1999 Dodge Intrepid Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 6%of 997 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Dodge Intrepid, 6% of the 997 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a 1999 Dodge Intrepid. I have complete service records for the vehicle showing that on avg. The oil was changed every 3000 to 3600 miles. When driving at night during one of the snowfalls, the engine started to putter and eventually fail. I have my receipts showing that the oil was changed just three weeks prior and there was no warning of any issues. I had thee car taken to the dealer by tow the next morning to only be told a few days later that it is going to cost me $6400 to have it repaired?”
NHTSA complaint #10381480, filed 2011-02, 144,001 miles“I was driving on the interstate as car started a rattling noise and lost power,and would not start again. The car was towed to dealer, and I was told that the engine was blown at 88,000 miles. There were no working dash lights to alert of any problem. The dealer could not give explanation. The car is under full warranty and oil has been changed regularly. Estimated cost 5,000 dollars.”
NHTSA complaint #10014149, filed 2003-04, 88,000 miles“Our car failed to start normally. This is the second time our car would turn over and over and would not start. I noticed this time all of the gauges and dashboard light weren't working either. After a number of hours, we tried on and off many times, the engine finally started to sputter and eventually started.”
NHTSA complaint #10014309, filed 2003-04, 21,600 miles“Purchased vehicle 01/30/12,test drove,checked fluids,made sure everything was working fine. Seller said he just had oil change and smog 1 month prior, he provided me documents confirming. Had no issues with vehicle, until about 03/20/12,the oil light came on, which was odd. I checked the oil,found it was completely empty, put 2 quarts in immediately,light went off. I started checking driveway daily for signs of oil leaking even though the car drove fine.03/28/12, car stalled,went completely dead, as I exited freeway, leaving myself and my 3yr. …”
NHTSA complaint #10474015, filed 2012-09, 153,024 miles“The car has had A/C problems. Electrical problems. Window problems. Transmission problems. And the 2.7 motor has been out of service since 2003! I need help. I still owe $8000.00 plus on this thing and I have not been able to use it since the fall of 2003. Thank you.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 | 15 | 5% |
| 2001 | 16 | 2% |
| 2000 | 33 | 3% |
| 1999 | 56 | 6% |
| 1998 | 33 | 9% |
| 1997 | 29 | 8% |
| 1996 | 32 | 6% |
| 1995 | 43 | 7% |
| 1994 | 68 | 9% |
| 1993 | 23 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Intrepid
698 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
95 complaintsSteering
59 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
49 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsEquipment
22 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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