Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (air conditioning, heater, defroster, HVAC controls).
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Dodge Intrepid owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The rear seat of my car was smoldering and giving off a lot of smoke and fumes with the exhaust problem. I was very alarmed since the back seat is very close to the gas tank. On the transmission and air conditioner both systems have had to be replced 3 or 4 times and usually about every 50K.
I bought this car in 1995.......it has been in the garage for major repairs so many times I can't count them...but I do have documentation....I called the nys lemon law number but was 2 weeks past the statute of limitations...they told me to get a lawyer......since the statute has run out....fox Chrysler has had the car for at least 3 weeks in the last year & has given me a rental car (under my extended warranty) ...I feel forced to sell this car because the warranty will run out May 31, 2001....it has had the transmission rebuilt, the A/C replaced, the rotors were replaced at 13982 miles & the replacements are bad again....they were just turned at 30000 miles...the turn signals, door locks, headlamps (had moisture in them), airbag cover on passenger side was raised & curled from day 1...the tie rods were replaced in 1999 at my cost because fox said that they were not covered under my …
Unknown exact dates/mileage; do not have information accessible at this time; purchased vehicle w/56,[redacted] miles...do not have service info prior to my purchase. Have had nothing but transmission problems and more minor problems since purchase. Vehicle has had all work done under warranty with exception to work performed at central Dodge that was advised was covered by warranty and then picked vehicle up and service and rental charges not covered as advised. All other work performed by ozark Chrysler Plymouth Dodge, hwy 65 & cc, ozark mo 65721 [phone]. Do not know what action can be taken at this point...another reman transmission just put in this week!
The trans only works when at low speeds, too much gas and then it starts to slip or has no gear at all. This has caused problems when trying to cross an intercetion and the trans, will kick out when I'm in the middle with oncomeing traffic. The air only worked for a little while after I got the car. Now it just blows hot air, and has a funny smell to it. It also every now and then will look like frost or fog is coming out the vents, had to replace an 02 senser, was told there is also one more in the car, and its probley bad have bad gas miliage and smells of gas in the main cab.
The A/C system has failed several times, different dealerships have performed mx work on the system up to and including full replacement yet the system still fails on a regular basis. The system has again failed this week and the vehicle is no longer under warrantee. I had to also pay for system analysis and recharge at a A/C speciality repair facility this past summer due to the vehicle being out of warrantee. What options are available to me?
Rear passenger restraint does not retract back into position. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Transmission failed three times. Front seering rack failed left front ball joint failed. Drive belt failed at 28000 miles. Water pump failed. Radio failed. Right front struts failed three times. Brake failed three times before 50000 miles. Hydraulic cylinders that hold hood up fell off. Heat/ac duct system fell down.
I have read of many 4 speed cc transmission failures and that fact has also been confirmed with my dealership. My unit is no longer under factory warranty. My unit has meticulously been maintained in hopes of avoiding problems..to no avail. There is a real problem with these 4spd transmission units.they should be recalled! As well as the trans cooling lines and seals leaking! $1370.00 out the window!
While driving about 30 MPH started to turn on the air conditioner and it did not work. Instead, hot air was coming out, consumer took vehicle to dealer where they said that condensor had a leak and that's why the A/C was not working. The condensor was repaired, but a noise was coming from the engine. Manufacturer had told the consumer that the A/C had been recalled before.
1995 Dodge Intrepid had a safety recall- fuel rail leak - customer paid out of pocket looking for reimbursement* the consumer stated he noticed gasoline leaking from the vehicle years prior to the recall being issued. The air conditioner was inoperable, the dealer replaced the transducer.
While driving 35-40mph vehicle felt like rail road tracks were in the front steering rod rack leaked on tie rod bushing, causing the front end to be ruined. The evaporator core had also leaked from the air conditioner. The steering would lock up & would lose control if not repaired.
NHTSA investigations
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 circumstances.see the engineering analysis closing report (ea95-023)
AC & Heater complaints in other Intrepid years
Frequently asked questions
How common are ac & heater problems on the 1995 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the a/c & heater of the 1995 Dodge Intrepid, 7% of the model year's 589 complaints. The component named most often is appliance › air conditioner (38 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Dodge Intrepid ac & heater problems?
No. NHTSA lists no a/c & heater recall for the 1995 Dodge Intrepid, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries and 6 deaths to a/c & heater problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.