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1994 Dodge Intrepid reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1994 Dodge Intrepid — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source
NHTSA complaints
1,024
1 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
123 complaints
Recalls on record
0
none on record
Reported harm
66 reported crashes · 54 injuries · 25 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#378

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Dodge median

+669

median 355 across 271 Dodge records

Vs 1992-1996

+802

median 222 complaints in 453 records

Top component share

12%

Power Train: 123 complaints

What owners report fails — 1994 Dodge Intrepid

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 123
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 67
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 40
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE 36
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER 34

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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1994 Dodge Intrepid units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1994 Dodge Intrepid reliable?

NHTSA has 1,024 consumer complaints on record for the 1994 Dodge Intrepid. The most-reported problem area is power train:automatic transmission (123 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1994 Dodge Intrepid units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Dodge Intrepid?

Owners most often report problems with: power train:automatic transmission (123), fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system (67), exterior lighting:headlights (40), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (36). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 1994 Dodge Intrepid?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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