1996 Dodge Intrepid review from North America
"Scales 3 out of a 10"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. Battery blew up/at15,000 miles/$60.
2. Mounting Bushing/44,800 miles/$210.
3. Circuit/PC Board Problem?50,800
miles/$382.
4. Body Computer Replacement/60,000
miles/$982.
5. Brake Pad/65,000 miles/$127
Front Wheel Bearing/65,000 miles/$430.
6. A/C Evaporator Replacement/70,000
miles/$482.
7. Frame Bushing/70,000 miles/$116.
8. Play in steering/78,000 miles/$686.
9. Front light plastic cover gets dirty
from inside.
10. Exterior paint of plastic fell off.
11. Interior parts like seat adjustment
switch fell off.
12.Power door lock doesn't work half of
the time.
13. Power window sometimes doesn't work.
General comments?
1. Nice looking car with good paint job.
2.Inconsiderate horn location design.
You couldn't find the horn pad at
close-call emergency situation.
3. Very uncomfortable concaved-in
driver's seat.
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| Nice looking, professional comfortable car, starting to fall apart around 80,000 miles |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 250 miles |
| Most recent distance | 250 miles |
| Previous car | Geo Metro |
| Date of Entry | 19th January, 2004 |