2000 Dodge Intrepid electrical system problems
36 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 8 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Upon hitting a deer t electrical box split open, and caused a fire, burning entire car. Airbags did not go off, and anti-lock brakes locked up for at least 6 feet .
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway for 2 hours it caught on fire. The fire started in the engine compartment spreading thought out the entire vehicle. There was a fire report filed at the scene. There were no prior problems with the vehicle. The dealer was alerted and determined an inspector would need to inspect the vehicle. A letter received from the manufacturer stating there was no need for an inspection.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid
- Engine 788 complaints
- Steering 84 complaints
- Seats 33 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Transmission 31 complaints
- Latches & locks 28 complaints
- Air bags 25 complaints
- Lighting 24 complaints