2002 Dodge Intrepid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Intrepid years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 329 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Dodge Intrepid. That ranks 8th out of 10 Intrepid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (207 complaints, 63%), typically at around 78,000 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 9 fires, 9 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 329owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Dodge Intrepid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 207 | 63% | 78,000 | “engine failed” (12%) | $8,000 |
| Power Train problems | 60 | 18% | 65,000 | “transmission failed” (13%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 5% | 25,004 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 5% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 15 | 5% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 3% | 110,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 3% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 2% | 139,852 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 2% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 2% | 139,852 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 2% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 2% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 1% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | 1 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 1% | 30,036 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | 27,750 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 125,104 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 89,205 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 139,852 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | 1 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 139,852 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Dodge Intrepid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Risk: If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on april 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Throttle control failure (PE03010) — opened Feb 27, 2003, closed Sep 2, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the seat back fell backwards onto the rear driver's side seat. The contact grabbed the steering wheel and held himself up and safely stopped the vehicle. The contact braced the seat upright and drove the…
The transmission shifter will only go into park every once in a while, especially when its warmed up. *tr
An oil plug front left of engine block blew out pumping oil onto catalytic converter. Open flames melted wheel well, back bumper, and fuel hoses off of gas tank. Fire went out went all the oil was pumped out of engine and car stopped moving. I contacted chrysler safety, they referred me to dodge…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitting in and around the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking from the top of the engine and the check warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the…
Tires consistently lose air pressure and must be re-inflated anywhere from 5 to 14 days apart. Taken to tire dealer who inspected the wheels and tires on various occasions over the last three years and told that the tires are fine, and the lost air pressure is due to the wheels.
Other Dodge Intrepid years
← 2001 Intrepid · 2003 Intrepid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 129 | 0 |
| 2003 Intrepid | 106 | 0 |
| 2002 | 329 | 1 |
| 2001 Intrepid | 656 | 3 |
| 2000 Intrepid | 1,065 | 7 |
| 1999 Intrepid | 997 | 4 |
| 1998 Intrepid | 377 | 3 |
| 1997 Intrepid | 344 | 2 |
| 1996 Intrepid | 505 | 2 |
| 1995 Intrepid | 589 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge Intrepid?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 207 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge Intrepid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Dodge Intrepid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Intrepid model years, the 2002 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.