Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Dodge Intrepid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Dodge Intrepid has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 656 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 520 complaints
- Steering 37 complaints
- Power Train 32 complaints
- Air Bags 20 complaints
- Electrical System 16 complaints
- Equipment 14 complaints
Of the 656 complaints on file, 22 report a crash and 22 a fire; across all 656 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Poor
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Dodge Intrepid is rated poor due to a high number of engine-related complaints, totaling 520. This suggests significant reliability issues with the engine. Other systems like steering and power train also showed concerns, though with substantially fewer complaints. The recall data is mainly about compliance rather than direct safety or functionality failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Unknown | $1,500–$3,500 | very common |
| steering | Unknown | $500–$1,200 | common |
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 inspections
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations
- Battery checks
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Steering difficulties
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical failures
- Oil leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.