Model year record

1996 Dodge Intrepid

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 709 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 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
Steering: rack and pinion7077,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4082,901 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly38112,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3061,255 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2684,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2534,500 mi
Air bags: frontal2275,000 mi
Steering2098,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights18179 mi
Suspension1780,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1687,500 mi
Air bags14124,620 mi
Suspension: front14143,000 mi
Unknown or other14
Steering: linkages13
Engine and engine cooling1286,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner12
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery12
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1155,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail10100,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar10
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip998,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline8160,000 mi
Structure: body: door8100,000 mi
Electrical system7131,937 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing755,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor677,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack680,000 mi
Structure: frame and members6148,689 mi
Vehicle speed control6
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors5
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift586,959 mi
Tires5148,689 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly547,500 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery4
Electrical system: wiring4
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly455,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys4
Power train4
Service brakes, hydraulic485,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)466,000 mi
Structure485,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer4137,000 mi
Air bags: side/window3
Electrical system: ignition3
Electrical system: ignition: switch355,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash396,750 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3
Fuel system, other3
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock3
Parking brake3
Power train: manual transmission3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Seats: front assembly: recliner3109,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Wheels3202,840 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan285,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Exterior lighting2
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch279,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2128,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)250,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Power train: axle assembly2
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Seats2
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper277,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid2
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm2197,205 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint250,000 mi
Suspension: rear2
Tires: tread/belt285,000 mi
Visibility: windshield2
Child seat1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control175,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment1
Equipment: electrical1
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system1160,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system198,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1121,289 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Seat belts1
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: column1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device172,000 mi
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1
Structure: body: roof and pillars1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint150,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: lines and fittings1
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1198,721 mi
Wheels: hub1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1
Wheels: rim180,000 mi

The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1997 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.