... Read more
EA94040
Opened: Nov 30, 1994 , Closed: May 17, 1996
TRUCK LID SUPPORT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE94056
Opened: Jul 26, 1994 , Closed: Nov 30, 1994
TRUNK LID SUPPORT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
DODGE INTREPID - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE INTREPID across all model years (1993, 2004).
48
Total Recalls
8,096
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
442
Reported Crashes
244
Reported Fires
37
Reported Deaths
DODGE INTREPID - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.