1998 Chrysler Intrepid ES from North America - Comments

When I bought the car, it had problems with the stabilizer bar links, but the dealer replaced them without any cost.

At 110000 Km one of the recently stabilizer link failed so I had to replace it again for around 80 CAD.

At 120000 Km I replaced the right lower arm because of a warned ball joint. But I consider all these directions related repairs kind of normal here in Quebec where I live, because the quality of the roads (especially the expressways) is way under poor.

At 130000 Km the primary speed sensor failed so I had to replace it. The cost was 100 CAD (20 CAD tip included)

The left side window motor is working pretty rough, but still up.

I owned before a 1995 Chrysler Intrepid with 3.5l engine, and I was pretty satisfied about it. When I replaced that one with the present owned one, I couldn't believe that I would do a big step ahead speaking of reliability, but I did. A normal maintenance was enough to keep the car in a excellent shape even if it is a 6 years old car. Due to the harsh weather conditions I use just synthetic oil and it seemed that it was a very good idea. The car runs like new and for those who like comfort, speed and maneuverability, I recommend it with the greatest pleasure. But no to the 2.7l engine. I think that who put that kind of engine inside the Intrepid had a very bad night before adding it to the project so the only engines who fit this car are the 3.2l and 3.5l.

It seems that the car doesn't like big anniversaries because after two years (first time during the Quebec's Day) and now during the Canada's Day, the secondary (the output) speed sensor failed too. No big complain especially because the total cost of repair was somewhere around 50 CAD. Everything else still up and running without problems. The 3.2 L looks that is made better than it's 2.7 l brother. In spite that it has more accessories than the basic model

I own a 1999 ES that I brought with me to the states. I am now at 210,000KM. Beyond the usual maintenance it has been a good car. The A/C went around 150KM and is a whopping 1200 bucks to fix, given the economy I am going for it to see if it can last a little longer. The A/C issue has been a strain on the engine, making a high pitch whine. I am hoping the new A/C will alleviate.

I have not put major repairs in to it other than the usual brakes, battery alternator etc. Having a hard time getting a local mechanic to help me out on recent repairs though. The body is great and shows very little rust.

I owned a 1998 Intrepid ES and I loved this car! I bought it in 2000 with approx 40000 kms on it.

This car did not give me any problems at all during the first 6 yrs! The only repairs I had to do was an alternator, brakes and a ball joint at around 140,000 km. Very minor expenses for a luxurious and powerful car!

Plowed through the snow like a truck! A/C still worked COLD!! There was always an electrical sort of problem where the lights would dim and flicker for no reason. This came and went just as fast, but I never knew why.

My beloved Intrepid was totaled in an accident 2 weeks ago at 160,000 km's, and it was a sad day when they told me it was a write-off! I am still wondering if I should have fixed it for the extra $1000 it would have cost me (value was @ $3000). I know I will never find a car as reliable and lovely! There was no rust on the car at 11 yrs!!! Now where am I going to find a replacement for that???!!!