1995 Dodge Intrepid Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 1995 Dodge Intrepid, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 104,209 miles. The words owners use most often: “transmission failed” (11% of reports).
- 142power train complaints
- 104,209median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $3,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 16 of 142 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 1995 Dodge Intrepid at $3,400, and half of them between $3,100 and $3,850.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 8 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 142 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Intrepid power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 10 | 8% | 106,500 |
| 2003 Intrepid | 20 | 19% | 48,904 |
| 2002 Intrepid | 60 | 18% | 65,000 |
| 2001 Intrepid | 32 | 5% | 76,576 |
| 2000 Intrepid | 41 | 4% | 54,000 |
| 1999 Intrepid | 95 | 10% | 69,500 |
| 1998 Intrepid | 36 | 10% | 78,500 |
| 1997 Intrepid | 53 | 15% | 70,000 |
| 1996 Intrepid | 44 | 9% | 87,980 |
| 1995 Intrepid | 142 | 24% | 104,209 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Problem: 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.
Risk: Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
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 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the key would become stuck in the ignition sporadically and the contact would have to abruptly shift into park. The contact stated that the failure did not occur until having repairs to the vehicle under nhtsa recall campaign id…
Dodge transmission on intrepids, caravans, and neons have a history of failing and needing to be replaced or rebuilt. My vehicle only has 55800 miles on it all original. Even though the car is 15 years old it has always been maintained since it was purchased from the dealer brand new in 1995. I…
The vehicle had the usual filter, and fluid changes and began to slip and now the transmission is out. The fluid in it is still clean. Can't understand why it would just go out like that. This isn't the first problem i have had. Also had to replace the rack-n-pinion on it. The bolt holding it…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Dodge Intrepids have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 142 owner complaints about power train for the 1995 Dodge Intrepid (24% of the 589 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge Intrepid power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 104,209 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 1995 Dodge Intrepid?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,400 (half paid between $3,100 and $3,850), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 1995 Dodge Intrepid?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission failed”, in 16 of 142 complaints.
Other 1995 Dodge Intrepid problems
See all 1995 Dodge Intrepid problems or power train problems across all Intrepid years.