1998 Dodge Intrepid Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,972miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid, 1% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,972 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“My car was destroyed and burned completely. I would like to know if other 1998 Dodge intrepids have caught fire as well. It appears since 1993 that fuel line problems have existed in Dodge intrepids. The firefighter informed me that there is a history of Dodge intrepids catching on fire nationwide. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #724931, filed 2000-07“The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated gasoline fuel was leaking from the fuel line that connected to the fuel rail. There was also an overpowering odor of gasoline from the interior of the vehicle. The contact was advised by both the dealer and manufacturer that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was neither repaired nor diagnosed for the failure. The failure mileage was 76,945 and the current mileage was 76,985.”
NHTSA complaint #10347043, filed 2010-08, 76,945 miles“The contact stated while driving various speeds, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer on two separate occasions, where the fuel pump was replaced on the first visit, and the oxygen sensor on the second. The check engine light continued to illuminate after both repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10174056, filed 2006-11, 75,000 miles“Upon starting vehicle there is a fume gas odor in passenger's compartment. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to duplicate problem. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #880783, filed 2001-02Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 83 | 24% |
| 1996 | 87 | 17% |
| 1995 | 110 | 19% |
| 1994 | 118 | 16% |
| 1993 | 124 | 30% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
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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