1998 Dodge Intrepid: power window failure

6 of the 376 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Intrepid describe power window failure.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Power window failure by model year

2002
1
2001
1
2000
4
1999
22
1998
6
1997
2
1996
1
1995
1

What owners say

Filed Dec 31, 2006 · Engine · 43,000 miles · NC

1999 I bought a 98 dodge intrepid. 2000, engine blown from oil sludge at 42,000. I was taking kids to school and car stopped with no warning on railroad tracks and had to be towed. Paid $500.00 deductibles at dealership and they replaced engine. Had proof of oil changes. 2002 broke down again. The timing chain broke and broke other parts. This cost $800.00. Also, I have replace all window motors at least once and twice again on two more. And relay switches. At this point because I paid $21,000 for this car also all the money in repairs. Too much invested to just let it go. I started using fully synthetic oil and changes oil every 1000 miles. This was also expensive. I had to try something to save this car. Well that didn't work either. 2005 the engine blew again, oil sludge. I has set at the garage until 12/06. I had to borrow a car for the past year until I could fix the intrepid again. Now I have paid another $2000.00 to switch the engine with at 3.2 liter engine. I get it back today!! I can not find even a junkyard salvage yard that will that the engine and transmission. That is sad!! I have been told be every mechanic and salvage company I have contacted, that everyone is aware of the 2.7 problems and will not touch one.

Filed Apr 12, 2004 · Body, Electrical · 100,943 miles · KY

Ltr fm travis phillips (ky) owner of a 1998 dodge chrysler intrepid reporting defective engine, window off track writer believes vehicle should be recalled reply to the fort wright, ky district office. *ph the vehicle engine blew while the consumer's wife was driving 65 MPH. There was no warning prior to this incident. The consumer indicated that he had the oil changed every 3000 miles and that the oil was just changed prior to the engine failure. The vehicles lights flickered, the windows came off the track when putting them up or down. The seals around the doors fell off. The air/heat only worked when on high. The starter failed.

Filed Sep 12, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · IL

Wiring harness was installed with wires that are too short, possibly causing vehicle not to start and/or to shake when it does start. Also windows won't roll down at times. Dealer replaced faulty starter. But not willing to do anything further because vehicle is over 36,000 miles. Extended warranty was purchased. *tt...

Filed Dec 27, 2001 · Body, Visibility · VT

Power windows on all doors are inoperable. Windows will not come down. Also, power operated doors will periodically not open from inside. Dealer has replaced parts which has not corrected the problem. Please give any further details.

Filed Sep 21, 2000 · Body, Electrical · PR

Vehicle had vibration in the motor and transmission did not shift gears correctly. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 6 times, but was told by dealer that vehicle was fine, and that it was normal characteristic of vehicle. Cause was unknown. *ak radiator fan motor failed. Motor window regulator failed. Gearshift control faied. Rear strut assembly failed. Windshield wiper blade and windshieled pivot carrier assembly failed. A/c evaporator coil failed. Instrument panel trim failed. Battery failed. Door weather strip failed.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Visibility · CA

Left front window motor failed. Yh