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.
- 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 ratesComplaint 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
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 1994 Dodge Intrepid
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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.