MYRModel Year Report

1997 Dodge Intrepid

▲ Better than typical
1997 Dodge Intrepid
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
344
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 412 complaints 1994: 728 complaints 1994 1995: 590 complaints 1996: 505 complaints 1997: 344 complaints 1997 344 1998: 377 complaints 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 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 412 complaints 1993 1994: 728 complaints 1994 1995: 590 complaints 1995 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1997 344 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 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 412 complaints 1993 1994: 728 complaints 1994 1995: 590 complaints 1995 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1997 344 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

1997: 344 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel system, gasoline

24% · 83 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel rail.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Engine light came on repeatedly and engine caught fire. The fire had come from the rear hood area. The dealer stated that the fire started from the #5 fuel injector/wiring harness/fuel rail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-14

Steering

19% · 67 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH

Engine and engine cooling

18% · 63 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

16% · 54 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

10% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and interior/under dash.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Consumer states when he was driving and no warning the vehicle caught on fire. Dealer notified. Ts

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-31

The electrical fuse system is defective, causing a fire in the radio panel area. Prior to this fire, had 3 fuses replaced, causing the horn/lighter and radio not to work.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-28

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1998-10-07Recall queryClosed 2002-07-08 Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
  2. R
    1999-01-11Fuel system, gasoline98V184000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5L engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (Passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
  4. I
    2004-03-01RPClosed 2004-06-22 Remedy failures of recall 98V-184
  5. R
    2004-06-14Power train04V021000 On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on June 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    2004-10-13Defect petitionClosed 2004-10-27 Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 83 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 67 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 63 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V184000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 04V021000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Dodge Intrepid is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge Intrepid?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Dodge Intrepid have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.