MYRModel Year Report

1988 Dodge Intrepid

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1988 Dodge Intrepid
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:59:12.335Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1988: 2 complaints 1988 2 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 412 complaints 1994: 728 complaints 1994 1995: 590 complaints 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1998: 377 complaints 1998 1999: 997 complaints 2000: 1,065 complaints 2000 2001: 656 complaints 2002: 329 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2004: 129 complaints 2004
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 2 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 412 complaints 1993 1994: 728 complaints 1994 1995: 590 complaints 1995 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1997 1998: 377 complaints 1998 1999: 997 complaints 1999 2000: 1,065 complaints 2000 2001: 656 complaints 2001 2002: 329 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 129 complaints 2004
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 2 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 412 complaints 1993 1994: 728 complaints 1994 1995: 590 complaints 1995 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1997 1998: 377 complaints 1998 1999: 997 complaints 1999 2000: 1,065 complaints 2000 2001: 656 complaints 2001 2002: 329 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 129 complaints 2004

1988: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19871
19882
19922
1993412
1994728
1995590
1996505
1997344
1998377
1999997
20001,065
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

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

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-11

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1988 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
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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, 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.