Overview & Reviews
Few changes as first-generation Intrepid enters final year of production. A Sport Group including the 3.5-liter V6 engine is optional on base models, which also get an upgraded cassette stereo standard. Bolt-on wheel covers debut, and a new exterior color is introduced. Automatic transmissions get new software.
- Large interior, optional 3.5-liter V-6 engine, good looks
- Poor headlight performance, final year before redesign
User Reviews:
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One of the most underrated sedans - 1997 Dodge Intrepid
By Dodge8 - August 27 - 7:31 pmI bought this car to replace my piece of junk 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera. This Intrepid has done more than impress me. I am getting 27 to 29 mpg with city/highway and 32 mpg with the optional 3.5l 24 valve SOHC V6 that was only rated at 26 mpg! I have almost 127,000 miles on the original motor and transmission and they both behave as though they have at least another 75,000 miles left on them. I have had to replace a intake and some other gasket on it but beyond that, it is been trouble free.
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Nice car - 1997 Dodge Intrepid
By Steve - December 30 - 9:53 pmJust got car in Nov 2004. Very surprised with this car. I never paid much attention to Intrepids. Very tight, rattle-free and solid. Lots of power from the 3.5. 24 mpg!
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The most comfortable car (and reliable) - 1997 Dodge Intrepid
By Kherson - November 4 - 4:08 pmBought it with only 52K on it. Owned it for 3.5 years and had almost no problems with it. It is so comfortable and fast enough to make a great everyday as well as highway car. Suspension absorbs all the bumps better than any import in this class. Great mileage for the size. Loved it!
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Cant be it for the buck. - 1997 Dodge Intrepid
By Frostyman - January 25 - 2:00 amI have had this car for 5-1/2 years and drove it off the showroom floor. As the salesman told me "you cant beat the package for the money and cant find the same in another make". I would say he was correct. The car has performed and required little more than routine oil changes. The computer had to be reprogrammed once because the A/C would malfunction but that was done two years ago and its been fine. The only other item for repair was a speed sensor that affected the transmission shifting. These have been the only "repair" issues on this car period. I cannot say enough good things about it.
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1997 Dodge Intrepid - 1997 Dodge Intrepid
By St Alex - January 11 - 2:00 amThis vehicle has been an excellent value. The leather seats have held up well for seven yrs. and the sound system has been incredible.
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Watch out for the Fuel Rail - 1997 Dodge Intrepid
By Ken Swartfager - October 19 - 2:00 amWe have enjoyed our 1997 used car Intrepid very much.But after about two years we noticed there was a problem we had to fill it up every week.! There seemed to be a fuel leek. We brought it to our Mech. after working on it for two days,he called the Dodge Dealer, they admitted there was a national recall on the"Fuel Rail" as they are having a problems. They fixed it w/no charge. We had never recieved any notice of such a problem. Our mechanic said it could have caught on fire and was very dangerous to drive. Its fine now, although we dont get the mialage we did before, but we still love our car. Havnt had any other magor problems than that, so we feel lucky.
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Comfotable car - 1997 Dodge Intrepid
By Tim Pelke - October 11 - 2:00 amIt is a nice sports luxury model sedan to drive near or far distances. Very comfortable. Doesnt waste fuel fast at all. recomend it to a smaller family.
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A decent car - 1997 Dodge Intrepid
By vandentp - June 29 - 2:00 amI put over 65000 miles on my Intrepid, it currently has 114k. I have been very pleased with it. It has had minor repairs but nothing that made it undrivable. I kept up the scheduled maintenance and the car has been reliable. It still has lots of power, gets good gas mileage, and doesnt use oil. The AC went out at about 80k, but I recharge it myself every two weeks (cost $10) to keep it cold. No big deal.
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Great drive - 1997 Dodge Intrepid
By linquil - April 9 - 2:00 amThe car had provided reliable transportation and continues to be a stylish "ride." My only quibble is the high level of highway driving noise - you pull into your driveway with the radio blaring because thats the only way you could hear in out on the road. The 5 star Dodge dealer has provided outstanding service in a timely fashion.
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Excellent car a must buy - 1997 Dodge Intrepid
By Rickalliston - November 30 - 2:00 ami bought a brand new 1997 intrepid back in mid 1997, i use this car on the daily basis and i use it heavily in traffic and also on the highways, this car has never let me down, the only problem is that the engine light is on but my mechanic says it says that because it is due for a maintance but no major problems. The only thing i would want is that the car would come with a CD player and subwoofer powerful stereo system to listen to my music, even thou its 6 speakers are good enough. Excellent american car.