Major Problems with 2002 Dodge Intrepid Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Dodge Intrepid

2002 Dodge Intrepid AIR BAGS Victims: 2

2002 Dodge Intrepid SEATS Victims: 1

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Problems with ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Intrepid owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine stalled without warning. *jb...	90 ~ 72804 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving 30 mph vehicle stalled. this caused loss of steering and brakes. vehicle was taken to independent repair shop	82 ~ 78927 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission intermittently bump shifts or slams into gear. when driving at around 40-50mph and flooring it to accelerate then letting...	42 ~ 63194 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle continued to overheat. vehicle was been taken to the dealer three times in june 2003. the dealer was...	15 ~ 63602 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when driving at 60-65 mph vehicle will shut off dashboard lights will turn on but all other lights will go	11 ~ 66771 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the windshield wipers horn and the interior/exterior lights malfunctioned. which resulted in the vehicle shutting off. *jb...	10 ~ 91919 miles
AIR BAGS the consumer was driving approximately 35 mph when another vehicle hit the driver's front. neither air bag deployed upon impact.	9 ~ 78778 miles
STEERING steering issues still continue. after steering was feeling loose for some time it felt as if it tightened up all...	9 ~ 73664 miles
POWER TRAIN the vehicle continued to overheat. vehicle was been taken to the dealer three times in june 2003. the dealer was...	8 ~ 81837 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the speedometer was giving a false reading. every 100 miles the vehicle adds 10 additional miles. *jb...	6 ~ 64475 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE loose ground wire to battery posed electrical problems. also odometer tampering. vehicle died while driving. also suspension/ steering problems. dealer...	6 ~ 40481 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that when driving approximately 55 mph or less she...	5 ~ 120242 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS we have a 2002 dodge intrepid with the police package. the vehicle has 21 000 miles and we have replaced...	5 ~ 25304 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION steering sometimes squeals/squeaks at end of u-turn when steering wheel is turned all the way (lock to lock condition) at...	4 ~ 8795 miles
SUSPENSION vehicle lately has not felt safe enough to drive at times. steering wheel moves itself excessively at times and moves...	4 ~ 15250 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the fuel rail pressure regulator was leaking gasoline and i am still not able to locate the part for my	3 ~ 89617 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i am extremely upset because recently i purchased a dodge 2002 intrepid just a little less than a year...	3 ~ 146284 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING i took my 2002 dodge intrepid to dealership to check out a vibration in the front end of the vehicle...	3 ~ 55167 miles
EQUIPMENT i was driving with my daughter ( she was driving my car a 2002 dodge intrepid with 2.7 liter engine)...	3 ~ 46617 miles
TIRES goodyear american eagle size 225/60r16 bw. while driving at 65 mph right front tire blew out. consumer changed the front...	3 ~ 7667 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC problems brake rotors and odometer on 2002 dodge intrepid es.*mr the vehicle made an unusual noise and then shut down....	3 ~ 59607 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES passenger inside door handle broke off at only 41000 miles. called the service dept and am told it is not...	3 ~ 22333 miles
STRUCTURE loose ground wire to battery posed electrical problems. also odometer tampering. vehicle died while driving. also suspension/ steering problems. dealer...	3 ~ 10012 miles
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM loose ground wire to battery posed electrical problems. also odometer tampering. vehicle died while driving. also suspension/ steering problems. dealer...	3 ~ 62667 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING loose ground wire to battery posed electrical problems. also odometer tampering. vehicle died while driving. also suspension/ steering problems. dealer...	3 ~ 22333 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT there is a strange unknown beep sound that comes from the inside drivers side of vehicle. this is not the...	3 ~ 46617 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes failed initially at about 30 miles at about 40mph i hit brakes lightly brakes didn't work brake pedal felt...	3
SEATS the consumers vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle at which time the drivers seat collapsed. as a result the	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitting in and around the...	2 ~ 125104 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was driving to church on may 15 2005 while i was approaching a stoplight the water temp. gauge began...	2 ~ 30008 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING consumer noticed that vehicle lost radio power power locks and interior lights. dealership serviced vehicle and technician determined that headlight	2 ~ 69926 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER our 2002 dodge intrepid is a terrible automobile just like the 2002 caravan that we previously had that dallas dodge	2 ~ 11000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING we have a 2002 dodge intrepid we have replaced 2 fuses for the a/c and now they said it is...	2 ~ 18040 miles
SEAT BELTS i have a 2002 dodge intrepid that i purchased on april 11th 2003 and i have been hearing a lot...	2
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY the driver's seat belt housing attachment blocked the view from the window when trying to overcome blind spot. the belt...	2 ~ 27500 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC one of the brake lines was assembled such that it rubbed on a stud. there is now a hole in	2 ~ 29478 miles
WHEELS bought car driver side has all problems thumping in wheel leaking water in car when rain door window will not	2 ~ 34000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT the air conditioner did not work. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the air conditioner condenser was...	2
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION consumer complained about transmission failure. *ak...	2 ~ 57972 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the consumer received a recall notice # 03v035000. the dealer was contacted on 5/15/2003 and stated the parts would not	2
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS my seat belts in this car are too easy to open. all it takes for an article of clothing to...	2
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition switch failure. after turning off car switch slips into accessory position and drains battery. car does not start when...	1
VISIBILITY bought a dodge intrepid the engine has been replaced twice it's an 2.7 v.6 .... the car stalls the light...	1 ~ 139852 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER bought a dodge intrepid the engine has been replaced twice it's an 2.7 v.6 .... the car stalls the light...	1 ~ 139852 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT bought a dodge intrepid the engine has been replaced twice it's an 2.7 v.6 .... the car stalls the light...	1 ~ 139852 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL bought a dodge intrepid the engine has been replaced twice it's an 2.7 v.6 .... the car stalls the light...	1 ~ 139852 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine failure while my girlfriend driving. *tr...	1 ~ 107000 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal has repeatedly stuck and has to be manually unstuck so that when accelerator is pressed the car moves....	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake pedal has repeatedly stuck and has to be manually unstuck so that when accelerator is pressed the car moves....	1
CHILD SEAT i was recently installing my britax regent as directed. and used the carseat belt for my daughter who is now...	1 ~ 1 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. when purchasing the vehicle the dealer would not allow the contact to inspect...	1 ~ 54000 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. when purchasing the vehicle the dealer would not allow the contact to inspect...	1 ~ 54000 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. when purchasing the vehicle the dealer would not allow the contact to inspect...	1 ~ 54000 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. when purchasing the vehicle the dealer would not allow the contact to inspect...	1 ~ 54000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS had to replace front brakes 5 times over the course of 4 1/2 years. also had rotors turned and replaced...	1 ~ 10000 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING my wife was driving our 2002 dodge intrepid coming from my mothers house luckily it was at low speed. while...	1 ~ 99000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES subject: mastercraft tire tread separation comments: in march 2003 i purchased a 2002 dodge intrepid using ebay. the car...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while wife was driving car to store on 2 june 2006 intrepid engine shuttered and check engine light illuminated. shuttering...	1 ~ 68000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2002 dodge intrepid se timing chain problems hydraulic tensioner motor seized up. *jb...	1 ~ 40000 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION dt: the contact stated while driving the vehicle made a loud noise and stopped. the engine died after she...	1 ~ 65000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the car has only 65 000 miles on it and the transmission has failed while no longer under warranty. while...	1 ~ 65000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES goodyear american eagle size 225/60r16 bw. while driving at 65 mph right front tire blew out. consumer changed the front...	1
REAR > SUSPENSION 2002 dodge intrepid. rear strut bracket pulled lose from the frame causing severe swaying in the rear end of the...	1 ~ 57000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the fuel filler tube was replaced in january 2003 which was covered by the manufacturer. the same problem occurred again	1 ~ 59100 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES consumer noticed that vehicle lost radio power power locks and interior lights. dealership serviced vehicle and technician determined that headlight	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the computer "pm module" and related components keep failing on my new 2002 dodge intrepid. the last time this happened...	1 ~ 38557 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the computer "pm module" and related components keep failing on my new 2002 dodge intrepid. the last time this happened...	1 ~ 38557 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER the computer "pm module" and related components keep failing on my new 2002 dodge intrepid. the last time this happened...	1 ~ 38557 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER the computer "pm module" and related components keep failing on my new 2002 dodge intrepid. the last time this happened...	1 ~ 38557 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving engine blew out and the consumer saw smoke coming from under the hood. consumer pulled over and had	1 ~ 49595 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC only have 22 000 miles on car. 2002 intrepid. had to replace front brakes and turn rotors. now i need	1 ~ 22215 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving 15 mph consumer's vehicle hit the vehicle in front. this caused a frontal collision. upon impact both frontal	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when you first start driving the car it winll not accelerate no higher then 40-50 mph. it would jerk or	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC we are experiencing an on-going problem with the brakes on my 2002 dodge intrepid. the brake pedal sticks after applying...	1 ~ 27792 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2002 intrepid police cruisers experiencing brake failure including warped rotors at low mileage. we've had two (out of 7 vehicles)...	1 ~ 17900 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN engine / transmission...	1 ~ 37187 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN engine / transmission...	1 ~ 37187 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY bought car driver side has all problems thumping in wheel leaking water in car when rain door window will not	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING rack & pinion failed. reported to dealer more than once after initial clunking noise. dealer failed to identify the problem....	1 ~ 39000 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING loose ground wire to battery posed electrical problems. also odometer tampering. vehicle died while driving. also suspension/ steering problems. dealer...	1
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM loose ground wire to battery posed electrical problems. also odometer tampering. vehicle died while driving. also suspension/ steering problems. dealer...	1
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE loose ground wire to battery posed electrical problems. also odometer tampering. vehicle died while driving. also suspension/ steering problems. dealer...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY spherical and non-sherical visual deformities-windshield causes distraction/nausea. *ak...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE after several days of owning the vehicle the driver side door has become noticeably out of alignment. the dealer was...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING i have had steering/suspension and brake related issues from normal driving in the bay area since 200 miles after purchasing...	1
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer complained about a transmission problem. consumer smelled smoke and there were flames under the vehicle. there was epoxy sealant	1 ~ 77000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer complained about automatic transmission gear position indicated (prndl) problem. while vehicle is parked the consumer's child can move the...	1 ~ 34000 miles

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