Model year record

2001 Dodge Intrepid

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 729 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine30175,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling16178,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2474,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2281,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1676,000 mi
Steering1358,764 mi
Air bags: frontal1254,274 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system11100,000 mi
Electrical system989,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner878,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack850,000 mi
Vehicle speed control865,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion737,800 mi
Air bags690,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights634,900 mi
Engine5125,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control554,204 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe475,000 mi
Seat belts464,000 mi
Seats434,302 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump439,000 mi
Electrical system: horn390,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly394,500 mi
Power train: manual transmission375,151 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner384,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic369,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device340,000 mi
Structure: body: door3
Visibility: windshield3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood275,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2106 mi
Equipment286,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)252,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Service brakes2134,865 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip267,345 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings290,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system285,000 mi
Suspension2
Tires256,000 mi
Unknown or other243,227 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2130,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls255,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch156,700 mi
Electrical system: wiring1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan164,555 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings145,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1147,179 mi
Equipment: electrical1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices161,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch189,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump162,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly163,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap147,600 mi
Fuel system, other167,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1162,000 mi
Interior lighting1110,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock167,345 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)198,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines142,994 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift142,994 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1114,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1113,000 mi
Seat belts: front1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Service brakes, air: supply165,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings114,050 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly175,435 mi
Structure190,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Visibility1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has 2 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.