Complaints
473
Crashes
35
Fires
29
Injuries
34
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Dodge Intrepid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#147 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
Avg mileage:94,999 mi
Fires:4
#230 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:59,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#320 complaints
Steering:Rack And Pinion
Avg mileage:158,508 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 47 | — | 4 | 94,999 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 30 | 1 | — | 59,000 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 20 | — | — | 158,508 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 18 | — | 1 | 63,630 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 17 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 17 | — | — | 76,600 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 14 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 | 8 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 12 | — | 1 | 80,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 2 | 1 | 130,732 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 9 | — | 7 | 86,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | 1 | 2 | 52,716 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 9 | 1 | — | 64,000 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 9 | — | 2 | 91,298 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 1 | 108,517 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 7 | 2 | — | 92,333 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | 1 | — | 127,900 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | — | — | 115 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 5 | 1 | — | 63,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 | — | — | 105,450 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 5 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 5 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 4 | — | — | — |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
47
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
94,999
Automatic Transmission
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,000
Steering:Rack And Pinion
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
158,508
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
63,630
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,600
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,000
Air Bags:Frontal
12
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Gasoline Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,000
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
130,732
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
7
Avg Miles
86,000
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
52,716
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
91,298
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
108,517
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,333
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,900
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,000
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,450
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,000
Manual Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1997 Dodge Intrepid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1997 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1997 Dodge Intrepid has 473 NHTSA complaints, 35 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System with 47 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1997 Dodge Intrepid?
Top reported problems: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System (47 complaints, avg 94,999 mi); Automatic Transmission (30 complaints, avg 59,000 mi); Steering:Rack And Pinion (20 complaints, avg 158,508 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1997 Dodge Intrepid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 83,970 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1997 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA complaints for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid include 35 crash-related reports, 29 fire reports, 34 injuries, and 4 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1997 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1997 Dodge Intrepid?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Intrepid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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