MYRModel Year Report

1997 Dodge Intrepid

▲ Better than typical
1997 Dodge Intrepid
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Intrepid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 408 complaints 1994: 718 complaints 1994 1995: 589 complaints 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1997 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
1997: 344 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
19882
19922
1993408
1994718
1995589
1996505
1997344
1998377
1999997
20001065
2001656
2002329
2003106
2004129

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 13%

13% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 45 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 30 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 20 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 18 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 17 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19981007 — RQ (closed 20020708)

FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK

R 19990111 — fuel system, gasoline

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 INJ

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 INCLUDES

Campaign 98V184000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030717 — EA (closed 20040130)

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

I 20040301 — RP (closed 20040622)

REMEDY FAILURES OF RECALL 98V-184

R 20040614 — power train

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 AL

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 1-800-853

Campaign 04V021000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20041013 — DP (closed 20041027)

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V184000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V021000 (power train) has been completed.
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 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:fuel injection system, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Dodge Intrepid have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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