Overview & Reviews
Completely redesigned for 1998, the Intrepid is a sedan that has the graceful styling of a coupe, thanks to a continuation of Chrysler's cab-forward design. Dodge's trademark cross hair grille dominates the front end along with two large, sparkling headlights. And the new Intrepid is powered by your choice of two new V6 engines.
- Large interior, optional 3.2-liter V6 engine, good looks
- Facing tough competition from home and abroad
User Reviews:
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Never again - 1998 Dodge Intrepid
By jackcat - August 4 - 2:00 amWe bought our Intrepid in 98 with 26k miles. Having all family out of state, we put a lot of miles on our vehicles. This car had nothing but strange problems - the tensioner when out at 70k, starter at 36k, oil sending unit wiring harness at 96k, AC condenser and cooling fan motor at 99k. Two weeks ago, at 102k, the engine caught fire in our driveway. Insurance is calling it a total loss. We must admit that after all the problems, we werent surprised by the spontaneous combustion and are quietly relieved to be free of this car. Both of us come from Chrysler product families. Never again. This one nearly cost us our home.
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Intrepid is only great for three years - 1998 Dodge Intrepid
By emm - March 3 - 2:00 amWe got suckered into a five year lease when we wanted a three year. The car was fantastic for 3 and a half years. Thank goodness we have an extended warranty because since then the car has been on a flatbed at least twice a year with major problems. This past month the car was at the dealership for two straight weeks while a part was on back order. Again, my car is in the dealership and they want to charge me $275 for a bad battery and terminal-it isnt covered under the warranty. No wonder the Intrepid is listed by Consumer Reports as one of the worst cars to buy used!!!
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NOTHING BUT TROUBLE - 1998 Dodge Intrepid
By BERNAMANSO - February 24 - 2:00 amTHE SAME DAY I BOUGHT MY CAR THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON! THROUGH THE NEXT 2MONTHS THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED.THEN A ALTERNATOR/POWER STEARING PULLEY!!. WOULDNT BUY ANOTHER OR TAKE ONE GIVEN TO ME.
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Bad Engine!!!!! - 1998 Dodge Intrepid
By Kristina - January 19 - 2:00 amWe have a 98 Dodge Intrepid with 66,000 miles and the engine blew up! We paid 10,000 for it a year ago and now were lucky to get $2000. To replace the engine it will cost between $5000-$7500!!!!!! I will never buy another Dodge! We ran a CarFax report and there were no problems. It has had regular maintaince and oil changes. The Dodge intrepid recieves a "9" for looks but a "0" for overall reliabilty! By the way there is a 99 that looks exactly like ours with the same engine in the trading post with the same problem, a bad engine!!!
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Never again - 1998 Dodge Intrepid
By T J T - November 27 - 2:00 amI love the look of this car and really enjoy driving it....when it works. The great looks are more than offset by the significant quality issues Ive had since the day I purchased it. First it was electrical problems (which have continued to this day) such as all dash lights going out and the overhead console lights going out. Then the car just doesnt start at least once per year. And now the heat cuts out and the car overheats. All I can say is never again! Ill never buy a Chrysler product again.
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Please Read - 1998 Dodge Intrepid
By wxman1213 - May 25 - 2:00 amI bought this car, in perfect shape, with 53K miles on it. Ive religiously changed the oil and it now has 94K on it. This is NOT high for high quality car. In 3 months, the engine went from being trouble free to burning a qt of oil/week. Diagnosis: top end needs rebuilding. No REPUTABLE or HONEST mechanic or rebuild shop will touch it. Daimler Chrysler uses build techniques and equipment that shops cant duplicate. I can buy another 2.7L motor from a junkyard or a dealership at one heck of a price (quoted $4K to $8K). Ive had 3 other problems: faulty oil pressure sensor, power window motor failure, and engine accessory belt pulley bearing failure.
