1997 Dodge Intrepid
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid.
Recalls on the 1997 Dodge Intrepid
Power train: floor shift
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK…
Fuel system: fuel injection system
5L ENGINES.
Source: NHTSA
What 384 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
1997 Dodge Intrepid at a glance
- Trims
- BaseES
- Engine
- 3.3L 6-Cylinder, 3.5L 6-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Sedan
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 1997 Dodge Intrepid?
Owners have filed 384 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Intrepid with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system. There are 2 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 1997 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 2 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1997 Dodge Intrepid?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1997 Dodge Intrepid listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.