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1994 Dodge IntrepidProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 718 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge Intrepid, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.6× the Intrepid median · #3 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints718110 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage68kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 18, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Dodge Intrepid has problems

718 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train1604
Fuel system, gasoline1118
Steering755
Engine and engine cooling727
Electrical system687
Suspension644
Service brakes, hydraulic627
Structure589
Exterior lighting572
15 other systems19942

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1994 Dodge Intrepid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Lever and linkage: floor shift

Recall 04V-021 · Jan 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles

Risk. EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Control arm: lower arm

Recall 99V-215 · Aug 9, 1999 · 402,830 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 98V-184 · Aug 6, 1998 · 722,600 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 94V-024 · Feb 8, 1994 · 110,000 vehicles

Risk. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING STALLING WHILE IN MOTION OR AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS ENGINE START WHILE THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other Intrepid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Intrepid median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1994 Dodge Intrepid safety ratings

1994 Dodge Intrepid 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
14 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Dodge Intrepid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSISDP04007 · closed Oct 27, 2004
    No recall
  3. AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCKEA03011 · closed Jan 30, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-021
  4. TRUCK LID SUPPORT FAILUREEA94040 · closed May 17, 1996
    No recall
  5. WATER IN DEFROSTER SYSTEMEA95023 · closed Dec 31, 1996
    No recall
  6. UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKSEA95028 · closed Feb 24, 1997
    No recall
  7. FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGEEA98007 · closed Feb 1, 1999
    Led to recall 98V-184
  8. ENGINE CRADLE/CONTROL ARM BRACKET WELDEA98025 · closed Aug 19, 1999
    Led to recall 99V-215
  9. STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINIONEA99031 · closed Sep 13, 2001
    No recall
  10. TRUNK LID SUPPORT FAILUREPE94056 · closed Nov 30, 1994
    No recall
  11. REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM/BOLTPE98022 · closed Aug 31, 1998
    No recall
  12. ENGINE CRADLE/CONTROL ARM BRACKET WELDPE98044 · closed Dec 31, 1998
    No recall
  13. STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINIONPE99044 · closed Oct 29, 1999
    No recall
  14. FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAKRQ98018 · closed Jul 8, 2002
    Led to recall 98V-184
In owners' words

What Intrepid owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

IM WRITING THIS LETTER WANTING TO KNOW WHO SHOULD I TALK TO REGARDING THE RECALLS ON MY 95' DODGE INTREPID AS FAR AS THE FUEL RAIL LEAK I HAVE THAT CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND ALSO THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT RECALL DUE TO IT BREAKING CAN U PLEASE HELP ME! *NM
Complaint 10163637 · Jul 27, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTED GEARS BY ITSELF AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. A NHTSA RECALL, #04V021000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, THE…
Complaint 10154507 · Apr 4, 2006 · 104,000 miles
DT: THE CALLER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING THE FLOOR SHIFTER. SHE SAID THAT FOR THE LAST TWO MONTHS SHE HAS HAD TO LEAVE THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO PARK. SHE PARKED ON LEVEL GROUND AND SHE KNEW THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ROLL AWAY. WHEN SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE…
Complaint 10134049 · Aug 24, 2005 · 14,000 miles

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