1993 Dodge Intrepid suspension problems

46 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 46
of this car's complaints: 11%
crashes: 1
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Rear
14
Front: control arm: lower arm
11
Front
9
Front: control arm
4
Front: control arm: lower ball joint
3
Front: wheel bearing
2
Rear: axle: spindle
1
Front: stabilizer bar
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Intrepid suspension problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Dodge Intrepid suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Ball joint 23

Related recalls

Suspension: front: control arm: lower armReported August 9, 1999 · 402,830 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle.
Risk: If this occurs, the transmission half-shaft could pull out of the transaxle and result in loss of power.
Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it.

Recall number 99V215000 · Recall details

Suspension: frontReported September 15, 1992 · 3,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The front suspension lower control arm tension strut washers can crack and fall off due to hydrogen embrittlement.
Risk: Loss of a washer will cause a clunking sound, heardduring braking. If left unattended, the loss of the washer will eventuallyresult in tension strut attachment failure that can result in loss of steeringcontrol and an accident.
Remedy: Replace the front and rear strut bar washers and nuts.

Recall number 92V128000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Rear suspension trailing arm/boltOpened April 14, 1998, closed August 31, 1998

Alleged that the rear suspension trailing and/or its attachment bolt may fail, posing a risk of loss of vehicle control and loss of rear service brake operation

PE98022

What 1993 Dodge Intrepid owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 8, 2009 · Suspension · 130,000 miles · CA

Nothing LED up to the failure, it happened while I was driving on the freeway. I noticed my car started swaying and "floating" I got off the freeway and looked under the left rear to see that the sway bar snapped at the joint, and the sway bar link had disconnected. The rubber bushing is still in the arm, but not the bolt. Can't find a new sway bar, but I have a repair kit for the link. This incident doesn't allow me to drive over 20 MPH with wheel shaking. Cannot reverse as well.

Filed Oct 26, 2005 · Suspension · 56,000 miles · NY

Dt: the contact stated there was a radical change in the steering. The steering went from ordinary to more complex. While holding the steering wheel the vehicle would wonder. He would have to over compensate to get back on course. The contact took the vehicle to a local service station ,and the mechanic stated the rear end almost separated from the vehicle. The rear end was rusted. The mechanic had to get a rear end assembly from a junk vehicle and replaced the entire rear end. He spoke with chrysler , they said there was nothing to be done, and referred him to the insurance company.

Filed Jul 18, 2003 · Suspension, Transmission · VA

After the lower control arm recall was performed, there was a popping noise from the cv joint that wasn't occurring prior to recall repairs.

Filed Jul 17, 2003 · Suspension, Transmission · TN

I have had nothing but problems with this car since it was purchased.the transmission slips and shudders I feel the dodge corp should take care of the ultradrive transmission as it is a {lemon} .*ak I now need to purchase a rebuilt transmission and catalytic converter and are now experiencing problems with the exterior paint coroding, the constant smell of gasoline inside the car, the passenger side air-bag is buckling, and the list goes on!

Filed Jul 3, 2003 · Suspension · 115,000 miles · TX

Rear control arm sapped while driving. The consumer replaced the part himself. *ak *cb

Filed May 22, 2002 · Suspension · CA

While driving rear tire started to vibrate. Dealer stated age of vehicle and bushings caused rear control arm to deteorate and break.

Filed May 13, 2002 · Suspension · NY

After recall repairs on lower control arm brackets was done front tire came off while driving.

Filed Mar 20, 2002 · Suspension · MI

Dealer informed consumer that both right and left lower control arms needed to be replaced. *ak

Filed Sep 4, 2001 · Suspension · CA

The rear lateral arm had snapped causing severe wheel vibration while driving. Nlmjg

Filed Jun 6, 2001 · Suspension · PA

Control arm round end cracked and started opening, causing the car to vibrate, and the left wheel to turn inward at least 10 degrees. Car was driven to nearest service station (~0.5m) at speed ~5 MPH. Failed part was saved and it's vailable for inspection

Questions about the 1993 Dodge Intrepid suspension

Does the 1993 Dodge Intrepid have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 46 complaints about the suspension of the 1993 Dodge Intrepid, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Dodge Intrepid suspension problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Dodge Intrepid suspension?

Yes, 2 recalls: 99V215000, 92V128000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Intrepid have bad suspension?

The Dodge Intrepid model years with the most suspension complaints are 1994 (64 complaints), 1995 (61 complaints) and 1993 (46 complaints).