1994 Dodge Intrepid Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 160about this part
- Share
- 22%of 718 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 160 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Dodge Intrepid, 22% of the 718 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 94 Intrepid that has a lurch when coming to a stop and has problems going into gear when it gets cold. I was told that the seals installed at the factory were faulty and the TSB instructs that new updated ones be installed with the overhaul. Also that the TCM (transmission control module) be update from a dealer to correct the cold engagement issue, the one I have now can not be updated and I need a new one. I was hoping to avoid the $2000+ overhaul. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070613, filed 2004-01, 75,000 miles“On september of 2000 I purchased a vehicle for my wife martha banuelos. The previous owner told me and gave receipts from the dealer where she purchased the car and repaired the transmission twice. The first time on 9/19/1999 with 45,888. The car will stall and will not stay running. The second time on 8/25/1999 with 45,932 m. The car won't shift when cold. A third time I took the car to the same dealer on 11/7/2000 with 51, 627 m. Problem, it did not shift when hot. The dealer corrected the problem by changing the solenoid pack. …”
NHTSA complaint #10006570, filed 2002-12, 51,627 miles“Multiple transmission failures on the 42le mopar transmission. In this case, a 94 Dodge Intrepid es. Failed at intervals of 60,000 miles. Dodge denies any defect. Additionally, the steering on this vehicle had multiple issues. The tie rods and other linkages totaled $700+ in repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10113892, filed 2005-03, 60,000 miles“The consumer stated she was able to shift gears with the key completely out of the ignition with the vehicle turned off . A recall was issued for this defect, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10074263, filed 2004-05, 26,109 miles“Dt: the caller received a recall notice concerning the floor shifter. She said that for the last two months she has had to leave the keys in the ignition because the vehicle will not go into park. She parked on level ground and she knew the vehicle will not roll away. When she took vehicle to the dealer they said she might have dropped something in the shifter, and they will not look at it for free, even though she had a recall letter. Dealer told her it would be 5 to 7 days before they would look at vehicle. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10134049, filed 2005-08, 14,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V021000Jan 13, 2004On 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…Covers: Dodge Intrepid 1993–1999, Chrysler Concorde 1993–1999, LHS 1993–1999 +6 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10 | 8% |
| 2003 | 20 | 19% |
| 2002 | 60 | 18% |
| 2001 | 32 | 5% |
| 2000 | 41 | 4% |
| 1999 | 95 | 10% |
| 1998 | 36 | 10% |
| 1997 | 53 | 15% |
| 1996 | 44 | 9% |
| 1995 | 142 | 24% |
| 1994 | 160 | 22% |
| 1993 | 60 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge Intrepid
118 complaintsSteering
75 complaintsEngine cooling
72 complaintsBrakes
68 complaintsElectrical system
68 complaintsSuspension
64 complaintsBody and structure
58 complaintsExterior lighting
57 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsEquipment
35 complaintsSeats
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Dodge Intrepid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology