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1995 Dodge IntrepidProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 589 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge Intrepid, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.4× the Intrepid median · #4 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints589105 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage104kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 6, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Dodge Intrepid has problems

589 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 train1425
Steering10510
Fuel system, gasoline10317
Engine and engine cooling678
Suspension611
Service brakes, hydraulic466
Air bags4330
Electrical system435
Equipment372
17 other systems16115

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

3 recalls

1995 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 →

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

1995 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

1995 Dodge Intrepid safety ratings

1995 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
9 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 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. WATER IN DEFROSTER SYSTEMEA95023 · closed Dec 31, 1996
    No recall
  5. UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKSEA95028 · closed Feb 24, 1997
    No recall
  6. FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGEEA98007 · closed Feb 1, 1999
    Led to recall 98V-184
  7. STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINIONEA99031 · closed Sep 13, 2001
    No recall
  8. STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINIONPE99044 · closed Oct 29, 1999
    No recall
  9. 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.

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…
Complaint 10430682 · Oct 18, 2011 · 143,600 miles
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…
Complaint 10369402 · Dec 6, 2010 · 55,695 miles
THE VEHICLE HAD THE USUAL FILTER, AND FLUID CHANGES AND BEGAN TO SLIP AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS OUT. THE FLUID IN IT IS STILL CLEAN. CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT WOULD JUST GO OUT LIKE THAT. THIS ISN'T THE FIRST PROBLEM I HAVE HAD. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE RACK-N-PINION ON IT. THE BOLT HOLDING IT…
Complaint 10234327 · Jul 14, 2008

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