Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
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.
While driving 40 MPH driver noticed that the ABS light appeared on the dashboard. Driver applied the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to stop and collided into another vehicle. Driver sustained major injuries, and was transported to a hospital. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The cause had not been determined at this time.
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 …
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.
On intermittent occasions and at various braking speeds, the brake pedal loses pressure and vibrates loudly. The brakes fail in each instance and do not stop the car. Also, the ABS light comes on and stays on. My mechanic (non-dealer) tested the ABS system for fault codes and found fault code 32. He cleaned the left rear wheel speed sensor and the car was fine for 3-1/2 months, but the same problem has begun again.
Experiencing problem when applying brakes in a sudden stop/emergency situation, it causes brake pedal to go to floor, and vehicle would continue without stopping. Dealer notified, and made various repairs. However, problem still occurring. Please feel free to provide any further details.
The front parking brake cable broke, dealer replaced the front cable and parking brake pedals, consumer feels that the failure was caused by metal fatigue in the cable, the design does not follow accepted engineering practices for cable diameter and minimum bending radius of the cable.
Was pulling out of parking lot. Felt like the emergency brake was engaged. Had heard a thunk when the steering wheel was turned either left or right. Then another thunk was heard & lost steering power. Was towed to Dodge & informed both steering mounts had broken. Not repairable.
While driving at highway speeds, brakes activated without driver intervention causing sudden loss of control. This occurred three times in 60 mile period. Dealer cannot locate cause. Also, steering very loose and requiring replacement too soon.
This car has given me problems every since I got it I never thought that it would be this bad I can't wait to trade this thing in. I had to purchase front and rear brakes the adjustments had slipped and now the transmission is about to go.
Brake complaints in other Intrepid years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 1995 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA has 53 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Dodge Intrepid, 9% of the model year's 589 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (19 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Dodge Intrepid brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes 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 brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 113,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 6 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to brakes 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.