Overview & Reviews

Minor appearance tweaks such as chrome badging and improved floor carpeting debut for 1999. A new engine immobilizer is available on the ES.

• Large interior, available 3.2-liter V6 engine on the ES model, good looks.

• Facing tough competition from home and abroad.

User Reviews:

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  Looks will last, not performance - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By ifilmlife - May 10 - 8:31 pm

  This car was bought new in 99 by my mother. The car was passed to me in 2006. Since then, every little thing went wrong. First, the car started burning oil too fast. I was putting about 3 quarts of oil in it every 2 weeks. Then the cam sensor and starter went bad, causing the car to stall. They were replaced but 5 months later the same problem arose. Soon after I was putting 3 quarts of oil every 3 days. It could not survive trips longer than 2 hrs. Tire rod problems caused tires to wear down quickly. Finally the cover to the part you put oil exploded while driving. It died at 160k miles, I will admit it was poorly maintained but still lasted 12 years.

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  Nice, until you hit the "wall" - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By SpaceDude - April 21 - 1:40 pm

  I was pretty happy with my Intrepid - only minor issues for 10 years. Biggest item: Starter needed replacement after 7 years and AC gave in. After 10 years, crank sensors gave in (2 different ones), resulting in stalling engine (not funny!) and Starter had to be replaced, again. Engine started to burn oil rapidly, Fan only worked on MAX or not at all. Brake lines had to be replaced - lucky I wasnt in an accident. In the 11th year - BUMM - Power Control Module is giving up! Cost: 50% of what the cars worth. The Mechanic said, the location of the module is bad: too hot and too exposed = design issue. Next issue on the horizon: Oxygen Sensor for the Cat. Convrt. No sludge - not enough miles.

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  All talk no walk - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By Bill C. - June 30 - 9:56 am

  The car is roomy, the interior and exterior styling is attractive and comfortable. I thought it was a lot of car for not a lot of money. It was in and out of the shop on a bi- monthly basis and eventually had the motor lock up. Not at all surprising for this year and model.

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  Paint problems - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By trademark - February 20 - 10:00 am

  The biggest problem I had was at 20,000 miles the clear coat started to peal off the front of the car. Chrysler ended up repainting it and doing a lousy job. The trim "ES" and "Dodge" emblems look like crap now that the chrome plating has pealed off. Roters and front brakes at 40,000. Roters warped very bad. The driving lights are very disapointing, very dim, 35 watts and nothing larger available. Water in the headlights is very common. I am told that it is due to a pluged drain. I cant find it! Gas milage is awful. Average is 22-23. Basically the interior trim is ok. Everything fits together but the noise level in the car at 55 is awful.

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  Nothing but problems - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By diesel580 - September 7 - 10:00 am

  I have a 99 Intrepid with 65k miles. Ive had nothing but problems with this vehichle. So far Ive had 2 window motors replaced and a clamp bite through a hose causing an oil leak. This car loves to warp rotors. Now Ive shelled out $1,400 to have a new Rack and pinion replaced and I still have problems related to steering. Dont look to Dodge to stand by their statement of "dependability". If this is the new Dodge, I think this will be my last Dodge.

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  Looks are deceiving! - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By Brenda - June 7 - 11:49 pm

  My 99 Intrepid ran great, looks great and is great, unless you have to diagnose a malfunction with it. One problem consist of 4 or 5 smaller problems together and will cost you an arm and a leg to fix correctly.

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  Roomy Wreck - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By Wallace - September 8 - 3:55 pm

  The car has been OK. It is very roomy in both front and back seats, and has a huge trunk. The mileage is pretty good. Have had several problems with the brakes and sensors. It does ride good on road trips.

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  Intrepid - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By J B Leabhart - January 11 - 2:00 am

  Transmission does not hold up well. The brakes have to be replaced more often than on some other cars that I have had. Would not recommend the dealer for service or repairs. To many errors.

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  Beauty is only skin deep - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By Jim Adams - December 20 - 1:43 pm

  I bought my 99 Intrepid new expecting to have it for a long time. The engine siezed due to oil sludge before I hit 60,000 miles. The repair was very expensive and time consuming. Since replacing the engine I have had to replace numerous other components and I still havent gotten to 80,000 miles. I cant afford to sell it because of its reputation and depleted savings.

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  Pathetic - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By Steffiesue - August 27 - 6:36 pm

  I bought this car off lease and it was great for 6 months. Since then I have replaced the speed sensor the power stearing pump 2 times, the same belt 2 times, and the alternator 2 times. I had it worked on at the Dodge dealership here in town. On top of this I have also replaced the computer. The car is well maintained and has less than 80,000 miles on it.