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US recalls (1)
Seats: front assembly, recliner
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Risk and remedy
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.
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 FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Owner complaints (329)
Owners filed 329 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Dodge Intrepid (11 crashes, 9 fires, 9 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #10 for the most complaints (median 377).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 207 | |
| Power train | 60 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 16 | |
| Steering | 15 | |
| Electrical system | 15 | |
| Suspension | 10 | |
| Air bags | 10 | |
| Equipment | 7 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2002 Dodge Intrepid 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Dodge Intrepid version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Intrepid 2.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Intrepid 2.7 L Automatic (S4) | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Intrepid 3.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Intrepid 3.5 L Automatic (S4) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.