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1993 Dodge Intrepid — 3.3L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Intrepid 3.3L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 3.3LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

Built on the LH platform, the 1993 Dodge Intrepid 3.3L is a passenger car that combines a 3.3L engine with an Automatic 4-spd transmission to achieve an EPA rating of 18/26/21 mpg. This configuration requires 5 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API oil, and ownership data shows 5 recalls and 488 total owner complaints primarily involving the Fuel System, Gasoline. Across the 1992-2004 model run where complaint counts varied from a low of 2 in 1992 to a high of 1094 in 2000, this specific year establishes a moderate reliability position that avoids the peak failure rates seen later in the timeline.

Model year19971996199519941993

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/26/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, front wiper blades, serpentine belt and thermostat are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter04573031 discontinued
Fuel filter04554040 discontinued
Spark plug68304020AA alt SP0RN14MC5
Front wiper blades04746318 discontinued · alt 04723444
Serpentine belt04573234AB discontinued · alt B0015545
Thermostat04573560AE discontinued · alt 04781661AB

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 26 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume105 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.9 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5 qt w/ filter
Engine Oil10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt w/ filter

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Automatic Seat Belt Track (lubricate) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
At 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1993 Dodge Intrepid marks the launch of the first generation and shows a dramatic step-up in federal activity compared with the 1992 model year, which records just 2 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations, and 0 TSBs — almost certainly a function of limited in-service volume rather than a trouble-free debut. Against that near-empty baseline, the 1993 model registers 488 complaints, 5 recalls, 10 investigations, and 78 TSBs, and the figures actually climb further into 1994 (848 complaints, 14 investigations) before gradually easing through 19951997 (down to 384 complaints and 4 investigations). The target year therefore sits on the early, trouble-heavy front edge of the first-generation complaint arc, with fuel-system issues dominating at 109 complaints, followed by power train (46), engine and engine cooling (42), and suspension (36) — categories whose underlying root causes are not specified in the data. The 30 crash-related and 12 fire-related complaints logged for 1993 are also worth flagging, even if the specific components involved are not detailed. Compared with the cleaner middle years of the generation (1996–1997), the 1993 carries a heavier complaint and investigation load, making it one of the less advisable model years to target within the first-gen LH Intrepid range.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
78
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
10
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
488
Owner complaints
30 involved a crash · 12 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 488 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel System, Gasoline109
Power Train46
Engine & Engine Cooling42
Suspension36
Visibility25
Exterior Lighting23
Service Brakes, Hydraulic22
Air Bags20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

99V215000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower ArmReported 09/08/1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.

98V130000Fuel System, Gasoline:DeliveryReported 12/06/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.3L ENGINES. THE 'O-RINGS' USED TO SEAL THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL SUPPLY, RETURN AND CROSS OVER TUBES ARE NOT AS ROBUST AS THOSE USED IN LATER MODEL… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 78 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
R2118796A2016-02-26Engine And Engine CoolingValve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
18020022002-06-24Unknown Or OtherFLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
07002022002-02-04Engine And Engine CoolingSUBJECT REGARDING LOW OR NO CABIN HEAD, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SYSTEM FILL PROCEDURE. *TT
09008012001-11-02Engine And Engine CoolingSUBJECT REGARDING CAMSHAFT / BEARING SERVICE. *TT
08010012001-05-25Electrical SystemSUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 Intrepid 3.3L take?

5 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1993 Intrepid have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.3L get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.