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#BS-1994-DODINT-12A4

1994 Dodge IntrepidProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,024 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
1,024
Crashes
66
Fires
25
Recalls
4
TSBs
79
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,024 complaints, 66 crashes, 25 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.1x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission slipping

7 complaints • Severity 7.7/10

$X,XXX
2

downshifts wont go in high gear

5 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

stalls when driving wont idle

4 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
4

heater does not work well blows lukewarm air

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
5

high-pitched squeal in front of engine

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

123 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 104K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

5
0–30K
2
30–60K
12
60–90K
7
90–120K
8
120–150K
13
150K+

Peak failure range: 150K+ miles (13 reports) • Median: 104K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (123 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission123 (12%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System67 (7%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights40 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline36 (4%)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner34 (3%)
Air Bags:frontal30 (3%)
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly28 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine26 (3%)

1994 Dodge Intrepid: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1994 Dodge Intrepid, with 123 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 104,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 104K-mile mark.

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1994 Dodge Intrepid, with 67 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Exterior Lighting:headlights Issues

Exterior Lighting:headlights complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1994 Dodge Intrepid, with 40 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:headlights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1994 Dodge Intrepid, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

214
00
72
01
65
02
21
03
16
04
19
05
12
06
1
07
8
08
1
09
2
10
2
12
1
21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1994 Dodge Intrepid. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

04V021000Jun 2004

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

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.

94V024000Mar 1994

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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 INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.

98V184000Jan 1999

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

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.

99V215000Feb 2000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

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

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (14)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP03002ClosedOpened May 2003 · closed Jul 2003

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

STEERING:COLUMN

DP04007ClosedOpened Oct 2004 · closed Oct 2004

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

EA03011ClosedOpened Jul 2003 · closed Jan 2004

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

EA94040ClosedOpened Nov 1994 · closed May 1996

TRUCK LID SUPPORT FAILURE

STRUCTURE

EA95023ClosedOpened Aug 1995 · closed Dec 1996

WATER IN DEFROSTER SYSTEM

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

+ 9 more in the full report

The worst model year for the Dodge Intrepid is the 1999 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1994 Dodge Intrepid vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

1,024

Class avg

250

4.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,024 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1994 Dodge Intrepid: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Dodge Intrepid?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1994 Dodge Intrepid is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 123 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1994 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
The 1994 Dodge Intrepid has 1,024 complaints, 66 crash reports, and 25 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1994 Dodge Intrepid problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1994 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
Yes, the 1994 Dodge Intrepid has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Intrepid problems start?
Based on 47 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 104,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1994 Dodge Intrepid data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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