Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. When the contact entered the vehicle, a fuel odor was detected. The contact lifted the hood and noticed the odor as well as fuel leaking from under the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that a new manifold needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
The worst 2000 Dodge Intrepid problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine785
- Steering80
- Transmission41
- Electrical33
- Seats33
- Brakes31
- Locks28
- Airbags25
- Lights23
- Visibility21
- Suspension16
- Body13
- Acceleration11
- Fuel system9
- Seat belts9
- Tires5
- Driver assistance2
- Wheels2
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Dodge Intrepid
Engine failure 317Stalling 172Knocking 142Check engine light 65Won't start 42Loss of power 28Door locks 26Fire or smoke 19No deployment 15Ball joint 14Headlights 14Grinding brakes 13Steering noise 13Harsh shifting 11Overheating 10Power steering loss 10Pulling 9Transmission failure 9Jerking 8Steering lock-up 8Hesitation 7Oil consumption 7Tire blowout 6Seat belt 5
Recalls 7
Seats: front assembly: recliner
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
- 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.
- 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 number 03V035000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
- 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 number 01V273000 · Recall details
Child seat
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Recall number 00V366000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: non-ABS equipped passenger vehicles. The brake master cylinder piston retainer snap ring may have been bent inward during the assembly process. The master cylinder piston may be in a "brake applied" position due to the damaged piston retainer snap ring. When the piston is in the applied position, the fluid compensation ports are closed which results in a brake drag condition.
- Risk
- If the brake overheat, brake fading could lead to an increase in needed stopping distance. Should a driver not anticipate the extra stopping distance, this condition could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
Recall number 00V180000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The molding flash on the primary lever may prevent the operation of the g-lock and tilt lock functions on some of the driver's side retractors.
- Risk
- If this occurs in a frontal crash situation, driver protection from the seat belt may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.
Recall number 00V033000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
- Risk
- The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
Recall number 00V034000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.
- Risk
- This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury under certain accident conditions.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.
Recall number 99V343000 · Recall details
See all 7 recalls for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid
Defect investigations
Throttle control failure
Based on the low failure rate, the absence of failures over the past year, the absence of injuries, and odi's field investigation of incident vehicles, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See attached report for additional information.
PE03010
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid 81
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the...
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard...
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to...
- Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision...
- Service
- Valve Body
- 82212076, 82203694
- Powertrain control module initialization. kb
- Powertrain control module initialization. sc
2000 Dodge Intrepid fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 |
| 3.2L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 |
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 |
What 2000 Dodge Intrepid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I own an auto repair shop and I have seen this problem on these vehicles more than once and cannot figure out how dodge is getting away with not recalling these vehicles for a fuel leak on the pressure line at the back of the engine. It has a steel line that comes from the tank up to the engine and the last approx. 8 inches turns to plastic. The plastic part cracks after time and it sprays fuel onto the exhaust system which seems to me that should fall under a recall. If you search the internet you will see this is an ongoing problem with these vehicles for several years. The vehicle I have here came in doing this and I couldn't find any recall for this problem. I do believe this should be addressed as it could very easily catch fire. Thank you for your time
Car won't go into park. Has to be started in neutral. Car has tendency to roll. Wheel(s) has to be blocked. Stationary.
As I sat in my car to drive, the driver's seat leaned back unexpectedly. It can not be raised. I have a bucket and box behind the seat to hold it in place, but it is still not in an upright position. This is a safety issue.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a brick wall and severely damaged the front passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the front passenger seat belts malfunctioned. The driver sustained a back injury and body bruises and the front passenger sustained broken ribs. The rear passenger sustained multiple lacerations. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 250,000.
Car was t-boned on driver side, then propelled into a tree and sideswiped a parked car. Airbags did not deploy. Hood was slightly buckled, driver side was damaged from front to behind rear door. Passenger side was damaged from front headlight/bumper area to rear door.
I have a 2000 dodge intrepid bought almost a year ago.had a short in the ignition had to wiggle key to get somethings to kick on.then a mth ago.I was at a stop light started to take off it vibrated really bad and now it's stuck in low gear.then it had a problem starting, something drains the battery.check engine light on.2 machinics looked my car it won't read diagnostics because there's a short in electronical system.
The car was driven into the driveway and put the car in park. He got of the car and opened the gate. At that time, the vehicle slipped out of park and began rolling down the driveway. It hit the curb, then a small tree on the front lawn of the house across the street and finally came to rest on the front stoop of the said house.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving at 55 MPH, there was a burning odor. In addition, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise when turning in both directions and all lights, meters, and gauges on the instrument panel failed to function. The contact also stated that the rear lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
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Questions about the 2000 Dodge Intrepid
Is the 2000 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Owners have filed 1,065 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Intrepid, 3.2 times a typical Intrepid model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Dodge Intrepid?
Engine and cooling, with 785 complaints, typically around 77,408 miles. Next is steering (80).
How many recalls does the 2000 Dodge Intrepid have?
7 recalls, covering seats, structure and child seat.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Dodge Intrepid get?
Official estimates for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid range from 19 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.7L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 18 city and 27 highway.
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