1996 Dodge Intrepid Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 505 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Dodge Intrepid, 1% of the 505 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The hood latch released, which caused the hood to slam up against the windshield. The consumer was blinded by the hood and was forced to stop the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10017873, filed 2003-04, 128,000 miles“On several occasions while driving there is a gas odor. Recall campaign 98v184000 fuel injection was performed, but after recall repair the fuel odor returned, the recall repair has been done four times yet the problem still exist. The heater didn't work properly, the power door lock wouldn't lock, the doors wouldn't open, the water pump was leaking, the headlights were too dim, the doors squeaked, there was a vibration coming from the brakes, there was play in the front end of the vehicle from the inner tie rods and power steering gear bushings.”
NHTSA complaint #566216, filed 2002-06“Rear trunk latch failure, causing trunk not to open all the way since the lock won't engage. Trunk falls back down and could hurt thenindividual next to it.”
NHTSA complaint #518498, filed 1997-08Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 0% |
| 2000 | 28 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 1% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsEquipment
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 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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