1993 Dodge Intrepid

● Typical for this model

1993 Dodge Intrepid
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1993: 412 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1987	1
1988	2
1992	2
1993	412
1994	728
1995	590
1996	505
1997	344
1998	377
1999	997
2000	1065
2001	656
2002	329
2003	106
2004	129

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 29%

29% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 119 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel injection system and delivery.

FIRE INJURY

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FUEL RAIL INJECTION FAILURE RESULTED IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA OF VEHICLE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, AND FUEL RAIL O RINGS WERE REPLACED ON 04/08/1999 RECALL DATE 01/08/1999.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030524

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 65 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE INJURY

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 63 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

CRASH

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE KEY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION, A 12-YEAR OLD CHILD ENTERED THE VEHICLE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWNHILL AND STRUCK A TREE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070816

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 48 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and lower arm.

CRASH

SERVICE BRAKES 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920821 — suspension

THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM TENSION STRUT WASHERS CAN CRACK AND FALL OFF DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT.

Remedy: REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR STRUT BAR WASHERS AND NUTS.

Campaign 92V128000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940726 — PE (closed 19941130)

TRUNK LID SUPPORT FAILURE

I 19950831 — EA (closed 19961231)

WATER IN DEFROSTER SYSTEM

I 19950922 — EA (closed 19970224)

UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKS

I 19980306 — PE (closed 19980615)

FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE

I 19980310 — EA (closed 19990201)

FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE

I 19980414 — PE (closed 19980831)

REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM/BOLT

I 19981007 — RQ (closed 20020708)

FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK

R 19981026 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.3L ENGINES. THE 'O-RINGS' USED TO SEAL THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL SUPPLY, RETURN AND CROSS OVER TUBES ARE NOT AS ROBUST AS THOSE USE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL.

Campaign 98V130000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990111 — fuel system, gasoline

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 INJ

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

Campaign 98V184000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000207 — suspension

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

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

Campaign 99V215000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

I 20030717 — EA (closed 20040130)

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

R 20040614 — power train

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 AL

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

Campaign 04V021000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20041013 — DP (closed 20041027)

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (119 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (65 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (63 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 92V128000 (suspension) has been completed.
Verify recall 98V130000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 98V184000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 99V215000 (suspension) has been completed.
Verify recall 04V021000 (power train) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 2004 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 1999 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Dodge Intrepid reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Dodge Intrepid is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Dodge Intrepid?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge Intrepid have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.