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#BS-2003-DODINT-12A4

2003 Dodge Intrepid

Based on reports from 140 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
140
Crashes
6
Fires
10
Recalls
2
TSBs
54
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 140 complaints, 6 crashes, 10 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

engine failure

25 complaints • Severity 9.8/10

$X,XXX
2

downshifts when stopping

8 complaints • Severity 8.2/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failure

4 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

33 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 66K miles.

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

11
0–30K
29
30–60K
40
60–90K
7
90–120K
7
120–150K
5
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (40 reports) • Median: 66K 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 (33 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine33 (24%)
Engine26 (19%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission14 (10%)
Brakes9 (6%)
Airbags6 (4%)
Speed Control4 (3%)
Electrical4 (3%)
Drivetrain4 (3%)

2003 Dodge Intrepid: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 66,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 66K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-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

9
03
17
04
31
05
13
06
17
07
15
08
9
09
10
10
5
11
1
12
2
13
5
14
3
16
1
21
2
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2003 Dodge Intrepid. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

09E025000Jul 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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.

2003 Dodge Intrepid vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

140

Class avg

248

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large cars vehicles. A good sign.

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. 140 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Dodge Intrepid Model Years

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2003 Dodge Intrepid: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Dodge Intrepid?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2003 Dodge Intrepid is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 33 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2003 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
The 2003 Dodge Intrepid has 140 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 10 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2003 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 2003 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
Yes, the 2003 Dodge Intrepid has 2 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 99 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 66,000 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.
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?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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