2002 Dodge Intrepid engine and engine cooling problems
207 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Dodge Intrepid — 63% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that while having repairs on the vehicle, she was advised by the technicians that the valve gasket was covered in oil sludge. The mechanic advised that the valve gasket cover needed to be cleaned and the oil needed to be replaced. The…”
filed Jan 17, 2012
“Noticed antifreeze leaking from under center area of car, attempted to pit in antifreeze, leaked out right away. I checked the oil and it was full of antifreeze. The motor is shot. There was no warning no service lights the car has not been over heated, it was very well maintained by a local dealer.”
filed Jul 28, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Intrepid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 79 | 61% |
| 2003 Intrepid | 61 | 58% |
| 2001 Intrepid | 520 | 79% |
| 2000 Intrepid | 785 | 74% |
| 1999 Intrepid | 698 | 70% |
| 1998 Intrepid | 198 | 53% |
| 1997 Intrepid | 53 | 15% |
| 1996 Intrepid | 83 | 16% |
| 1995 Intrepid | 67 | 11% |
| 1994 Intrepid | 72 | 10% |
| 1993 Intrepid | 51 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Dodge Intrepid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.