Model year
2002 Dodge Intrepid
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 329 complaints for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE (90), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (82), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (42). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,065 complaints
- 2001 656 complaints
- 2002 329 complaints
- 2003 106 complaints
- 2004 129 complaints
Recalls
03V035000 · Feb 5, 2003
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Complaints
329 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 11, fire flag on 9, injury field 9, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE03010 | THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; VEHICLE SPEED… | Feb 27, 2003 | Sep 2, 2003 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intrepid · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Intrepid · 2.7L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Intrepid · 3.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Intrepid · 3.5L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Dodge Intrepid at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.