1994 Dodge Intrepid
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
- Investigations
- 14
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 1994
Opened by NHTSA
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
1994: 728 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 412 |
| 1994 | 728 |
| 1995 | 590 |
| 1996 | 505 |
| 1997 | 344 |
| 1998 | 377 |
| 1999 | 997 |
| 2000 | 1,065 |
| 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.
Power train
23% · 165 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
Fuel system, gasoline
16% · 115 reportsMost commonly citing fuel injection system and fuel rail.
Engine and engine cooling
12% · 86 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Steering
12% · 84 reportsMost commonly citing tie rod assembly and rack and pinion.
Service brakes
10% · 76 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
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
Other years of this model
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- 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.