1999 Dodge Intrepid
This year had more than double the complaints 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.
- Complaints
- 997
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 1999
Opened by NHTSA
72% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 997 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 412 |
| 1994 | 728 |
| 1995 | 590 |
| 1996 | 505 |
| 1997 | 344 |
| 1998 | 377 |
| 1999 | 997 |
| 2000 | 1,065 |
| 2001 | 656 |
| 2002 | 329 |
| 2003 | 106 |
| 2004 | 129 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
72% · 716 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Dodge Intrepid. After performing maintenance on the vehicle, the contact started the vehicle and the intake manifold exploded. The contact sustained a stomach injury that did not require medical attention.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-12
Power train
10% · 98 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.
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I purchased my 1999 Dodge Intrepid w/28,840 miles. From there it had unreasonably been a lemon and into the "Five star" Chrysler dealer at least 8 times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-05
Also filed under Steering and suspension
Electrical system
6% · 61 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and 12v/24v/48v battery.
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The air conditioning and heat went out in car. Windows power keep getting stuck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-01
Steering
6% · 59 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion and hydraulic power assist system.
Visibility
5% · 52 reportsMost commonly citing power window devices and controls and defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1999Complaint volume 997 complaints filed for this model year.
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2000-03-13Seat belts00V034000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (Atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
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2001-08-20Seat belts01V119000 Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 209, "Seat belt assemblies." The front seat belt…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began August 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…
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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…
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2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
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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…
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 716 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 98 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 61 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V034000 · Seat belts
- Recall 01V119000 · Seat belts
- Recall 03V035000 · Seats
- Recall 04V021000 · Power train
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1999 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Dodge Intrepid is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge Intrepid?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 72% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Dodge Intrepid have?
- 6 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.