1998 Dodge Intrepid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 11%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid, 11% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The engine failure is what I'm sick about. We paid the car off in dec. 2002, and we were happy with a relatively new, low mileage car. However, in january, 2003 the oil light started to blink. Checked oil - fine. In february had oil changed. Pro team told us oil dirty - they did a flush. Oil light still blinking! End of march into april car started to blow a little black smoke, progressed to stuttering and stalling. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071034, filed 2004-01, 60,000 miles“Car felt like it had a flat tire while driving, didnt happen immedialely, car had to be warm . Steering wheel uncontrollable. Brake booster needed to be replaced and when removed it was filled with water. Now rotors need to be replaced from wear. New brake boosters were not accessible from dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10067861, filed 2004-04, 122,660 miles“No brakes in cold weather! Brake vacuum booster not working in cold weather. Brought car to dealer and vacuum booster was replaced. The problem was it was full of water and frozen.”
NHTSA complaint #10055029, filed 2004-01, 72,000 miles“I had my brakes looked at when I kept feeling severe pulsating in the steering wheel and pedal, they had to replace my rotors due to being warped but my brakes now still do not work right after being replaced 4 times they still vibrate severly and there are thousands of Dodge Intrepid owners who are experiencing the same problems. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #762197, filed 2002-05“My rotors warped at 18000 mi. I had to bring the car in twice to have the clunking in the steering wheel corrected and now the car pulls to the left. Today, the transmission stuck in 2nd. Gear. In other words, I have had many of the problems that others have described on your web site.”
NHTSA complaint #750693, filed 2001-08Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 13% |
| 2002 | 16 | 5% |
| 2001 | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 | 31 | 3% |
| 1999 | 30 | 3% |
| 1998 | 40 | 11% |
| 1997 | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 | 37 | 7% |
| 1995 | 53 | 9% |
| 1994 | 68 | 9% |
| 1993 | 27 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid
198 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsEquipment
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Intrepid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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