1998 DODGE INTREPID

5 recalls, 493 complaints - 160 TSBs

09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
42,540 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
16,270 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
04V021000 Jan 13, 2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence
EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2,315,768 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
03V035000 Feb 5, 2003
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence
IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
1,066,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
98V049000 Mar 9, 1998
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLE. SOME PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING SOME REQUIRED COMPONENTS.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE IN THESE VEHICLES.
54 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

493 total complaints 37 crashes 12 fires 32 injuries 15 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE111
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING52
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION22
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS22
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE16
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL13
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP9
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC8
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 14, 2013
Incident date: Jan 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE PEDAL DID NOT ENGAGE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MERGED ONTO THE SHOUL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Apr 2, 2012
Incident date: Mar 19, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE ABS SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR AND THEY H... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Sep 6, 2011
Incident date: Sep 3, 2011
ENGINE FAILURE CLICKING NOISE POSSIBLE VALVE TRAIN. CONSUMING LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL BUT NO PROPERLY LUBRICATING ENGINE PARTS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Nov 18, 2010
Incident date: Nov 14, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED HER THAT THE MOTOR FAILED DUE TO THE ANTI-FREEZE AND OIL MIXING TOGETHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Aug 3, 2010
Incident date: Aug 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED GASOLINE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL LINE THAT CONNECTED TO THE FUEL RAIL. THERE WAS ALSO AN OVERPOWERING ODOR OF GASOLINE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 26, 2009
Incident date: Apr 2, 2009
IN 2007 I BOUGHT A 1998 DODGE INTREPID 2.7 L ENGINE....NONETHELESS THE ENGINE BLEW. THE CAR HAD REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE. IT GAVE NO WARNING THAT THERE WERE ANY SIGNS OF ENGINE TROUBLE. I PAID $6995 FOR THE CAR, IT HAD 67,000 MILES ON IT.....2YRS LATER AT 87,000 IT DIED....LEAVING ME T... Read more
STEERING Jan 18, 2009
Incident date: Jan 18, 2009
POWER STEERING FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO POWER STEERING ,NO POWER STEERING LEAKS BELTS OK AND NO NOISE UNDER HOOD. *TR
STEERING Dec 9, 2008
Incident date: Dec 8, 2008
SEVERE STEERING PROBLEMS. WHEEL LOCKS WHEN TURNED COMPLETELY TO RIGHT OR LEFT. WANDERS ON DRY PAVEMENT, ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE IN WET WEATHER. HAVE BEEN TOLD TO REPLACE STEERING RACK AND INNER TIE RODS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 22, 2008
Incident date: Oct 10, 2008
I BOUGHT A DODGE INTREPID IN APRIL 08. IT HAD 53,000 MILES, IN GREAT CONDITION AND SPOTLESS CARFAX. THE CAR STARTED MAKING PROBLEMS AT 57000 MILES. IT OVERHEATED, SO WE GOT THE RADIATOR FIXED WHICH SOLVED MY PROBLEM FOR A WEEK OR SO. AFTER THAT WEEK, WHILE DRIVING ON THE LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY MY EN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 13, 2008
Incident date: Oct 13, 2008
THE ENGINE IN MY 1998 DODGE INTREPID WITH 56K MILES N IT IS KNOCKING. SEVERAL MECHANICS HAVE TOLD ME THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REBUILT. IT IS THE 2.7 L DOHC AND I HAVE BEEN READING NUMEROUS REPORTS/COMPLAINTS OF THE ENGINE.*TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Oct 7, 2008
Incident date: Nov 21, 2007
ENGINE PROBLEMS W/SLUDGE DODGE INTREPID W/2.7 ENGINE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Sep 17, 2008
Incident date: Aug 25, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK, RATTLE, MAKE NOISE, AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED LIFTERS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
STEERING Aug 18, 2008
Incident date: Jun 13, 2008
I WAS DRIVING AROUND 40MPH, CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN ORDER TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ON TO ANOTHER STREET. ONCE MAKING THIS RIGHT TURN THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE WHEEL BEING TURNED BACK TO THE LEFT. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STRIKE THE CURB. ONCE STOPPED THE STEERING SEEMED TO BE ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 23, 2008
Incident date: Jun 12, 2007
ENGINE WAS RUNNING HOT TOWED INTO REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT THE VALVES WERE BURNT AND BLOCK WAS CRACKED. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jul 23, 2008
Incident date: Jun 12, 2007
ENGINE WAS RUNNING HOT TOWED INTO REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT THE VALVES WERE BURNT AND BLOCK WAS CRACKED. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 29, 2008
Incident date: Apr 7, 2007
THE CAR STARTING SMOKING AND THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON...CANT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT...CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON AND STILL SMOKING LOTS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 11, 2008
Incident date: Apr 24, 2008
I HAVE A 98 DODGE INTREPID WITH A 2.7L ENGINE. I BOUGHT CAR IN JULY 06, CAME WITH 90 DAY WARRANTY. HAD IT TO DEALER WITHIN A MONTH OF PURCHASE FOR "TICKING" NOISE. WAS TOLD WAS "NORMAL LIFTER NOISE". TWO WEEKS AGO, ENGINE BLEW. TIMING CHAIN BROKE, DAMAGING LIFTERS, PISTONS, ETC. NEED NEW ENGINE AT C... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 13, 2007
Incident date: Jul 9, 2007
I WAS ON VACATION FOR THE WEEKEND IN CANADA, ON THE WAY BACK, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY INTO A HOTEL PARKING LOT, AND THE KNOCK WAS SO LOUD, IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO EXPLODE. IT IS ONCE AGAIN A 1998 DODGE INTREPID 2.7 LITER ENGINE, THAT HAS GON... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Dec 8, 2007
Incident date: Oct 28, 2007
VERY LOUD KNOCKING FROM THE ENGINE OCCURRED THEN THE ENGINE DIED LIFTERS WERE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE COLLAPSED AND KNOCKING STILL OCCURS AND MECHANIC IS NOW CHECKING INTO THE TIMING CHAIN. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Dec 8, 2007
Incident date: Dec 8, 2007
I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED WITH ABOUT 100,000 MILES FOR $2,000. IT'S A BEAUTIFUL CAR IN AND OUT FOR THE PRICE GREAT CONDITION! I'VE NOTICED THAT WHEN I START IF UP TO LET IF WARM, IT WAR EXTREMELY LOUD, BUT I DIDN'T THINK IT WAS A BIG DEAL SINCE IT'S COLD OUT AND IT NEEDED TO WARM. TONIGHT I WAS DRIVING... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 1, 2007
Incident date: Oct 1, 2007
ENGINE KEEPS TURNING OFF , OIL LIGHT KEEPS FLICKERING WHEN STOP. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 9, 2007
Incident date: Oct 4, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY REMAINS AT THE DEALER. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 62,000... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Sep 24, 2007
Incident date: Apr 6, 2005
I OWN A 1998 DODGE INTREPID, IT HAS 128,000 MILES ON IT...OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED EVERY 3,000 MILES....I WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF...IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE...MY HUSBAND IS A AUTO MECHANIC, SO I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Aug 3, 2007
Incident date: Jul 30, 2007
COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP. MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2.7L ENGINES DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN FAILURE OCCURRED, HAD IT BEEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS A SERIOUS CRASH COULD OF OCCURRED. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Apr 20, 2007
Incident date: Apr 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS AND SAW SMOKE EXITING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAP ON TOP OF THE SPARK PLUG DETACHED FROM THE HEAD. WHEN THE MECHANIC REMOVED THE SPARK PLUG THE SPRING... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Mar 28, 2007
Incident date: Mar 27, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH,THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERABLE AND EVENTUALLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, AND WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 31, 2006
Incident date: Nov 14, 2000
1999 I BOUGHT A 98 DODGE INTREPID. 2000, ENGINE BLOWN FROM OIL SLUDGE AT 42,000. I WAS TAKING KIDS TO SCHOOL AND CAR STOPPED WITH NO WARNING ON RAILROAD TRACKS AND HAD TO BE TOWED. PAID $500.00 DEDUCTIBLES AT DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED ENGINE. HAD PROOF OF OIL CHANGES. 2002 BROKE DOWN AGAIN. THE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Dec 27, 2006
Incident date: Dec 10, 2006
I HAVE A 1998 CHRYSLER INTREPID WITH A 2.7 ENGINE. THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT HAS REPEATEDLY COME ON AT AN IDLE. THE ENGINE WAS CHECKED NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND, THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR AT LEAST A YEAR AND HAS BEEN REPEATEDLY CHECKED. NOW THE WATER PUMP WENT OUT AND HAS CAUSED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 7, 2006
Incident date: Nov 5, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED A NEW MOTOR WAS NEEDED.
POWER TRAIN Dec 5, 2006
Incident date: Jun 13, 2006
TRANSMISSION FAILURE FOR 1998 DODGE INTREPID ES AT 103,000 MILES. REBUILT ONE PUT IN AND LASTED 30,000 MILES. PUT IN REBUILT ENGINE AGAIN AT 130,000 MILES. ENGINE STARTING TO ACT UP AGAIN ONLY AFTER 5 MONTHS OF DRIVING. TEMPERATURE CONTROL NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ENGINE STARTING TO ACT UP AGAIN. AL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Dec 5, 2006
Incident date: Jun 13, 2006
TRANSMISSION FAILURE FOR 1998 DODGE INTREPID ES AT 103,000 MILES. REBUILT ONE PUT IN AND LASTED 30,000 MILES. PUT IN REBUILT ENGINE AGAIN AT 130,000 MILES. ENGINE STARTING TO ACT UP AGAIN ONLY AFTER 5 MONTHS OF DRIVING. TEMPERATURE CONTROL NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ENGINE STARTING TO ACT UP AGAIN. AL... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Nov 22, 2006
Incident date: Nov 22, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHERE THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED ON THE FIRST VISIT, AND THE OXYGEN SENSOR ON THE SECOND. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE AFTER B... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Nov 4, 2006
Incident date: Sep 4, 2006
HEADLIGHTS WILL TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING , OR WILL TURN ON BY THEMSELVES WITHOUT THE KEY IN IGNITION. MY MECHANIC HAVE REPLACED 3 HEADLIGHT SWITCHES BUT ITS NOT WORKING. ALSO THE CAR HAS MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FROM INTERNAL LAMPS TO HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE READ LOT OF REVIEW FROM O... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 4, 2006
Incident date: Sep 4, 2006
HEADLIGHTS WILL TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING , OR WILL TURN ON BY THEMSELVES WITHOUT THE KEY IN IGNITION. MY MECHANIC HAVE REPLACED 3 HEADLIGHT SWITCHES BUT ITS NOT WORKING. ALSO THE CAR HAS MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FROM INTERNAL LAMPS TO HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE READ LOT OF REVIEW FROM O... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Sep 21, 2006
Incident date: Sep 12, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED, A LEAK WAS NOTICED UNDER THE ENGINE. THE DEALER REPLACED A PART ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE UPPER PLENUM WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Sep 11, 2006
Incident date: Sep 11, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING ON A HIGHWAY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THE ENGINE SEIZED AND THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE ENGINES. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE ... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Aug 23, 2006
Incident date: Jul 31, 2006
1998 DODGE INTREPID'S RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. *KB WHEN THE TIRE SHEARED OFF IT SCRATCHED THE REAR DOOR AND DENTED AND SCRATCHED THE FRONT BUMPER. THE DAY PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT THE CONSUMER HAD BRAKE REPAIRS DONE. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Aug 22, 2006
Incident date: Jan 31, 2005
1998 DODGE INTREPID, OIL SLUDGE CAUSE TIMING CHAIN TO BREAK, DAMAGING EVERYTHING. CAR JUST QUIT. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Aug 14, 2006
Incident date: Aug 14, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT AROUND THE MUFFLER CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. THE BRAKES FAILED ONCE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. PRIOR TO THE BRAKE FAILURE, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT ADDED BR... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Aug 9, 2006
Incident date: Jul 20, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME PROGRESSIVELY CLOUDY, TO THE POINT THAT THE LIGHT WAS OBSCURED AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. BOTH HEADLIGHTS WERE REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 31, 2006
Incident date: Jul 26, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED , LEAVING THE CONSUMER STRANDED. A REPUTABLE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE HAD FAILED AND WAS IRREPARABLE. UPDATED 9/5/2006 - *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 24, 2006
Incident date: May 16, 2006
1998 INTREPID ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS THE CONSUMER OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE FIRE. *NM UPDATED 07/20/06. *JB
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 21, 2006
Incident date: Jul 19, 2006
CAR WAS PURCHASED IN 5/06 FROM PRIVATE DEALER. FUILD AND OIL LEVELS WHERE INSPECTED BY OWNER (AT JIFFY LUBE WITH DOCUMANTATION) WHICH WERE CLEAN AND FULL. OIL CHANGE HAD BEEN DONE LESS THEN 3,000 MILES PRIOR AND WAS NOT DUE. ON THE DAY OF THE INCIDENT THE ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON, THERE WAS A CLICK ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jul 5, 2006
Incident date: Jul 1, 2006
MY CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER ON A WEDNESDAY AND RADIATOR WAS REPLACED, AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK ON FRIDAY EVENING, SAT. THE CAR OVERHEATED AGAIN AND HAD TO BE TOWED. AFTER CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM I WAS TOLD THE MOTOR BLEW AND THEY WERE TRYING TO FIND A REPLACEMENT. I WAS TOLD I... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 24, 2006
Incident date: May 4, 2005
I BOUGHT THIS 1998 DODGE INTREPID ON 1-13-05 FROM A CAR LOT AND WITHIN 5 DAYS MANY PROBLEMS ARISE WHICH OF COARSE RESULTED IN COSTLY REPAIRS. IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY WHICH HARDLY COVERED ANYTHING SO IT WAS OUT OF MY POCKET A NEW ENGINE, MAP SENSOR, CAT CONVERTER, MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND MORE. ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 21, 2006
Incident date: Jun 9, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ENGINE TERMINATED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THIS OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE FIRST TIME, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE LAST TWO TIMES, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THERE WERE NO LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO EACH INCIDENT. WHEN THE VEHICLE S... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jun 20, 2006
Incident date: Jun 18, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH AND IT WENT COMPLETELY FLOOR. THE BRAKE RETURNED BY A SPRING, BUT THERE WAS ONLY AROUND 2% OF BRAKING POWER. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS DOWN SHIFTED, BUT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO MOVE FROM THE DRIVE POSITION, AL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jun 20, 2006
Incident date: Jun 18, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH AND IT WENT COMPLETELY FLOOR. THE BRAKE RETURNED BY A SPRING, BUT THERE WAS ONLY AROUND 2% OF BRAKING POWER. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS DOWN SHIFTED, BUT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO MOVE FROM THE DRIVE POSITION, AL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 2, 2006
Incident date: May 24, 2006
VEHICLE'S ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING VERY LOUD THEN AND IT MADE A LOUD POP AND SEIZED, I WAS ON A ONE LANE HIGHWAY AROUND A CURVE WHERE CARS TRAVEL AT AROUND 65 MPH, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DEADLY ACCIDENT. LUCKILY I HAD A FRIEND FOLLOWING ME WHO PUSHED ME TO SAFETY. MECHANIC SAID THE ENGINE IS NO GOOD ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 24, 2006
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
FIRST THE WATER PUMP WENT OUT, HAD IT REPLACED THEN MY ENGINE BOTTOMED OUT AND NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *NM

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 DODGE INTREPID

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 28.0 22.0 Regular $2,850
3.2L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 26.0 20.0 Regular $3,100

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 DODGE INTREPID

160 manufacturer communications from 150 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY14
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER9
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER9
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE8
350000 EQUIPMENT7
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM6
010000 STEERING6
9004275 Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
9004275 Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
08-049-20 Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20 Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
31-006-19 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19 Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19 Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100519 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100319 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
68332810 Sep 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. C
R2118796A Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
23-014-15 Apr 23, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
23-014-15 Apr 23, 2015
592000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
2400204 Jul 30, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER PERFORMANCE. *TT
2304702 May 4, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INTERIOR FRONT DOOR HANDLE/BEZEL REPLACEMENT. *MJ
0900204 Jan 27, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SHORT DURATION COLD ENGINE START-UP TICKING LIKE SOUND. THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO MARCH 31, 2003. *MN
0900503 Nov 21, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SHORT DURATION COLD ENGINE START-UP TICKING LIKE SOUND. *TT
2301103 May 9, 2003
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SAG OR RATTLE AT REAR OF HEADLINER. *TT
0900203 Mar 14, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STUMBLE AND/OR MISFIRE - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT
2500102A Sep 2, 2002
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442, P0455, OR P0456 - LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP), LEAK DETECTED. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 25-001-02 DATED FEB 11, 2002. *TT
1802302 Aug 5, 2002
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
CONCERNS WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH A CATALYST EFFICIENCY FAILURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC P0420) RECORDED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
1802002 Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
2301502 Apr 1, 2002
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC
2200102 Mar 11, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHROME WHEEL CARE. *SLC
0700202 Feb 4, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING LOW OR NO CABIN HEAD, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SYSTEM FILL PROCEDURE. *TT
2302701 Sep 21, 2001
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT
2301901 Aug 10, 2001
220000 SEATS
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A POWER SEAT ADJUSTER LOOSE FORE/AFT.*SLC
2400901 Aug 3, 2001
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO A/C HEATER PERFORMANCE.*SLC
01015 Jul 16, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING A NO-START CONDITION WHICH MAY EXIST FOLLOWING A HOT SOAK. *TT
0801001 May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
1801201 May 25, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
1900101 Mar 23, 2001
010000 STEERING
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
2100601 Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
0803100 Oct 20, 2000
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE WINDOW STICKS IN THE UP POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY BE INTERMITTENT. *TT
2303900 Oct 20, 2000
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
INFORMATION ON DOOR GLASS LIFT PLATE SERVICE. *TT
1802100 Oct 6, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VEHICLE THEFT ALARM (VTA) SECURITY LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY NOT BLINKING AFTER LOCKING ALL DOORS AND / OR THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY WILL BE SLOW TO UPDATE AND / OR POOR A/C PERFORMANCE IS EXPERIENCED AFTER VEHI
1900300B Oct 6, 2000
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
082700 Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
0042 Sep 13, 2000
010000 STEERING
ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION FOR LOOSE STEERING. *TT
190300A Sep 8, 2000
010000 STEERING
EXPERIENCING LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
070200 Jun 16, 2000
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE OVERHEATING AND / OR COOLANT BOTTLE FAILURES AFTER SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
190300 Jun 2, 2000
010000 STEERING
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
070100 Mar 31, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A LOW TONE GROWL SOUND CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE FOLLOWING A COLD START WHILE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE WITH ENGINE RPM BETWEEN 1000 AND 1300 RPM. *TT
240200 Mar 24, 2000
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE A/C AND HEATER SYSTEMS INCLUDING: LACK OF COLD AIR, LACK OF HOT AIR, UNREQUESTED MODE CHANGE (ATC ONLY), NO CONTROL OF MODE OR TEMPERATURE CONTROL OR DITHERING / TAPPING BLEND DOOR NOISE
080800 Mar 17, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH AN INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT
080600 Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
230700 Feb 25, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
EXPERIENCING WIND NOISE HEARD FROM THE SUNROOF OR B-PILLAR FORWARD IN THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH OR AT LOWER SPEEDS INTO A HEADWIND. *TT
020100 Feb 4, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
CONCERNS WITH A SQUEAKING NOISE FROM FRONT STRUT(S) DURING SUSPENSION JOUNCE. *TT
180100 Feb 4, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT
230200 Feb 4, 2000
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTION VEHICLES. *TT
230400 Feb 4, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONCERNS WITH THE DOOR TRIM PANEL CRACKING AT LOWER ATTACHING SCREW BOSSES. *TT
190100 Jan 21, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT RATTLE SOUND COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLES. *TT
021699 Dec 31, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONSTANT LEAD OR PULL ON A FLAT NON-CROWNED ROAD. *TT
190899 Dec 31, 1999
010000 STEERING
INFORMATION WHEN SERVICING THE INNER TIE ROD END TO STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENTS. *TT
084099 Dec 3, 1999
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
DISCUSSION STATING THAT CURRENTLY, WINDOW MOTORS ARE BEING SERVICED SEPARATELY FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR. *TT
083799 Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
220499 Oct 29, 1999
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SUBJECT CONCERNING THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION. *MJS
083699 Oct 15, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT FLICKER, VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.7L ENGINE. *MJS
083599 Oct 8, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON THE MIL ILLUMINATION, LEAK DETECTION PUMP DTC AND/OR FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE. *MJS
233599REVA Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
210599A Sep 3, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION OF A RESUABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET. *TT
233599 Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082999 Sep 2, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONCERNS WITH INADVERTENT DOOR LOCK OPERATION. *TT
232099A Aug 13, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
DAIMLER CHRYSLER IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
211099 Jun 25, 1999
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
SUBJECT REGARDING AUXILIARY DIFFERENTIAL VENT. *TT
232099 Jun 25, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
DIAMLER CHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
9926 Jun 23, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE DEALER REIMBURSEMENT. *TT
140299 Jun 18, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING HISS NOISE FROM ENGINE WHEN IDLING. *TT
181299 Jun 18, 1999
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT
081999 Jun 11, 1999
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUBJECT REGARDING POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CORROSION. *TT
081699A Jun 11, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONDITIONS WITH INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT
9925 Jun 3, 1999
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SUBJECT REGARDING THE INTERNAL EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE. *TT
081699 May 28, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONDITIONS WITH INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT
081199 May 7, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING BUZZING OF THE FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL INDUCED BY THE AUDIO SYSTEM. *TT
090299 Apr 16, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT ON OIL FILTER ADAPTER COMING OUT OF ENGINE BLOCK DURING REMOVAL OF OIL FILTER. *TT
080999A Apr 16, 1999
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE OR LIGHTS STAYING ON. *TT
814 Apr 1, 1999
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS RECALL ON REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *TT
080999 Mar 26, 1999
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. *TT
210499 Feb 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ON 1999 RUNNING CHANGES TO TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) *TT
230599 Feb 12, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL LOOSE AT UPPER REAR CORNER. *TT
240399 Feb 12, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE NO WARM OR HOT AIR COMES FROM THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM AND THE CLIMATE CONTROL TEMPERATURE KNOB IS SET TO WARM OR HOT. *TT
081798 Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
#9867 Dec 15, 1998
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
COMPLAINTS OF WINDOW MOTORS WIRED INCORRECTLY. *YC
236098 Dec 11, 1998
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE SUNSHADE FABRIC DELAMINATES FROM THE SUBSTRATE ALONG THE EDEGES OF THE SUNSHADE. *YC
084698 Dec 4, 1998
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
CONCERNS WITH WINDOW STICKS IN THE UP POSITION. *AK
233398 Dec 4, 1998
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK NOISE IN WINDOW REGULATOR. *YC
084598 Nov 6, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LACK OF RANGE USING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ( RKE ). *AK
235298 Oct 30, 1998
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
EXCESSIVE ROAD NOISE HEARD INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACE; MORE PRONOUNCED IN REAR SEAT. *AK
241498 Oct 30, 1998
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COMPLAINTS OF POOR HEATER PERFORMANCE AT IDLE OR SLOW ENGINE WARM UP. *YC
183398 Oct 30, 1998
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SUBJECT REGARDING ROUGH IDLEAN DPOOR DRIVEABILITY CAUSED BY EGR VALVE BEING IN PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION. *AK
021298 Oct 30, 1998
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
CONCERNS WITH SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT STRUT( S ). *YC
250298 Oct 23, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC
190798 Oct 2, 1998
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
INFORMATION ON STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BUSHING SERVICE. *AK
084198 Oct 2, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INOPERATIVE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ( RKE ) KEY FOB/ TRANSMITTER DUE TO DISCHARGED BATTERY ( LESS THAN 3.2 VOLTS ). *YC
183298 Sep 25, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE INTREPID

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RP04001 Opened: Mar 1, 2004 , Closed: Jun 22, 2004
RP, Closed , Model Year: 1997
REMEDY FAILURES OF RECALL 98V-184
THE PETITIONER, PHILIP MCBROOM,ALLEGES THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK IN THE FUEL RAIL, AND OR FUEL O-RINGS, WHICH CAUSED AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.THIS EVENT OCCURRED AFTER THE RECALL (98V-184) REMEDY WAS PERFORMED ON HIS VEHICLE.HE HAS PETITIONED THE NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE THE REMEDY ADEQUACY OF SAFETY... Read more
EA94040 Opened: Nov 30, 1994 , Closed: May 17, 1996
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994
TRUCK LID SUPPORT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE94056 Opened: Jul 26, 1994 , Closed: Nov 30, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993
TRUNK LID SUPPORT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available

DODGE INTREPID - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE INTREPID across all model years (1993, 2004).

48 Total Recalls
8,096 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
442 Reported Crashes
244 Reported Fires
37 Reported Deaths

DODGE INTREPID - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2004 2 155 View
2003 2 140 View
2002 3 413 View
2001 5 729 View
2000 9 1,227 View
1999 6 1,236 View
1998 (current) 5 493
1997 2 473 View
1996 2 709 View
1995 3 919 View
1994 4 1,024 View
1993 5 554 View
1992 0 2 View
1988 0 2 View
1987 0 2 View

Other DODGE Models

Model Recalls Complaints
DURANGO 234 19,190 View
CARAVAN 213 14,304 View
GRAND CARAVAN 203 18,754 View
CHARGER 200 8,152 View
RAM 176 5,521 View
DAKOTA 153 9,250 View
CHALLENGER 102 2,357 View
STRATUS 94 3,621 View