1993 Dodge Intrepid problems
Owners have filed 554 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Intrepid with NHTSA. Fuel system, gasoline accounts for 21.5% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 11.9%.
Complaints554
Crashes35
Fires13
Injuries30
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel system, gasoline 21.5% · 119
Engine and engine cooling 11.9% · 66
Power train 11.4% · 63
Suspension 9.0% · 50
Visibility 5.2% · 29
Service brakes, hydraulic 4.5% · 25
Equipment 4.3% · 24
Electrical system 4.3% · 24
Severity
Of those complaints, 35 describe a crash, 13 describe a fire and 30 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 12 model years of the Dodge Intrepid in this data, 1993 sits 7th by complaint volume. 1999 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 7 in the last three years against 6 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 105,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The consumer's car caught on fire shortly after the consumer got out of the vehicle. The fire department and police were called to extinguish the fire. They couldn't figure out the cause of the fire. Consumer believes that it was associated with the problems described in the manufacturer's recall 787. In addition, after further investigation, consumer found out that vehicle had a faulty power steering unit. Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 98v-184.000/Car would make frequent stops/go. Car died. Saw underhood where black steel line had fallen out of front, and fuel was spraying out in front and in direction of radiator. Dealer contacted, stated vehicle did not comply with recall. Parts might be available for 3.5L in 2-4 weeks. Problem still exists. Owner to repair at own expense. Provide further information. Fuel system, gasoline
The fuel rail system which feeds fuel to the fuel injectors began to leak causing an engine fire hazard. I have been told that this is due to one or more faulty o-rings. The cost to replace the fuel rail and o-rings is in excess of $500. Many others owning this same vehicle are reporting this hazard. See; http://www.Carlounge.Com/archive/messages/5570.Html Fuel system, gasoline
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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