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1994 Dodge Intrepid Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1994 Dodge Intrepid has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,551,198 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1,024 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 04V021000 2004-01-13 2,315,768 affected
Defect

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 PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.

Consequence

EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

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 1-800-853-1403.

SUSPENSION 99V215000 1999-08-09 402,830 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 98V184000 1998-08-06 722,600 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

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 INCLUDES CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS OR FROM A…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 94V024000 1994-02-08 110,000 affected
Defect

THE RIGHT STEERING TIE ROD CAN RUB THROUGH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH RESULTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING ENGINE STALLING AND AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM.

Consequence

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAUSING STALLING WHILE IN MOTION OR AN INOPERATIVE PARK/STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWS ENGINE START WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION, MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL A REVISED WIRING HARNESS BRACKET AND A PLASTIC CONVOLUTED SLEEVE TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
123
2crashes2fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
67
4fires1injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
40
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
36
3fires
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
34
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
30
24crashes1fires23injuries
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
28
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
26
1crashes1fires
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
25
2crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
23
4crashes2injuries
Total complaints1,024

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I was driving down the road and I started smelling gas. The fuel rail on top of the engine started leaking by the passenger side front injector. There was a recall issued for this vehicle for the same issue that was supposed to correct it and the recall work was done according to the manufacturer.…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2021-03-15

“The vehicle started to turn itself when driving and could not be controlled while driving. This lead to us taking it to a tire shop and we were told the bushings on the rack and pinion and the bushings on the tire rod were gone off the car. The vehicle was not able to be driven until the bushings…”

STEERING · reported 2009-12-10

“The vehicle started to turn itself when driving and could not be controlled while driving. This lead to us taking it to a tire shop and we were told the bushings on the rack and pinion and the bushings on the tire rod were gone off the car. The vehicle was not able to be driven until the bushings…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2009-12-10

“Rear suspension support arm on driver's side fatigued and separated causing loss of control of vehicle suddenly without warning. Support arm appears to have been weakened by rust corrosion, appears to be inadequate corrosion resistance. Inspection of passenger side rear suspension support arm…”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 2009-10-07

“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a strong odor of gasoline fuel. The contact examined the vehicle himself and noticed that the fuel lines were leaking. The contact patched the leak himself on several occasions, but the…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2009-10-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a strong odor of gasoline fuel. The contact examined the vehicle himself and noticed that the fuel lines were leaking. The contact patched the leak himself on several occasions, but the…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM · reported 2009-10-01

“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline emanating from the vehicle. In addition, the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument control panel. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed fuel leaking…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM · reported 2008-12-24

“I have a 1994 dodge intrepid and I took it in for a routine inspection. I was told I had to replace the rack and pinion because my steering was tight. I replaced it but the car is still making a clunking sound when I apply the brake at a red light. It is very annoying. *tr”

STEERING:RACK AND PINION · reported 2008-09-27

Defect investigations

Investigation DP03002 Opened 2003-05-07 · closed 2003-07-22

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49…

Investigation DP04007 Opened 2004-10-13 · closed 2004-10-27

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS

ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2004, MR. ROBERT GALENTY OF ISELIN, NJ, PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS OF CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1993-1997 VEHICLES PRODUCED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.HIS PETITION IDENTIFIED THREE ISSUES OF CONCERN: 1) FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL INJECTOR RAILS; 2) BRAKE FLUID…

Investigation DP04007 Opened 2004-10-13 · closed 2004-10-27

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS

ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2004, MR. ROBERT GALENTY OF ISELIN, NJ, PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS OF CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1993-1997 VEHICLES PRODUCED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.HIS PETITION IDENTIFIED THREE ISSUES OF CONCERN: 1) FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL INJECTOR RAILS; 2) BRAKE FLUID…

Investigation DP04007 Opened 2004-10-13 · closed 2004-10-27

FUEL RAIL, BRAKE FLUID, CHASSIS

ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2004, MR. ROBERT GALENTY OF ISELIN, NJ, PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS OF CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1993-1997 VEHICLES PRODUCED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.HIS PETITION IDENTIFIED THREE ISSUES OF CONCERN: 1) FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL INJECTOR RAILS; 2) BRAKE FLUID…

Investigation EA03011 Opened 2003-07-17 · closed 2004-01-30

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

THE MANUFACTURER REPORTS ABOVE ARE BASED ON DAIMLERCHRYSLER?S (DC) ANALYSIS OF MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998 (POPULATION = 356,384) AND 1999 (POPULATION = 486,948) JA, JX AND LH FAMILY SUBJECT VEHICLE DATA (EARLIER MYS EXCLUDED).THE POPULATION NUMBER INCLUDES ALL MYS.THE PRECISE NUMBER OF DUPLICATES BETWEEN ODI AND DC REPORTS…

Investigation EA03011 Opened 2003-07-17 · closed 2004-01-30

AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

THE MANUFACTURER REPORTS ABOVE ARE BASED ON DAIMLERCHRYSLER?S (DC) ANALYSIS OF MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998 (POPULATION = 356,384) AND 1999 (POPULATION = 486,948) JA, JX AND LH FAMILY SUBJECT VEHICLE DATA (EARLIER MYS EXCLUDED).THE POPULATION NUMBER INCLUDES ALL MYS.THE PRECISE NUMBER OF DUPLICATES BETWEEN ODI AND DC REPORTS…

Investigation EA94040 Opened 1994-11-30 · closed 1996-05-17

TRUCK LID SUPPORT FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA95023 Opened 1995-08-31 · closed 1996-12-31

WATER IN DEFROSTER SYSTEM

A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE…

Investigation EA95028 Opened 1995-09-22 · closed 1997-02-24

UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKS

A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WAARRANTED BY THE…

Investigation EA98007 Opened 1998-03-10 · closed 1999-02-01

FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE

NITRILE RUBBER SEALS USED IN THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AT THE SUPPLY, RETURN, AND CROSSOVER TUBE FITTINGS, AND AT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR FAIL, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.ALSO, THE OUTLET (RIGHT) FUEL RAIL MAY LEAK FROM CRACKS AT CERTAIN MOLD GATES IN THE THERMOSET RAIL…

Investigation EA98007 Opened 1998-03-10 · closed 1999-02-01

FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE

NITRILE RUBBER SEALS USED IN THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AT THE SUPPLY, RETURN, AND CROSSOVER TUBE FITTINGS, AND AT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR FAIL, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.ALSO, THE OUTLET (RIGHT) FUEL RAIL MAY LEAK FROM CRACKS AT CERTAIN MOLD GATES IN THE THERMOSET RAIL…

Investigation EA98007 Opened 1998-03-10 · closed 1999-02-01

FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY LEAKAGE

NITRILE RUBBER SEALS USED IN THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AT THE SUPPLY, RETURN, AND CROSSOVER TUBE FITTINGS, AND AT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR FAIL, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.ALSO, THE OUTLET (RIGHT) FUEL RAIL MAY LEAK FROM CRACKS AT CERTAIN MOLD GATES IN THE THERMOSET RAIL…

Investigation EA98025 Opened 1998-12-31 · closed 1999-08-19

ENGINE CRADLE/CONTROL ARM BRACKET WELD

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA99031 Opened 1999-10-29 · closed 2001-09-13

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE94056 Opened 1994-07-26 · closed 1994-11-30

TRUNK LID SUPPORT FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE98022 Opened 1998-04-14 · closed 1998-08-31

REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM/BOLT

ALLEGED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING AND/OR ITS ATTACHMENT BOLT MAY FAIL, POSING A RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND LOSS OF REAR SERVICE BRAKE OPERATION

Investigation PE98044 Opened 1998-08-11 · closed 1998-12-31

ENGINE CRADLE/CONTROL ARM BRACKET WELD

ALLEGED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION WELD FAILS OR CRACKS CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE AND A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL

Investigation PE99044 Opened 1999-06-28 · closed 1999-10-29

STEERING SYSTEM RACK AND PINION

SINCE OPENING THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE), ODI HAS RECEIVED 6 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS.DURING THE PE IT WAS DETERMINED MULTIPLE FAILURE MODES ARE INVOLVED IN THIS MATTER.THE WARRANTY CLAIM RATE IS HIGH FOR A STEERING SYSTEM CONCERN.THE ISSUES REPORTED INVOLVE PREMATURE WEAR OUT AT THE RACK AND PINION INTERFACE WITH…

Investigation RQ98018 Opened 1998-10-07 · closed 2002-07-08

FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL LEAK

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 Dodge Intrepid as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.