MYRModel Year Report

1998 Dodge Intrepid

● Typical for this model
1998 Dodge Intrepid
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
377
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1998

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

55% 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 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1998: 377 complaints 1998 377 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 1998: 377 complaints 1998 377 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 1998: 377 complaints 1998 377 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

1998: 377 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.

Engine and engine cooling

55% · 206 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIREDEATH
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91000 miles had to replace camshaft and crankshaft sensors/ cooling motor blowed, thermostat housing had to be replaced. And car shakes when brakes are applied.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-03

Service brakes

11% · 43 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 1998 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the brakes failed to respond and the pedal did not engage in order to stop the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-14

Power train

10% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

9% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and front underhood.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Steering

8% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1998-05-11Air bags98V049000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicle. Some passenger air bag module assemblies are missing some required components.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag module in these vehicles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2003-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-09-02 Throttle control failure
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    2003-04-23Seats03V035000 On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on April 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
  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 →

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1998 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 206 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 43 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 38 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V049000 · Air bags
  • Recall 03V035000 · Seats
  • Recall 04V021000 · Power train
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Dodge Intrepid is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge Intrepid?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Dodge Intrepid have?
5 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.