2001 Dodge Intrepid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
All you moms and dads out there who cart around your 2.5 children to various athletic and social events, but who don't want to completely...
All you moms and dads out there who cart around your 2.5 children to various athletic and social events, but who don't want to completely say goodbye to your misspent youth might be interested in a Dodge Intrepid. It combines a sporty look and engineering with a family-sized interior and trunk space that can accommodate up to six passengers (maybe even eight, if you include the trunk).
The 2001 Dodge Intrepid comes in three trims -- SE (formerly the base model), ES, and R/T. All models received thicker glass this year in Dodge's eternal quest to reduce road noise, a common complaint with the Intrepid. The SE and ES come standard with a 2.7-liter, 200-hp V6 or optional 3.2-liter, 225-hp V6. The R/T rips up the road with a 3.5-liter, 242-hp engine. A split/fold rear seat is now an option on SE and R/T models, and standard on the ES. A harness seat-belt is available for the middle rear seat, and optional front side airbags are offered for the first time in 2001.
The 2001 Dodge Intrepid is the best of both worlds for owners who want some fun on the road, but who also want comfort and easy handling for long-haul trips. The four-door sedan is popular for its ultra-cool style, its good gas mileage, responsiveness, and immediate pickup. But drivers complain of a cheap-looking interior, bad transmission, rear blind spots that hamper parking, annoying road noise, and costly maintenance record. It seems many owners have to decide which is more important to them, substance or style.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid appreciate its spaciousness, reliable performance, and decent styling. They particularly like the roomy interior and trunk space, as well as the car's handling and comfort during drives. However, some drivers noted issues with the quality of interior trim and certain engine reliability problems, especially with the 2.7L engine variant."
The car is dependable, great to drive, and despite many road miles put upon it (213,000 miles) it still performs well. The Nascar styling is an "eye catcher" for those diehard fans. Good gas mileage for a full size car. Maintenance cost is reasonable. Spacious interior for full sized or large adult passengers. Seat belts are adjustable and very comfortable. Leather trim is of high quality and all seams are intact. The dash and interior door trim is solid and durable. Generous trunk space and plenty of storage in the doors and center console. There are heat/air conditioning vents on the console that supply the rear passengers directly, which is a nice feature. For a v6, the car has plenty of power to navigate quickly in high demand traffic conditions. The passing gear will leave everyone in the dust!
April 14, 2012A great, versatile all round sedan. Decently built, decent performance. not much torque on the low end, but great passing and highway power available on demand from the 3.5 magnum V6. Using the available AutoStick semi-automatic Transmission is fun. Maneuverability is fantastic, the car corners amazingly due to its cab-forward architecture. The EVIC over head computer competently evaluates the trip and vehicle performance while reminding you of required service intervals. The interior cabin is simple yet refined and very spacious. Low points include long-term transmission durability.. that's about it, in my opinion.
July 31, 2008After a Mini-van I was ready for a car. Great power and could turn on dime even for having a long body. Loved the car until it was flooded in Italy; never ran right after that.
February 28, 2008What owners say
The car is dependable, great to drive, and despite many road miles put upon it (213,000 miles) it still performs well. The Nascar styling is an "eye catcher" for those diehard fans. Good gas mileage for a full size car. Maintenance cost is reasonable. Spacious interior for full sized or large adult passengers. Seat belts are adjustable and very comfortable. Leather trim is of high quality and all seams are intact. The dash and interior door trim is solid and durable. Generous trunk space and plenty of storage in the doors and center console. There are heat/air conditioning vents on the console that supply the rear passengers directly, which is a nice feature. For a v6, the car has plenty of power to navigate quickly in high demand traffic conditions. The passing gear will leave everyone in the dust!
April 14, 2012A great, versatile all round sedan. Decently built, decent performance. not much torque on the low end, but great passing and highway power available on demand from the 3.5 magnum V6. Using the available AutoStick semi-automatic Transmission is fun. Maneuverability is fantastic, the car corners amazingly due to its cab-forward architecture. The EVIC over head computer competently evaluates the trip and vehicle performance while reminding you of required service intervals. The interior cabin is simple yet refined and very spacious. Low points include long-term transmission durability.. that's about it, in my opinion.
July 31, 2008After a Mini-van I was ready for a car. Great power and could turn on dime even for having a long body. Loved the car until it was flooded in Italy; never ran right after that.
February 28, 2008I bought my car new and it has run quite well since 2001 with very few repairs needed, other than routine maintence. My car has a lot of miles too, 115,000 plus and still looks sharp!
September 6, 2007This vehicle was a great vehicle. It ran great and drove smooth. It was very nice looking and clean. It was really roomy and comfortable to drive. There was a lot of storage space. Overall just a great vehicle to have. It used to be an undercover police car and had a police interceptor package in it. So this was kind of fast!!
November 29, 2014Likes +Performance +Reliability +Handling +Styling Dislikes -Poor turning circle The performance of the 2.7l engine is fantastic, easily keeping up with Interstate traffic, and was extremely reliable, bringing in 1,500 miles/week with no failures, breakdowns and always got you there in great comfort!
March 26, 2010the speed and the quickness of the car are great love how it handles it fun to drive handles nice around curves gets up and gos when you need it to stop on dime when you need it to over all it a great car cant find any thing wrong with it .
September 20, 2013I like how it handles. Its suspension is solid and provides a really good ride. It really hasn't needed many repairs except for the engine when I bought it. The cost of ownership is very reasonable. Its is much lower now that my wife and I have moved down to arizona. The gas mileage is great. Both highway and city driving.
February 24, 2009Overall I am quite happy with the Intrepid. It has had no mechanical problems, and outside of the normal things that would need to be replaced like a battery or belts, etc., nothing has needed fixing. It has a 3.2L V6, which is enough power for a car of its size. Due to how sloped the design of the car is, and how low-slung the windows are, it can be a bit hard to see out of though. It also has a very curved design, and so it can be somewhat hard to see the four corners of the car while parking and so on, but overall I love it!
September 28, 2008Loved the looks of the intrepid but for me it has become a problem getting in and out of it because of my age. Very comfortable car and very good at gas. Very stable at high speed. Great trunk space.
January 31, 2015Trims & specs
Base MSRP $21,535 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.7L 200 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 18.4 cu ft |
Combined MPG 21 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $25,600 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.5L 242 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 18.4 cu ft |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $23,230 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.7L 201 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 18.4 cu ft |
Combined MPG 21 | Drivetrain FWD |
