1998 Dodge Intrepid engine problems
The 1998 Dodge Intrepid has 206 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 42% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
206
Engine complaints
42%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED HER THAT THE MOTOR FAILED DUE TO THE ANTI-FREEZE AND OIL MIXING TOGETHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1998 Dodge Intrepid have?
NHTSA has 206 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Intrepid engine — 42% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.