Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Dodge Intrepid owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Hood latch failed to open when pulled due to poor assembly. The hood on this vehicle needs to be dropped in order to engage the hood lock. Nevertheless, the dealer felt that the hood latch mechanism broke "due to lack of maintenance" and not poor manufacturing practices. It is inherently dangerous to have an unreliable hood latch mechanism because it makes it nearly impossible to fix any emergency engine problems. This part should be fail-proof throughout the life of the vehicle as long as the hood has not been in an accident.
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.
All 4 weather strip seals for all 4 doors are too small. They did not shrink. They have been defective since the car was purchased and the dealership refuses to replace them. They are asking for over $300.00 and are stating that the weather strip seals shrunk. The seals did not shrink. They were too small to begin with.
99V215000/engine cradle: recall notice received since the above incident date, and still able to get dealer, k & m northfield Dodge, grand rapids, mi. Phone #616/363-9011, to honor recall. Kept informing of no part or tool. Seeking NHTSA help in this matter. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Recall 99V215000/ engine cradle. Contacted dealer (performance Dodge, 7609 se 29th street, midwest city OK 405-7373700) on April 4, 2000. Dealer indicated that tools to perform recall repairs were on national back order, and won't be available until about 3 - 4 months. Please provide further information.
Recall 99V215/engine cradle; tool that is needed to perform recall repairs is not available. Consumer has contacted dealer frequently about the recall. Recall 99V215 the lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue Land separate from the engine cradle.
Dealer called to cancel appointment made for recall repairs made for Tuesday mar 7-200o. Informed that a special tool needed for this repair was unavailable. Dealer was unable to to tell them when it would be available. Dealer failed to honor recall 99V215/ engine cradle.
While driving in a parking lot consumer was making a slight turn and heard a pop. Then, steering was gone. Driver could turn steering wheel around and around. Dealer replaced the steering linkage because it was broken. Dealer also replaced hood struts.
Consumer received recall notice 99v21500/engine cradle, and called for an appointment. Dealer asked if consumer purchased car from them. Consumer said no. An appointment was made for 04-06-2000, and consumer was told maybe he should shop around.
Received recall 99V215000 in mail. Contacted dealership. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic repaired cradle bolts. When driving more than 60mph, vehicle would shake. This was 2nd day after recall was done. Remedy had failed.
Body complaints in other Intrepid years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 1995 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the body & structure of the 1995 Dodge Intrepid, 5% of the model year's 589 complaints. The component named most often is body › trunk lid (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Dodge Intrepid body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure 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, 0 fires and 3 injuries to body & structure 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.