1998 Dodge Intrepid Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 7%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid, 7% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since buying the vehicle in 1998, I have experienced issue with: electrical interior and exterior lights going on and off while driving (dealer has not been able to locate problem) rack and pinion had to replace at 36,000 miles I have to replace the brakes every year, they constantly are making a grinding noise. Have had to replace power window mechanism on driver side when first bought vehicle, now the automatic power down on drive side is not working as well as not being able to use power unlock and lock for rear driver passenger door. …”
NHTSA complaint #10155215, filed 2006-04, 31,000 miles“We have a Dodge Intrepid with the 2.7 motor burning oil a quart a week since we bought the car in 2000 went to the dealer they say it was a leak, low and behold it still burning the oil. …”
NHTSA complaint #10016963, filed 2003-05, 85,000 miles“Engine failure: I had the car for 7 months. It suddenly made a high pitch squeeling noise. I pulled over, popped the hood to see if I could find what was causing the noise. The noise stopped so I drove to my destination another 11 miles. I watched the temp. Gauge and the engine never overheated. I parked at my destination and noticed a trail of water and antifreeze. I never started it again. I towed it to the repair shop and they told me that the engine was blown, unrepairable, cost could be close to $5,000 for a new engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071005, filed 2004-01, 91,000 miles“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“When the buttons were pressed on any of the consoles for the power windows, the rear windows did not respond. Both rear power window units were replaced, and the front power window units will be replaced at a later date. The cause of the problem undetermined.”
NHTSA complaint #10034243, filed 2003-09, 14,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 21 | 2% |
| 1999 | 49 | 5% |
| 1998 | 28 | 7% |
| 1997 | 23 | 7% |
| 1996 | 14 | 3% |
| 1995 | 20 | 3% |
| 1994 | 23 | 3% |
| 1993 | 26 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid
198 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsSteering
29 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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