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2002 Dodge IntrepidProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 329 owner complaints about the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2002 Dodge Intrepid
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year33% below the Intrepid median · #10 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints32928 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage78kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 24, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Dodge Intrepid has problems

329 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling2076
Power train605
Service brakes, hydraulic160
Steering151
Electrical system153
Air bags106
Suspension100
Equipment70
Visibility60
15 other systems513

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2002 Dodge Intrepid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front assembly: recliner

Recall 03V-035 · Feb 5, 2003 · 1,066,000 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Mileage at failure

When do engine and engine cooling problems start?

78kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 179 engine and engine cooling complaints. 74% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
13under 30k miles133under 100k miles46100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Engine and engine cooling

34 owners mentioned a cost

$4,500median

Middle half: $2,425 – $6,400

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Intrepid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Intrepid median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2002 Dodge Intrepid safety ratings

2002 Dodge Intrepid 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2002 Dodge Intrepid frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2002 Dodge Intrepid side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. THROTTLE CONTROL FAILUREPE03010 · closed Sep 2, 2003
    No recall
In owners' words

What Intrepid owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING REPAIRS ON THE VEHICLE, SHE WAS ADVISED BY THE TECHNICIANS THAT THE VALVE GASKET WAS COVERED IN OIL SLUDGE. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE VALVE GASKET COVER NEEDED TO BE CLEANED AND THE OIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE…
Complaint 10444281 · Jan 17, 2012 · 186,000 miles
NOTICED ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM UNDER CENTER AREA OF CAR, ATTEMPTED TO PIT IN ANTIFREEZE, LEAKED OUT RIGHT AWAY. I CHECKED THE OIL AND IT WAS FULL OF ANTIFREEZE. THE MOTOR IS SHOT. THERE WAS NO WARNING NO SERVICE LIGHTS THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN OVER HEATED, IT WAS VERY WELL MAINTAINED BY A LOCAL DEALER.
Complaint 10416135 · Jul 28, 2011 · 104,260 miles
2002 DODGE INTREPID 2.7 ENGINE CAR SUDENLY OVERHEATED. ANTI FREEZE WENT OUT ON GROUND AND INTO OIL. REPALCED WATER PUMP, TENSIONER, TIMIMG CHAIN, SEVERAL SENSORS, GASKETS AND MORE.ALWAYS MAINTAINED OIL CHANGES AT 300K AND OIL FILTERS. BAD ENGINE- PARTS SAVED. *TR
Complaint 10411681 · Jul 10, 2011 · 140,000 miles

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