1997 Dodge Intrepid suspension problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Dodge Intrepid — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge intrepid. The contact reversed and drove over a two inch beam. As a result, the front passenger side control arm fractured. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the contact was told that the control arm would need to be replaced. The mechanic informed the…”
filed May 29, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge intrepid. The contact noticed that the ball joints, tire rods, sway bar bushing and motor mounts wore prematurely and needed constant repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance since there were no recalls. The…”
filed Nov 22, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Intrepid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 Intrepid | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 Intrepid | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 Intrepid | 3 | 0% |
| 2000 Intrepid | 16 | 2% |
| 1999 Intrepid | 20 | 2% |
| 1998 Intrepid | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 Intrepid | 44 | 9% |
| 1995 Intrepid | 61 | 10% |
| 1994 Intrepid | 64 | 9% |
| 1993 Intrepid | 46 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.