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#BS-1997-DODINT-12A4

1997 Dodge Intrepid

Based on reports from 473 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
473
Crashes
35
Fires
29
Recalls
2
TSBs
84
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 473 complaints, 35 crashes, 29 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.2x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

engine blew

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

ac not working properly

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

pinched wire to the rear defroster may cause fire

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection SystemHIGH

47 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system issues — failures commonly reported around 90K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

10
0–30K
11
30–60K
27
60–90K
33
90–120K
5
120–150K
11
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (33 reports) • Median: 90K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System (47 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System47 (10%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission30 (6%)
Steering:rack And Pinion20 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine18 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline17 (4%)
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly17 (4%)
Other16 (3%)
Fuel System16 (3%)

1997 Dodge Intrepid: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 90K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid, with 30 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:rack And Pinion Issues

Steering:rack And Pinion complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:rack and pinion-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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64
01
58
02
40
03
48
04
18
05
6
06
12
07
8
08
2
09
3
11
4
12
2
15

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

04V021000Jun 2004

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

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.

98V184000Jan 1999

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge Intrepid is the 1999 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1997 Dodge Intrepid vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

473

Class avg

219

2.2x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 473 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Dodge Intrepid Model Years

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1997 Dodge Intrepid: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Dodge Intrepid?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1997 Dodge Intrepid is related to the fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system, with 47 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1997 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
The 1997 Dodge Intrepid has 473 complaints, 35 crash reports, and 29 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.2x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1997 Dodge Intrepid problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1997 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
Yes, the 1997 Dodge Intrepid has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Intrepid problems start?
Based on 97 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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