2003 Dodge Intrepid SXT
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- Photo: Dodge Intrepid Front by KGC626, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Dodge Intrepid SE in Deep Sapphire Blue Metallic, front left, 10-28-2023 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Intrepid 98-04 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Dodge Intrepid RT in Inferno Red Tinted Pearlcoat, Rear Right, 08-13-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Intrepid Rear by KGC626, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2003 Dodge Intrepid SXT is a 250-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $25,525 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 250 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Intrepid measures 203.7 inches long on a 113.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,548 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $25,525 ($45,085 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L Chrysler EGG SOHC High Output V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 250 hp |
| Torque | 250 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 96 x 81 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 17 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16" |
| Wheels Rear | 16" |
| Tires Front | P225/60R16 T |
| Tires Rear | P225/60R16 T |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 203.7 in |
| Width | 74.7 in |
| Height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,548 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2003 Dodge Intrepid SXT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 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
106 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2003 Dodge INTREPID
Owner Complaints
106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Dodge INTREPID (4 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 61 |
| Power Train | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 14 |
| Hydraulic | 11 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
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 2003 DODGE INTREPID. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.