Model year record

1997 Dodge Intrepid

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 473 owner complaints on file.

Dodge Intrepid, 1993–1997 generation
Pictured: the 1993–1997 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V021000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,315,768
Reported to NHTSA
2004-01-13
Owners notified
2004-06-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V184000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
722,600
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-06
Owners notified
1999-01-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJECTION RAIL.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS AND REINFORCE THE OUTLET (PASSENGER) SIDE FUEL RAIL. VEHICLES SHOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE OUTLET FUEL RAIL MUST HAVE THE OUTLET RAIL REPLACED WHICH INCLUDES CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS OR FROM A CRACKED FUEL LINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4793,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3048,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion20152,016 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1853,520 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline17—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1778,000 mi
Unknown or other1630,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1451,000 mi
Air bags: frontal12100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1270,000 mi
Steering10113,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood986,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling961,500 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights992,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail975,000 mi
Electrical system889,887 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip8—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift790,000 mi
Suspension798,000 mi
Suspension: front7115 mi
Vehicle speed control6—
Air bags563,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5105,450 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly517,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission5—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump5—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer530,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring495,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery4—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack497,497 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid4—
Tires438,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system4—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors3—
Fuel system, other3—
Power train3—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3—
Seats: front assembly: recliner3100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system361,500 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment3—
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Visibility: windshield3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2206,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats295,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Steering: column2—
Structure: body: door2—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing211 mi
Suspension: rear2—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2103 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2—
Wheels2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery197,500 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator197,500 mi
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition197,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch170,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)1169,000 mi
Engine1169,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting172,864 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings170,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1—
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Parking brake: driveline1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1108,766 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: frame and members117,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar111 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1139,092 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer195,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor172,864 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1111,340 mi

The 1996 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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