Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Dodge Intrepid owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle did not stop and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. The passenger side air bag deployed, but there was no passenger. There were no injuries. Police report number: 19-341341 was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 113,000.
Since owning the 1995 Dodge Intrepid we purchased brand new, these are the problems experienced since owning and the problems being experienced now. We have had steering problems which required the power steering pump to be replaced, also some arm had to be replaced due to the right front wheel wobbling. Our electric locks have engaged as if holding the switch for a couple of seconds on the passenger side and the driver side. Never was fixed due to dealer not duplicating. Our ac/heat electronic controls stuck and would not respond to any commands and constantly was blowing hot air, pulling fuse was only remedy. Electronic gauges will not always show correct information ie. Fuel level, temp, fuel used, compass, ..etc, turning car on/off will usually correct it. Our fuel rails has been replaced under warranty recall, but I still will smell fuel inside. …
While driving 45 MPH vehicle hit a cow, frontal impact and caused serious damage to the front end, but driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in accident. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Air bags: driving approximately 60mph when three deers ran out in front of vehicle. Tried to avoid hitting deers , left tire went into a ditch, swerved and hit the front of a house full force. Neither air bag deployed.
I had a frontal collision with a telephone pole at 40 MPH with no deployment of airbags. Neck and back injuries. Also, there are apparently two recalls on my vehicle that I have never received notification on.
I am under five feet tall and read about the dangers of the air bags. I would like mine to be disconnected and the Dodge dealership says they can't do it. Where do I go to have this done? I have to have the seat pushed real close to the dashboard in order to reach the pedals. It would not be feasible to have a pedal extender installed as my husband drives the car also and is six feet tall.what can I do? I dont wear my seatbelt because I am afraid I cant get out from under the airbag if I was to wreck! I cannot trade in my car but I was not told about the dangers! Please help me. Concern of safety of short person and air bag; and concern about air bag safety (other than short person) added on 09-07-1999.
Air bags sensor light intermittently would come on and stay on when vehicle is started. Dealer inspected vehicle and informed consumer that no problem could be found. Also, since transmission had been rebuilt. The control panel failed to operate, and gear shift failed to light up. While driving on highway at appoximately 60-65 MPH,transmission appeared to downshift to low and all lights would go out. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and problem still exits. Can NHTSA help in this matter.
Passenger's side air bag is concaved in and the cover is coming loose, air bag light is illuminated on dash. Consumer has contacted a mechanic. Mechanic stated that entire air bag unit on passenger's side needed replacing. Consumer states the passenger side airbag will not deploy, the light on the dash is from the sensors in the bumper, consumer feels the entire repair cost should be covered, dealer replaced sensor.
The vehicles air bag was clicking and rising. The consumer has been having problems getting the dealer to repair the vehicles air bag on the passenger side. The dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with it, but the consumer is afraid it is going to deploy.
When vehicle was involved in an inter-sectional crash, traveling about 20-25 MPH with front end damages, totalling excess of $6,000.00 dollars, there was no deployment of air bags.
Airbag complaints in other Intrepid years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 1995 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA has 43 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Dodge Intrepid, 7% of the model year's 589 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (32 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Dodge Intrepid airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags 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.
At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Intrepid airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 111,000 miles, and 33% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 29 crashes, 2 fires and 19 injuries to air bags 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.