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1993 Dodge INTREPID problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

196 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

106,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 18 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 26 of 196 complaints (13.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting2412.2%
Braking behavior178.7%
Engine operation157.7%
Steering behavior126.1%
Fuel system concerns73.6%
Electrical and battery issues21.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Power Train:Automatic Transmission
26
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
13
Air Bags:Frontal
12
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
12
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
11
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
10
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
9
Suspension:Rear
9
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Power Train:Automatic Transmission26
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System13
Air Bags:Frontal12
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner12
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System11
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline10
Exterior Lighting:Headlights9
Suspension:Rear9

Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 26; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 13; Air Bags:Frontal: 12; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 12; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: 11; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 10; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 9; Suspension:Rear: 9

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
5
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
11
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9995
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,99911
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 11; 150,000 and above: 1

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 178 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
51
1996
26
2000
60
2001
21
2002
8
2003
16
2004
4
2005
4
2007
1
2008
1
2009
2
2011
1
2012
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199551
199626
200060
200121
20028
200316
20044
20054
20071
20081
20092
20111
20121

1995: 51; 1996: 26; 2000: 60; 2001: 21; 2002: 8; 2003: 16; 2004: 4; 2005: 4; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 1

Pattern summary

Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 24 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 15 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10010774 · 2003-03-19 (March 19, 2003)

I PURCHASED A 1993 DODGE INTREPID FROM A USED CAR LOT. 2 DAYS LATER THE CAR STARTED SMOKING WHEN GOING DOWN A HILL. THEN THE BRAKE LIGHTS BEGAN TO STICK I HAVE TO PULL UP ON THE PEDAL TO GET THEM TO GO OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL POPS WHEN GOING AROUND A CURVE. NOW THE CAR SITS AT A REPAIR SHOP NEEDING A TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THE DRIVE AND REVERSE GEARS FAILED LEAVING ME WITH A BILL OF 800-2000 TO REPAIR IT. I BELIEVE IF THE MANUFACTURERS WOULD'VE DONE THEIR JOB RIGHT IN THE BEGINNING ALOT MORE PEOPLE WOULD BE PROUD TO OWN A DODGE! *NLM

Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010774 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10028523 · 2003-07-17 (July 17, 2003)

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED.THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND SHUDDERS I FEEL THE DODGE CORP SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THE ULTRADRIVE TRANSMISSION AS IT IS A {LEMON} .*AK I NOW NEED TO PURCHASE A REBUILT TRANSMISSION AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND ARE NOW EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE EXTERIOR PAINT CORODING, THE CONSTANT SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE CAR, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR-BAG IS BUCKLING, AND THE LIST GOES ON!

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10028523 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10050344 · 2003-12-10 (December 10, 2003)

WHILE WORKING ON THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE BRAKE LINE RUPTURED IN SEVERAL PLACES AND WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 139,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10050344 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10042274 · 2003-10-03 (October 3, 2003)

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH FORCED THE CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES BUT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10042274 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 480397 · 1995-01-08 (January 8, 1995)

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY EXPERIENCES STALLING/SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AW

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480397 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10016950 · 2003-05-03 (May 3, 2003)

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1993 DODGE INTREPID (3.3 ENGINE) WHICH HAS EXPERIENCED UNPREDICTABLE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FLICKERS AND THEN THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, MAKING STEERING VERY DIFFICULT AND ENDANGERING THE OCCUPANTS BECAUSE THE MOTORISTS AROUND ME GET NO WARNING OF THE SUDDEN SLOW DOWN. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016950 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10128081 · 2005-01-21 (January 21, 2005)

LETTER REGARDING FUEL RAIL RECALL. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITHTHE VEHICLE AFTER THE FUEL RAIL WAS REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND ALSO FOUND A LEAK IN THE INJECTOR O-RINGS. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10128081 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 551929 · 2000-04-18 (April 18, 2000)

FUEL LEAKS OUT OF FUEL TANK DUE TO FUEL LINE FAILURE. YH

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 551929 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 483516 · 1995-08-13 (August 13, 1995)

TOTAL ELECTRICAL POWER LOSS. *SKD

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483516 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 557522 · 2000-10-22 (October 22, 2000)

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS CHECKING THE OIL HE ACCIDENTALLY STUCK THE DIP STICK NOT IN THE TUBE BUT ALONG SIDE WHERE THERE IS A GAP OPENING AND CONTACTED AN ELECTRICAL LINE WHICH CAUSED A SPARK, THIS MAYBE A DESIGN PROBLEM WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN FIRE. *MJS

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 557522 at NHTSA ↗