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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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 14, 2010 · fire

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.