Complaints
413
Crashes
11
Fires
12
Injuries
9
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Dodge Intrepid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#190 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:80,893 mi
Crash-related:1
#282 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:89,889 mi
Fires:4
#342 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:71,734 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 90 | 1 | — | 80,893 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 82 | — | 4 | 89,889 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 42 | — | 1 | 71,734 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 15 | — | — | 79,502 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 | — | — | 73,448 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 2 | 102,132 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 5 | — | 118,167 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | 1 | 109,116 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 110,497 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 6 | — | — | 60,721 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 128,951 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | 1 | 120,242 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 | — | — | 25,304 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
90
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,893
Engine & Cooling
82
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
89,889
Automatic Transmission
42
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,734
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,502
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,448
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
102,132
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,167
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
109,116
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,497
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,721
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,951
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
120,242
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,304
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Dodge Intrepid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Dodge Intrepid reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Dodge Intrepid has 413 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 90 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Dodge Intrepid?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (90 complaints, avg 80,893 mi); Engine & Cooling (82 complaints, avg 89,889 mi); Automatic Transmission (42 complaints, avg 71,734 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Dodge Intrepid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 85,591 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Dodge Intrepid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid include 11 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Dodge Intrepid?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Intrepid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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