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2004 Dodge Intrepid Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

32Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints
24.8%Of all 129 complaints
#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE32 · 24.8%
ENGINE12 · 9.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7 · 5.4%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION6 · 4.7%

Share of the 129 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Dodge Intrepid overview page.

What owners report

“OVERHEATING. I HAVE HAD A NEW RADIATOR PUT IN. 2 NEW THERMOSTATS, COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED TWICE, NEW RADIATOR CAP, NEW TOP AND BOTTOM RADIATOR HOSE…”NHTSA complaint 10417733 — filed 08/05/2011
“WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 DODGE INTREPID, THE CAR STARTED TO JERK, SO I PULLED INTO THE GAS STATION AND CALLED MY HUSBAND. WE GOT THE…”NHTSA complaint 10403674 — filed 05/29/2011
“MY 2004 DODGE INTREPID WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. OVER 5 MILES PER HOUR FRONT END DAMAGE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WHEN CAR INSURANCE LOOKED…”NHTSA complaint 10395538 — filed 04/11/2011

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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed

2200452005220066200762008620092201032011

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Dodge Intrepid have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Dodge Intrepid: 32 of 129 complaints on file (24.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Dodge Intrepid have in total?

129 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.