1996 Dodge Intrepid Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 5%of 505 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,590miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1996 Dodge Intrepid, 5% of the 505 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,590 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Headlight dimmer switch is malfunctioning. The headlights are stuck on their high-beams. When cycling between the low/high beams, the low beam headlights will come on in addition to the high beams, which will not turn off. When flicking the dimmer switch or trying to flash someone, sometimes the headlights go out completely, leaving me with my parking lights.”
NHTSA complaint #10014262, filed 2003-04, 79,000 miles“1996 Dodge Intrepid I bought this car as is and got it home after the same night I found out that the headlights don't work, which is a safety problem, I contacted the dealership that I got the car from the looked at it but would not fix it cause they claimed they didn't know the headlights didn't work, I even asked if they had to inspect the car before selling it, yes they did but never fixed the headlights... I would like this fixed asap.”
NHTSA complaint #10145504, filed 2005-12, 179 miles“Entire suspension replaced. According to mechanic suspension was shot, and he has seen this on numerous occasions. He suggested this may be a recall problem, but advised to check into it to be sure. Also, I have already replaced the multi-function switch approximately 3 years ago and have just been told it needs to be replaced again. I have been driving with high beams on because the lower beams do not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10098092, filed 2004-11“The headlights fill with condensation making their light output minimal and dangerous at night. They are $300 for a new pair and I can't keep purchasing a new pair every 20,000 miles. They are delaminating and the dealer says this is a common problem with the Intrepid yet they won't fix it. The dealer even suggested that I purchase illegal high output off road use only bulbs to make up for the poor performance . Every Intrepid I see around town has the same problem!! Help!”
NHTSA complaint #721185, filed 2000-04“- the contact a 1996 Dodge Intrepid which has a problem with the headlights: headlight mounting bracket, headlight assembly, and headlight lens are made of plastic corroded. The contact stated that this has been an ongoing problem. The failure caused poor visibility when the headlights werein use. Speed and weather conditions were not a factor. The contact would like to have the headlights replaced by daimler chrysler.”
NHTSA complaint #10178247, filed 2007-01Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 15 | 1% |
| 1999 | 17 | 2% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 23 | 5% |
| 1995 | 33 | 6% |
| 1994 | 57 | 8% |
| 1993 | 21 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Intrepid
152 complaintsFuel system
87 complaintsEngine cooling
83 complaintsSuspension
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
44 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsEquipment
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Intrepid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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