Complaints
493
Crashes
37
Fires
12
Injuries
32
Fatalities
15
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Dodge Intrepid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1111 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:88,182 mi
Fires:3
#252 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:89,959 mi
Fires:1
#322 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:66,938 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Dodge Intrepid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 111 | — | 3 | 88,182 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 52 | — | 1 | 89,959 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 22 | 1 | — | 66,938 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 22 | — | — | 63,706 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 16 | 1 | — | 78,837 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 13 | 13 | — | 66,662 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 4 | — | 92,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 8 | — | — | 84,086 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 7 | 3 | — | 67,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 1 | 88,481 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 2 | — | 201,272 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | — | — | 121,238 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 6 | — | — | 17,158 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 84,667 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 3 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
111
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
88,182
Engine & Cooling
52
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
89,959
Automatic Transmission
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,938
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,706
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,837
Air Bags:Frontal
13
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,662
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,086
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,000
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,481
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
201,272
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,238
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,158
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,667
Steering:Rack And Pinion
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1998 Dodge Intrepid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1998 Dodge Intrepid has 493 NHTSA complaints, 37 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 111 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Dodge Intrepid?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (111 complaints, avg 88,182 mi); Engine & Cooling (52 complaints, avg 89,959 mi); Automatic Transmission (22 complaints, avg 66,938 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 1998 Dodge Intrepid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 84,947 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1998 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Dodge Intrepid include 37 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 32 injuries, and 15 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 1998 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 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 1998 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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