1997 Dodge Intrepid Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 7%of 344 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,864miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Dodge Intrepid, 7% of the 344 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,864 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Windshield wipers will come on by themselves while the switch is off, it will also turn off while in the middle of driving and stop in the middle of the windshield becoming in-operable & no visibility! I was driving on the freeway at 65 MPH during rush hour, in the pouring rain when they stopped on me! Air conditioner) whenever we start up the car, a mildew smell comes out of the vents. This could be a health hazzard for people with lung problems. (fuel) while the car is parked in our garage we smell fuel & the smell of fuel in the car sometimes while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10196536, filed 2007-07, 95,000 miles“Above 45 MPH, my 1997 Dodge Intrepid w/s wipers lift off the glass creating a dangerous situation while driving in the rain on highways at or above 55 MPH zones.”
NHTSA complaint #10023061, filed 2003-06, 30,000 miles“Dt: 1997 Dodge Intrepid. The consumer states the sunroof flew off on the highway. This happened while going between 65-70 MPH. The consumer was trying too close it when this happened. This was not the type of sunroof that came off at any time. The consumer noticed a lot of air noise from the inside of the vehicle. The consumer was not aware of any accidents or injuries. This happened on september 1, 2005. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10135102, filed 2005-09“Vehicle experienced the following problems: tie rod end replaced, brakes pulled to left, transmission and shocks replaced three occassions, windows won't stay up, steering wheel crooked, reservoir cap replaced twice, brake rotors out of round, rack and pinion replaced twice, fuel gauge replaced, driver window fixed 3 times, tires replaced 3 times in 4 years, child safety seat belt won't adjust and needs replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #858023, filed 2000-03“The right outside rear view mirror does not reflect properly, when consumer was considering changing lane he checked the mirror and saw that he had plenty room (twenty car lengths) and then look over his shoulder and saw that the car was really at his right rear bumper. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #551977, filed 2000-04Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 21 | 2% |
| 1999 | 49 | 5% |
| 1998 | 28 | 7% |
| 1997 | 23 | 7% |
| 1996 | 14 | 3% |
| 1995 | 20 | 3% |
| 1994 | 23 | 3% |
| 1993 | 26 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge Intrepid
83 complaintsSteering
61 complaintsEngine cooling
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVehicle 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.
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