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1999 Dodge IntrepidProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 997 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Intrepid, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.0× the Intrepid median · #2 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints99779 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage84kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Dodge Intrepid has problems

997 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling6988
Power train959
Steering594
Electrical system565
Visibility493
Vehicle speed control2910
Service brakes, hydraulic274
Air bags2215
Equipment220
14 other systems11515

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1999 Dodge Intrepid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Lever and linkage: floor shift

Recall 04V-021 · Jan 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles

Risk. EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front assembly: recliner

Recall 03V-035 · Feb 5, 2003 · 1,066,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: retractor

Recall 01V-119 · Apr 11, 2001 · 161,682 vehicles

Risk. IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seat belts

Recall 00V-034 · Feb 4, 2000 · 204,000 vehicles

Risk. THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Mileage at failure

When do engine and engine cooling problems start?

84kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 547 engine and engine cooling complaints. 73% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
21under 30k miles402under 100k miles145100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Engine and engine cooling

112 owners mentioned a cost

$5,000median

Middle half: $3,000 – $7,000

Steering

10 owners mentioned a cost

$1,300median

Middle half: $1,213 – $1,500

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Intrepid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Intrepid median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1999 Dodge Intrepid safety ratings

1999 Dodge Intrepid 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

1999 Dodge Intrepid frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
1999 Dodge Intrepid side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Dodge Intrepid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCKEA03011 · closed Jan 30, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-021
  2. THROTTLE CONTROL FAILUREPE03010 · closed Sep 2, 2003
    No recall
In owners' words

What Intrepid owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE INTREPID. AFTER PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A STOMACH INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…
Complaint 10671900 · Jan 12, 2015
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…
Complaint 10381480 · Feb 10, 2011 · 144,001 miles
1999 DODGE INTREPID - 2.7 LITRE ENGINE. RPM'S PERIODICALLY DROPPED (LIKE THE ENGINE WAS GOING TO CUT OUT), BLACK SMOKE FROM TAILPIPE (SIGNIFYING BURNING OIL) WHILE IDLING OR UPON TAKEOFF FROM A DEAD STOP. ENGINE SEIZED 08/19/10 - NO WARNINGS WHATSOEVER. TOTAL FAILURE - MUST REPLACE IT AT A COST OF…
Complaint 10350489 · Aug 19, 2010 · 97,054 miles

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