One problem related to transmission not engage has been reported for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have a 1997 Dodge Intrepid. From about 25,000 miles to its current 58,000+ miles, every so often the transmission fails to engage from park to drive, or park to reverse. When this happens, I usually place my foot on the brake and rev up the engine -- the transmission will then usually engage -- with a clunk. When that doesn't work, I usually turn the car off and restart it. The transmission then usually engages immediately. I have taken my car into the dealership twice to have this problem addressed - but they have been unable to even attempt to fix the problem. I am concerned that if my foot slipped off the brake while I rev up the engine - in an attempt to get the transmission to engage -- that I could accidently run over a loved one or hit another car. I feel that the NHTSA and Dodge should be aware of this transmission defect. If NHTSA and/or Dodge is aware of this problem in other Dodge transmisisons, perhaps you can provide me with the information I need to relay to my local dealer for "the fix. " my extended warranty should cover the repair costs.