1996 Dodge Intrepid engine and engine cooling problems
83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Oct 24, 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge intrepid. While driving 35 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle shut off. As of september 13, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 86,000 and current mileage was 103,301.”
filed Sep 13, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2016Subject regarding low or no cabin head, engine cooling system system fill procedure. *tt
0700202 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 4, 2002
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Intrepid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 79 | 61% |
| 2003 Intrepid | 61 | 58% |
| 2002 Intrepid | 207 | 63% |
| 2001 Intrepid | 520 | 79% |
| 2000 Intrepid | 785 | 74% |
| 1999 Intrepid | 698 | 70% |
| 1998 Intrepid | 198 | 53% |
| 1997 Intrepid | 53 | 15% |
| 1995 Intrepid | 67 | 11% |
| 1994 Intrepid | 72 | 10% |
| 1993 Intrepid | 51 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.