Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1996 Dodge Intrepid
NHTSA data on file today
The 1996 Dodge Intrepid has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 505 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 #98V184000 CHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 146 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 76 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 76 complaints
- Power Train 41 complaints
- Suspension 41 complaints
- Air Bags 34 complaints
Of the 505 complaints on file, 32 report a crash and 22 a fire; across all 505 complaints, owners report 23 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1996 Dodge Intrepid is rated below-average due to multiple complaints about steering and fuel system issues, alongside notable recalls affecting transmission and fuel injection systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| fuel injection system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| engine cooling system | 70,000–120,000 miles | $350–$800 | common |
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.
- Oil changes every 3,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 25,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Fuel smell in the cabin
- Unusual transmission noises
- Increased brake pedal effort
- Check engine light warnings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1996 Dodge Intrepid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.