Complaints
1,227
Crashes
51
Fires
31
Injuries
47
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Dodge Intrepid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1438 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:80,089 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:7
#2248 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:88,109 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:5
#345 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Avg mileage:71,012 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 438 | 2 | 7 | 80,089 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 248 | 3 | 5 | 88,109 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 45 | — | 2 | 71,012 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 40 | — | — | 70,078 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 38 | — | — | 65,805 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 25 | 3 | — | 92,286 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 24 | 2 | 1 | 61,519 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 23 | 5 | 1 | 74,349 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 17 | 13 | 1 | 55,738 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 17 | — | — | 99,980 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | — | 3 | 101,488 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 11 | — | — | 46,388 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 10 | 1 | — | 72,473 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 10 | — | — | 57,292 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 9 | — | — | 67,134 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 9 | — | — | 49,061 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 4 | — | 117,858 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 8 | — | — | 93,536 mi | |
| Interior Lighting | 8 | — | — | 60,599 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | 1 | — | 70,345 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | — | 121,404 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | — | — | 60,198 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 | 1 | 1 | 83,600 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 7 | 1 | — | 70,650 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 84,245 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 6 | — | — | 84,777 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 57,142 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | 1 | 72,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 5 | 1 | 4 | 72,500 mi |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
438
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
7
Avg Miles
80,089
Engine & Cooling
248
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
5
Avg Miles
88,109
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
45
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
71,012
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
40
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,078
Steering:Rack And Pinion
38
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,805
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
25
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,286
Automatic Transmission
24
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
61,519
Steering Defects
23
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,349
Air Bags:Frontal
17
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,738
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,980
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
101,488
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,388
Other Equipment
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,473
Latches / Locks
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,292
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,134
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,061
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,858
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,536
Interior Lighting
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,599
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,345
Seat-Related Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,404
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,198
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
83,600
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,650
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,245
Structure:Body:Door
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,777
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,142
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,000
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
72,500
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2000 Dodge Intrepid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Dodge Intrepid has 1,227 NHTSA complaints, 51 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 438 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Dodge Intrepid?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (438 complaints, avg 80,089 mi); Engine & Cooling (248 complaints, avg 88,109 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (45 complaints, avg 71,012 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Dodge Intrepid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 79,754 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid include 51 crash-related reports, 31 fire reports, 47 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Dodge Intrepid?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine and engine cooling:engine) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Intrepid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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