1995 DODGE INTREPID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

919

Owner Complaints

67 Crashes 38 Fires 13 Deaths

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1995 DODGE INTREPID

The 1995 DODGE INTREPID has received a total of 919 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (107 complaints), Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (58 complaints), and Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner (38 complaints).

Recalls for the 1995 DODGE INTREPID

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1995 DODGE INTREPID, potentially affecting up to 3,441,198 vehicles.

Recall 04V021000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

| 2,315,768 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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.

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Recall 99V215000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

| 402,830 vehicles affected

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

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

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

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Recall 98V184000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

| 722,600 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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,...

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Owner Complaints for the 1995 DODGE INTREPID

919 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 DODGE INTREPID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 107 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 58 7 Fires
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 38 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 32 29 Crashes 17 Injuries
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 31 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 27
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 24 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 23 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 21 7 Fires 4 Injuries 6 Deaths
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 20
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 19 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 18 5 Crashes 2 Injuries
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 17
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 17
Air Bags
Complaints: 16 7 Crashes 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 16 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 15 1 Fire
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 14
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 13 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Steering
Complaints: 13 3 Crashes 1 Fire 7 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 13
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 12
Structure
Complaints: 11
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 9 1 Fire 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 8 2 Fires
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 8
Suspension
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 8 6 Deaths
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 7
Electrical System
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 6
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 5 3 Fires
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 5
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 5
Seats
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 5
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 5
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 5
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 5 2 Injuries
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 5
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Fires 3 Injuries 1 Death
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 4
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Power Train
Complaints: 4
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 4
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 4
Wheels
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 3
Equipment
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 3
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Fire
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 2
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Child Seatharness Buckleinfant
Complaints: 1
Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1 3 Injuries
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionlines And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11205691 | AIR BAGS | | 113,000 miles Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THERE WAS NO PASSENGER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. POLICE REPORT NUMBER: 19-341341 WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT LOT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000. *TR*JB
#11205691 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 113,000 miles Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THERE WAS NO PASSENGER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. POLICE REPORT NUMBER: 19-341341 WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT LOT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000. *TR*JB
#10905974 | STEERING | | 175,000 miles
RACK AND PINION ISSUES. ISSUES WITH FRONT WHEELS AND STEERING. I'VE HAD IT FIXED THREE TIMES, VERY EXPENSIVE. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, WHEN THE STEER STOPPED CONTROLLING THE WHEELS. I'M GRATEFUL I WASN'T ON THE FREE WAY.
#10905974 | SUSPENSION | | 175,000 miles
RACK AND PINION ISSUES. ISSUES WITH FRONT WHEELS AND STEERING. I'VE HAD IT FIXED THREE TIMES, VERY EXPENSIVE. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, WHEN THE STEER STOPPED CONTROLLING THE WHEELS. I'M GRATEFUL I WASN'T ON THE FREE WAY.
#10905974 | WHEELS | | 175,000 miles
RACK AND PINION ISSUES. ISSUES WITH FRONT WHEELS AND STEERING. I'VE HAD IT FIXED THREE TIMES, VERY EXPENSIVE. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, WHEN THE STEER STOPPED CONTROLLING THE WHEELS. I'M GRATEFUL I WASN'T ON THE FREE WAY.

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Safety Rating for the 1995 DODGE INTREPID

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 DODGE INTREPID in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 DODGE INTREPID

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 DODGE INTREPID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

240198 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

SERVICE MANUAL PROCEDURES TO SERVICE THE HVAC HOUSING A/C EVAPORATOR/HEATER CORE. *YC

020897 — SUSPENSION

CONDITIONS WITH VEHICLE LEADS OR PULLS ON A FLAT NON-CROWNED ROAD. *YC

NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 DODGE INTREPID

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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