Model year record

1993 Dodge Intrepid

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 554 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V021000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,315,768
Reported to NHTSA
2004-01-13
Owners notified
2004-06-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V215000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
402,830
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-09
Owners notified
2000-02-07

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V184000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
722,600
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-06
Owners notified
1999-01-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V130000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
84,600
Reported to NHTSA
1998-06-12
Owners notified
1998-10-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V128000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
3,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-09-15
Owners notified
1992-08-21

Defect description

THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM TENSION STRUT WASHERS CAN CRACK AND FALL OFF DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT.

Safety risk

LOSS OF A WASHER WILL CAUSE A CLUNKING SOUND, HEARDDURING BRAKING. IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE LOSS OF THE WASHER WILL EVENTUALLYRESULT IN TENSION STRUT ATTACHMENT FAILURE THAT CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR STRUT BAR WASHERS AND NUTS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system60119,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission37120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline25
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner23
Air bags: frontal20112,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine17105,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1567,000 mi
Suspension: rear1556,000 mi
Seats14
Vehicle speed control14
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system14
Exterior lighting: headlights1365,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery13
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip13
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system12
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm12
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly9
Suspension: front9
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings8
Tires8159,370 mi
Electrical system: ignition7
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors7
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings6
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail655,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly6
Power train: manual transmission5
Structure: body5
Electrical system: ignition: module460,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust4
Seats: front assembly: recliner4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4
Suspension: front: control arm4
Unknown or other4
Visibility: glass, side/rear4
Visibility: power window devices and controls4
Air bags3
Electrical system3105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling3
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys3
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter3
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3
Steering: linkages3
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly3
Structure: frame and members3
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint3
Visibility: windshield3
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Exterior lighting2
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint2
Seat belts2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Service brakes, hydraulic2120,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Structure2
Structure: body: trunk lid2
Suspension2115,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood160,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment1105,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Interior lighting1
Power train1108,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1100,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: axle hubs1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1139,000 mi
Steering1120,000 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle1
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels1

The 1992 model has 277 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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