Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Dodge Intrepid owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The driver's side power window didn't go down, the passenger's side power window operates intermittently. The window motor must be replaced. The anti-lock brakes were inoperative, and Dodge neglected to repair an oil valve which caused the engine to fail. The vehicle was involved in a fender bender after the leaving the dealership, the consumer believed it was due to the anti-lock brakes.
Cruise control component over took the brake system. Car accelerated from 25 miles a hour in stop and go traffic to 40 miles an hour. This happened in spite of the brakes being compressed. This cause me and my family to end up unde the rear of truck. This action kad occurred again to me personally and to two other persons. This problem was reported to the dealership several times and claimed to have repaired it , but the same thing happenned again on the way home from the shop. The first tiome it was supposedly repaired, the o2 sensor and cruise control cable were replaced. This action has not stopped this vehicle from accelerating on its own. After this incident it accelerated with two different people behind the wheel. My attorney has located two other 99 intrepids that have done this. One accelerated in reverse and the other in drive like mine. …
According to the mechanic working on my 1999 Dodge Intrepid, the power brake booster is defective. Currently, when the car sits in tempatures below 32 degrees for a couple of hours, there is almost complete loss of brake pressure due to air being allowed into the system because of a hairline crack in the unit. When the car has been allowed to warm up (15-20 minutes) and/or the tempature is above 32 degrees, the brake pressure is fine as no air is being allowed into the system because of the expansion of a seal in the unit. When the mechanic called his auto-parts dealer for a part, he was told it was only available from Dodge directly. When he called Dodge, he was told the part was on national backorder and could not even be given an estimated date of when the part would become available. If there is this big of a demand for the part, obviously this is a major problem. …
History includes blown transmission sensor, failure on the very first year inspection for brake rotors, driver's side window sticks in up position, intermittent heat control button not functioning properly, noisy when turning in front strut area, keyless remote does not function properly and now the worst of it. One month ago, took car in with oil and engine lights flashing, ticking noise from engine, stalling out. Dealer did electronic sensors repairs and tune up costing $500. One month later, car had to be towed back to dealer with loud banging in engine. Repair bill of over $6,000 to fix a car I've owned 3 years, 8 months and 60,000 miles. 2.7 l engines are blowing in these cars all the time making it next to impossible to purchase a used one to do repairs myself. One used car parts place said they have a waiting list. Recall anyone???!!
Brakes hiss and get hard when temp drops below 32 degrees, suddenly and without warning. Unable to stop. Took to mechanic, who discovered the master cylinder and brake booster was ruined due to rust, because water runs into the area from windshield drainage points. This is a design flaw which allows leakage directly into the brake booster/master cylinder area. Car is now in shop to have both parts replaced ( ~$500-600). Chrysler should cover these repairs and issue a recall before someone dies. Although the parts will be replaced there is no guarantee how long before they will be rusted out and fail again.
I have a 1999 Dodge Intrepid that blew a rod at 72,000 miles with no warning. We replaced the engine for about $3,000 and two weeks ago at 102,000 miles I started to hear a rapping sound that was probably another rod, but before the engine could blow another rod something in the timing snapped, so now I am left with a lawn ornament that I can't afford to fix and I am still paying for. Not to mention the various other items we have had to replace like the A/C condenser for $600.00 and the speed sensors, that was another $300.00. This car is the biggest lemon I have ever bought.
Consumer was in park and engine started racing real hard. Consumer thought by turning heat & radio off it would help engine calm down. Vehicle was starting to move forward in a park postion. Consumer put foot o brakes, and vehicle suddenly took off with two feet pressing down on brake. Consumer was one car length behind another vehicle. Other driver saw consumer's vehicle moving forward, but consumer had rearend other vehicle doing over $1000 worth of damages. Chrysler was sending someone out to cosumer's house to look at vehicle on 04-02-2001.
Severely corroded brake lines, lines blew. Near miss accident. This is a common complaint across mfrs. Had the same incident 1 month ago on 1997 GM product. Well maintained cars with severely corroded fuel and brake lines. I bet it can be traced to a cheap supplier that supplied the big 3 for a period of years. No corrosion resistance on the steel. Can't blame this on ne winter salt. My OEM 1964 looks better than my late model vehicles.
The brake booster is getting water in to it and freezing I replaced the booster 4 years ago. Same complaint hen I had it into a garage they say that it is water a gain it froze a gain each time it does this their is no way to push in the brake pedal meaning you have no brakes this condition could cause a fatal accident as you have no brakes.
Dt: the engine stalled while the consumer was on the freeway. The consumer was able to pull off on a shoulder of the road. The vehicle had the brakes and rotors replaced, and regular maintenance. The consumer took vehicle to the dealership and they told her that the engine had to be replaced. The consumer has not had the problem fixed.
Brake complaints in other Intrepid years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 1999 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Dodge Intrepid, 3% of the model year's 997 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (6 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Dodge Intrepid brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 1999 Dodge Intrepid, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Intrepid brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 67,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.