Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Dodge Intrepid
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Dodge Intrepid has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 375 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V021000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V035000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BACK RECLINING BOLT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V049000 CHRYSLER/PASSENGER AIR BAG NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 197 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38 complaints
- Power Train 34 complaints
- Electrical System 32 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Visibility 26 complaints
Of the 375 complaints on file, 30 report a crash and 12 a fire; across all 375 complaints, owners report 25 injuries and 5 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Dodge Intrepid faces reliability challenges, notably in engine cooling and brakes, reflecting high complaint counts. Recalls highlight safety-critical issues like transmission and airbag failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| automatic transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| braking system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| steering | 70,000–100,000 miles | $450–$1,000 | occasional |
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 every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid replacement every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 45,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Overheating or coolant leaks
- Transmission slipping or delays
- Electrical malfunctions or non-starting
- Brake pedal softness or noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Dodge Intrepid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.