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1993 Dodge Intrepid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 1993 Dodge Intrepid sits mid-pack among Intrepid years: 554 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 495, with 5 recalls and 10 closed investigations. Complainants reported 30 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across fuel system (129), engine (66), and transmission (63), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

554

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

10

Investigations

35

Crash-involved

13

Fires reported

30

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1993 compare to other Intrepid years?

Intrepid NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted1,236 complaints1987: 2 complaints1988: 2 complaints1992: 2 complaints1993: 554 complaints1994: 1,024 complaints1995: 919 complaints1996: 709 complaints1997: 473 complaints1998: 493 complaints1999: 1,236 complaints2000: 1,227 complaints2001: 729 complaints2002: 413 complaints2003: 140 complaints2004: 155 complaints
Intrepid NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1993 Dodge Intrepid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System12923%
Engine6612%
Transmission6311%
Suspension509%
Visibility & Wipers295%
Brakes285%
Electrical System244%
Airbags234%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)234%
Lighting234%
Seats224%
Speed Control183%
Steering183%
Body & Structure143%
Tires & Wheels102%
Seat Belts51%
Other51%
Latches & Locks41%

Does the 1993 Dodge Intrepid have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

04V021000TransmissionJanuary 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 units

Defect

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 ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Consequence

EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

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 1-800-853-1403.

99V215000SuspensionAugust 9, 1999 · 402,830 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.

98V184000Fuel SystemAugust 6, 1998 · 722,600 units

Defect

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 INJECTION RAIL.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

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 CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS OR FROM A CRACKED FUEL LINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

98V130000Fuel SystemJune 12, 1998 · 84,600 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.3L ENGINES. THE 'O-RINGS' USED TO SEAL THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL SUPPLY, RETURN AND CROSS OVER TUBES ARE NOT AS ROBUST AS THOSE USED IN LATER MODEL YEARS. DETERIORATION OF THE 'O-RINGS' CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL.

92V128000SuspensionSeptember 15, 1992 · 3,000 units

Defect

THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM TENSION STRUT WASHERS CAN CRACK AND FALL OFF DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT.

Consequence

LOSS OF A WASHER WILL CAUSE A CLUNKING SOUND, HEARDDURING BRAKING. IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE LOSS OF THE WASHER WILL EVENTUALLYRESULT IN TENSION STRUT ATTACHMENT FAILURE THAT CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR STRUT BAR WASHERS AND NUTS.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“FUEL RAIL INJECTION FAILURE RESULTED IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA OF VEHICLE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, AND FUEL RAIL O RINGS WERE REPLACED ON 04/08/1999 RECALL DATE 01/08/1999. DAMAGE TO ALL AREAS OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT RESULTED WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · May 18, 2003 · fire

“A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING COMPLETE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURY (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *YC”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 8, 1999 · fire

“VEHICLE WAS IN PARK OUTSIDE OF A STORE, AND THE VEHICLE WENT IN REVERSE ABOUT A 100 YARDS, AND HITTING A CURB AND A GUARD RAIL BEFORE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. ALSO, CAN PULL THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITON FROM PARK/DRIVE AND REVERSE. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 2, 1998 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE & HIT A BUMP, THE REAR SUSPENSION SHOOK. ALSO, TIRE BLEW OUT AT 25MPH & VEHICLE WENT INTO TAIL SPIN & HIT GUARDRAIL. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED LEFT. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · October 8, 1998 · crash

“SON DRIVING CAR IN HIS LANE, CAR BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY & HIT DRIVER'S SIDE, HE JERKED FORWARD & HIT HEAD, SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD & AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · June 11, 1996 · crash

1993 Dodge Intrepid — common questions

Is the 1993 Dodge Intrepid reliable?

It is close to typical for the Intrepid: 554 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and 10 investigations on file.

What are the most common 1993 Intrepid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (129 complaints), engine (66 complaints), transmission (63 complaints).

Does the 1993 Dodge Intrepid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 1993 Dodge Intrepid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1993 Dodge Intrepid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 10 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Dodge Intrepid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Intrepid years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 1994, 1995. The cleanest record among Intrepid years belongs to 1992.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.