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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  I love my 99 ES - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By Tihson69 - May 5 - 8:44 pm

  I have ownd my 99 ES since 00. I LOVE IT. I have had no major issues (with the exception of the brake rotors-- warping--COMMON PROBLEM!!) & a brake sensor -- I have only had to replace my cup holder (broken by my own fault) and my passenger front window motor is slow to roll up/down (due to someone hitting me as I was parked in a lot). I have added several 300 M parts (chrome shifter for autostick), chrome window switches, and 17" chrome wheels. If the gas mileage was better (or had a bigger engine --say 4.5L I would be EXTREMELY happy --I can carry all I ever need with 18.4 CU FT of trunk space!

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  Good Car - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By Brian - March 10 - 2:33 am

  Weve had the car now for 5 years, we bought it 1 year used. We currently have 166,000 miles on the 2.7 V6 and its doing fine. Weve had Honda Accords in the past. Compared to the Hondas it rides smoother (except over sharp bumps), similar seat comfort, and is much larger inside and in the trunk. It is not as tight or refined as the Honda. Problems weve had include: Window motors, wiper motors, front ball joints (lower control arm), input and output speed sensors. Overall were talking maybe $1000 repairs over 5 years and 166000 miles. Though we had fewer repairs on the Honda, I would still consider the car to have been very reliable. Its still running strong and we love driving it.

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  99 Intrepid Review - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By Jim Katso - February 20 - 11:39 pm

  I bought an Intrepid ES with all options new in 1999 and have taken the car about 65,000 miles. While granted my annual mileage is low, I have kept a detailed log of repair expenses and have found the Intrepid to be very reliable to date. My transmission control module went at 35000 miles (warranty). Other repairs have been Keyless remote motor went ($200), Sway Link (warranty),passenger rear window motor ($150). So overall a very high quality level. The car is fun to drive, especially on long road trips. Handles well and has excellent acceleration for highway. I have found the performance in snow to be disappointing. Overall, when I see these cars listed for around $6K, its a value

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  Keeps on going - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By Jeff in Denver - February 3 - 11:39 pm

  I have had this car since new and it does have some issues. cam sensors, heater fan is either off or on high. However, car has never left me stranded by the side of the road, gets good gas mileage for its size, and its a great interstate touring car. Transmission line leaks a little(only in winter) Yes,I would buy another.

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  Disappointed in Quality - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By vfornelli - November 12 - 10:00 am

  I purchased the Intrepid after looking at the Volkswagon Passat. The Intrepid was roomier, it cost less, and had a better sound system and climate control. However, after just 37,000 miles, I had to replace the front bearing, rotors and pads under normal driving conditions at a cost of nearly $800. At 61,000 miles, I had to do the same for the rear. I also experienced transmission problems at 61,000 miles. I have enjoyed the room, comfort and gas mileage (23mpg city, 32mpg highway), but I am very disappointed in the mechanical quality of the vehicle.

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  99 intrepid es mechanical problems - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By altagent - October 26 - 2:00 am

  I was driving to Lake Tahoe on a Saturday and the engine just started spazzing out for no reason. It felt like the timing belt jumped or I lost fuel but I let it sit for 10 minutes and it ran fine. 20 minutes down the road the same thing. 10 minutes later it ran fine. I drove another 100 miles to Tahoe and parked it. I started it up 2 days later and the wipers were spazzing out now. I drove it 120 miles and half way home it Spazzed out again. Idiot light was on and I brought it to the shop. Code was misfire. Light promptly went off and I drive it daily now. These cars are so heavily computerized that I think there is a hot wire somewhere to the trans thats causing this.Disappointe

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  Liked my Intrepid until year #3 - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By Yates - August 24 - 10:00 am

  My car has been great until the last six months. Ive had to replace the speed sensor ($200), light switch sensor $200), now the air conditioner evaporator ($1200)and the security system goes off whenever since I had the a/c checked. Its been back in the shop twice and they cant find the problem. So, until six months ago, I loved my Interpid but now Im not sure if Im going to keep it and wonder what will go wrong next!

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  Engine issues - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By Shonda - July 28 - 2:00 am

  I loved this car when I first got it. Its so comfortable and drives really nice. I had a couple of minor issues, which you can always expect when you own a car. The problem came when the oil light started coming on a few months ago. My oil didnt need changed so I didnt undertand the problem. The repair shop told me this is an issue w/ Dodge engines. The oil cannot circulate because of narrow passages and therefore cooks the oil, causing a sludge buildup. After researching I found that this really is a common problem among this car. Just do a search on "oil sludge Intrepid". Now my car has 51,000 miles and will die soon.

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  Poor long term vehicle - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By Smed - May 17 - 2:00 am

  My Intrepid has less than 70K miles and already needs a new rack and pinion, has oil sludge in the engine, the lights will come on by themselves and wont turn off, and the heater only blows hot air when accelerating or the RPMs are over 1500. The car is falling apart.

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  rack n pinion - 1999 Dodge Intrepid
  By queenbee72 - March 30 - 2:00 am

  We have a 99 and it is with 50,000 miles on it and it is in need of a rack and pinion already and dealer says it is not covered under the regualr warranty this is a major repair and I think dodge needs to cover more.