1998 Dodge Intrepid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Intrepid years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 377 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Dodge Intrepid. That ranks 6th out of 10 Intrepid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (198 complaints, 53%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 30 crashes, 12 fires, 25 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 377owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 30complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 198 | 53% | 85,000 | “engine failed” (11%) | $8,300 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 39 | 10% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 36 | 10% | 78,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 33 | 9% | 100,943 | — | — |
| Steering | 29 | 8% | 101,875 | — | — |
| Visibility | 28 | 7% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 22 | 6% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 4% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 12 | 3% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 2% | 100,943 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 2% | 107,222 | — | — |
| Seats | 8 | 2% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 2% | 85,972 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 1% | 75,973 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 121,190 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 156,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Dodge Intrepid recalls (3)
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.
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicle. Some passenger air bag module assemblies are missing some required components.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bags would not deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury to the passenger seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag module in these vehicles.
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
- Auto trans ignition-park interlock (EA03011) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Jan 30, 2004, led to recall 04V021000.
- Throttle control failure (PE03010) — opened Feb 27, 2003, closed Sep 2, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Engine failure clicking noise possible valve train. Consuming large amounts of oil but no properly lubricating engine parts. *tr
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…
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…
Other Dodge Intrepid years
← 1997 Intrepid · 1999 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 | 377 | 3 |
| 1997 Intrepid | 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 1998 Dodge Intrepid?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 198 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Intrepid?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.