Complaints
729
Crashes
26
Fires
23
Injuries
23
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Dodge Intrepid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1301 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:77,129 mi
Fires:6
#2161 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:80,258 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:10
#324 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:76,878 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 301 | — | 6 | 77,129 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 161 | 1 | 10 | 80,258 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 24 | 2 | — | 76,878 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 22 | — | — | 84,744 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 16 | — | — | 81,107 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | 1 | — | 66,646 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 | 9 | — | 65,229 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 11 | 1 | — | 101,667 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 1 | 92,311 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 8 | — | 1 | 88,963 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 8 | — | — | 61,960 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 3 | — | 74,038 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 7 | — | — | 221,834 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | — | 109,750 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 | — | — | 48,967 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 147,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 5 | — | — | 66,067 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
301
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
77,129
Engine & Cooling
161
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
10
Avg Miles
80,258
Automatic Transmission
24
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,878
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,744
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,107
Steering Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,646
Air Bags:Frontal
12
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,229
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,667
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
92,311
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,963
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,960
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,038
Steering:Rack And Pinion
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
221,834
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,750
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,967
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
147,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,067
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Dodge Intrepid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2001 Dodge Intrepid has 729 NHTSA complaints, 26 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 301 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Dodge Intrepid?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (301 complaints, avg 77,129 mi); Engine & Cooling (161 complaints, avg 80,258 mi); Automatic Transmission (24 complaints, avg 76,878 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 2001 Dodge Intrepid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,567 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid include 26 crash-related reports, 23 fire reports, 23 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 2001 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 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 2001 Dodge Intrepid?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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