Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Dodge Intrepid
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Dodge Intrepid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 589 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V021000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOC NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V215000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/ENGINE CRADLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V184000 CHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 128 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 99 complaints
- Steering 96 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 53 complaints
- Suspension 53 complaints
- Air Bags 42 complaints
Of the 589 complaints on file, 48 report a crash and 27 a fire; across all 589 complaints, owners report 45 injuries and 7 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Dodge Intrepid has notable issues with the powertrain, fuel system, and steering, backed by high complaint counts and significant recalls. These factors contribute to increased repair frequency and costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | very common |
| fuel system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| steering | 85,000–115,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| suspension | 75,000–105,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| brakes | 90,000–120,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Change oil every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filter annually
- Rotate tires every 6,000 miles
- Replace brake fluid every 2 years
- Inspect suspension annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission shifting issues
- Fuel leaks near the engine
- Steering response deteriorating
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Unusual vibrations at highway speeds
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Dodge Intrepid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.