Dodge Intrepid Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Dodge Intrepid across 10 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (61). The words owners use most often: “front end” (12% of reports).
- 195suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 23%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.
- Front end: mentioned in 24 of 195 complaints (12%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 20 of 195 complaints (10%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 20 of 195 complaints (10%)
- Tie rod: mentioned in 19 of 195 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 195 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury.
Dodge Intrepid suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 5 | 4% | 23,533 |
| 2003 Intrepid | 3 | 3% | 125,234 |
| 2002 Intrepid | 10 | 3% | 55,500 |
| 2001 Intrepid | 3 | 0% | — |
| 2000 Intrepid | 16 | 2% | 54,500 |
| 1999 Intrepid | 20 | 2% | 73,400 |
| 1998 Intrepid | 10 | 3% | — |
| 1997 Intrepid | 23 | 7% | 96,850 |
| 1996 Intrepid | 44 | 9% | 80,000 |
| 1995 Intrepid | 61 | 10% | 125,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Model years: 1995
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle.
Risk: If this occurs, the transmission half-shaft could pull out of the transaxle and result in loss of power.
Fix: Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I bought this 1999 dodge intrepid from cliffs used cars sales two months ago. Everything seemed good one month or less later driver seat breaks goes backwards. The exterior headlights can't see at night. Tried every type if bulb its the housing units. Now front ebr clynks over every bump and majesa…
Rack and pinion issues. Issues with front wheels and steering. I've had it fixed three times, very expensive. I was pulling out of a parking space, when the steer stopped controlling the wheels. I'm grateful i wasn't on the free way.
I have a 2004 dodge intrepid i think there should be a recall on the motors i have put more money in that card and i paid for it i thought it would be dependable it only has 60,000 miles on it and now at the time i have on that there's only 70,000 miles on it added to the 60 its been in the shop…
As i was backing into a parallel parking space, i heard a loud pop from under the front of the car, just as i tapped the curb with my back tires at 2 mph. I went to pull forward to straighten the car and attempt the parking job again, when i realized that i could no longer turn the wheels. The…
The engine out of nowhere blew up, engine shut down and water and oil came out of the oil spout, also always having problems with the steering, having to constantly change the rubbers in the stabilizer bars, i'm complaining because the car is a lemon. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Intrepids have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 195 owner complaints about suspension for the Dodge Intrepid. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Intrepid suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Dodge Intrepid?
The most frequent phrase is “front end”, in 24 of 195 complaints, followed by “rack pinion” (20).
Other Dodge Intrepid problems
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (2,751)
- Steering problems (554)
- Power Train problems (533)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (292)
- Electrical System problems (271)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (229)
- Air Bags problems (207)
- Visibility problems (171)
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