2004 Dodge Intrepid Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Dodge Intrepid.
Complaints
155
Crashes
11
Fires
7
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Dodge Intrepid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#138 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:85,402 mi
Fires:1
#232 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:79,002 mi
Crash-related:1
#312 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:154,826 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Dodge Intrepid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 38 | — | 1 | 85,402 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 32 | 1 | — | 79,002 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | 2 | 154,826 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 63,695 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 82,250 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | 1 | 97,186 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 5 | — | 1 | 117,150 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine & Cooling
38
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,402
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
32
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,002
Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
154,826
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,695
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,250
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,186
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
117,150
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Dodge Intrepid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Dodge Intrepid has 155 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine & Cooling with 38 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Dodge Intrepid?
Top reported problems: Engine & Cooling (38 complaints, avg 85,402 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (32 complaints, avg 79,002 mi); Engine Problems (12 complaints, avg 154,826 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Dodge Intrepid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 91,882 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Dodge Intrepid include 11 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Dodge Intrepid as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Dodge Intrepid?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Intrepid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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