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This 2001 Dodge Intrepid has 500 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Engine Problems.
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2001 Dodge Intrepid Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 4 2001 Dodge Intrepid trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
2001 Dodge Intrepid Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
DODGE INTREPID 2001: NHTSA data shows 500 complaints, with engine problems accounting for 427. Transmission and steering issues also appear. 5 recalls exist. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Dodge
- Model
- Intrepid
- Model year
- 2001
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 500
- Crash-related complaints
- 10
- Safety recall campaigns
- 5
- Top reported component
- Engine Problems
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 20
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 17 / 25
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- No
Common problems
Most common 2001 Dodge Intrepid problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Steering Defects
Complaint patterns center on Engine Problems, Transmission / Drivetrain, Steering Defects. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2001 Dodge Intrepid?
The 2001 Intrepid is a high-risk choice due to the overwhelming number of engine complaints. Only consider if you are prepared for potential major repairs and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Engine problems account for 85% of all complaints, indicating a systemic issue that could lead to costly repairs or breakdowns.
May Suit
This year may suit a budget-conscious buyer willing to invest in repairs or a mechanic who can address engine issues.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking reliable daily transportation or those without mechanical expertise should avoid this model year.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2001 Dodge Intrepid
Inspection Focus
- Inspect engine for signs of overheating, oil leaks, or unusual noises.
- Check transmission fluid condition and test drive for smooth shifting.
- Examine steering components for play, leaks, or worn parts.
Before You Close the Deal
- Have a mechanic inspect the engine thoroughly before purchase.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine, transmission, and steering repairs.
- Test drive to assess transmission shifting and steering response.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2001 Dodge Intrepid has 500 complaints, with engine problems dominating at 427 complaints. Transmission issues (26) and steering defects (23) are also notable. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Compared to other model years, 2001 has the highest complaint volume, but data for other years is not provided.
Recall context: With 5 recalls, it is critical to verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase.
- Engine problems account for 427 of 500 total complaints.
- Transmission/drivetrain issues total 26 complaints.
- Steering defects account for 23 complaints.
- Engine Problems: 427 complaints indicate a high risk of failure.
- Transmission / Drivetrain: 26 complaints suggest potential shifting or driveline issues.
- Steering Defects: 23 complaints point to possible steering component failures.
Full breakdown
All 2001 Dodge Intrepid complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 427 | 2 | 15 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 26 | 3 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 23 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | — | 2 | — | |
| Equipment | 12 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 10 | 3 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact's father owned a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V035000 (Seats) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list as the vehicle was totaled. The local dealer was contacted. The ma…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE HORN FAILED WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ENGAGE AS HE HAD TO INCREASE…
WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT NIGHT, THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL FUNCTION AND POWER. WHEN THIS OCCURS I HAVE NO POWER STEERING, LIGHTS, BRAKES, NOTHING. IT FLICKERS ON AND OFF LIKE THAT MULTIPLE TIMES. IT TOOK ME 1 1/2 HOURS TO DRIVE HOME, WHICH SHOULD HAVE TAKEN ONLY HALF HOUR. THIS I…
STRONG GAS SMELL COMING FROM THE CAR AND THROUGH THE AIR VENTS WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING. NO VISIBLE LEAKS UNDER CAR.
ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON, VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND WAS TOWED TO GARAGE. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS TIMING CHAIN SENSOR WEAR, DUE TO STRETCHED TIMING CHAIN RELATED TO WELL DOCUMENTED OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM IN 2.7L V6 ENGINE. AFTER THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED, DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR TWO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PLACING A CHILD IN THE REAR CHILD SEAT, THE SEAT BELT FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE INSPECTED BEFORE THEY WOULD DECIDE IF THEY WOULD COVER THE COSTS. THE DEALER (SPITZER MOTORS …
TAKATA RECALL, THE CAR HAD A SAFETY BULLETIN FOR THE AIR BAG SWITCH. THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED A FAULTY AIRBAG SWITCH. THEY SAID THE PART WOULD BE ORDERED, NO ONE GOT TO ME. THE AIRBAG IS PARTIALLY INFLATED.
PURCHASED 2001 IN 2004 DRIVING TO WORK CAR STALLED ON FREEWAY AND CUT OFF. TOOK TO AUTO SHOP DETERMINED ENGINE FROZE. REPLACED ENGINE 2009(NEEDED TO SAVE UP) ENGINE HAS GIVEN OUT AGAIN 2017. THERE IS OIL SLUG IN ENGINE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE ENGINE STALLED. AS A RESULT, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH BY APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MA…
SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT THE CAR 09/2001 THE PASSENGER WINDOW MADE NOISE, BOTH OPENING AND CLOSING THE WINDOW. NOW BOTH WINDOWS MAKE THE SAME NOISE. WAS AND HAVE BEEN BASICALLY IGNORED WITH MY COMPLAINT. INTERIOR LIGHT FLICKER ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. HAVE HAD PASSENGERS IN TH…
WATER PUMP FAILURE THEN TIMING CHAIN SLIP. *TR
2001 DODGE INTREPID. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A WARRANTY CLAIM ISSUE ON A NEW OEM A/C COMPRESSOR THAT FAILED FOUR MONTHS AFTER INSTALLATION. *SMD
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON , THEN NO CRUISE CONTROL, NO HORN, AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. WAS TOLD THAT THERE MIGHT BE A RECALL ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. CALLED DEALERSHIP IN BLOOMINGTON, IN. AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY DIDN'T KNOW AND THAT THEY DON'T HANDLE RECALLS. *TR
CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED WHILE ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT 60 MILES AN HOUR. I HEAR THIS IS NOT UNUSUAL BUT SEEMS TO BE A FREQUENT COMPLIANT ABOUT THIS CAR. IF SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR SAFETY FACTORS. BUT I AM SURE THE BIG CAR COMPANY WILL NOT ALLO…
2001 DODGE INTREPID R/T 3.5L WITH 111,422 MILES. WHILE DRIVING ON THE TOLLWAY, THE HEATER BEGAN TO BLOW OUT COOL AIR. LATER THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION AND THE CAR JUST DIED. GOT THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHILE IN TRAFFIC. HAD TO BE TOWED. ENGINE IS LOCKED UP. NEW ENGINE ES…
I WAS TOLD MY MOTOR 2.7 WAS TOTALED BECAUSE OF SLUDGE. *TR
STOPPED AT STOP LIGHT AND TURNED TO THE LEFT STEERING POPPED AND THEN THERE WAS PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL. PLAY GOT WORSE OVER TIME WENT TO PAYTON DODGE IN CLINTON THEY REPLACED TIEROD ON LEFT AND HAD CAR BALANCED GOT CAR BACK IT WAS WORSE INFORMED THEM, THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO PICK…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER A…
I WAS ON MY WAY TO ALDI'S AND BEFORE I PULLED UP INTO THE PARKING LOT THE CAR SHUT OFF AND DID NOT START AGAIN FLUIDS WERE RUNNING FROM UNDERNEATH I HAD IT TOWED AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE WATER PUMP AND THE RESULT OF THAT MADE ANTI FREEZE MIX WITH THE OIL IN THE ENGINE AND I TO…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid.
Safety recalls
2001 Dodge Intrepid recalls
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid. With 5 recalls, it is critical to verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
CHILD SEAT
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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Questions
2001 Dodge Intrepid buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2001 Dodge Intrepid reliable?▾
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 500 owner complaints, 10 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2001 Intrepid is a high-risk choice due to the overwhelming number of engine complaints. Only consider if you are prepared for potential major repairs and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Intrepid?▾
#1: Engine Problems (427 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (26 complaints). #3: Steering Defects (23 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Dodge Intrepid?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2001 Dodge Intrepid?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2001 Dodge Intrepid, NHTSA complaints include 10 crash-related reports and 19 fire reports out of 500 total complaints. 9 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2001 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?▾
Yes. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2001 Dodge Intrepid. A major recall area is EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. With 5 recalls, it is critical to verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2001 Dodge Intrepid?▾
The 2001 Intrepid is a high-risk choice due to the overwhelming number of engine complaints. Only consider if you are prepared for potential major repairs and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Engine problems account for 85% of all complaints, indicating a systemic issue that could lead to costly repairs or breakdowns. Pay extra attention to Engine Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Intrepid reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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