Model year record

1997 Dodge Intrepid

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.