1995 Dodge Intrepid: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 589 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (18% 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 589 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge intrepid. While driving 65 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle did not stop and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The passenger side air bag deployed, but there was no passenger. There were no injuries. Police report number: 19-341341 was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 113,000. *tr*jb”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2019
“1995 dodge intrepid. Consumer writes in regards vehicle stalling while driving. *smd the consumer stated when the vehicle stalled, the power steering failed and it was difficult to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, where the ignition switch was replaced. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge intrepid. When the contact started the vehicle, fuel fumes seeped into the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a fuel leak near the intake manifold in the motor. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated that the o-rings needed to be replaced, but the parts were not available in order to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. Updated 10/10/14*cn updated 3/31/15 *js”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2014
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“Purchased car on 8/11/14, drove it home and on 8/12/14 started car and say gas spraying out of injectors on top of motor. All injector seals were bad and had to be replaced, same with valve cover gaskets oil was running down on exhaust manifolds. Both were fire hazards, 8/27/14, right side axle is bad and bearing in differential is bad. This car has a 4/15 inspection sticker on windshield, how could this car pass the va state inspection with this many problems? And all brake pads had to be replaced. They were worn out to. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2014
“Rack and pinion issues. Issues with front wheels and steering. I've had it fixed three times, very expensive. I was pulling out of a parking space, when the steer stopped controlling the wheels. I'm grateful I wasn't on the free way.”Owner report · Wheels · Sep 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the key would become stuck in the ignition sporadically and the contact would have to abruptly shift into park. The contact stated that the failure did not occur until having repairs to the vehicle under NHTSA recall campaign id number: 04v021000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shifter). The manufacturer stated that the repair had already been done and could not be corrected. The failure mileage was 143,600.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2011
“Dodge transmission on intrepids, caravans, and neons have a history of failing and needing to be replaced or rebuilt. My vehicle only has 55800 miles on it all original. Even though the car is 15 years old it has always been maintained since it was purchased from the dealer brand new in 1995. I believe that if dodge is not held responsible for the problems then someone can seriously get injured from them. Whether it be from the transmission failing on the highway and causing accidents or something breaking while just driving and causing serious injury. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2010
“I was driving down the road when my car just died. I didn't get any flashing lights, check engine light or anything. It was as is someone had turned the car off with out moving the key from the on position. Once I come to a stop, I can sit for a little bit and then the car will start back up as if nothing ever happened. I have recently had a few issues with some other things that were resolved by replacing the ignition switch but it didn't seem to fix this issue. I took the car to a repair shop and had the diagnostics ran on it but it didn't come back with any codes. I often drive with my wife and kids in the car so now I fear that this may cause us to get in a wreck. *tr”Owner report · Equipment · Jul 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 dodge intrepid. While driving at a speed of 40 mph the contact heard a loud pop and suddenly the power steering stopped functioning. The contact had minimal control of the steering wheel. The contact called the manufacturer and they informed him that the warranty expired and that there were no recalls related to the power steering for his year, make and model vehicle. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 195000.”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2010
“Gas fumes are entering the cockpit of the vehicle while driving. I noticed gasoline setting on top of the transmission housing under the hood. I believe it is a fuel rail problem or o ring problem causing the leakage. I am taking it in to a dealer today to have it checked. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2008
When filing, owners marked a crash in 48 of these complaints and injuries in 45 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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 1995 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
NHTSA has 589 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Dodge Intrepid. The most complained-about area is power train (18% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Intrepid problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 98,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Dodge Intrepid have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift. 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.