1998 Dodge Intrepid Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid, 2% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Power driver seat moves back and forth on stops and had been replaced. Now again, I am having the same problem but will not take it to original Dodge dealership where purchased. Everything done there in past has been problem and never corrected. Other problems exist and will have it done out of state at another dealership that worked on it that did very good work and did not try to make me feel as though I am crazy.”
NHTSA complaint #726023, filed 2000-07“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“Dt: contact stated there was a recall on the bolts of the driver side seat; this had been repaired on june 4, 2003. Since the repairs have been done there were ongoing problems with the seat. The service dealer will perform a diagnostic test, and if it was deemed that the problem was not related to the recall the contact will have to pay for this work.”
NHTSA complaint #10126244, filed 2005-06“Took car for recall fix,after part broke(recliner bolts driver's seat 98 Dodge Intrepid)was told by dealer bolts can't be fixed without replacing recliner adjuster for $875 (part only)I was not satisfied with diagnostic and nothing has been fixed,it's been 3 days. Please look into this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #10098711, filed 2004-11“Driver's seat has reclined while driving 30 MPH. Problem was due to a bolt shearing off. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further infromation.”
NHTSA complaint #8015156, filed 2002-07Related recalls
- 03V035000Feb 5, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.Covers: Dodge Intrepid 1998–2002, Chrysler 300M 1998–2002, Concorde 1998–2002 +1 more
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 33 | 3% |
| 1999 | 14 | 1% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 33 | 5% |
| 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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