2000 DODGE INTREPID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,227

Owner Complaints

51 Crashes 31 Fires

9

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2000 DODGE INTREPID

The 2000 DODGE INTREPID has received a total of 1,227 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (438 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (248 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (45 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 DODGE INTREPID

NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2000 DODGE INTREPID, potentially affecting up to 2,831,126 vehicles.

Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 03V035000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

| 1,066,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 01V273000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

| 282,470 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 00V366000 — CHILD SEAT

| 1,211,756 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 00V180000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

| 160 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 00V034000 — SEAT BELTS

| 204,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 00V033000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

| 7,580 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 99V343000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 350 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.

Consequence: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 DODGE INTREPID

1,227 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 DODGE INTREPID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 438 2 Crashes 7 Fires 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 248 3 Crashes 5 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 45 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 40
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 38
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 25 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 24 2 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Steering
Complaints: 23 5 Crashes 1 Fire 3 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 17 13 Crashes 1 Fire 7 Injuries
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 17 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 13 3 Fires
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 12
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 11
Equipment
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 10
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 9
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 9
Air Bags
Complaints: 8 4 Crashes 7 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 8
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 8
Power Train
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Seats
Complaints: 8
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 8
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Structure
Complaints: 6
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 6 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 4 Fires 2 Injuries
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 5
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 5
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 4
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Fire 4 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 2
Child Seatshield Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Air
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Wheelshubcapcover
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

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.
#11099046 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 164,087 miles
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
#11084520 | POWER TRAIN | | 207,000 miles
CAR WON'T GO INTO PARK. HAS TO BE STARTED IN NEUTRAL. CAR HAS TENDENCY TO ROLL. WHEEL(S) HAS TO BE BLOCKED. STATIONARY.
#10955180 | SEATS | | 230,000 miles
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.
#10891821 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
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Safety Rating for the 2000 DODGE INTREPID

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 DODGE INTREPID in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 DODGE INTREPID

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 DODGE INTREPID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

1801801 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INFREQUENT ERRATIC IDLE . *SLC

240200 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE A/C AND HEATER SYSTEMS INCLUDING: LACK OF COLD AIR, LACK OF HOT AIR, UNREQUESTED MODE CHANGE (ATC ONLY), NO CONTROL OF MODE OR TEMPERATURE CONTROL OR DITHERING / TAPPING BLEND DOOR NOISE. *TT

083199REVA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT ON INTERMITTENT VTA, OVERHEAD TEMP. SLOW TO UPDATE, A/C POOR PERFORMANCE AFTER START-UP. *MJS

083199 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE THEFT ALARM (VTA) AND OVERHEAD TEMPERATURE SLOW TO UPDATE. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 DODGE INTREPID

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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