Model year record

2000 Dodge Intrepid

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,227 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V035000

Seats: front assembly: recliner

Component: Seats: front assembly: recliner
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 1,066,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-02-05
Owners notified: 2003-04-23

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

Safety risk

IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V273000

Structure: frame and members

Component: Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 282,470
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-08-02
Owners notified: 2001-12-17

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V366000

Child seat

Component: Child seat
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 1,211,756
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-11-09
Owners notified: 2000-11-12

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V180000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 160
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-07-10
Owners notified: 2000-07-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT INWARD DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON MAY BE IN A "BRAKE APPLIED" POSITION DUE TO THE DAMAGED PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING. WHEN THE PISTON IS IN THE APPLIED POSITION, THE FLUID COMPENSATION PORTS ARE CLOSED WHICH RESULTS IN A BRAKE DRAG CONDITION.

Safety risk

IF THE BRAKE OVERHEAT, BRAKE FADING COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN NEEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SHOULD A DRIVER NOT ANTICIPATE THE EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V033000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component: Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 7,580
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-02-04
Owners notified: 2000-03-01

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V034000

Seat belts

Component: Seat belts
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 204,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-02-04
Owners notified: 2000-03-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

Safety risk

THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V343000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 350
Reported to NHTSA: 1999-12-02
Owners notified: 2000-01-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine	438	76,081 mi
Engine and engine cooling	248	81,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	45	70,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	40	66,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	38	54,500 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner	25	95,388 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	24	65,000 mi
Steering	23	58,017 mi
Air bags: frontal	17	47,953 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	17	65,794 mi
Electrical system	13	94,000 mi
Unknown or other	12	60,349 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	11	58,017 mi
Equipment	10	68,928 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	10	42,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	9	45,702 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	9	47,000 mi
Air bags	8	89,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	8	88,290 mi
Interior lighting	8	23,896 mi
Power train	8	42,000 mi
Seats	8	100,986 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	8	58,017 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	8	47,200 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	7	64,500 mi
Structure	6	70,736 mi
Structure: body: door	6	72,000 mi
Suspension	6	58,017 mi
Electrical system: ignition	5	72,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	5	70,000 mi
Exterior lighting	5	83,500 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	5	32,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices	5	60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	5	15,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	5	47,659 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	4	69,900 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	4	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	4	150 mi
Tires	4	58,017 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	4	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	3	50 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)	3	80,430 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	3	136,000 mi
Suspension: front	3	25,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	3	94,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	3	35,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	2	65,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	2	—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	2	78,408 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings	2	65,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	78,000 mi
Parking brake	2	20,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	2	45,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	2	53,000 mi
Seat belts	2	250,000 mi
Seat belts: front	2	—
Seat belts: front: retractor	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	2	—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	2	—
Steering: column	2	—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	2	37,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	2	37,000 mi
Suspension: rear	2	41,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	2	—
Child seat: shield assembly	1	107,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	1	—
Electrical system: horn	1	191,963 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	1	65,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	20,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	1	54,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	70,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	86,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	1	4,400 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	—
Fuel system, other	1	158,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump	1	65,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	1	164,087 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock	1	65,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	1	53,000 mi
Power train: driveline	1	60,300 mi
Power train: driveline: center support bearing	1	95,500 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	65,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly	1	—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	—
Service brakes, air	1	65,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum	1	20,190 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	1	57,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	1	67,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	—
Structure: body	1	—
Suspension: front: shock absorber	1	54,500 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	54,000 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber	1	—
Tires: sidewall	1	89,994 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables	1	—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	35,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages	1	—
Visibility	1	83,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	1	36,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	1	—
Wheels	1	100,000 mi
Wheels: hubcap/cover	1	—

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.