2003 Dodge Intrepid engine problems
63 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, which is 45% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 63 45% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 15 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 47 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 fires, 1 death.
What owners wrote
The 2.7 liter engine on our 2003 dodge intrepid seized without warning while on the road. We were on a two-lane highway on a bridge with no shoulders, in-between two large motorhomes traveling at 60 MPH with no power steering and limited braking ability. We were extremely fortunate that we were able to coast across the bridge and get to the shoulder of the road without further incident.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact noticed that the oil warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. He pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the vehicle had an abundant amount of oil. He attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they stated that the engine had internal damage, which would cost $8,000 to repair. The vehicle has not been repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Intrepid
- Transmission 17 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints