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1997 Dodge Intrepid Body and structure Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
3%of 344 total for the year
Median mileage
17,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Dodge Intrepid, 3% of the 344 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Consumer noticed 2 years ago that center of the back window was not clear when it rained. Window design made water fall to center. But was clear on left and right. Consumer has not contacted manufacturer. Please add the VIN# and mileage.”

NHTSA complaint #894866, filed 2001-08

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200432%
200322%
200241%
200161%
2000131%
1999152%
199892%
199793%
1996235%
1995305%
1994588%
1993133%

Other parts of the 1997 Dodge Intrepid

Fuel system
83 complaints
Steering
61 complaints
Engine cooling
53 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
53 complaints
Electrical system
29 complaints
Suspension
23 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaints
Brakes
21 complaints
Air bags
18 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Exterior lighting
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology