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2004 Dodge Intrepid problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (34) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (32) · Engine (7)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

93 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Dodge Intrepid model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 12 complaints <25k 25–50k miles: 14 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 27 complaints 27 50–75k 75–100k miles: 24 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 15 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 10 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 4 complaints 150k+

106 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

129
Complaints
0
Recalls
31
Service bulletins
9
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (31)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.

Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.

Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19

Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

Showing the 6 most recent of 31 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2021-04-01 · Engine · 170,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge intrepid. the contact stated while her fianc was driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle caught fire without warning. there were no reported injuries. the fire department extinguished the fire. the vehicle was towed to an independent tow lot. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed o…”

2019-12-01 · Steering · 142,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“we are writing to let you know of a major car fire that occurred in our dodge intrepid. the driver was driving on the interstate. the hot/cold needle began moving up and down. then the brakes gave out. then, the power steering gave out. the car started smoking producing black chemical smoke into the cabin. then, fire started shooting out of t…”

2015-12-31 · Power Train · 133,000 mi

“in october 2015 i bought a 2004 dodge intrepid from a private owner/dealership. i didnt even have for a wek and was on highy doing 60 m.ph. on hwy and all of a sudden pwered down and turned off and steam coming out from under hood. i proceeded to get out of middle lane to breakdown lane. (very dangerous) when car not running. let it cool off and …”

2015-12-04 · Engine · 84,800 mi

“oil light and check engine light are coming on. took it to a mechanic to get it inspected he said it is loosing oil pressure due to oil pump failure there is no way to tell when or if the engine will seize up, but that it could be while driving on the interstate. some research showed that this is a major issue with the 2.7l v6 in the dodge intrepid…”

2015-11-15 · Suspension

“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 more than i have driven yet every time i turn around …”

2015-11-04 · Air Bags · 136,000 mi · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire

“tl* the contact owned a 2004 dodge intrepid. while driving approximately 70 mph, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle and caused the contact to strike the animal. in addition, the front of the vehicle caught fire and the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the fire department extinguished the fire. there were no injuries. the vehic…”

2014-12-04 · Air Bags · 76,000 mi

“i had just came from atlanta ga. i turn into my apartment complex and i heard something pop. that's when i learn my air bag messed up it knock out my cigarette lighter. and my car horn. it warp my steer wheel. i contacted the dodge dealer ship and told them what happen i ask them if it was recall on air bags.i knew it was a manufacture defect.becau…”

2014-08-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 129,000 mi

“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.…”

2014-06-06 · Power Train · 688,004 mi

“i was driving to work and all the sudden my car started dinging and i look down at the lights and my over heat light was on and my car temp was all the way at high. i took my car to ntb to get an oil change and had just filled my coolant the day before. ntb had to fill my coolant again that next day. i picked up my car and was on my way home and m…”

2014-04-22 · Engine · 68,000 mi

“was traveling on the highway when the car began steaming, pulled over and all the radiator fluid was pouring out of the car. turns out the water pump went out. the pump is incorporated into the motor requiring the motor to be unbolted, turned up, the radiator, valve cover, thermostat, water pump, timing chain and more to be removed. cost was nearly…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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