Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1997 Dodge Intrepid
NHTSA data on file today
The 1997 Dodge Intrepid has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 343 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V021000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V184000 CHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 76 complaints
- Steering 59 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 52 complaints
- Power Train 51 complaints
- Electrical System 27 complaints
- Suspension 22 complaints
Of the 343 complaints on file, 25 report a crash and 26 a fire; across all 343 complaints, owners report 20 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1997 Dodge Intrepid has a higher-than-average number of complaints, primarily concerning the fuel system, steering, and engine cooling. Although it has only two recall campaigns, the numerous complaints suggest potential reliability concerns in key areas critical to vehicle operation. The evidence indicates potential frequent repairs and associated costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 100,000–150,000 miles | $350–$850 | common |
| Steering | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Engine cooling system | 90,000–140,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| Powertrain | 90,000–140,000 miles | No reliable estimate | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Timing belt replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell near engine
- Steering play or noise
- Overheating engine
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.