Model year record

1999 Dodge Intrepid

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,236 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 03V035000

Seats: front assembly: recliner

Component: Seats: front assembly: recliner
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 1,066,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-02-05
Owners notified: 2003-04-23

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

Safety risk

IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V119000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component: Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 161,682
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-04-11
Owners notified: 2001-08-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V034000

Seat belts

Component: Seat belts
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 204,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-02-04
Owners notified: 2000-03-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

Safety risk

THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine	379	84,305 mi
Engine and engine cooling	185	84,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	84	81,293 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	67	70,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	37	70,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	32	80,000 mi
Electrical system	30	75,250 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	28	53,400 mi
Vehicle speed control	19	79,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	17	67,257 mi
Unknown or other	17	65,000 mi
Steering	15	84,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	13	160,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	12	59,500 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	11	59,000 mi
Air bags	9	55,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner	8	67,257 mi
Structure: body: door	8	—
Power train	7	42,520 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	7	52,000 mi
Suspension: front	7	71,000 mi
Tires	7	46,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	6	72,000 mi
Seats	6	90,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	6	43,487 mi
Suspension	6	18,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	5	—
Electrical system: ignition	5	21,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	5	119,000 mi
Seat belts	5	74,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor	5	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	5	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	5	60,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	4	51,998 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	4	71,800 mi
Engine	4	153,024 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	4	88,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	4	85,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices	4	44,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	4	95,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	4	72,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	4	108,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	4	98,486 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid	4	84,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages	4	100,000 mi
Visibility	4	20,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	4	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	3	—
Electrical system: ignition: switch	3	60,000 mi
Equipment	3	60,000 mi
Exterior lighting	3	72,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	3	33,207 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	3	15,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	3	51,217 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	3	—
Suspension: rear	3	73,400 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	3	28,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	3	55,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	2	55,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	2	70,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	2	75,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)	2	72,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	2	—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	2	35,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	2	48,136 mi
Power train: axle assembly	2	—
Power train: manual transmission	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	2	89,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist	2	59,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	2	—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device	2	115,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	2	—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	2	27,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers	2	—
Structure: frame and members	2	—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	2	60,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	2	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	2	—
Wheels	2	42,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	133,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	72,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	—
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	105,881 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger	1	63,000 mi
Equipment: electrical	1	79,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	1	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	129,970 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail	1	110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting	1	—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	1	59,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	1	59,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock	1	59,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	—
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	69,000 mi
Seat belts: front	1	—
Seat belts: front: anchorage	1	—
Seat belts: front: webbing	1	70,000 mi
Seat belts: integrated child seat	1	—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	1	—
Service brakes	1	66,903 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor	1	—
Service brakes, air: controls: foot control/valve	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	89,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic	1	81,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum	1	89,000 mi
Steering: column	1	69,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	1	—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	—
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft	1	101,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	1	70,000 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments	1	84,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm	1	—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	1	—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	1	—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber	1	96,800 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables	1	95,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	1	2,500 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior	1	—

The 1998 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 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.