Complaints
1,236
Crashes
54
Fires
18
Injuries
37
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Dodge Intrepid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1379 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:87,802 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#2185 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:83,878 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#384 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Avg mileage:80,724 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Dodge Intrepid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 379 | 2 | 2 | 87,802 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 185 | 1 | 2 | 83,878 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 84 | — | — | 80,724 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 67 | 4 | 1 | 72,633 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 37 | 1 | 2 | 63,330 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 32 | 1 | — | 78,481 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 30 | — | 1 | 96,417 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 28 | — | — | 52,687 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 19 | 8 | — | 75,943 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 17 | — | — | 91,189 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | 2 | — | 90,782 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 13 | 11 | — | 137,598 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 12 | — | — | 61,584 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 11 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 3 | — | 90,250 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 8 | 1 | — | 54,209 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 75,087 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 68,500 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | 1 | — | 129,879 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 6 | — | — | 73,400 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 128,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 3 | 1 | 82,744 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 92,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 5 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | 21,600 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 5 | — | — | 153,879 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 2 | — | 61,883 mi |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
379
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
87,802
Engine & Cooling
185
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
83,878
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
84
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,724
Automatic Transmission
67
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,633
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
37
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
63,330
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
32
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,481
Electrical Faults
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
96,417
Steering:Rack And Pinion
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,687
Unintended Acceleration
19
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,943
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,189
Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,782
Air Bags:Frontal
13
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,598
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,584
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,000
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,250
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,209
Structure:Body:Door
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,087
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,500
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,879
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,400
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
82,744
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,000
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,000
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,600
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
153,879
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,883
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1999 Dodge Intrepid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Dodge Intrepid has 1,236 NHTSA complaints, 54 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 379 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Dodge Intrepid?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (379 complaints, avg 87,802 mi); Engine & Cooling (185 complaints, avg 83,878 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (84 complaints, avg 80,724 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 1999 Dodge Intrepid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 82,806 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Dodge Intrepid include 54 crash-related reports, 18 fire reports, 37 injuries, and 3 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 1999 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 Dodge Intrepid?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine and engine cooling:engine) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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