1996 Dodge Intrepid Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 505 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 148,689miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Dodge Intrepid, 1% of the 505 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,689 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.
“Repeated overheating problems resulted in replacing my radiator two times, thermostat three times and thermostat w/ breather housing two times. Cooling system includes external metal pipes which help circulate coolant to heater. The pipes are hidden from clear view and when mine sprung leaks due to their placement the leaks were diagnosed as being blown head/head gasket by three separate shops. Replacement of pipes solved overheating. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246579, filed 2008-10, 148,689 miles“Purchased 1996 Dodge Intrepid in may 2005. Following week had to take car back to dealer re: brakes, to no avail. A mechanic stated brakes will need to be replaced. Was advised that tires were not in such great condition either. Kept hearing strange sounds (rattling noises) from the car. In august, smoke started coming from under the hood. Car would not steer at all. Had to take car to mechanic, who told us fan belt had come off while driving. Power steering pump had to be replaced and power steering line. He also advised that rack and pinion would need to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10134636, filed 2005-09, 85,000 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Intrepid. The vehicle has cooper lifeliner touring sle tires, size 205/60r15. The contact stated that the tread separated from the front driver and passenger side tires, which caused them to blow out. The failures caused the fender to detach from the vehicle. He notified the manufacturer, but they have not responded. The speed, VIN, and DOT number were unavailable. The tire failure mileage was 10,000 and the current and failure mileages were 236,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10199680, filed 2007-08, 236,000 miles“When at any speed and making any type of turn there is a popping sound coming from the steering, and consumer's tires are bald, and the consumer had the tires rotated and the tires are not any good, which can cause a safety defect while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #835806, filed 1999-04“Tire had only 22,000 on it. The tire press was checked 5 days earlier. The tread separated from the side wall. (DOT number: bexbeuu379 tiresize: 225/60 r16)”
NHTSA complaint #736108, filed 2000-11Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5 | 0% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 7 | 2% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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