1996 Dodge Intrepid electrical system problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After purchasing car from auction, we took for emissions testing in order to purchase a tag. We were told the test could not be done because the computer had not finished the tests. We were advised how to complete the driving requirements and to come back after that. After several trips the tests…”
filed Nov 14, 2013
“The air bag light stays on constantly which affects the electric windows & the heating/ac component. When the air bag light came on the windows & heater/ac stopped working. Additionally, the steering wheel locking mechanism is defective because it does not lock the steering wheel at all when the…”
filed Sep 11, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Intrepid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 7 | 5% |
| 2003 Intrepid | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 Intrepid | 15 | 5% |
| 2001 Intrepid | 16 | 2% |
| 2000 Intrepid | 33 | 3% |
| 1999 Intrepid | 56 | 6% |
| 1998 Intrepid | 33 | 9% |
| 1997 Intrepid | 29 | 8% |
| 1995 Intrepid | 43 | 7% |
| 1994 Intrepid | 68 | 9% |
| 1993 Intrepid | 23 | 6% |
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.