2000 Dodge Intrepid reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,227
- on record
- Top problem area
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- 438 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 51 reported crashes · 47 injuries · 31 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#268
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Dodge median
+872
median 355 across 271 Dodge records
Vs 1998-2002
+966
median 261 complaints in 700 records
Top component share
63%
Engine And Engine Cooling: 771 complaints
What owners report fails — 2000 Dodge Intrepid
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 438
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 248
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE 45
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 40
- STEERING:RACK AND PINION 38
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2000 Dodge Intrepid
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2000 Dodge Intrepid units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
NHTSA has 1,227 consumer complaints on record for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling:engine (438 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2000 Dodge Intrepid units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Intrepid?
Owners most often report problems with: engine and engine cooling:engine (438), engine and engine cooling (248), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (45), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys (40). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2000 Dodge Intrepid?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.