2004 Dodge IntrepidProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 129 owner complaints about the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 1, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2004 Dodge Intrepid has problems
129 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 79 | 3 |
| Engine | 12 | 2 |
| Steering | 10 | 1 |
| Power train | 10 | 2 |
| Air bags | 7 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 15 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2004 Dodge Intrepid recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do engine and engine cooling problems start?
72kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 65 engine and engine cooling complaints. 77% were reported before 100,000 miles.
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine and engine cooling
12 owners mentioned a cost$3,500median
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
2004 vs. every other Intrepid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Intrepid median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2004 Dodge Intrepid safety ratings
2004 Dodge Intrepid 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Intrepid owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.
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
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