2004 DODGE INTREPID
2 recalls, 155 complaints - 35 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
155 total complaints
11 crashes 7 fires 10 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 38 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 32 |
| ENGINE | 12 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| STEERING | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 5 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| SUSPENSION | 4 |
ENGINE
Apr 1, 2021
Incident date: Mar 31, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER FIANC WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TOW LOT. THE LOCAL DEALER ... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Dec 1, 2019
Incident date: Nov 21, 2019
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. THE CAR STARTED SMOKING PRODUCING BLACK CHEMICAL SMOKE INT... Read more
Fire
1 injured
ENGINE
Dec 1, 2019
Incident date: Nov 21, 2019
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. THE CAR STARTED SMOKING PRODUCING BLACK CHEMICAL SMOKE INT... Read more
Fire
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 1, 2019
Incident date: Nov 21, 2019
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. THE CAR STARTED SMOKING PRODUCING BLACK CHEMICAL SMOKE INT... Read more
Fire
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
Dec 31, 2015
Incident date: Oct 15, 2015
IN OCTOBER 2015 I BOUGHT A 2004 DODGE INTREPID FROM A PRIVATE OWNER/DEALERSHIP. I DIDNT EVEN HAVE FOR A WEK AND WAS ON HIGHY DOING 60 M.PH. ON HWY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN PWERED DOWN AND TURNED OFF AND STEAM COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. I PROCEEDED TO GET OUT OF MIDDLE LANE TO BREAKDOWN LANE. (VERY DANG... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 31, 2015
Incident date: Oct 15, 2015
IN OCTOBER 2015 I BOUGHT A 2004 DODGE INTREPID FROM A PRIVATE OWNER/DEALERSHIP. I DIDNT EVEN HAVE FOR A WEK AND WAS ON HIGHY DOING 60 M.PH. ON HWY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN PWERED DOWN AND TURNED OFF AND STEAM COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. I PROCEEDED TO GET OUT OF MIDDLE LANE TO BREAKDOWN LANE. (VERY DANG... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 4, 2015
Incident date: Dec 2, 2015
OIL LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ARE COMING ON. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC TO GET IT INSPECTED HE SAID IT IS LOOSING OIL PRESSURE DUE TO OIL PUMP FAILURE THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL WHEN OR IF THE ENGINE WILL SEIZE UP, BUT THAT IT COULD BE WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. SOME RESEARCH SHOWED THAT THIS IS A ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 15, 2015
Incident date: Jul 14, 2015
I HAVE A 2004 DODGE INTREPID I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THE MOTORS I HAVE PUT MORE MONEY IN THAT CARD AND I PAID FOR IT I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE DEPENDABLE IT ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT AND NOW AT THE TIME I HAVE ON THAT THERE'S ONLY 70,000 MILES ON IT ADDED TO THE 60 ITS BEEN IN THE SHOP MOR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 15, 2015
Incident date: Jul 14, 2015
I HAVE A 2004 DODGE INTREPID I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THE MOTORS I HAVE PUT MORE MONEY IN THAT CARD AND I PAID FOR IT I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE DEPENDABLE IT ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT AND NOW AT THE TIME I HAVE ON THAT THERE'S ONLY 70,000 MILES ON IT ADDED TO THE 60 ITS BEEN IN THE SHOP MOR... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 15, 2015
Incident date: Jul 14, 2015
I HAVE A 2004 DODGE INTREPID I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THE MOTORS I HAVE PUT MORE MONEY IN THAT CARD AND I PAID FOR IT I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE DEPENDABLE IT ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT AND NOW AT THE TIME I HAVE ON THAT THERE'S ONLY 70,000 MILES ON IT ADDED TO THE 60 ITS BEEN IN THE SHOP MOR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 4, 2015
Incident date: Nov 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO STRIKE THE ANIMAL. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTING... Read more
Crash
Fire
AIR BAGS
Dec 4, 2014
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
I HAD JUST CAME FROM ATLANTA GA. I TURN INTO MY APARTMENT COMPLEX AND I HEARD SOMETHING POP. THAT'S WHEN I LEARN MY AIR BAG MESSED UP IT KNOCK OUT MY CIGARETTE LIGHTER. AND MY CAR HORN. IT WARP MY STEER WHEEL. I CONTACTED THE DODGE DEALER SHIP AND TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPEN I ASK THEM IF IT WAS RECALL ON... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 28, 2014
Incident date: Feb 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.
ENGINE
Jun 6, 2014
Incident date: May 22, 2014
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND ALL THE SUDDEN MY CAR STARTED DINGING AND I LOOK DOWN AT THE LIGHTS AND MY OVER HEAT LIGHT WAS ON AND MY CAR TEMP WAS ALL THE WAY AT HIGH. I TOOK MY CAR TO NTB TO GET AN OIL CHANGE AND HAD JUST FILLED MY COOLANT THE DAY BEFORE. NTB HAD TO FILL MY COOLANT AGAIN THAT NEXT DA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 6, 2014
Incident date: May 22, 2014
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND ALL THE SUDDEN MY CAR STARTED DINGING AND I LOOK DOWN AT THE LIGHTS AND MY OVER HEAT LIGHT WAS ON AND MY CAR TEMP WAS ALL THE WAY AT HIGH. I TOOK MY CAR TO NTB TO GET AN OIL CHANGE AND HAD JUST FILLED MY COOLANT THE DAY BEFORE. NTB HAD TO FILL MY COOLANT AGAIN THAT NEXT DA... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 22, 2014
Incident date: Apr 10, 2014
CAR BEGAN STEAMING, AND SMOKING. HAD TO PULL OVER TO LET IT COOL DOWN, NO EXTRA ANTIFREEZE AVAILABLE. ONCE COOLED, LIMPED IT TO MECHANIC. MECHANIC STATED FUEL PUMP IS OUT AGAIN, AFTER ONLY 45,000 MORE MILES ON BRAND NEW DODGE WATER PUMP. MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT OIL PRESSURE IS TOO HIGH AND SEALS B... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 22, 2014
Incident date: Aug 22, 2012
WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR BEGAN STEAMING, PULLED OVER AND ALL THE RADIATOR FLUID WAS POURING OUT OF THE CAR. TURNS OUT THE WATER PUMP WENT OUT. THE PUMP IS INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTOR REQUIRING THE MOTOR TO BE UNBOLTED, TURNED UP, THE RADIATOR, VALVE COVER, THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, TI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 22, 2014
Incident date: Apr 10, 2014
CAR BEGAN STEAMING, AND SMOKING. HAD TO PULL OVER TO LET IT COOL DOWN, NO EXTRA ANTIFREEZE AVAILABLE. ONCE COOLED, LIMPED IT TO MECHANIC. MECHANIC STATED FUEL PUMP IS OUT AGAIN, AFTER ONLY 45,000 MORE MILES ON BRAND NEW DODGE WATER PUMP. MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT OIL PRESSURE IS TOO HIGH AND SEALS B... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 10, 2014
Incident date: Feb 5, 2014
I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH AND STARTED SLOWING DOWN TO GET ON THE FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR. I HAD A HARD TIME BRAKING AND NOTICE THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK. THE CAR WAS STILL ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. I HAD TO PUSH AS HARD AS I COULD ON THE BRAKES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SL... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 10, 2014
Incident date: Feb 5, 2014
I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH AND STARTED SLOWING DOWN TO GET ON THE FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR. I HAD A HARD TIME BRAKING AND NOTICE THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK. THE CAR WAS STILL ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. I HAD TO PUSH AS HARD AS I COULD ON THE BRAKES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 9, 2013
Incident date: Jun 3, 2013
I LEARNED AFTER STATE SAFETY INSPECTION AT INSPECTION SITE 44994, SPIROS ON BOSTON STREET, SALEM, MA THAT MY BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE. MY AUTO PASSED SAFETY INSPECTION WITH BAD BRAKES. I SUSPECT A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH CLASS II AUTO DEALER SHAMROCK MOTORS, THE INSPECTION OVERLOOKED THE BRAKE PROBL... Read more
ENGINE
May 30, 2013
Incident date: May 29, 2013
DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65MPH WHEN ENGINE JUMPED TO HIGH RPM THEN DROPPED TO LOW RPM AND QUIT. STEAM COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. FOUND THE WATER OUTLET BOX HAD BLOWN THE TOP OFF, ENGINE OVERHEATED, AND PISTON ROD BROKE. MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE PLASTIC WELDED SEAM ON THE WATER OUTLET BOX FAILING ON T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2013
Incident date: Mar 11, 2013
I WENT TO LEAVE WORK AND MY CAR WOULD NOT START. AT FIRST I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS THE BATTERY OR STARTER. AFTER HAVING BOTH OF THESE TESTED AND SEVERAL MECHANICS LATER WAS TOLD THAT MY ENGINE WAS SEIZED. I HAVE ALWAYS CHECKED THE OIL AND HAD IT CHANGED ACCORDINGLY. THIS IS NOT FAIR I TRUSTED THAT THI... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 17, 2013
Incident date: Mar 11, 2013
I WENT TO LEAVE WORK AND MY CAR WOULD NOT START. AT FIRST I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS THE BATTERY OR STARTER. AFTER HAVING BOTH OF THESE TESTED AND SEVERAL MECHANICS LATER WAS TOLD THAT MY ENGINE WAS SEIZED. I HAVE ALWAYS CHECKED THE OIL AND HAD IT CHANGED ACCORDINGLY. THIS IS NOT FAIR I TRUSTED THAT THI... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 29, 2013
Incident date: Jan 24, 2013
I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, NO SUDDEN NOISES, ETC. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR APPROX. 25 MINUTES WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND HAVE THE CAR TOWED. *TR
ENGINE
Nov 22, 2012
Incident date: Nov 15, 2012
I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP A YEAR AGO, AND KEPT UP WITH MAINTENANCE. TWO DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR THE ENGINE DIED AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE MECHANIC THERE TOLD ME THAT THERE WERE BURNT WIRES IN THE ENGINE THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED. A MONTH LATER, THERE WAS A... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 10, 2012
Incident date: Nov 9, 2012
THE ENGINE OUT OF NOWHERE BLEW UP, ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WATER AND OIL CAME OUT OF THE OIL SPOUT, ALSO ALWAYS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING, HAVING TO CONSTANTLY CHANGE THE RUBBERS IN THE STABILIZER BARS, I'M COMPLAINING BECAUSE THE CAR IS A LEMON. *TR
SUSPENSION
Nov 10, 2012
Incident date: Nov 9, 2012
THE ENGINE OUT OF NOWHERE BLEW UP, ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WATER AND OIL CAME OUT OF THE OIL SPOUT, ALSO ALWAYS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING, HAVING TO CONSTANTLY CHANGE THE RUBBERS IN THE STABILIZER BARS, I'M COMPLAINING BECAUSE THE CAR IS A LEMON. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Nov 2, 2012
Incident date: Oct 19, 2012
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. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE GEAR SHIFT INTERLO... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 28, 2012
Incident date: Jul 26, 2012
I INSTALLED NEW REAR BRAKES, THEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, I CHECK AROUND AND FOUND THAT THE STEEL BRAKE TUBING WAS RUSTED OUT AND SPRUNG A LEAK, REPAIRED TWO OF THE FOUR STEEL TUBINGS,NOW IT WAS LUCKY FOR ME I WAS IN THE BACK LAWN,. NOW IF I WAS ON THE ROAD WHO KNOW... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 5, 2012
Incident date: Feb 13, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT BRAKES SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND ALLOWED TO COOL. THE BRAKES RELEASED AND FUNCTIONED AS NORMAL AFTER COOLING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE CONTACT RE... Read more
STEERING
Dec 2, 2011
Incident date: Apr 11, 2010
I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN JUNE 2009. LESS THAN A YEAR LATER I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS. AT FIRST THERE WAS A LOUD KNOCK ON THE RIGHT SIDE UNDER THE HOOD, WHICH ENDED UP BEING THE CONTROL ARM- COMPLETELY LOOSE AND ALMOST DISCONNECTED. IT HADN'T BEEN LIKE THAT WHEN I MADE THIS WASTE OF A PURCHASE. OVE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 2, 2011
Incident date: Apr 11, 2010
I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED IN JUNE 2009. LESS THAN A YEAR LATER I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS. AT FIRST THERE WAS A LOUD KNOCK ON THE RIGHT SIDE UNDER THE HOOD, WHICH ENDED UP BEING THE CONTROL ARM- COMPLETELY LOOSE AND ALMOST DISCONNECTED. IT HADN'T BEEN LIKE THAT WHEN I MADE THIS WASTE OF A PURCHASE. OVE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 30, 2011
Incident date: Jul 20, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON AN INCLINE, SHE ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUT INSTEAD OF THE VEHICLE MOVING FORWARD IT ROLLED BACKWARD WITH AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR IMMED... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 5, 2011
Incident date: Jul 4, 2011
OVERHEATING. I HAVE HAD A NEW RADIATOR PUT IN. 2 NEW THERMOSTATS, COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED TWICE, NEW RADIATOR CAP, NEW TOP AND BOTTOM RADIATOR HOSE, AND MY CAR STILL OVERHEATS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR THINKING IT WOULD BE A GOOD CAR. BUT I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE AT ALL. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Aug 5, 2011
Incident date: Jul 4, 2011
OVERHEATING. I HAVE HAD A NEW RADIATOR PUT IN. 2 NEW THERMOSTATS, COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED TWICE, NEW RADIATOR CAP, NEW TOP AND BOTTOM RADIATOR HOSE, AND MY CAR STILL OVERHEATS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR THINKING IT WOULD BE A GOOD CAR. BUT I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE AT ALL. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 29, 2011
Incident date: May 19, 2011
WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 DODGE INTREPID, THE CAR STARTED TO JERK, SO I PULLED INTO THE GAS STATION AND CALLED MY HUSBAND. WE GOT THE CAR BACK HOME, NOTICED THE SPARK PLUGS WERE COVERED IN OIL, SO WE CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS AND CLEANED UP THE OIL. THEN THE CAR WOULD NOT START. TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHAN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 15, 2011
Incident date: Mar 13, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COMPUTER CAUSED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO FAIL. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURERS RECALL FOR THE POWER CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR UPDATES TO THE COMPUTER BUT NO OTH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 11, 2011
Incident date: Feb 22, 2011
MY 2004 DODGE INTREPID WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. OVER 5 MILES PER HOUR FRONT END DAMAGE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WHEN CAR INSURANCE LOOKED AT CAR SAID MOTOR SEIZED AT THE SCENE OF ACCIDENT BUT NOT FROM ACCIDENT. TERRIBLE CAR,TERRIBLE AUTO INSURANCE. NOW PAYING FOR A CAR THAT IS SITTING AT A GARAGE. *TR
Crash
AIR BAGS
Apr 11, 2011
Incident date: Feb 22, 2011
MY 2004 DODGE INTREPID WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. OVER 5 MILES PER HOUR FRONT END DAMAGE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WHEN CAR INSURANCE LOOKED AT CAR SAID MOTOR SEIZED AT THE SCENE OF ACCIDENT BUT NOT FROM ACCIDENT. TERRIBLE CAR,TERRIBLE AUTO INSURANCE. NOW PAYING FOR A CAR THAT IS SITTING AT A GARAGE. *TR
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 22, 2010
Incident date: Oct 15, 2010
MY 2004 DODGE INTREPID CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM AN OIL LEAK ON OCTOBER 15, 2010. *TR
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 13, 2010
Incident date: Aug 9, 2009
DRIVING HOME FROM WORK IN MY 2004 DODGE INTREPID WHEN I HEARD A STRANGE GUSHING NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE GAUGES IN THE CAR READ THAT EVERYTHING WAS FINE, CAR WAS NOT OVERHEATING, ETC... APPROXIMATELY 1 TO 2 MILES LATER THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING. I COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 11, 2010
Incident date: Aug 6, 2010
FRIDAY AUGUST 6TH I RAN A FEW ERRANDS AFTER WORK, THEN ON THE WAY BACK MY CAR STARTED MAKING A BANGING NOISE. I TRAVELED A LITTLE FURTHER THEN THE NOISE BECAME LOUDER AND LOUDER, SO I PULLED OVER. I CALLED MY BOYFRIEND WHO CAME IN ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND HE CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD. WE FOUND OUT THAT W... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 13, 2010
Incident date: Jun 20, 2010
ENGINE FAILURE. 2004 DODGE INTREPID. LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH FLICKERS, FOUND OUT THAT 2.7 ENGINE IS KNOWN FOR THIS PROBLEM COSTING $5500.00 DOLLARS FOR NEW ENGINE. MY FAMILY AND I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW AND HAVE RELENTLESSLY HAD OIL CHANGED THROUGH THE YEARS EVERY 3000 MILES. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 1, 2010
Incident date: Apr 21, 2010
2004 DODGE INTREPID SE CAR CONSTANTLY OVERHEATS SOUNDS LIKE BOILING/GUSHING SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHICH CAN BE FELT UNDER DRIVER FLOOR, REPLACED SENSORS, THERMOSTAT, WATERPUMP, A/C BELTS, CAR STILL RUNS HOT DAILY. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 10, 2010
Incident date: Mar 4, 2010
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) 2004 DODGE INTREPID SXT VIN: [XXX] CAR KEPT SHUTTING DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND "BUCKING" AT TIMES. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO BE REPAIRED ON 03/07/2008 AND THE DEALER REPLACED CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR, NATURAL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 2, 2010
Incident date: Oct 10, 2009
WATER PUMP AND TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHEN MECHANIC TOOK THE CAR APART, THE ENGINE WAS FULL OF OIL SLUDGE. HE SAID THE ENGINE WAS DEAD. THE CAR IS A 2004 INTREPID WITH JUST OVER 72000 MILES. I AM VOLUNTARILY REOPENING THE CAR BACK TO CHRYSLER. I STILL OWE AROUND 3800. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 28, 2009
Incident date: Dec 25, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION HE NOTICED THAT THE PISTON, AND ALL OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS HAD FAILED. IT COST $3500.00. TO REPAIR THE ENGINE. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACT... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN
Nov 9, 2009
Incident date: Aug 28, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE INTREPID. WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING COLUMN BECOMES LOOSE, WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 78,695.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 9, 2009
Incident date: Oct 6, 2009
I HAVE A 2004 DODGE INTREPID AND IT HAS A 2.7 ENGINE AND I AM HAVING OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP WHICH IS CAUSING ENGINE PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR. *TR
Showing 50 of 155 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2004 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 4-spd (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, 2004 DODGE INTREPID
35 manufacturer communications from 29 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
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
350000 EQUIPMENT
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
31-003-19
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.
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
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
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
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
2100603A
Aug 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION HARSH 4-3 DOWNSHIFT. *TT
0500103A
Aug 1, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FRONT BRAKE SOUND AND / OR PULSATION WHEN STOPPING. *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
0703
Jul 1, 2003
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN THE FRAME & BUMPERS - FRAME - SPECIFICATIONS - FRAME DIMENSIONS SECTION HAS BEEN UPDATED. *TT
1800703
Mar 14, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *TT
0900203
Mar 14, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STUMBLE AND/OR MISFIRE - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT
0200103
Jan 17, 2003
020000 SUSPENSION
SQUEAKING SOUND FROM REAR STRUT(S). *TT
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.