Model year record

1994 Dodge Intrepid

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

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.