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Dodge Intrepid

2003–2004 only

72 classified complaints

2003–2004 Dodge Intrepid models have 72 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan, typically surfacing around 133,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003–2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge Intrepid report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1998–2002

2003–2004

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2003–2004 only

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 14 complaints

Median onset: 133,000 miles.

Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 11 complaints

Median onset: 91,000 miles.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 5 complaints

Median onset: 87,500 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 5 complaints

Median onset: 136,000 miles. 40.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 5 complaints

Median onset: 107,000 miles.

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Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 3 complaints

Median onset: 69,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

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Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 3 complaints

Median onset: 148,547 miles. 33.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 3 complaints

Median onset: 124,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2003–2004 model years. See the full Dodge Intrepid report for every year and full specs/safety data.