Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Dodge Intrepid
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Dodge Intrepid has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 997 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 #01V119000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 209/RETRACTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V034000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT MOUNTING BOLTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 697 complaints
- Power Train 94 complaints
- Steering 58 complaints
- Electrical System 56 complaints
- Visibility 48 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 28 complaints
Of the 997 complaints on file, 39 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 997 complaints, owners report 29 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Dodge Intrepid has several common issues, primarily involving the engine, powertrain, and steering. Numerous complaints indicate significant reliability concerns, especially regarding engine and transmission problems. The vehicle's maintenance costs are likely to be high over the next five years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $2,500–$4,000 | very common |
| transmission system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| steering system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| seatbelt retractor | any mileage | $150–$300 | occasional |
| exterior lighting | any mileage | $100–$250 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Replace timing belt at 100,000 miles
- Inspect brakes annually
- Flush coolant every 50,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling issues
- Transmission slipping
- Steering difficulty
- Seatbelt not retracting
- Headlight failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Dodge Intrepid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.