MYRModel Year Report

1995 Dodge Intrepid

◆ Worse than typical
1995 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
590
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
9

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 412 complaints 1994: 728 complaints 1995: 590 complaints 1995 590 1996: 505 complaints 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 1995: 590 complaints 1995 590 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 1995: 590 complaints 1995 590 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

1995: 590 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

26% · 155 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Steering

19% · 112 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

18% · 105 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system and delivery.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle caught on fire, it was determined that a fuel problem was the cause.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-27

Purchased car on 8/11/14, drove it home and on 8/12/14 started car and say gas spraying out of injectors on top of motor. All injector seals were bad and had to be replaced, same with valve cover gaskets oil was running down on exhaust manifolds.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-27

Also filed under Engine

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 78 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIRE

Suspension

12% · 68 reports

Most commonly citing front and lower arm.

CRASH

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 9 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 590 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    1995-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-12-31 Water in defroster system
  3. I
    1995-09-22Engineering analysisClosed 1997-02-24 Underhood fuel leaks
  4. I
    1998-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1999-02-01 Fuel injector assembly leakage
  5. I
    1998-10-07Recall queryClosed 2002-07-08 Fuel injection delivery system fuel leak
  6. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. I
    1999-06-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-10-29 Steering system rack and pinion
  8. I
    1999-10-29Engineering analysisClosed 2001-09-13 Steering system rack and pinion
  9. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  10. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation
  11. I
    2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
  12. R
    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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  13. I
    2004-10-13Defect petitionClosed 2004-10-27 Fuel rail, brake fluid, chassis

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 155 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 112 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 105 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V184000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 99V215000 · Suspension
  • Recall 04V021000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Dodge Intrepid is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge Intrepid?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Intrepid have?
3 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.