1998 Dodge Intrepid Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 198about this part
- Share
- 53%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 198 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid, 53% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In 2007 I bought a 1998 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 l engine....nonetheless the engine blew. The car had regular oil changes and maintenance. It gave no warning that there were any signs of engine trouble. I paid $6995 for the car, it had 67,000 miles on it.....2yrs later at 87,000 it died....leaving me to pay the rest of the loan of $2200 on a car that just sits in the driveway!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10278329, filed 2009-07, 87,000 miles“I was coming off of the freeway, stopped at a red light, my oil light came on, and in a blink of an eye the engine died. It would not restart. I had someone look at it and it had no oil, so I filled it, tried starting it, after several attempts it started, it makes a clank clank noise, and is undriveable. I have my oil changed regularly.”
NHTSA complaint #10136400, filed 2005-09, 116,000 miles“I purchased a 1998 Intrepid (v6 2.7l) in feb. Of 2005. In oct. 2005 while driving, the vehicle began to make a loud noise coming from the engine. I parked the car immediately. The next day as a preventative measure, I had an unscheduled oil change done. Within one week, the engine began to knock and the motor was blown. I have priced repairs, and just a used engine alone is $2000 to $3500.”
NHTSA complaint #10153400, filed 2006-03, 110,200 miles“The valves started clicking. I checked the oil, it was not low. I changed the oil. I saw a chrysler silver certified mechanic. He told me that the motor was failing, and the only option was to replace the motor. The motor failed on june 2, 2003. We had the car towed and it has not been repaired. I did not want another 2.7 chrysler motor.”
NHTSA complaint #10093198, filed 2004-09, 67,000 miles“1998 Intrepid was purchased with 102,00 miles. At 104,500 miles oil light started to flicker at stop lights. One day, engine just stopped running as I was driving at 55 MPH. Oil changes had been faithfully done by previous owner and myself. Although I only managed to get one in before the engine died.”
NHTSA complaint #10147180, filed 2006-01, 104,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10223854Sep 7, 2016Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies…
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 79 | 61% |
| 2003 | 61 | 58% |
| 2002 | 207 | 63% |
| 2001 | 520 | 79% |
| 2000 | 785 | 74% |
| 1999 | 698 | 70% |
| 1998 | 198 | 53% |
| 1997 | 53 | 15% |
| 1996 | 83 | 16% |
| 1995 | 67 | 11% |
| 1994 | 72 | 10% |
| 1993 | 51 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid
40 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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