Complaints
140
Crashes
6
Fires
10
Injuries
15
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Dodge Intrepid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#133 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:66,604 mi
Fires:1
#223 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:83,275 mi
Fires:3
#314 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:53,116 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Dodge Intrepid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 33 | — | 1 | 66,604 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 23 | — | 3 | 83,275 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 14 | — | — | 53,116 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | 1 | 2 | 48,480 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | — | 72,457 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,604
Engine & Cooling
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
83,275
Automatic Transmission
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,116
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
48,480
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,457
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Dodge Intrepid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2003 Dodge Intrepid has 140 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 33 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Dodge Intrepid?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (33 complaints, avg 66,604 mi); Engine & Cooling (23 complaints, avg 83,275 mi); Automatic Transmission (14 complaints, avg 53,116 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 2003 Dodge Intrepid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 67,843 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Dodge Intrepid include 6 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 1 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 2003 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 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 2003 Dodge Intrepid?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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