1998 DODGE INTREPID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

493

Owner Complaints

37 Crashes 12 Fires 15 Deaths

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

24

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 DODGE INTREPID

The 1998 DODGE INTREPID has received a total of 493 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT. 24 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (111 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (52 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (22 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 DODGE INTREPID

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1998 DODGE INTREPID, potentially affecting up to 3,440,632 vehicles.

Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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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Recall 04V021000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

| 2,315,768 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Consequence: EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

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 1-800-853-1403.

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Recall 03V035000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

| 1,066,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

Consequence: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD...

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Recall 98V049000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 54 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLE. SOME PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING SOME REQUIRED COMPONENTS.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE IN THESE VEHICLES.

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Owner Complaints for the 1998 DODGE INTREPID

493 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE INTREPID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 111 3 Fires
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 52 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 22 1 Crash
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 22
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 16 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 13 13 Crashes 12 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 11
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 9 4 Crashes 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 8 5 Deaths
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 8
Air Bags
Complaints: 7 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 7 1 Fire 1 Injury
Steering
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 7 2 Fires
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 6
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 6
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 6
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 4 3 Fires 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 4 5 Deaths
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 4
Power Train
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 4
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
Complaints: 3 5 Deaths
Equipment
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 3
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2 1 Fire 1 Injury
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 2
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibility
Complaints: 2
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10492876 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 156,000 miles
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. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MERGED ONTO THE SHOULDER. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 156,000.
#10453793 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | 94,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE ABS SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR AND THEY HAD BEEN BACK ORDERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 94,000.
#10423863 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | N/A miles
ENGINE FAILURE CLICKING NOISE POSSIBLE VALVE TRAIN. CONSUMING LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL BUT NO PROPERLY LUBRICATING ENGINE PARTS. *TR
#10366680 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | N/A miles Fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED HER THAT THE MOTOR FAILED DUE TO THE ANTI-FREEZE AND OIL MIXING TOGETHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED GASOLINE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL LINE THAT CONNECTED TO THE FUEL RAIL. THERE WAS ALSO AN OVERPOWERING ODOR OF GASOLINE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER REPAIRED NOR DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,945 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,985.

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Safety Rating for the 1998 DODGE INTREPID

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 DODGE INTREPID in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 DODGE INTREPID

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 DODGE INTREPID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

0900203 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE STUMBLE AND/OR MISFIRE - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT

1900101 — STEERING

SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT

230400 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

CONCERNS WITH THE DOOR TRIM PANEL CRACKING AT LOWER ATTACHING SCREW BOSSES. *TT

082999 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

CONCERNS WITH INADVERTENT DOOR LOCK OPERATION. *TT

081699A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONDITIONS WITH INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT

090299 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT ON OIL FILTER ADAPTER COMING OUT OF ENGINE BLOCK DURING REMOVAL OF OIL FILTER. *TT

814 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS RECALL ON REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *TT

230599 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL LOOSE AT UPPER REAR CORNER. *TT

240399 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE NO WARM OR HOT AIR COMES FROM THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM AND THE CLIMATE CONTROL TEMPERATURE KNOB IS SET TO WARM OR HOT. *TT

235298 — SUSPENSION:REAR

EXCESSIVE ROAD NOISE HEARD INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACE; MORE PRONOUNCED IN REAR SEAT. *AK

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 DODGE INTREPID

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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