1993 Dodge Intrepid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
554 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1993 Dodge Intrepid, alongside 5 recall campaigns and 10 defect investigations. It scores 48/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Fuel system leads the reports.
Below average
Where 1993 sits among all Intrepid years
What owners report
“Fuel injection o-rings failed prior to recall notice (98v-184), resulting in leakage. Mjs”— owner report to NHTSA, 1993 Intrepid
“Car was in the expressway in 55 miles in hour water pump failed, and leaked on timing belt causing vehicle to a sudden stop , causing a major engine damage”— owner report to NHTSA, 1993 Intrepid
“Vehicle "shudders" or "bucks" at steady cruising speed of 25-45 mph. Dealer indicates the torque converter needs replacement and the transmission must be rebuilt.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1993 Intrepid
“The rear lateral arm had snapped causing severe wheel vibration while driving. Nlm”— owner report to NHTSA, 1993 Intrepid
“Trunk light bulb burned a hole through 5 layers of a blanket that was packed in the trunk. The blanket was brand new and was packed for the honeymoon. We would like to be reinbursed for the damaged blanket.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1993 Intrepid
“Vehicle running rough and smelling of gas due to fuel rail failure resulting in leaking of gas.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1993 Intrepid
Recalls (5)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. AN INOPERATIVE INTERLOCK MAY ALSO ALLOW THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN…
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOAD-LIMITING PUSH ROD INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER LEVER OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT…
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJECTION RAIL.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS AND REINFORCE THE OUTLET (PASSENGER) SIDE FUEL RAIL. VEHICLES SHOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE OUTLET FUEL RAIL MUST HAVE THE OUTLET RAIL REPLACED WHICH…
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.3L ENGINES. THE 'O-RINGS' USED TO SEAL THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL SUPPLY, RETURN AND CROSS OVER TUBES ARE NOT AS ROBUST AS THOSE USED IN LATER MODEL YEARS. DETERIORATION OF THE 'O-RINGS' CAN…
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL.
THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM TENSION STRUT WASHERS CAN CRACK AND FALL OFF DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT.
Fix: REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR STRUT BAR WASHERS AND NUTS.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 04V021000.
Led to recall campaign 98V184000.
Led to recall campaign 98V184000.
Led to recall campaign 98V130000.
Technical service bulletins
77 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on transmission & drivetrain and steering — are on file for the 1993 Dodge Intrepid. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 1993 Intrepid TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1993 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
The 1993 Dodge Intrepid drew 554 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 48/100, scored against the model's worst year (2000).
What are the most common 1993 Dodge Intrepid problems?
The top reported problems for the 1993 Dodge Intrepid are fuel system (119 complaints), engine (66), and transmission & drivetrain (63).
Does the 1993 Dodge Intrepid have recalls?
5 recall campaigns apply to the 1993 Dodge Intrepid. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.