Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Dodge Intrepid owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a brick wall and severely damaged the front passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the front passenger seat belts malfunctioned. The driver sustained a back injury and body bruises and the front passenger sustained broken ribs. The rear passenger sustained multiple lacerations. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 250,000.
Car was t-boned on driver side, then propelled into a tree and sideswiped a parked car. Airbags did not deploy. Hood was slightly buckled, driver side was damaged from front to behind rear door. Passenger side was damaged from front headlight/bumper area to rear door.
Dt: 2000 Dodge Intrepid bought in April used with 11,000 miles. Since then it has been in shop 9-10 times, mostly consisting of steering problems, such as rack and pinion and the steering coupler. There were other issues, but this was the main concern. One week ago the consumer was involved in an accident, front end impact for which the air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained injuries. No repairs after the accident because there was over $6,000 worth of damage. Emergency brake handle was loose. The dealer determined the it was not connected. The dealer repositioned/reassembled the emergency brake. The key wouldn't come out of the ignition because the shift interlock cable broke. The check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the wiring to the brake light switch.
While driving at 30 MPH on a city street the consumer collided with another vehicle in an intersection. The consumer's front left side impacted with the other vehicles rear right side. None of the frontal air bags deployed in the consumers vehicle. There were no injuries to either party in the accident.
Vehicle hit a concrete post at less than 15mph. Air bags deployed hitting the driver. I do not believe the air bags should have deployed. I am concerned for employee safety. We have had two intrepids deploy the air bags at less than 15 MPH.
While traveling 25-30 MPH, another vehicle pulled out in front of the consumer resulting in a frontal collision in which neither air bag deployed, both the driver and passenger sustained injuries. Ts
As I was driving along and approached my exit, the steering wheel locked up and would not allow me to control the car. I was able to stop the car safely hitting some brush on the side of the road. No damage or injuries were incurred, but this was very frightening! Now, the steering is still getting stuck on turns and I have no horn! The airbag light is now showing and I don't know whats going on with this car! Something needs to be done. No warnings, or recalls have been made, and there a many concerns of others going through the same issue with this car. Please advise on what is going to be done about this problem before someone gets killed!
Consumer was in an accident traveling 70mph. Accident damaged right front corner panel, every thing electrical was knocked out, air bags didn't deploy, 2-3 inch crease right underneath left head light. Since accident fuel emissions light has been off and on. Vehicle has been in 5 times since first week in November. Dealer said it was a fuel emissions leak, consumer didn't know how to put on gas cap. After the vehicle was repaired for damages caused by the accident, the ses light came on and the vehicle was serviced four times for the same fuel emissions leaks. Finally, a broken fuel line was found and was fixed.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that upon starting the engine, both the driver and passenger side air bags deployed. The dealer stated that diagnostic testing to assess the failure could be done at the owners expense. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance due to the age of the vehicle. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. Updated 05/13/10.
When driving at undetermined speed steering wheel failed, causing the driver to lose control the vehicle and hit another vehicle head on. Consumer stated that steering wheel locked up, and both front air bags did not deploy. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that the steering column bolt snapped.
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.
Airbag complaints in other Intrepid years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2000 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Dodge Intrepid, 2% of the model year's 1,065 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (17 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Dodge Intrepid airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 99V-343 (frontal, Dec 2, 1999). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Dodge Intrepid airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 84,000 miles, and 11% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 17 crashes, 1 fire and 14 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.