1997 Dodge Intrepid reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 473
- 1 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
- 47 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 35 reported crashes · 34 injuries · 4 deaths · 29 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,105
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Dodge median
+118
median 355 across 271 Dodge records
Vs 1995-1999
+216
median 257 complaints in 591 records
Top component share
10%
Fuel System, Gasoline: 47 complaints
What owners report fails — 1997 Dodge Intrepid
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 47
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 30
- STEERING:RACK AND PINION 20
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 18
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE 17
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 1997 Dodge Intrepid
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1997 Dodge Intrepid units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1997 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
NHTSA has 473 consumer complaints on record for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system (47 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1997 Dodge Intrepid units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge Intrepid?
Owners most often report problems with: fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system (47), power train:automatic transmission (30), steering:rack and pinion (20), engine and engine cooling:engine (18). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1997 Dodge Intrepid?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.