1997 Dodge Intrepid Base
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- Photo: 1997 Dodge Intrepid ES, front left, 08-03-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Dodge Intrepid in Bright Platinum Metallic, front left, 08-02-2023 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Dodge Intrepid ES, rear left, 08-03-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Dodge Intrepid in Bright Platinum Metallic, rear left, 08-02-2023 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1997 Dodge Intrepid Base is a 158-hp 3.3-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,955 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 158 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Intrepid measures 201.8 inches long on a 113.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,411 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,955 ($40,407 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.3L Chrysler EGA V6 |
| Displacement | 3.3 L |
| Horsepower | 158 hp |
| Torque | 203 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 93 x 81 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16" |
| Wheels Rear | 16" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 201.8 in |
| Width | 74.4 in |
| Height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 113 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,411 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1997 Dodge Intrepid Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Dodge INTREPID. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 13, 2004 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE: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 POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence: EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign 04V021000
Aug 6, 1998 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJECTION RAIL.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS AND REINFORCE THE OUTLET (PASSENGER) SIDE FUEL RAIL. VEHICLES SHOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE OUTLET FUEL RAIL MUST HAVE THE OUTLET RAIL REPLACED WHICH INCLUDES CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS OR FROM A CRACKED FUEL LINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
NHTSA campaign 98V184000
350 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Dodge INTREPID
Owner Complaints
350 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Dodge INTREPID (26 mention a crash, 26 a fire, 15 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 81 |
| Gasoline | 78 |
| Steering | 60 |
| Power Train | 52 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 50 |
| Electrical System | 29 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1997 DODGE INTREPID. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.