Suspension complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Police department operated four 2007 Dodge intrepids, 4 doors, police packages. Two of the vehicles experienced multiple rear strut failures with in a 12 month period. One vehicle experienced a failure during an emergency response that resulted in the officer losing control of the vehicle, wrecking and totaling the vehicle and doing $15,000 damage to 2 vehicles and a house. The officer was lucky and only received minor injuries. The last failure was 3 years after purchase. Three of the vehicles vins are within 5 numbers of each other. Struts have been replaced as they failed except on the vehicle that was totaled. Department has pictures of struts from accident. Incident date is that of the accident.
The engine out of nowhere blew up, engine shut down and water and oil came out of the oil spout, also always having problems with the steering, having to constantly change the rubbers in the stabilizer bars, I'm complaining because the car is a lemon.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Intrepid with a current and failure mileage of 58,000 the contact was driving under normal dry conditions about 55 MPH when the vehicle pulled hard to left and hit a tree. Prior to the crash the contact felt the vehicle shaking. The contact got out and looked at the vehicle and found that nothing was wrong. After the vehicle hit the tree it caught on fire. The driver and two passengers were injured in the crash. The police and fire department came to the scene.
As I was backing into a parallel parking space, I heard a loud pop from under the front of the car, just as I tapped the curb with my back tires at 2 MPH. I went to pull forward to straighten the car and attempt the parking job again, when I realized that I could no longer turn the wheels. The steering wheel turned with ease in my hand, but the tires did not budge with the steering wheel. I had recently had the driver side tie rod and bushings replaced and had an alignment done about a month ago, now I have no steering. Had the car towed to a local mechanic because I'm in a small town and the nearest dealer is 45 miles away. …
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Intrepid se in: [redacted] odometer: 35,100 mi n-service date: 1/1/2002 ate class: d - used. My 2002 Dodge Intrepid was purchased from byers dublin Chevrolet in dublin, ohio I.e. (columbus, ohio) in March of 2003 with 31,000 miles. In June 2003, I began experiencing engine ticking. In July of 2003, I began experiencing rough idling during start up. The manufacturers warranty expires at 36,000 miles. Current mileage is 35,148. I do not want to be stuck with a 5,000 + engine repair bill for a vehicle sold to me with known problems or total engine failure. There are many like complaints on the internet. This vehicle was taken in for mechanical inspection on the front end due to frequent thumping noises during full right and full left turns. Service manager advised that this was only the steering stops working properly. …
Tl contact owns a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 35 MPH, the contact experienced issues with his vehicle and took it to an auto repair shop. The crank, fuel, and oil sensors were replaced. The same day, the engine failed. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the engine was clean and found no failures, other than the bearing. Recently, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to install an idler and the transmission failed. The estimated repair cost for the transmission was $3,300. The extended warranty would not cover the repair costs. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 85,000 and failure mileage was approximately 61,000.
Nasty smell from A/C, suspension/axles and other problems with Dodge Intrepid. There were scratches on the cover of the radio program, problems with the window and door lock, the right passenger front had pin holes, the front end was loud grabbing and knocking, the driver door window displayed a thump noise and the motor on the window continued to run even after the window was closed, the passenger seat cover had a big gauge which was made on the console and the glove box cover door, there were spots on the interior of the front head light inside of the glass, the engine would surge, the front passenger door made squeaking noises, air bag light was intermittent, speaker damage, the right and left front windows squeaked mostly on the left side motor, the right window did not work at all, the left rear anchor cover was broken, the brakes were noisy, the engine light was intermittent, the …
While driving vehicle shakes. Vehicle has been aligned several times but it does not hold an alignment. Vehicle has been taken to dealer on approximately twelve times, and each time a different component wqas changed, but problem resurfaced.
Related recalls (1)
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle.
Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Intrepid years have suspension problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1995 (61), 1996 (44), 1997 (23), 1999 (20) and 2000 (16) model years. Suspension complaints make up 10% of all complaints for the 1995.
Is there a recall for Dodge Intrepid suspension problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 99V-215 (lower arm, Aug 9, 1999). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Dodge Intrepid suspension problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 82,000 miles; 21% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front (55 mentions), followed by the front › control arm › lower arm (20).
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.