1993 Dodge Intrepid: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 408 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel system, gasoline (27% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2004
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 408 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed a strong gasoline fuel smell in the vehicle. After stopping, the contact opened the hood and noticed fuel leaking from the the o-rings on the driver side. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system) but only the passenger side o-rings were covered by the recall, not the driver side o-rings. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 2011
“My car has had numerous recalls and I bought it used a few months ago my car is a 1993 dodge intrepid what can I do about this?car will run for 20 minutes or until shut off and then die for 20 minutes to 10 hours, no warning lights come on diagnostics say car is fine even when it will not start. I was made aware of the recalls today as I sought to find answers to the problem I have spent more than 500 dollars to fix only to begin again with no solution, do I have any recourse against dodge?please let me know what I should do I can't afford to buy another car,I saved for months to buy this car only to be in worse shape than before. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2009
“Nothing led up to the failure, it happened while I was driving on the freeway. I noticed my car started swaying and "floating" I got off the freeway and looked under the left rear to see that the sway bar snapped at the joint, and the sway bar link had disconnected. The rubber bushing is still in the arm, but not the bolt. Can't find a new sway bar, but I have a repair kit for the link. This incident doesn't allow me to drive over 20 mph with wheel shaking. Cannot reverse as well. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2009
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge intrepid. While attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shift was hesitant to move into the park position and had to be forced. Several days later, the contact placed the vehicle into park in front of her home and upon exiting, the vehicle continued to roll backwards. However, the gear shift was still in the park position. NHTSA campaign id number 04v021000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift) was referenced. The failure and current mileages were less than 108,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2008
“Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the front headlights. Once the headlight lenses begin to oxidize, visibility becomes very difficult when driving at night. There is a yellow tint that develops during the period of oxidation. *ak *bf *nm”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jan 2005
“While shifting the vehicle in drive, a loud clanking noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle failed to move on its own. The driver will contact a dealer for a appointment. Please fill in additional information. *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2004
“Dt: the contact stated there was a radical change in the steering. The steering went from ordinary to more complex. While holding the steering wheel the vehicle would wonder. He would have to over compensate to get back on course. The contact took the vehicle to a local service station ,and the mechanic stated the rear end almost separated from the vehicle. The rear end was rusted. The mechanic had to get a rear end assembly from a junk vehicle and replaced the entire rear end. He spoke with chrysler , they said there was nothing to be done, and referred him to the insurance company. *ak”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2004
“Headlights lenses become dark resulting in poor nightime visibility, both with high beams and low beams activated. The condition leads to driver fatigue. The headlights need to be replaced at the cost of approximately $120 per light.*ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jun 2004
“Vehicle is experiencing difficulty with the headlights. While driving at night the vision is poor due to the oxidation of the front headlamp lenses. Owner contacted the dealer and the manufacturer. However, consumer was told that there was nothing they could do. *ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2004
“While working on the vehicle the consumer found that the brake line was severely rusted. The brake line ruptured in several places and was leaking brake fluid. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 24 of these complaints and injuries in 22 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM TENSION STRUT WASHERS CAN CRACK AND FALL OFF DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR STRUT BAR WASHERS AND NUTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.3L ENGINES. THE 'O-RINGS' USED TO SEAL THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL SUPPLY, RETURN AND CROSS OVER TUBES ARE NOT AS ROBUST AS THOSE USED IN LATER MODEL YEARS. DETERIORATION OF THE 'O-RINGS' CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJECTION RAIL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS AND REINFORCE THE OUTLET (PASSENGER) SIDE FUEL RAIL. VEHICLES SHOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE OUTLET FUEL RAIL MUST HAVE THE OUTLET RAIL REPLACED WHICH INCLUDES CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS OR FROM A CRACKED FUEL LINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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Is the 1993 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
NHTSA has 408 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Dodge Intrepid. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline (27% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Dodge Intrepid problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 106,500 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Dodge Intrepid have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning suspension:front. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.