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#BS-1996-DODINT-12A4

1996 Dodge Intrepid

Based on reports from 709 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
709
Crashes
41
Fires
25
Recalls
2
TSBs
81
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 709 complaints, 41 crashes, 25 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.6x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

blown head gasket

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

front end was vibrating

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

rear suspension gave out

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Steering:rack And PinionHIGH

70 owners reported steering:rack and pinion issues — failures commonly reported around 90K 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

1
0–30K
14
30–60K
34
60–90K
20
90–120K
17
120–150K
13
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (34 reports) • Median: 90K 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: Steering:rack And Pinion (70 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering:rack And Pinion70 (10%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System40 (6%)
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly38 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System30 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission26 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine25 (4%)
Air Bags:frontal22 (3%)
Steering20 (3%)

1996 Dodge Intrepid: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering:rack And Pinion Issues

Steering:rack And Pinion complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1996 Dodge Intrepid, with 70 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 90K-mile mark.

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1996 Dodge Intrepid, with 40 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.

Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly Issues

Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1996 Dodge Intrepid, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:linkages:tie rod assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1996 Dodge Intrepid, with 30 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:cooling system-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

112
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75
01
77
02
42
03
42
04
42
05
4
06
15
07
12
08
3
09
1
10
1
11
3
12
3
13
1
16

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1996 Dodge Intrepid. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 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.

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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.

1996 Dodge Intrepid vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

709

Class avg

155

4.6x 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. 709 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Dodge Intrepid Model Years

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1996 Dodge Intrepid: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Dodge Intrepid?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1996 Dodge Intrepid is related to the steering:rack and pinion, with 70 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1996 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
The 1996 Dodge Intrepid has 709 complaints, 41 crash reports, and 25 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1996 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 1996 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
Yes, the 1996 Dodge Intrepid has 2 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 99 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
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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