- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1993 Dodge Intrepid Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 415 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Intrepid with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (122) and the transmission & drivetrain (52). Those complaints describe 24 crashes, 10 fires and 22 injuries. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in January 2004 for the floor shift. For comparison, the 1992 has 2 and the 1994 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Intrepid year, for its age
#7 most complained-about 1993 vehicle
- Complaints
- 415
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 24
- Fires
- 10
- Injuries
- 22
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1993 Dodge Intrepid problems
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1993 Dodge Intrepid recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle.
- The risk
- If this occurs, the transmission half-shaft could pull out of the transaxle and result in loss of power.
- The fix
- Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage in the engine compartment could result in a fire.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL.
- The problem
- The front suspension lower control arm tension strut washers can crack and fall off due to hydrogen embrittlement.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Replace the front and rear strut bar washers and nuts.
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415 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Intrepid
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 17.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge intrepid. The vehicle was equipped with doral fdl60 tires, tire size 225/60/16. The dot number was 7ta6 (na). The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to shake violently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an auto shop, who both stated that the four tires would need to be replaced due to severe tread belt separation and uneven wear. In addition, the tires were out of round. Previously, front suspension repairs...
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were performed on the vehicle; uncertain of the specific repairs which also included a tire rotation and balancing on the four tires. The failure persisted after the repairs. The front two tires were replaced with new tires and the vehicle's road performance improved. The contact planned to replace the two rear tires. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 159,370.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed a strong gasoline fuel smell in the vehicle. After stopping, the contact opened the hood and noticed fuel leaking from the the o-rings on the driver side. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system) but only the passenger side o-rings were covered by the recall, not the driver side o-rings. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
My car has had numerous recalls and I bought it used a few months ago my car is a 1993 dodge intrepid what can I do about this?Car will run for 20 minutes or until shut off and then die for 20 minutes to 10 hours, no warning lights come on diagnostics say car is fine even when it will not start. I was made aware of the recalls today as I sought to find answers to the problem I have spent more than 500 dollars to fix only to begin again with no solution, do I have any recourse against dodge?Please let me know what I should do I can't afford to buy another car,i saved for months to buy this car only to be in worse shape than before. *Tr
Nothing led up to the failure, it happened while I was driving on the freeway. I noticed my car started swaying and "floating" I got off the freeway and looked under the left rear to see that the sway bar snapped at the joint, and the sway bar link had disconnected. The rubber bushing is still in the arm, but not the bolt. Can't find a new sway bar, but I have a repair kit for the link. This incident doesn't allow me to drive over 20 mph with wheel shaking. Cannot reverse as well. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge intrepid. While attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shift was hesitant to move into the park position and had to be forced. Several days later, the contact placed the vehicle into park in front of her home and upon exiting, the vehicle continued to roll backwards. However, the gear shift was still in the park position. Nhtsa campaign id number 04v021000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift) was referenced. The failure and current mileages were less than 108,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge intrepid. While the vehicle was parked with the key removed from the ignition, a 12-year old child entered the vehicle from the passenger side. The vehicle rolled backwards downhill and struck a tree. The 12-year old stated that he did not touch the gears, but the vehicle was placed in reverse at the bottom of the hill. There were no injuries. The driver side tail light, the passenger window, and a dent in the rear of the vehicle were the only damages. The vehicle was repaired...
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under recall number (04v021000 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift) in may of 2007. The vehicle no longer shifts out of gear. The current mileage was 131,487 and failure mileage was 100,000.
Dt: the contact stated there was a radical change in the steering. The steering went from ordinary to more complex. While holding the steering wheel the vehicle would wonder. He would have to over compensate to get back on course. The contact took the vehicle to a local service station ,and the mechanic stated the rear end almost separated from the vehicle. The rear end was rusted. The mechanic had to get a rear end assembly from a junk vehicle and replaced the entire rear end. He spoke with chrysler , they said there was nothing to be done, and referred him to the insurance company. *Ak
Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the front headlights. Once the headlight lenses begin to oxidize, visibility becomes very difficult when driving at night. There is a yellow tint that develops during the period of oxidation. *Ak *bf *nm
Vehicle is experiencing difficulty with the headlights. While driving at night the vision is poor due to the oxidation of the front headlamp lenses. Owner contacted the dealer and the manufacturer. However, consumer was told that there was nothing they could do. *Ak
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
While washing my vehicle, was scrubbing tires when I noticed a bulge/blister on my left rear tire, on the sidewall. It was located in the middle of tpc, and then the tire size. I notified goodyear of this problem, and they instructed me to locate the nearest goodyear retailer that does adjustments. This tire had approximately 20,000 miles on it, and was 2 yrs. Old. This tire replaced another one of the same make, that also developed the same problem, same area. Had I have known.....! This tire came as oem when the...
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car was bought in '93, and this is the only tire I've run on the car....But now? Goodyear prorated the tire, out the door at $94.00. I was shown where the belts on the sidewall had separated, with the tire being sent to npsc. Tire size is p225/60/r16. *Jb
While shifting the vehicle in drive, a loud clanking noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle failed to move on its own. The driver will contact a dealer for a appointment. Please fill in additional information. *Jb
Headlights lenses become dark resulting in poor nightime visibility, both with high beams and low beams activated. The condition leads to driver fatigue. The headlights need to be replaced at the cost of approximately $120 per light.*Ak
Consumer stated when putting the vehicle in gear the transmission spun before going into gear. This happened for at least 3 months. Consumer took vehicle to a transmission mechanic and was told that the transmission had to be replaced. *Ak *nm
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
Consumer complained about fuel injection system fuel rail leak. It was leaking on both the passenger's side and driver's side. A current recall was issued on this problem. However, consumer wanted to know why dealership was only correcting one side and not the other. This could cause a fire. *Ak
Consumer smelled gas fumes . This problem was similar to the defect stated in nhtsa recall 98v184000 concerning fuel leakage. Manufacturer only authorized the dealership to replace the o-rings, but not the outlet. Consumer was afraid that the bad outlet might cause a vehicle fire.*Ak
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
After the lower control arm recall was performed, there was a popping noise from the cv joint that wasn't occurring prior to recall repairs. *Ak
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!
I have a 1993 dodge intrepid with gen 3 seatbelts and have read an article on unsafebelts.Com that they should be replaced .*Ak
Rear control arm sapped while driving. The consumer replaced the part himself. *Ak *cb *nlm
I have a 1993 dodge intrepid 3.3L v6. The engine will stop running at any speed usually after a brief warm up. Some times the engine will stop only for a moment (less than 1 second) then come right back on. When it quits for more than a second, the ignition switch must be turned off then the car can be restarted. This has happened probably more than 100 times over the last 4 years. I have taken the auto to a dealer and independent repair shop, spent several hundred dollars and have yet to been able to identify the problem. Its very unsettling to be travelling at 65 mph and the engine stops!*Ak
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 my 9 yr. Old daughter. *Nlm
Little rock dodge was very rude when I took my 1993 dodge intrepid to them for a recall because the previous owner had already had it repaired they told me there was nothing they could do but I am still having problems from the repair although it is a life threatening repair, they were not willing to look at the vehicle. *Jb
Dodge Intrepid: every year compared
All Intrepid years1993 Dodge Intrepid vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Dodge Intrepid | 415 | 5 | C | |
| 1993 Dodge Caravan | 962 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan | 289 | 9 | C | Compare |
| 1993 Dodge Dakota | 137 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1993 Dodge Colt | 113 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Dodge Dynasty | 86 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1993 Dodge Daytona | 19 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1993 Dodge B250 | 10 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Dodge Dodge Truck | 6 | 0 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 1993 Dodge Intrepid
Does the 1993 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1993 Dodge Intrepid: floor shift (January 2004); lower arm (August 1999); fuel injection system (August 1998); delivery (June 1998) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Dodge Intrepid?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (122), transmission & drivetrain (52), suspension (43).
How many complaints has the 1993 Dodge Intrepid had?
415 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 28, 1994 and the latest on June 19, 2012. Of these, 24 describe a crash and 10 a fire, and together they report 22 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1993 Dodge Intrepid a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 49 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Dodge Intrepid year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Intrepid years have the most complaints?
2000 (1,089), 1999 (1,044), 2001 (656). See every Dodge Intrepid year compared.
What should I do if my 1993 Dodge Intrepid has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data