1997 Dodge Intrepid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Intrepid years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 344 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Dodge Intrepid. That ranks 7th out of 10 Intrepid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (79 complaints, 23%), typically at around 94,000 miles. Complaints mention 25 crashes, 26 fires, 22 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 344owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 25complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Dodge Intrepid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 79 | 23% | 94,000 | “fuel rail” (27%) | — |
| Steering problems | 61 | 18% | 97,249 | “rack pinion” (34%) | $2,300 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 53 | 15% | 60,750 | “water pump” (11%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 53 | 15% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 29 | 8% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 23 | 7% | 96,850 | — | — |
| Visibility | 23 | 7% | 72,864 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 18 | 5% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 16 | 5% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 4% | 72,864 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 3% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 2% | 103 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 1% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | 74,670 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 111,340 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 169,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | 169,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Dodge Intrepid recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: 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.
Risk: Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked fuel line, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis (DP04007) — opened Oct 13, 2004, closed Oct 27, 2004.
- Remedy failures of recall 98v-184 (RP04001) — opened Mar 1, 2004, closed Jun 22, 2004.
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (EA03011) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Jan 30, 2004, led to recall 04V021000.
- Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak (RQ98018) — opened Oct 7, 1998, closed Jul 8, 2002, led to recall 98V184000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The pressure on my fuel rail does not hold so that means a leak.if i ask first chrysler any thing they say no recalls.i know better 98v184000. *tr
Hard starting leaking fuel rail 3.5. *tr
I bought the car for 1500$ the inspection ran out at the end of that month, inspection was completed as a "lickem stickem" the car 2 weeks later was determined by an outside mechanic unsafe to drive and hazardous to public safety, car was left at place of purchase for two (2) weeks in which time…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge intrepid. The contact reversed and drove over a two inch beam. As a result, the front passenger side control arm fractured. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the contact was told that the control arm would need to be replaced. The mechanic informed the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge intrepid. The contact noticed that the ball joints, tire rods, sway bar bushing and motor mounts wore prematurely and needed constant repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance since there were no recalls. The…
Other Dodge Intrepid years
← 1996 Intrepid · 1998 Intrepid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 129 | 0 |
| 2003 Intrepid | 106 | 0 |
| 2002 Intrepid | 329 | 1 |
| 2001 Intrepid | 656 | 3 |
| 2000 Intrepid | 1,065 | 7 |
| 1999 Intrepid | 997 | 4 |
| 1998 Intrepid | 377 | 3 |
| 1997 | 344 | 2 |
| 1996 Intrepid | 505 | 2 |
| 1995 Intrepid | 589 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge Intrepid?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, steering, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 79 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Intrepid?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Dodge Intrepid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Intrepid model years, the 1997 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.