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2000 Dodge IntrepidProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,227 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,227
Crashes
51
Fires
31
Recalls
9
TSBs
81
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,227 complaints, 51 crashes, 31 fires, and 9 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.9x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

oil sludge resulting in engine failure

148 complaints • Severity 9.6/10

$X,XXX
2

engine knocking

61 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
3

engine failure

46 complaints • Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX
4

car stopped running wont start

22 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
5

timing chain broke destoyed engine

20 complaints • Severity 9.6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

438 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 75K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

47
0–30K
207
30–60K
374
60–90K
164
90–120K
74
120–150K
31
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (374 reports) • Median: 75K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (438 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine438 (36%)
Engine248 (20%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline45 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys40 (3%)
Steering:rack And Pinion38 (3%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner25 (2%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission24 (2%)
Steering23 (2%)

2000 Dodge Intrepid: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 36% of all reports filed for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid, with 438 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 74,690 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 75K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid, with 248 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid, with 45 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid, with 40 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

27
00
44
01
55
02
186
03
300
04
232
05
133
06
74
07
85
08
37
09
19
10
4
11
11
12
2
14
7
15
4
16
1
17
3
18

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

00V033000Mar 2000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

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.

00V034000Mar 2000

SEAT BELTS

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

00V180000Jul 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

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.

00V366000Nov 2000

CHILD SEAT

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.

01V273000Dec 2001

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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."

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

PE03010ClosedOpened Feb 2003 · closed Sep 2003

THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

The worst model year for the Dodge Intrepid is the 1999 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2000 Dodge Intrepid vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

1,227

Class avg

418

2.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,227 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2000 Dodge Intrepid: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Dodge Intrepid?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Dodge Intrepid is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 438 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
The 2000 Dodge Intrepid has 1,227 complaints, 51 crash reports, and 31 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.9x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 Dodge Intrepid problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2000 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
Yes, the 2000 Dodge Intrepid has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Intrepid problems start?
Based on 897 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 74,690 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2000 Dodge Intrepid data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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