Dodge Intrepid recalls

There are 15 safety recalls on record for the Dodge Intrepid, covering 6,572,850 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Dodge Intrepid recalls by model year

2002 1 2001 3 2000 7 1999 4 1998 3 1997 2 1996 2 1995 3 1994 4 1993 5

All recalls

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shiftReported January 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
Risk: Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 04V021000 · Recall details

Seats: front assembly: reclinerReported February 5, 2003 · 1,066,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Risk: If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on april 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 03V035000 · Recall details

Structure: frame and membersReported August 2, 2001 · 282,470 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles (non-sunroof only) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Risk: In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
Remedy: Owners will be sent a storage bin accessory unit that can be attached to the b-pillar along with installation instructions. However, if an owner wishes, the dealer can perform the installation. Owner notification began december 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 01V273000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: retractorReported April 11, 2001 · 161,682 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.
Risk: If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 01V119000 · Recall details

Child seatReported November 9, 2000 · 1,211,756 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

Recall number 00V366000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinderReported July 10, 2000 · 160 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: non-ABS equipped passenger vehicles. The brake master cylinder piston retainer snap ring may have been bent inward during the assembly process. The master cylinder piston may be in a "brake applied" position due to the damaged piston retainer snap ring. When the piston is in the applied position, the fluid compensation ports are closed which results in a brake drag condition.
Risk: If the brake overheat, brake fading could lead to an increase in needed stopping distance. Should a driver not anticipate the extra stopping distance, this condition could cause a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.

Recall number 00V180000 · Recall details

Seat beltsReported February 4, 2000 · 204,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Risk: The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.

Recall number 00V034000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: retractorReported February 4, 2000 · 7,580 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The molding flash on the primary lever may prevent the operation of the g-lock and tilt lock functions on some of the driver's side retractors.
Risk: If this occurs in a frontal crash situation, driver protection from the seat belt may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.

Recall number 00V033000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported December 2, 1999 · 350 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.
Risk: This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury under certain accident conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.

Recall number 99V343000 · Recall details

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

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection systemReported August 6, 1998 · 722,600 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper and lower injector o-rings. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings or from a cracked fuel line, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible.

Recall number 98V184000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: deliveryReported June 12, 1998 · 84,600 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.3l engines. The 'o-rings' used to seal the interface of the fuel injector rail supply, return and cross over tubes are not as robust as those used in later model years. Deterioration of the 'o-rings' can cause fuel leakage.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage in the engine compartment could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail.

Recall number 98V130000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported March 9, 1998 · 54 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicle. Some passenger air bag module assemblies are missing some required components.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bags would not deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury to the passenger seat occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag module in these vehicles.

Recall number 98V049000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported February 8, 1994 · 110,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The right steering tie rod can rub through the automatic transmission wiring harness causing a short circuit which results in electrical system malfunctions including engine stalling and an inoperative park/starter interlock system.
Risk: Electrical system malfunction causing stalling while in motion or an inoperative park/starter interlock system, which allows engine start while the transmission is not in the park position, may result in an accident.
Remedy: Install a revised wiring harness bracket and a plastic convoluted sleeve to protect the transmission wiring harness.

Recall number 94V024000 · 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

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15, covering power train, seats and structure.

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