Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
1998 vs 1999 DODGE INTREPID
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 335 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▲ 162.6% more reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
View component share data as a table
| Component | 1998 share | 1999 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 48.7% | 66.5% | ▲ 17.8 pts larger share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9.1% | 2.1% | ▼ 7.0 pts smaller share |
| AIR BAGS | 5.6% | 1.6% | ▼ 4.0 pts smaller share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5.4% | 3.3% | ▼ 2.1 pts smaller share |
| STEERING | 5.9% | 4.6% | ▼ 1.3 pts smaller share |
| SEAT BELTS | 0.3% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.2 pts larger share |
| VISIBILITY | 4.3% | 3.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts smaller share |
| STRUCTURE | 1.6% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.7 pts smaller share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2.7% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts smaller share |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1.3% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.6 pts smaller share |
| WHEELS | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts smaller share |
| TIRES | 0.3% | not reported | ▼ 0.3 pts smaller share |
| POWER TRAIN | 6.2% | 6.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts larger share |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1.6% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.0 pts larger share |
| SUSPENSION | 1.3% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.0 pts smaller share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 49.5% | 39.7% | ▼ 9.8 pts smaller share |
NHTSA Safety Recalls recalls · snapshot 2026-08-22
Recall campaigns
Campaign components: AIR BAGS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN, and SEATS
Campaign components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN, SEAT BELTS, and SEATS
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 12 → 13
- ◆ Injuries
- 25 → 28