2001 Dodge Intrepid Review and Specs

Summary

What Edmunds.com says

This spacious yet athletic sedan gets even better this year with improvements in safety and noise isolation.

Pros

Huge interior, gigantic trunk, composed ride, attractive looks.

Cons

Cheap interior materials, lots of engine and road noise, large size makes parking a chore.

What's New for 2001

Changes to this family sedan for the 2001 model year include optional side airbags, a shoulder belt for the central rear passenger, an internal trunk release, three new interior colors, two additional exterior colors, and an additional power outlet in the center console if you get a model with bucket seats. For those cars equipped with the Infinity sound system, you'll receive steering wheel-mounted controls and a four-disc in-dash CD player. SE is now the base Intrepid designation (previously is was the mid-level model) and it includes higher grade fabric this year. All engine choices meet LEV standards and all models receive thicker side glass and upgraded windshield moldings for a quieter ride.

Consumer Ratings & Reviews

My baby

Written by: Jaime E. Carball II on 08/04/2009

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating


Performance:	8	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	8
Comfort:	9	Interior Design:	8	Reliability:	9
Fuel Economy:	8	Exterior Design:	10

Vehicle

2001 Dodge Intrepid SE 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Overall fun car, I had it since college graduation. It has taken me everywhere no problem. It is a big car but it handles just fine. Add on a few aftermarket products to enhance mileage and performance and you'll be set for quite a while. It's reliable, dependable and just plain fun. General maintenance upkeep, regular wash and wax and it to this day still looks brand new. I have the dark blue one and I still love driving it to this day. 8 years and still going strong, best vehicle ever made, best vehicle I ever owned.

Favorite Features

Trunk release, extra power outlet, huge trunk, very spacious for the entire family, looks very attractive with its sleek design, sporty, comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

Upgrade engine to a "HEMI" for the new model.

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All good but the engine.

Written by: vince on 08/03/2009


Performance:	7	Fun-to-Drive:	8	Build Quality:	5
Comfort:	8	Interior Design:	7	Reliability:	5
Fuel Economy:	10	Exterior Design:	8

2001 Dodge Intrepid ES 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)

Bought the car new with 18 miles on it. Everything was great up until around 75000 miles and the water pump goes out and the water and antifreeze get mixed into the oil. Had it fixed for $1300. Then a few thousand miles later the oil light would come on at idle. Had to have the oil light indicator sensor replaced. And a bad rattle also developed and had to have the timing chain and guides replaced for $1500. Had them check the oil pump while they were at it, said it was okay. Oil coming on at idle again. Maybe I'll run it till she dies. Sure do love to drive it!!

The cornering is great!

Do something about the head light. Plastic going bad in the sun light.

Wouldn't buy it again

Written by: jackrelax on 07/13/2009


Performance:	8	Fun-to-Drive:	7	Build Quality:	7
Comfort:	6	Interior Design:	6	Reliability:	8
Fuel Economy:	8	Exterior Design:	6

Car was bought new and had no significant motoric or electrical problems for several years. The first non-driver related issue (that I can recall) was a cooling fan stopped working. This came about in 2006/07. The alternator seems to be going out now, 2009. The oil has been changed on a regular basis. A new battery was required, for the first time, a few months ago.

The exterior has an attractive design.

Since Intrepids are no longer produced it doesn't really matter, but here goes. First, engine needs to be completely resituated. Everything is jam-packed in there. 2, the car is too long. 3, the rear doors are too long and can hit the person opening the door. 4, windshield/ roof are not ergonomic at

Do.Not.Buy.This.Car

Written by: Jessica on 07/03/2009


Performance:	1	Fun-to-Drive:	1	Build Quality:	1
Comfort:	1	Interior Design:	4	Reliability:	1
Fuel Economy:	1	Exterior Design:	4

Listen to all of these reviewers when they say that the 2.7 engine will die on you. Because it will! Mine just happened to chose 5 months after I bought it. And replacing the engine was not an option because they are so hard to find and the fix will cost more then what the car is worth. Do yourself a favor. Stay away from this car!!

It's kind of pretty I guess so long as you don't look under the hood.

Gather all Dodge Intrepids and Burn them. It will save us all a lot of heartache.

AWESOME CAR!!!!!!!!

Written by: Johnny S. Garcia, Jr on 06/06/2009


Performance:	9	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	10	Interior Design:	9	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	10	Exterior Design:	10

I bought this former rental car off a Dodge dealer's lot in Mar. 2002 with 35,000 miles and a MFG date of 06/01. My baby NOW has as of today's date (06/06/09) 218,171 miles on it!!!!!,,,It's a V6 2.7. Most of my miles came from highway miles. Read this and weep people, this car (MY CAR) IS AWESOME!!!!!,,,,I've done regular maintenance, tires, in fact, I went to the maximum width tire on 17 inch rims. The only major thing done on this car is the power steering pulley. It still has trhe orig tranny and batt. THANK YOU for this awesome car!!!!! I hear Dodge made a 2009 Intrepid?????

The sleek low lookin sexy exterior design. The roominess inside, the ride, man the ride is smooth after all these yrs!!!!

a better location for the cup holder and the middle console is too bulky and gets in my way of kissin up on my lady!!!!!

2001 Dodge Intrepid Consumer Ratings & Reviews