MYRModel Year Report

1995 Dodge Intrepid

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Dodge Intrepid
BUILT 2026-09-02

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, 1995 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 412 complaints 1994: 728 complaints 1994 1995: 590 complaints 1995 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
1995: 590 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
19882
19922
1993412
1994728
1995590
1996505
1997344
1998377
1999997
20001065
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%

26% of complaints: power train — 155 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
STEERING 19%

19% of complaints: steering — 112 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 18%

18% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 105 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel injection system and delivery.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A FUEL PROBLEM WAS THE CAUSE.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030227

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, 20140827

Also filed under ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 78 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH FIRE
SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 68 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and lower arm.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 590
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 19981007 — RQ (closed 20020708)

FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK

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

1995 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (155 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (112 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (105 reports on file for this year).
  • 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 ◆ 1994

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