Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
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. …
Dt: the contact stated while driving the front passenger tire fell off the vehicle. Had the inner and outer tie rods replaced twice. Did one replacement before the tire fell off. The second replacement was done after the tire came off. The replacements did not remedy the problem. While driving it felt as though the wheels were falling off. When hitting a bump while driving there was a snapping noise from underneath the vehicle. Another concern was the electrical system. Only one headlight will work on bright and only one will work on dim. The contact replaced both bulbs in the headlights, but this did not remedy the problem. He checked the fuses, and there were no problems with them. Also, the headlight switch fell off without being hit or knocked off.
The headlights in the car are one component, which there is no way of cleaning the inside of the lenses. Over time they get a cloudy effect which dulls the brightness of the headlights. The car I have just purchase has this problem with the headlights, which is a 1995 Intrepid. If these headlights are supposed to be airtight which no moisture is to get in then I think it is the maker of this product or of the car manufactures to replace these headlights.the cost of these lights is a outrages price and should not have to be paid by the consumer. You will probably say it is because of the year of the car and that parts wear out . The price of some parts in order to maintain a car is retarded , but that comes with owning a vehicle. I do not think that this part should fall under the same category . …
Transmission has broken twice in my 1 1/2 years owning a Dodge Intrepid. On the first occasion, in the summer of 1998, car began to idle very high but moved extremely slowly when pushing the accelerator. On the second occasion, jan. 1999, the car would begin to move extremely slow when pushing the accelerator. However, it did not idle high. After a few seconds, there would be a forceful kick from the back. The car would then accelerate normally. Also, the car would sometimes slip out from the drive gear into the reverse gear without notice. Furthermore, headlight switch became stuck and unable to turn into the on position.
Consumer noticed over the last few years, the headlights growing dimmer, one of the head light lenses broke and was replaced and consumer noticed a significant increase in light from the new lens, the material that reflects the light in the old lens had tarnished and was not reflecting the light.
When using the right or left turn signal a buzzing noise was heard. Shortly afterwards the turn signal would not function at all. Now the buzzing sound is heard when using the emergency flashers. The dealer has not been contacted about this problem. Please provide any further details.
The headlamp assembly is connected to the vehicle frame by 3 small plastic connectors. All of them have failed on one side and the headlamp assemble is now hanging by the electrical wires. The other side has lost 2 of its connectors with the third connector in the process of failing.
Have seen articles in newspapers regarding seat guide problems, but no technical service bulletins or recalls to date. Plastic mounting tabs on both headlamps have failed and headlamps are loose. Right headlamp housing also leaked and headlamps yellow with age and coating wears off.
Left head light has developed an interior coating cutting illumination;assembly has vibrated loose. Right headlight socket melted through the back of the headlight assembly. Transmission hessitates shifting ESP when cold.
Headlight seals were leaking and allowing condensation to build up in headlight assembly. Dealership replaced both headlights, and resealed them. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Headlight complaints in other Intrepid years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 1995 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA has 37 complaints about the lights of the 1995 Dodge Intrepid, 6% of the model year's 589 complaints. The component named most often is headlights (23 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Dodge Intrepid headlight problems?
No. NHTSA lists no lights 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 headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 85,000 miles, and 33% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 2 fires and 0 injuries to lights 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.