MYRModel Year Report

1994 Dodge Intrepid

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Dodge Intrepid
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Intrepid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 408 complaints 1994: 718 complaints 1994 1995: 589 complaints 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1998: 377 complaints 1998 1999: 997 complaints 2000: 1065 complaints 2000 2001: 656 complaints 2002: 329 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2004: 129 complaints 2004
1994: 718 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
19882
19922
1993408
1994718
1995589
1996505
1997344
1998377
1999997
20001065
2001656
2002329
2003106
2004129

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 120 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9%

9% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 64 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6%

6% of complaints: exterior lighting — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 33 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
EQUIPMENT 4%

4% of complaints: equipment — 30 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1994 — complaint volume: 718
R 19940304 — electrical system

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 INOPERATIV

Remedy: INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.

Campaign 94V024000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940726 — PE (closed 19941130)

TRUNK LID SUPPORT FAILURE

I 19941130 — EA (closed 19960517)

TRUCK LID SUPPORT FAILURE

I 19950831 — EA (closed 19961231)

WATER IN DEFROSTER SYSTEM

I 19950922 — EA (closed 19970224)

UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKS

I 19980310 — EA (closed 19990201)

FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE

I 19980414 — PE (closed 19980831)

REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM/BOLT

I 19980811 — PE (closed 19981231)

ENGINE CRADLE/CONTROL ARM BRACKET WELD

I 19981007 — RQ (closed 20020708)

FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK

I 19981231 — EA (closed 19990819)

ENGINE CRADLE/CONTROL ARM BRACKET WELD

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

I 19990628 — PE (closed 19991029)

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

I 19991029 — EA (closed 20010913)

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

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

1994 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (120 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (64 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V024000 (electrical system) 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ▲ 2004 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 1999 ◆ 2001

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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:automatic transmission, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge Intrepid have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.