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Dodge Intrepid 1996 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1996 Dodge Intrepid: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

505Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
66Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering175 complaints

175 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine93 complaints

93 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System89 complaints

89 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V184000.

Power Train46 complaints

46 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V021000.

Suspension46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

04V021000Reported January 13, 2004 - 2,315,768 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 13, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 2,315,768 vehicles across all affected models.

98V184000Reported August 6, 1998 - 722,600 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 722,600 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP04007Opened October 13, 2004 - Closed October 27, 2004

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP04007Opened October 13, 2004 - Closed October 27, 2004

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP04007Opened October 13, 2004 - Closed October 27, 2004

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA03011Opened July 17, 2003 - Closed January 30, 2004

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK. Resulted in recall campaign 04V021000.

EA03011Opened July 17, 2003 - Closed January 30, 2004

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK. Resulted in recall campaign 04V021000.

EA99031Opened October 29, 1999 - Closed September 13, 2001

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE99044Opened June 28, 1999 - Closed October 29, 1999

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ98018Opened October 7, 1998 - Closed July 8, 2002

FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK. Resulted in recall campaign 98V184000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199621
199720
199850
199994
200081
200158
200251
200338
200430
200529
20064
200712
20087
20093
20101
20111
20123
20132
20161
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.