Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Dodge Intrepid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Dodge Intrepid has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 106 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 61 complaints
- Power Train 20 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Steering 6 complaints
Of the 106 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 106 complaints, owners report 11 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Dodge Intrepid faces issues primarily with aftermarket headlamp assemblies due to non-compliance with safety standards. High owner complaint counts further indicate potential vehicle-related issues which may impact reliability. Overall, it depicts a below-average vehicle reliability and ownership cost outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| headlight assembly | 50,000–100,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| transmission | 90,000–130,000 miles | $1,800–$4,000 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 40,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering or dim headlights
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping or grinding
- Difficulty in starting engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Dodge Intrepid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.