Model year record

1994 Dodge Intrepid

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,024 owner complaints on file.

Dodge Intrepid, 1993–1997 generation
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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 94V024000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
110,000
Reported to NHTSA
1994-02-08
Owners notified
1994-03-04

Defect description

THE RIGHT STEERING TIE ROD CAN RUB THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH RESULTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING AND AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.

Safety risk

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING STALLING WHILE IN MOTION OR AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS ENGINE START WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION, MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission12351,627 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system67120,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights40—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline36—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner34—
Air bags: frontal30—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2870,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine26250,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion25170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip23—
Vehicle speed control23101,000 mi
Suspension: front2170,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm21—
Structure: body: trunk lid2098,300 mi
Structure19—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1870,000 mi
Electrical system1770,000 mi
Power train1675,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline14110,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission14—
Seats: front assembly: recliner14—
Unknown or other14—
Electrical system: ignition1394,900 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system13—
Seats13—
Air bags12—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1249,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood11130,000 mi
Steering11170,286 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash10—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery10—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components10—
Electrical system: wiring9148,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system9—
Steering: linkages8—
Suspension8170,286 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch7—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust7—
Suspension: rear715,148 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc6—
Structure: body6—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly5—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5—
Visibility: windshield5—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines4—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4—
Structure: body: door4—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut4—
Structure: frame and members4—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer4—
Wheels4115,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module3—
Engine and engine cooling3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control3—
Exterior lighting3—
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices390,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal3—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch3—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch3—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)3—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift326,109 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter3—
Seat belts: front: retractor3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack3—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments3—
Suspension: front: control arm3—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control3199,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Air bags: side/window2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2—
Equipment270,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2—
Interior lighting2—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2—
Seat belts: front2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2—
Structure: body: hood2—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint2151,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module170,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings175,785 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system1—
Fuel/propulsion system1142,483 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle hubs1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, electric1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: column1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Tires1—
Tires: valve1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1993 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has roughly the same number of 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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