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2000 Dodge Intrepid R/T

The 2000 Dodge Intrepid R/T is a 242-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $24,995 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 242 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The Intrepid measures 203.7 inches long on a 113.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,511 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$24,995 ($47,174 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.5L Chrysler EGG SOHC High Output V6
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower242 hp
Torque250 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore and Stroke96 x 81
Injection TypeSequential multi-port fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity17 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17"
Wheels Rear17"
Tires FrontP225/55R17 V
Tires RearP225/55R17 V
Dimensions & Weight
Length203.7 in
Width74.7 in
Height55.9 in
Wheelbase113 in
Ground Clearance5.1 in
Curb Weight3,511 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.3 in
Headroom Rear37.4 in
Legroom Front42.2 in
Legroom Rear39.1 in
Shoulder Room Front59 in
Shoulder Room Rear58.1 in
Hip Room Front56.1 in
Hip Room Rear56.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2000 Dodge Intrepid 4-DR.

Recalls

9 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Dodge INTREPID. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 11, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

NHTSA campaign 09E025000

Apr 7, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

NHTSA campaign 09E012000

Feb 5, 2003 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

Consequence: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

NHTSA campaign 03V035000

Aug 2, 2001 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

NHTSA campaign 01V273000

Nov 9, 2000 · CHILD SEAT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

NHTSA campaign 00V366000

Jul 10, 2000 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT INWARD DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON MAY BE IN A "BRAKE APPLIED" POSITION DUE TO THE DAMAGED PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING. WHEN THE PISTON IS IN THE APPLIED POSITION, THE FLUID COMPENSATION PORTS ARE CLOSED WHICH RESULTS IN A BRAKE DRAG CONDITION.

Consequence: IF THE BRAKE OVERHEAT, BRAKE FADING COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN NEEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SHOULD A DRIVER NOT ANTICIPATE THE EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.

NHTSA campaign 00V180000

Feb 4, 2000 · SEAT BELTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

Consequence: THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.

NHTSA campaign 00V034000

Feb 4, 2000 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.

NHTSA campaign 00V033000

Dec 2, 1999 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.

NHTSA campaign 99V343000

1,089 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2000 Dodge INTREPID

Owner Complaints

1,089 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Dodge INTREPID (35 mention a crash, 22 a fire, 25 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling792
Steering81
Power Train42
Electrical System34
Seats34
Service Brakes32
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Nov 27, 2018 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, A FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED. THE CONTACT LIFTED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE ODOR AS WELL AS FUEL LEAKING FROM UNDER THE…”
May 31, 2018 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“I OWN AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND I HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM ON THESE VEHICLES MORE THAN ONCE AND CANNOT FIGURE OUT HOW DODGE IS GETTING AWAY WITH NOT RECALLING THESE VEHICLES FOR A FUEL LEAK ON THE…”
Apr 11, 2018 · Power Train
“CAR WON'T GO INTO PARK. HAS TO BE STARTED IN NEUTRAL. CAR HAS TENDENCY TO ROLL. WHEEL(S) HAS TO BE BLOCKED. STATIONARY.”
Feb 16, 2017 · Seats
“AS I SAT IN MY CAR TO DRIVE, THE DRIVER'S SEAT LEANED BACK UNEXPECTEDLY. IT CAN NOT BE RAISED. I HAVE A BUCKET AND BOX BEHIND THE SEAT TO HOLD IT IN PLACE, BUT IT IS STILL NOT IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION…”
Jul 30, 2016 · Unknown Or Other
“TAKATA RECALL”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2000 DODGE INTREPID. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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