Complaints
709
Crashes
41
Fires
25
Injuries
37
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Dodge Intrepid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#170 complaints
Steering:Rack And Pinion
Avg mileage:71,200 mi
Crash-related:1
#240 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
Avg mileage:108,984 mi
Fires:1
#338 complaints
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Avg mileage:97,500 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Dodge Intrepid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 70 | 1 | — | 71,200 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 40 | — | 1 | 108,984 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 38 | — | — | 97,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 30 | — | — | 61,255 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 26 | 1 | — | 86,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 25 | 1 | 2 | 39,125 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 22 | 17 | — | 75,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 20 | — | — | 94,036 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 18 | — | — | 179 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 17 | 1 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 16 | — | 1 | 88,750 mi | |
| Airbags | 14 | 8 | — | 117,905 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 14 | — | — | 117,648 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 12 | — | — | 78,138 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 12 | — | 2 | 46,000 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 11 | 1 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 10 | — | 1 | 101,666 mi | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 | 1 | — | 98,000 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | 2 | 160,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 8 | — | 1 | 100,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 1 | 138,234 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 7 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 6 | — | 1 | 77,000 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 6 | — | — | 86,850 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 6 | — | — | 126,798 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | 1 | — |
Steering:Rack And Pinion
70
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,200
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
40
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
108,984
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
38
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,255
Automatic Transmission
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
39,125
Air Bags:Frontal
22
complaints
Crashes
17
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
Steering Defects
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,036
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
179
Suspension Failures
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,750
Airbags
14
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,905
Suspension:Front
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,648
Steering:Linkages
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,138
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
46,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
101,666
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,000
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
160,000
Structure:Body:Door
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,000
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
138,234
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
77,000
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,850
Structure:Frame And Members
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,798
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1996 Dodge Intrepid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1996 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1996 Dodge Intrepid has 709 NHTSA complaints, 41 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering:Rack And Pinion with 70 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 Dodge Intrepid?
Top reported problems: Steering:Rack And Pinion (70 complaints, avg 71,200 mi); Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System (40 complaints, avg 108,984 mi); Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly (38 complaints, avg 97,500 mi). 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 1996 Dodge Intrepid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 81,625 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1996 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 Dodge Intrepid include 41 crash-related reports, 25 fire reports, 37 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 1996 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 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 1996 Dodge Intrepid?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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