1999 Dodge Intrepid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Intrepid years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 997 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Dodge Intrepid. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Intrepid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (698 complaints, 70%), typically at around 84,000 miles. Complaints mention 40 crashes, 13 fires, 29 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 997owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 40complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 698 | 70% | 84,000 | “timing chain” (11%) | $8,500 |
| Power Train problems | 95 | 10% | 69,500 | “transmission shift” (7%) | — |
| Steering problems | 59 | 6% | 79,902 | “rack pinion” (27%) | $2,300 |
| Electrical System problems | 56 | 6% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 49 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 3% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 3% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 22 | 2% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 22 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 20 | 2% | 73,400 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 2% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 17 | 2% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 16 | 2% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 2% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 14 | 1% | 78,370 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 1% | 104,243 | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 1% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 1% | 65,750 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 0% | 153,024 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 105,881 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 66,903 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Dodge Intrepid recalls (4)
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.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.
Risk: If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. 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.
Seat belts
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Risk: The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
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.
The air conditioning and heat went out in car. Windows power keep getting stuck.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 75 mph, the air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries sustained. The check engine indicator illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was not towed, repaired, or taken to a dealer to be diagnosed…
I bought this 1999 dodge intrepid from cliffs used cars sales two months ago. Everything seemed good one month or less later driver seat breaks goes backwards. The exterior headlights can't see at night. Tried every type if bulb its the housing units. Now front ebr clynks over every bump and majesa…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. When the ignition was turned off and the key was removed, the gear shifter moved out of the park position on its own. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v021000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. The contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and was pushed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notfied of the failure. The vin was…
Other Dodge Intrepid years
← 1998 Intrepid · 2000 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 | 997 | 4 |
| 1998 Intrepid | 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 1999 Dodge Intrepid?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 698 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge Intrepid?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.