2004 Dodge Intrepid - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2004 Dodge Intrepid

140 problems have been reported for the 2004 Dodge Intrepid. The following chart shows the 14 most common problems for 2004 Dodge Intrepid. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 89 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (9 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2004 Dodge Intrepid

Problem Category Number of Problems
  Engine And Engine Cooling
89
  Steering
9
  Power Train
8
  Air Bag
7
  Service Brakes
6
  Electrical System
5
  Equipment
3
  Structure
3
  Suspension
3
  Tire
2
  Vehicle Speed Control
2
  Seat Belt
1
  Exterior Lighting
1
  Latches/locks/linkage
1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2004 Dodge Intrepid in the United States are 67,309 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Dodge Intrepid owners in the last 18 years is 140, and the age of the vehicle is 18, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

      PPMY Index = 140 / 67,309 / 18 * 1000 = 0.12.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Dodge Intrepid model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2004 Dodge Intrepid in 2004.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year Number of Problems
  2022
0
  2021
1
  2020
0
  2019
3
  2018
0
  2017
0
  2016
0
  2015
7
  2014
7
  2013
5
  2012
8
  2011
5
  2010
6
  2009
13
  2008
18
  2007
27
  2006
10
  2005
17
  2004
1

📊 Compare the 2004 Dodge Intrepid with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Dodge Intrepid, the following table can be used to compare the 2004 Dodge Intrepid with the Dodge Intrepid from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2004 Intrepid is 140 while the average number of problems reported for the 9 model years of the Dodge Intrepid is 505.

Table 3. Compare the 2004 Dodge Intrepid with other model years

Model Year Number of Problems
  2004 Intrepid
140
  2003 Intrepid
108
  2002 Intrepid
336
  2001 Intrepid
663
  2000 Intrepid
1,074
  1999 Intrepid
1,000
  1998 Intrepid
375
  1997 Intrepid
346
  1996 Intrepid
507


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