1993 Dodge Intrepid Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 5%of 408 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,200miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the air bags of the 1993 Dodge Intrepid, 5% of the 408 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,200 miles. 15 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was involved in an automobile accident while driving a 1993 Dodge Intrepid. Several vehicles ahead of me stopped quickly and I was unable to come to a complete stop before hitting the vehicle in front of me, a small ford pickup truck. I estimate I was going about 15 to 20 m.p.h. At impact. The impact of the crash caused a minimum of $3500 to $4000 in damage to my Intrepid and exceeded its current value. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000204, filed 2002-12, 112,200 miles“We have had nothing but problems with this car since it was purchased. We have had 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, the cup holders have broken, and the list goes on!”
NHTSA complaint #700779, filed 1998-11“While driving 35 MPH had a frontal impact, and driver's and passenger's airbags did deploy, but did not inflate. Dealer has not inspected the vehicle. No prior problem with airbag system found. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #861489, filed 2000-05“While driving 70 MPH consumer had to swerve to the side, and while doing this had an head-on collision with a pole. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. There were 3 injuries. Has not contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #874733, filed 2000-11“Air bag warning light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system. Also, when this occurs the power windows and the air conditioner become inoperable. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #826810, filed 1998-08Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 20 | 3% |
| 2000 | 25 | 2% |
| 1999 | 22 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 6% |
| 1997 | 18 | 5% |
| 1996 | 34 | 7% |
| 1995 | 43 | 7% |
| 1994 | 42 | 6% |
| 1993 | 19 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Intrepid
124 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
60 complaintsEngine cooling
51 complaintsSuspension
46 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsEquipment
24 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsSeats
21 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Dodge Intrepid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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