1993 Dodge Intrepid Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
This midsize car represents the beginning of a revolution at Chrysler. Introducing cab-forward styling, Intrepid is powered by one of two V6 engines and comes in base or ES trim. ES model has four-wheel disc brakes. ABS is optional on base and ES. All Intrepids are equipped with dual airbags and height-adjustable seatbelts, while an integrated child seat is optional.
For sale near White Lake, MI
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Michigan
$182/mo for Intrepid ES
Intrepid ES
vs
$204/mo
Avg. Large Car
Reliability
The 1993 Dodge Intrepid has 5 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Recalls
5 recalls foundChecking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
- Recall Number:
- 99V215000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- 837
- Manufactured from:
- 1992-06-01 to 1994-10-31
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 402830
- Defect Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.
- Defect Consequence:
- IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.
- Corrective Action:
- DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.
- Recall Number:
- 98V184000
- Manufactured from:
- 1992-06-01 to 1997-07-31
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 722600
- Defect Description:
- 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.
- Defect Consequence:
- FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Corrective Action:
- 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:
- 98V130000
- Manufactured from:
- 1992-06-01 to 1993-05-31
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 84600
- Defect Description:
- 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.
- Defect Consequence:
- IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Corrective Action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL.
- Recall Number:
- 92V128000
- Manufactured from:
- 1992-06-01 to 1992-08-01
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 3000
- Defect Description:
- THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM TENSION STRUT WASHERS CAN CRACK AND FALL OFF DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT.
- Defect Consequence:
- 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.
- Corrective Action:
- REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR STRUT BAR WASHERS AND NUTS.
- Recall Number:
- 04V021000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- C45
- Manufactured from:
- 1992-04-01 to 1999-07-31
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 2315768
- Defect Description:
- 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.
- Defect Consequence:
- EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
- Corrective Action:
- 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.
Dodge Intrepid Owner Reviews
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Best Car on Earth
5 out of 5 starsCardoso, 04/22/2002
1993 Dodge Intrepid ES 4dr Sedan
This is a great car to drive, also easy
hands on to engine, looks great, drives
great, even smells greeat. I recomend
it to anyone.
another DC lemon
2 out of 5 starscoralboy, 02/11/2003
1993 Dodge Intrepid ES 4dr Sedan
A/C in these vehicles was an annual
repair issue that dealer and
manufacturer made you fight about.
Overall reliability the worst ever. How
about a passenger window that falls off
track and breaks in door. Transmission
problems galore. Overall assessment -
I'll never buy another DC
product!!!!!
Intrepid - not so
2.38 out of 5 starsRusty_Rails, 06/20/2004
1993 Dodge Intrepid ES 4dr Sedan
Bought this lemon new in 1993. Since
that time it has been a continuous
repair case. Computer has been
replaced multiple times, fuel rail
split and Dodge said that was unique
to my car (I got the recall notice
about three weeks later for the same
thing), both power window guide on
front windows have failed and needed
replaced, needed valve job very early,
seat fabric … wore out quickly, motor /
transmission mounts failed early and
needed replaced, and the list goes on.
I will NEVER buy any Dodge or Chrysler
product again.
A Fun, Sporty Large Sedan
4.5 out of 5 starsWhisky7, 07/28/2002
1993 Dodge Intrepid ES 4dr Sedan
I've owned this car for 4 years now,
and no problems at all the last 2.
When I bought the car, my mechanic
(not a dealer) said "nice car, but buy
the warranty" Was he ever right! In
the first two years replaced the AC, 2
water pumps, alternator, starter, and
battery (all covered under warranty).
Other than that, just change the oil
every 3000, the plugs every year, … gas
it up and GO!
1993 Intrepid Highlights
ES
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $182/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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