Complaints
1,024
Crashes
66
Fires
25
Injuries
54
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Dodge Intrepid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1123 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:64,407 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#267 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
Avg mileage:145,000 mi
Fires:4
#340 complaints
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Dodge Intrepid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 123 | 2 | 2 | 64,407 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 67 | — | 4 | 145,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 40 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 36 | — | 3 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 34 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 30 | 24 | 1 | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 28 | — | — | 91,333 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 26 | 1 | 1 | 250,000 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 25 | 2 | — | 170,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 23 | 4 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 23 | 6 | — | 101,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 21 | 3 | — | 70,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 21 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Trunk Lid | 20 | — | — | 98,300 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 18 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 17 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | — | — | 122,643 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 14 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 13 | — | — | 94,900 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 12 | 6 | — | 85,000 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 12 | — | 1 | 73,153 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 11 | — | 4 | 130,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | 3 | — | 171,762 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 10 | — | 1 | — |
Automatic Transmission
123
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
64,407
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
67
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
145,000
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
40
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
36
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
34
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
30
complaints
Crashes
24
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,333
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
250,000
Steering:Rack And Pinion
25
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
170,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
23
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
23
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,000
Suspension:Front
21
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,300
Structural Problems
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
Electrical Faults
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,643
Gasoline Fuel System
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Manual Transmission
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,900
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
73,153
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
130,000
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
171,762
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1994 Dodge Intrepid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1994 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1994 Dodge Intrepid has 1,024 NHTSA complaints, 66 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 123 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1994 Dodge Intrepid?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (123 complaints, avg 64,407 mi); Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System (67 complaints, avg 145,000 mi); Exterior Lighting:Headlights (40 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1994 Dodge Intrepid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 107,148 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1994 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Dodge Intrepid include 66 crash-related reports, 25 fire reports, 54 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1994 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1994 Dodge Intrepid as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1994 Dodge Intrepid?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Intrepid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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