2002 Dodge Intrepid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, and owners have filed 329 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Recliner (seats)
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
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…
329 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Dodge Intrepid have filed 329 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 9 describe a fire. Reports cite 9 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 76,375 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 49 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the seat back fell backwards onto the rear driver's side seat. The contact grabbed the steering wheel and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 24, 2022 · Seats
“The transmission shifter will only go into park every once in a while, especially when its warmed up. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 14, 2020 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–18 / 24–26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.7/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S4); Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Dodge Intrepid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Intrepid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Dodge Intrepid | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 Dodge Intrepid | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 Dodge Intrepid | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 Dodge Intrepid | 5 | 408 |
| 1994 Dodge Intrepid | 4 | 718 |
| 1995 Dodge Intrepid | 3 | 589 |
| 1996 Dodge Intrepid | 2 | 505 |
| 1997 Dodge Intrepid | 2 | 344 |
| 1998 Dodge Intrepid | 3 | 377 |
| 1999 Dodge Intrepid | 4 | 997 |
| 2000 Dodge Intrepid | 7 | 1,065 |
| 2001 Dodge Intrepid | 3 | 656 |
| 2002 Dodge Intrepid | 1 | 329 |
| 2003 Dodge Intrepid | 0 | 106 |
| 2004 Dodge Intrepid | 0 | 129 |
Checking a specific 2002 Dodge Intrepid
How do I know if my 2002 Dodge Intrepid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Dodge Intrepid; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V035000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.