Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
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).
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. …
Rocker arm and rocker arm support failure on 26 sept '03 while driving to work my 1995 Intrepid (3.3 liter) began making a "ticking" or "clacking" noise. Aftter discussion at work,the noise was diagnosed as a missing cylinder, the ignition systems should be looked at. I brought it home and replaced the plugs and wires and checked the spark. All normal, still the clacking noise. After dropping the car at my neighborhood mechanic who pulled the valve cover and notified me that the tower supporting the aft end of the drivers side rocker arm axis had sheared off and that the lifting rod and rocker arm were damaged beyond repair. Requiring replacement of the head and ancillary components. Further the mechanic said this was a common problem with Dodge 3.3 motors and that there should be a recall. …
Purchased car on 8/11/14, drove it home and on 8/12/14 started car and say gas spraying out of injectors on top of motor. All injector seals were bad and had to be replaced, same with valve cover gaskets oil was running down on exhaust manifolds. Both were fire hazards, 8/27/14, right side axle is bad and bearing in differential is bad. This car has a 4/15 inspection sticker on windshield, how could this car pass the va state inspection with this many problems? And all brake pads had to be replaced. They were worn out to.
The vehicle was parked out front of the residence. The vehicle caught fire from the rear of the vehicle. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company. The inspector informed the driver that the fire started from the converter and the vehicle was totaled by the insurance company. Please fill in additional information.
04V021000/floor shift ignition park interlock. The consumer took the vehicle into the dealer to have the service work done. Two weeks later the original problem described in the recall recurred. The gears did not change properly and after repair there was stilla delay when the gears were changed and the motor was weak and the vehicle was not driveable.
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.
Consumer complained about an engine problem. Vehicle had only 54,000 miles on it and it needed a complete engine replacement due to excessive motor sludge which was causing the vehicle to shut down. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, who was not willing to do anything about it.
While traveling, the engine indicator light began illuminating and flashing. Once the vehicle was serviced, the technician noticed the engine o-ring had caught fire. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Please provide further information.
My 1995 Dodge Intrepid es is in need of its third water pump. The car has just under 60,000 miles. The first one was under warranty, the second and now the third will be on us. I am not driving demolition derby, three water pumps is mind boggling.
Engine compartment spontaneously and with no warning burst into flames. The ensuing fire engulfed the entire front end of the vehicle from the firewall forward. Vehicle was well maintained and had no oil or grease build-up in the engine compartment.
Engine complaints in other Intrepid years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 1995 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA has 68 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 1995 Dodge Intrepid, 12% of the model year's 589 complaints. The component named most often is engine (24 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Dodge Intrepid engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling 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 engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 116,000 miles, and 10% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 7 fires and 0 injuries to engine & cooling 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.