Structure Related Problems of the 1996 Dodge Intrepid

Table 1 shows seven common structure related problems of the 1996 Dodge Intrepid. The number one most common problem is related to the door (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the frame and members (four problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Dodge Intrepid


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1996 Dodge Intrepid

The Door problem

Consumer stated that 1996 , Dodge, Intrepid had a bolt sticking out on both back doors. This was a manufacturing safety device to keep the door closed in case of a collision. Consumer was in the back seat getting groceries out when her shoe string became entangled around the bolt and consumer   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

1. The event occurred while backing into my driveway 2. 1996 Dodge Intrepid, 3. 5l, 196,000 miles. The lower control arm mount that is a structural element of the car's subframe had metal fatigued and separated from the subrfame.   Read details...

The Structure problem

Bushings supporting 3 of the 4 connection points of the front subframe cradle have failed, resulting in a clunking sound when moving. The clunking sound has been around for a long time, but has gotten worse recently.   Read details...


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