1998 Dodge Intrepid engine and engine cooling problems
198 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Dodge Intrepid — 53% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine failure clicking noise possible valve train. Consuming large amounts of oil but no properly lubricating engine parts. *tr”
filed Sep 6, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph when the engine began to smoke. The vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed her that the motor failed due to the anti-freeze and oil mixing together. The vehicle was not…”
filed Nov 18, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only…
68332810 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 7, 2016
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Intrepid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 79 | 61% |
| 2003 Intrepid | 61 | 58% |
| 2002 Intrepid | 207 | 63% |
| 2001 Intrepid | 520 | 79% |
| 2000 Intrepid | 785 | 74% |
| 1999 Intrepid | 698 | 70% |
| 1997 Intrepid | 53 | 15% |
| 1996 Intrepid | 83 | 16% |
| 1995 Intrepid | 67 | 11% |
| 1994 Intrepid | 72 | 10% |
| 1993 Intrepid | 51 | 13% |
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.