MYRModel Year Report

1988 Dodge Intrepid

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1988 Dodge Intrepid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:11:46.106Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Intrepid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 408 complaints 1994: 718 complaints 1994 1995: 589 complaints 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1998: 377 complaints 1998 1999: 997 complaints 2000: 1065 complaints 2000 2001: 656 complaints 2002: 329 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2004: 129 complaints 2004
1988: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
19882
19922
1993408
1994718
1995589
1996505
1997344
1998377
1999997
20001065
2001656
2002329
2003106
2004129

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM BECAME INOPERATIVE WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950630

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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ENGINE FAILURE OF 1998 DODGE 2.7 LITER INTREPID. OIL SLUDGE ENGINE SEIZURE $5K TO REPAIR COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND POWER STEERING/ BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEED. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND HAD TO FIGHT TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060911

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 2004 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 1999 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1988 Dodge Intrepid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Dodge Intrepid?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Dodge Intrepid have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.