Model year record

1995 Dodge Intrepid

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 919 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission10755,695 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system5812,400 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner38
Air bags: frontal32
Steering: rack and pinion31
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2785,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2498,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights235,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline21115,849 mi
Steering: linkages20
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1980,000 mi
Vehicle speed control18
Suspension: front1789,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm17100,000 mi
Air bags16111,273 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline16
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system155,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission14
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components13
Steering13150,000 mi
Unknown or other1390,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor12
Structure11
Electrical system: ignition928,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash8
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines824,051 mi
Suspension8175,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system8
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery7
Electrical system685,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch6
Power train: axle assembly6
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar6
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery5
Engine and engine cooling5150,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch585,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail55,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors5
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint5
Seats5114,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads5
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump5
Steering: rack and pinion: rack5
Structure: body: trunk lid5
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint5
Suspension: rear5
Electrical system: ignition: module496,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch4
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly4
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.4
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch485,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly456,300 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
Interior lighting4118,000 mi
Power train4122,000 mi
Structure: body: door4
Structure: body: hood4
Suspension: front: wheel bearing4
Vehicle speed control: cruise control4
Visibility: power window devices and controls424,051 mi
Visibility: windshield4
Wheels4175,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control3
Equipment3136,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system3
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter3
Seat belts: rear/other3
Seats: front assembly: power adjust3
Seats: front assembly: recliner3
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor3
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)3
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint3
Suspension: front: macpherson strut3
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Air bags: side/window2
Electrical system: horn2
Electrical system: wiring2199,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Fuel system, other2
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock281,000 mi
Parking brake2
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2
Structure: body2
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut2
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments2
Suspension: front: control arm2
Tires2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Air bags: on-off switch assembly1
Child seat: harness buckle: infant1
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1136,000 mi
Engine1115,849 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
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
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1
Fuel/propulsion system192,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1180,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: integrated child seat1
Service brakes1113,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: lines and fittings1
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: cables195,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.