Remy 17617 Starter Motor

Remanufactured Starter for Chrysler and Dodge V6 Applications

Remy Premium Remanufactured Part Number 17617 is a 12-volt starter built for Chrysler Concorde and Chrysler/Dodge Intrepid applications from 1998-2001. It uses a permanent magnet gear reduction design with a closed nose and clockwise rotation for OE-style starting performance.

Built as a remanufactured unit from Remy’s Premium Remanufactured line, this starter is designed around Mitsubishi OE manufacturer specifications and is a direct replacement choice for drivers searching for a 1998-2001 Chrysler Concorde starter or a 1998-2001 Dodge Intrepid starter. Part number 17617 also cross-references 4609345 and M1T84181 for the same application.

Key Features

• Remy Premium Remanufactured starter, part number 17617
• 12-volt electrical system
• 1.6 power rating
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• Closed nose configuration
• 10-tooth pinion
• Clockwise rotation
• OE manufacturer reference: Mitsubishi
• Compatible with Chrysler Concorde and Intrepid, plus Dodge Intrepid applications listed below

Detailed Description

This Remy starter is engineered for vehicles that require a Mitsubishi-style, permanent magnet gear reduction starter with a closed nose and clockwise rotation. The design supports reliable engagement with the flywheel and is suited to 1998-2001 Chrysler Concorde, 1998-2001 Chrysler Intrepid, and 1998-2001 Dodge Intrepid applications. If you are replacing a worn starter on a Chrysler Concorde or Dodge Intrepid, Part Number 17617 provides a remanufactured OE-style solution matched to the listed fitment.

What This Starter Helps Address

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Grinding or improper pinion engagement
• Electrical starting issues tied to a worn starter motor

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the vehicle’s year, make, and model against the listed fitment before installation.
• Confirm the starter uses a 12-volt system and clockwise rotation.
• Inspect battery condition, cables, and ground connections before replacing the starter.
• Check the flywheel or flexplate teeth if the original starter showed grinding or repeated engagement issues.
• Use the OE reference and interchange numbers when matching the replacement: 17617, 4609345, and M1T84181.

Quality Assurance

Remy Premium Remanufactured parts are remanufactured to meet application-specific requirements for the listed Chrysler and Dodge vehicles. This starter is built to the stated OE-style configuration, including Mitsubishi reference design, 10-pinion-tooth engagement, and closed-nose construction.

• Fits 1998-2001 Chrysler Concorde, N/A
• Fits 1998-2001 Chrysler Intrepid, N/A
• Fits 1998-2001 Dodge Intrepid, N/A