Exterior Lighting:headlights
NHTSA campaign 09E025000 · 2009 · reported 05/11/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
1999 Dodge Intrepid Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine — runs 5.5× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
997Complaints
6Recalls
40Crashes
13Fires
29Injured
3Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (38% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints here are 5.5× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 379 · 38% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 185 · 18.6% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 84 · 8.4% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 67 · 6.7% | Recalled | Recall 04V021000 |
| Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 37 · 3.7% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys | 32 · 3.2% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 997 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 6 campaigns
Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Seats:front Assembly:recliner
NHTSA campaign 03V035000 · 2003 · reported 02/05/2003
IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Seat Belts
NHTSA campaign 00V034000 · 2000 · reported 02/04/2000
THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Seat Belts:front:retractor
NHTSA campaign 01V119000 · 2001 · reported 04/11/2001
IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift
NHTSA campaign 04V021000 · 2004 · reported 01/13/2004
EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THERE WAS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND INFORMED ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE…”NHTSA complaint 8002295 — filed 01/16/2002 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
“OIL PAN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 41500 MILES DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE THREADS WEAR OUT AFTER APPROXIMATELY 15 OIL CHANGES ACCORDING TO…”NHTSA complaint 755447 — filed 12/09/2001 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
“THERE WAS A LIGHT TICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AREA, THAT GOT LOUDER AND LOUDER. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT SHORT…”NHTSA complaint 898874 — filed 11/07/2001 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge Intrepid?
Engine and engine cooling:engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 379 of 997 NHTSA complaints (38%), followed by engine and engine cooling (185), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (84), power train:automatic transmission (67). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1999 Dodge Intrepid have?
997 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 40 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, and 29 reported injuries. 3 deaths were reported.
Does the 1999 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09E025000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1999 Dodge Intrepid's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
