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2002 Dodge Intrepid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 329 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, most often about the engine (64% of complaints, typically around 78,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Intrepid model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2002 Dodge Intrepid problems
Engine
212 complaints · 64%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
3-18-05 while driving on highway at 45 MPH my 2002 Dodge Intrepid stalled and I was forced to pull over. I looked at the engine, checked the oil and restarted car. The engine was spuddering and I was able to get it down te road about 1 mile to randolph chrysler in randolph mass. The service staff stated that either I…
Dt: contact states the engine failed. When taken to a local service dealer they stated there was 1-2 pints of excess liquid in the motor oil.
Transmission
60 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly, manual transmission, driveline.
The car has only 65, 000 miles on it and the transmission has failed while no longer under warranty. While driving the engine light came on the RPM's revved and the car would not go over 35 miles an hour. Diagnostics equipment has said the modulators and electronic componenets for the transmission need to be replaced…
Hello I own a 2002 Dodge Intrepid, this vehicle has been giving me serious problems since it reached 60,000 miles. It all started with the oil light flickering on and off and the engine light would also do the same thing. Then the water pump and thermostat went out. Next the water outlet housing started leaking. Now…
Brakes
16 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, pedals and linkages.
Only have 22,000 miles on car. 2002 Intrepid. Had to replace front brakes and turn rotors. Now I need to replace back brakes as well. I now have 22,215 miles on vehicle.
We are experiencing an on-going problem with the brakes on my 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The brake pedal sticks after applying the brakes. When this happens the brake pedal must be pulled up with your foot. Initially we experienced a slight sticking of the pedal when depressing on the brakes, as the pedal was going down.…
Steering
15 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, rack and pinion, hydraulic power assist system.
I took my 2002 Dodge Intrepid to dealership to check out a vibration in the front end of the vehicle and to have some other service performed. I told them the front end (wheels, steering) vibrated at certain speeds and when braking. Service was performed and I was told that the vibration was a "tire problem". As I…
Tl contact owns a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The contact noticed that the engine warning indicator would consistently illuminate on the instrument panel. In addition, he observed smoke underneath the hood of the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions and they replaced the water pump, vacuum lines…
Electrical
15 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition.
The Intrepid has had to serviced about every 3 months. First it was the engine light came on due to the 02 sensor going out. Then it was the fan that belt broke on the car. Then it was the tires the would wear the tread really easily. Then it was the passenger door handle it broke on the inside. The it was the…
While wife was driving car to store on 2 june 2006, Intrepid engine shuttered and check engine light illuminated. Shuttering stopped and engine runs smooth but light is still illuminated. Mar 2006 engine oil change was accomplished along with a engine flush by ed's tire service, fayetteville, north carolina. July 2005…
Suspension
10 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: front, rear.
Vehicle: 2002 Dodge Intrepid se in: [] odometer: 35,100 mi n-service date: 1/1/2002 ate class: d - used. My 2002 Dodge Intrepid was purchased from byers dublin chevrolet in dublin, ohio I.e. (columbus, ohio) in march of 2003 with 31,000 miles. In june 2003, I began experiencing engine ticking. In july of 2003, I began…
2002 Dodge Intrepid. Rear strut bracket pulled lose from the frame causing severe swaying in the rear end of the vehicle. Upon taking vehicle to repair center it was determined that there was no impact, or reckless care that would have caused the damage and that it appears the welds on the strut bracket just came…
Air bags
10 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 110,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 25, the contact made a left turn in an attempt to avoid an oncoming vehicle and crashed into a utility pole. The air bags did not deploy. The majority of the damage was on the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact can provide pictures and a police report if…
Coolant would completely discharge randomly and the plastic harness inside the steering wheel breaks while turning, thus rendering the horn / airbag useless. The harness is a $400+ repair and the coolant system resulted in $2800 in repairs due to a chain effect of problems. It all stemmed from a defect overfill cap…
Equipment
7 complaints · 2%Parts named most often: electrical, appliance.
Bought a Dodge Intrepid the engine has been replaced twice it's an 2.7 v.6 .... The car stalls , the light flickers on an off as well as my radio!! My sensor are faulty because it give my car faulty reading to the wrong errs not only, that I have had build up in both engines grime and broken down particles! My speed…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Dodge Intrepid recalls
Seats: recliner
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.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Throttle control failure
Summary
Based on the low failure rate, the absence of failures over the past year, the absence of injuries, and odi's field investigation of incident vehicles, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See attached report for additional information.
Questions about the 2002 Dodge Intrepid
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge Intrepid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (212 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles); transmission (60 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); brakes (16 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Dodge Intrepid have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 5, 2003 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Dodge Intrepid?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Intrepid model year since 2000, with 329 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.