1999 Dodge Intrepid Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 5%of 997 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Dodge Intrepid, 5% of the 997 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“All 4 of my power windows have failed to work and have had their motors replaced at least once. The first 5 times were within my warranty and now my front passenger window has stopped working and it is no longer under warranty. My heating and cooling system locks up on occasion and keeps the heater from working. Dealer has never been able to recreate problem so can't service.”
NHTSA complaint #10016504, filed 2003-04, 2,500 miles“For the past 3 or 4 years now I have been having engine related problems with my car. Recently things got worse. My heat will not work unless the car is moving, grayish spoke coming from the exhaust pipe and overheating. I went to a website that was talking about my type of car and the many engine troubles other people are having. The website claimed that I could receive help with getting my car fix due to the many defects with the engines of these cars. The website described everything my car is doing now.”
NHTSA complaint #10251474, filed 2008-12, 104,410 miles“Transmission goes into limp mode in second gear .driver window off track back window works when it get ready andengine light comes when it get ready seat belt retracts sometime I believe my car is falling apart.”
NHTSA complaint #10037392, filed 2003-09, 70,000 miles“Steering: I started to feel a slight binding in the steering when trying to return wheel to center from a turn. It got progressively worse to the point where I occasionally had to wrestle the steering wheel back to center position. It also feels loose, suspension rattles and I've got 4 inches of play at center. Took it to the dealer and was informed it would cost $1200 to fix. Service rep tried to explain that this was pretty common nowadays with the sealed racks and not just Dodge. …”
NHTSA complaint #764381, filed 2002-07, 65,000 miles“Over usage of oil. Could not make it from one oil change to the next. Took it in faithfully every 3 months. Fans went out. Faulty intake replaced. A/c went out, drivers side window falls off track. Motor out in drives side back window. Passenger side door sticks and wont open. Engine blows. All major repairs occurred within a four month period, the minor items have been occurring for approx. A year. The car has low miles. I can no longer have repairs made to this vehicle and make payments at the same time. I will return it to the bank. …”
NHTSA complaint #10095859, filed 2004-10, 70,000 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 1999 Dodge Intrepid
698 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
95 complaintsSteering
59 complaintsElectrical system
56 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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