MYRModel Year Report

2002 Dodge Intrepid

▲ Better than typical
2002 Dodge Intrepid
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
329
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

65% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 412 complaints 1994: 728 complaints 1994 1995: 590 complaints 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1998: 377 complaints 1998 1999: 997 complaints 2000: 1,065 complaints 2000 2001: 656 complaints 2002: 329 complaints 2002 329 2003: 106 complaints 2004: 129 complaints 2004
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 412 complaints 1993 1994: 728 complaints 1994 1995: 590 complaints 1995 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1997 1998: 377 complaints 1998 1999: 997 complaints 1999 2000: 1,065 complaints 2000 2001: 656 complaints 2001 2002: 329 complaints 2002 329 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 129 complaints 2004
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 412 complaints 1993 1994: 728 complaints 1994 1995: 590 complaints 1995 1996: 505 complaints 1996 1997: 344 complaints 1997 1998: 377 complaints 1998 1999: 997 complaints 1999 2000: 1,065 complaints 2000 2001: 656 complaints 2001 2002: 329 complaints 2002 329 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 129 complaints 2004

2002: 329 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19871
19882
19922
1993412
1994728
1995590
1996505
1997344
1998377
1999997
20001,065
2001656
2002329
2003106
2004129

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

65% · 213 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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When driving at 60-65 MPH vehicle will shut off , dashboard lights will turn on, but all other lights will go off. This has occurred three times over the past few months.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-04

Power train

19% · 61 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Consumer complained about automatic transmission gear position indicated (Prndl) problem. While vehicle is parked, the consumer's child can move the gear shift without the key being in the ignition.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-22

The transmission shifter will only go into park every once in a while, especially when its warmed up.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-05-14

Transmission intermittently bump shifts or slams into gear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-20

Service brakes

6% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Electrical system

5% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and front underhood.

FIRE
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Was driving smelled hot when got home 3 miles latter opened hood cooling fan was smoking then caught on fire

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-03

Steering

5% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly and rack.

CRASH

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-09-02 Throttle control failure
  2. R
    2003-04-23Seats03V035000 On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.

    Remedy: 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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  4. R
    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Dodge Intrepid — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 213 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 61 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 19 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V035000 · Seats
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Dodge Intrepid is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge Intrepid?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Dodge Intrepid have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.