Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Dodge Intrepid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Dodge Intrepid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 329 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V035000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BACK RECLINING BOLT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 207 complaints
- Power Train 60 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16 complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints
- Air Bags 10 complaints
Of the 329 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 329 complaints, owners report 9 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Dodge Intrepid faces numerous issues, especially with engine cooling and powertrain, leading to high repair costs. Frequent recalls on the lights and seating indicate manufacturing flaws.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| transmission | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| steering | 90,000–130,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Cooling system flush every 50,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement every 90,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Overheating engine
- Transmission slipping
- Frequent brake noise
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.