2004 Dodge Intrepid engine problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2004 Dodge Intrepid — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge intrepid. The contact stated while her fianc was driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle caught fire without warning. There were no reported injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow lot. The local dealer…”
filed Apr 1, 2021
“We are writing to let you know of a major car fire that occurred in our dodge intrepid. The driver was driving on the interstate. The hot/cold needle began moving up and down. Then the brakes gave out. Then, the power steering gave out. The car started smoking producing black chemical smoke into…”
filed Dec 1, 2019
“In october 2015 I bought a 2004 dodge intrepid from a private owner/dealership. I didnt even have for a wek and was on highy doing 60 m.ph. On hwy and all of a sudden pwered down and turned off and steam coming out from under hood. I proceeded to get out of middle lane to breakdown lane. (very dangerous) when car not…”
filed Dec 31, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Intrepid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Intrepid | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 Intrepid | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 Intrepid | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 Intrepid | 4 | 0% |
| 1997 Intrepid | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 Intrepid | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Dodge Intrepid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.