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EquipmentPart report

1998 Dodge Intrepid Equipment Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
3%of 377 total for the year
Median mileage
73,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid, 3% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,500 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.

“Heat & A/C only works when on high oil light comes on whenever you stop the car driver side window works when it wants to car starts when ever it gets ready I had to replace the cam and crank sensor $400 now after all that there is a loud knocking noise under the hood found out it's the enegine and it needs to be replaced”

NHTSA complaint #10069560, filed 2004-01, 74,000 miles

“I have great misgivings about repairs effected by a daimler chrysler Dodge dealership on a recent recall issued by the manufacturer and effecting a several chrysler models including my 1998 Dodge Intrepid. Recall involved changing out driver's side recliner bolts. I've contacted daimler chrysler corp.'s customer service dept. To voice my concerns. Chrysler's customer services as informed me that their dealer confirmed satisfactory completion of the work and that the specific recall case was considered closed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10021295, filed 2003-06

“My A/C evaporator has been hissing and Dodge says it was normal during my warranty period but now I find it was not the case and also about the odor that came with it . The driver side window stick in the up position but you never know when , boy I will tell you Dodge sure did pick the right name, even when they know there are these problems and even issued extended warranties for intrepids 93-97 up to 7 years...meaning???? A/c evaporators are suppose to last at least 7 years....well ours isnt lasting even 3 years!! Worst car I have ever bought and it was not cheap.”

NHTSA complaint #762200, filed 2002-05

“Hissing noise from front right section of vehicle that repeats every 15-20 seconds while A/C is engaged. Fan is set on the lower 2 levels. Dealer believes it the opening/closing of a vacuum door, but has unable to correct in 4 visits which includes 2 tsbs (10/98 & 6/99). Noise is more prominent after car interior has cooled off from its hottest level or at night. But it does occurs at all times. This becomes quite annoying and stressful on longer trips.”

NHTSA complaint #707786, filed 1999-06

“Vehicle had vibration in the motor and transmission did not shift gears correctly. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 6 times, but was told by dealer that vehicle was fine, and that it was normal characteristic of vehicle. Cause was unknown. Radiator fan motor failed. Motor window regulator failed. Gearshift control faied. Rear strut assembly failed. Windshield wiper blade and windshieled pivot carrier assembly failed. A/c evaporator coil failed. Instrument panel trim failed. Battery failed. Door weather strip failed.”

NHTSA complaint #871131, filed 2000-09

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200411%
200322%
200272%
2001112%
2000151%
1999222%
1998123%
199751%
1996163%
1995376%
1994355%
1993246%

Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid

Engine cooling
198 complaints
Brakes
40 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
36 complaints
Electrical system
33 complaints
Steering
29 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaints
Air bags
22 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
8 complaints
Other 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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