1996 Dodge Intrepid Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 505 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Dodge Intrepid, 3% of the 505 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Vehicle sunroof blew off while driving at 70 MPH. (number 705869 reassigned due to entry error) consumer submitted pictures to show detailed damage to the vehicle. In addition, consumer inquired about other like vehicles with the same problem. Requested information on other cases before pursuing a law suit.”
NHTSA complaint #10044090, filed 2003-10, 47,500 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Intrepid. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact activated the rear defogger. Ten minutes later, he noticed smoke inside the passenger compartment. He pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and flames appeared. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The contact extinguished the flames and drove to his residence. He attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The current and failure mileages were 198,721.”
NHTSA complaint #10224150, filed 2008-04, 198,721 miles“While driving about 25 MPH, all of sudden windshield wipers activated and smoke started coming from dashbroad. Smoke fogged up all windows, causing poor driver visibility. Driver quckly pulled into an automotive shop. A mechanic disconnected the battery. Mechanic found all three wiring harness were melted together. Repairs to vehicle through state farm insurance.”
NHTSA complaint #868515, filed 2000-08“While driving on highway, suddenly without warning, the wind blew the sunroof completely off the top of vehicle, as of jul 11, 2001 vehicle is partially repaired due to parts not being available because the manufacturer has gone out of business.”
NHTSA complaint #562110, filed 2001-07“90% of the time while driving windshield wipers come on without application. The windsheild wiper module has been replaced twice by the dealership. Consumer is still experienicng a problem with the vehicle. Report given by daughter, heather reinhart.”
NHTSA complaint #854459, filed 2000-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 21 | 2% |
| 1999 | 49 | 5% |
| 1998 | 28 | 7% |
| 1997 | 23 | 7% |
| 1996 | 14 | 3% |
| 1995 | 20 | 3% |
| 1994 | 23 | 3% |
| 1993 | 26 | 6% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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