1998 Dodge Intrepid Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,222miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid, 2% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,222 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.
“Headlights will turn on and off intermittently while driving , or will turn on by themselves without the key in ignition. My mechanic have replaced 3 headlight switches but its not working. Also the car has major electrical problems from internal lamps to headlights. I have read lot of review from other users. I can file a lawsuit with user consumers if I have to against Dodge. This thing is very annoying and Dodge should pay for this.”
NHTSA complaint #10172631, filed 2006-11, 113,500 miles“Vehicle was repaired for ignition problems and intermittent interior lights flickering. Ignition switch and dimmer light switch replaced. Ignition is still sporadic and vehicle shuts off when in drive(also sporadic). Dealership aware of problem but unable to repair/locate problem despite charging for repairs to fix problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10032675, filed 2003-08, 121,190 miles“The contact stated the inside of the headlights became progressively cloudy, to the point that the light was obscured at night. The vehicle was taken to a independent repair shop, who was unable to determine the problem. Both headlights were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10165006, filed 2006-08, 66,025 miles“While driving headlights will sporadically go out for about 15 seconds, then come back on. Dealer has seen vehicle, and couldn't find the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #863020, filed 2000-06Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 15 | 1% |
| 1999 | 17 | 2% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 23 | 5% |
| 1995 | 33 | 6% |
| 1994 | 57 | 8% |
| 1993 | 21 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid
198 complaintsBrakes
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 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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