1998 Dodge Intrepid electrical system problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Dodge Intrepid — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Headlights will turn on and off intermittently while driving , or will turn on by themselves without the key in ignition. My mechanic have replaced 3 headlight switches but its not working. Also the car has major electrical problems from internal lamps to headlights. I have read lot of review from…”
filed Nov 4, 2006
“Since buying the vehicle in 1998, I have experienced issue with: electrical interior and exterior lights going on and off while driving (dealer has not been able to locate problem) rack and pinion had to replace at 36,000 miles I have to replace the brakes every year, they constantly are making a…”
filed Apr 12, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Intrepid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 7 | 5% |
| 2003 Intrepid | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 Intrepid | 15 | 5% |
| 2001 Intrepid | 16 | 2% |
| 2000 Intrepid | 33 | 3% |
| 1999 Intrepid | 56 | 6% |
| 1997 Intrepid | 29 | 8% |
| 1996 Intrepid | 32 | 6% |
| 1995 Intrepid | 43 | 7% |
| 1994 Intrepid | 68 | 9% |
| 1993 Intrepid | 23 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Dodge Intrepid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.