Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Dodge Intrepid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Dodge Intrepid has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,065 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V035000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BACK RECLINING BOLT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V273000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 201/HEAD PROTECTION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V366000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V180000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V034000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT MOUNTING BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V033000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V343000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 785 complaints
- Steering 79 complaints
- Power Train 41 complaints
- Electrical System 33 complaints
- Seats 33 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 28 complaints
Of the 1,065 complaints on file, 35 report a crash and 22 a fire; across all 1,065 complaints, owners report 31 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Dodge Intrepid has a below-average reliability rating, primarily due to significant engine issues and numerous recalls affecting safety components. Frequent owner complaints, particularly regarding the engine and steering, indicate potential reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 50,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| steering rack | 60,000–110,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | common |
| brake master cylinder | 40,000–90,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| seat belt retractor | 30,000–70,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| airbag inflator | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake fluid replacement
- spark plug replacement
- coolant flush
- transmission fluid change
- timing belt replacement
- tire rotation and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine overheating
- steering wheel vibration
- brake dragging
- airbag warning light
- seat belt retractor sticking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.