1994 Dodge Intrepid

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Dodge Intrepid
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.

Complaints
728
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
14

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 412 complaints 1994: 728 complaints 1994 728 1995: 590 complaints 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1998: 377 complaints 1998 1999: 997 complaints 2000: 1,065 complaints 2000 2001: 656 complaints 2002: 329 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2004: 129 complaints 2004
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 412 complaints 1993 1994: 728 complaints 1994 728 1995: 590 complaints 1995 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1997 1998: 377 complaints 1998 1999: 997 complaints 1999 2000: 1,065 complaints 2000 2001: 656 complaints 2001 2002: 329 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 129 complaints 2004
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 412 complaints 1993 1994: 728 complaints 1994 728 1995: 590 complaints 1995 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1997 1998: 377 complaints 1998 1999: 997 complaints 1999 2000: 1,065 complaints 2000 2001: 656 complaints 2001 2002: 329 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 129 complaints 2004

1994: 728 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19871
19882
19922
1993412
1994728
1995590
1996505
1997344
1998377
1999997
20001,065
2001656
2002329
2003106
2004129

Known problem areas

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

Power train

23% · 165 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHFIRE

Fuel system, gasoline

16% · 115 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel rail.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 86 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIRE

Steering

12% · 84 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly and rack and pinion.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

10% · 76 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 14 investigations · oldest first

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    1994Complaint volume 728 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1994-03-04Electrical system94V024000 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…

    Remedy: Install a revised wiring harness bracket and a plastic convoluted sleeve to protect the transmission wiring harness.

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    1994-07-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-11-30 Trunk lid support failure
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    1994-11-30Engineering analysisClosed 1996-05-17 Truck lid support failure
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    1995-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-12-31 Water in defroster system
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    1995-09-22Engineering analysisClosed 1997-02-24 Underhood fuel leaks
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    1998-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1999-02-01 Fuel injector assembly leakage
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    1998-04-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-08-31 Rear suspension trailing arm/bolt
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    1998-08-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-12-31 Engine cradle/control arm bracket weld
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    1998-10-07Recall queryClosed 2002-07-08 Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
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    1998-12-31Engineering analysisClosed 1999-08-19 Engine cradle/control arm bracket weld
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    1999-01-11Fuel system, gasoline98V184000 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…

    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…

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    1999-06-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-10-29 Steering system rack and pinion
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    1999-10-29Engineering analysisClosed 2001-09-13 Steering system rack and pinion
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    2000-02-07Suspension99V215000 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.

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    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation
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    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
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    2004-06-14Power train04V021000 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…

    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…

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    2004-10-13Defect petitionClosed 2004-10-27 Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 165 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 115 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 86 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V024000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 98V184000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 99V215000 · Suspension
  • Recall 04V021000 · Power train

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Dodge Intrepid is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Dodge Intrepid?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge Intrepid have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.