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2002 Dodge Intrepid Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Dodge Intrepid has 208 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid

Engine
208
Powertrain
38
Steering
16
Brakes
15
Airbags
10
Electrical
8
Suspension
8
Seats
7
Tires
5
Fuel System
4
Speed Control
4
Visibility
4
Seat Belts
3
Other
3

208

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 8, 2016ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTING IN AND ...
Sep 18, 2013ENGINEENGINE FAILURE 2.7L 2002 DODGE INTREPID VEHICLE OWNED OVER 10 YEARS 111K MILES CURRENT ODM, OIL CHA...
Jul 22, 2013ENGINEENGINE FAILURE SLUDGE , ENGINE DESIGN. *TR
Jan 17, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING REPAIRS ON THE VEHI...
Jul 25, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNOTICED ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM UNDER CENTER AREA OF CAR, ATTEMPTED TO PIT IN ANTIFREEZE, LEAKED OUT...
Jul 6, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2002 DODGE INTREPID 2.7 ENGINE CAR SUDENLY OVERHEATED. ANTI FREEZE WENT OUT ON GROUND AND INTO OIL....
Jun 15, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED ...
May 28, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE COOLANT: CAR RAN HOT WITHOUT WARNING. TEMPERATURE GAUGE BLEW OFF OF RADIATOR AND COOLANT EXP...
Sep 4, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,INTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)BOUGHT A DODGE INTREPID THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IT'S AN 2.7 V.6 .... THE CAR STALLS , TH...
Jul 29, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELER...
Apr 1, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDUE TO ENGINE SLUDGE IN MY 2002 DODGE INTREPID THE ENGINE HAS LOCKED UP AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MA...
Feb 7, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI HAVE A 2002 INTREPID WITH THE DEFECTIVE 2.7L. I JUST HAD THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER BREAK WITHOUT ...
Jan 30, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCAR JUST STARTED DYING AND NEVER GAVE A WARNING, OIL STARTED BLOWING OUT ON TOP OF THE MOTOR , WHITE...
Dec 10, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWATER PUMP FAILURE CAUSED BY OIL SLUDGE ON A 2002 INTREPID SEEPED WATER INTO CRANKSHAFT OF MOTOR CAU...
Nov 30, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINI OWN A 2002 DODGE INTREPID WITH A 2.7 LITER ENGINE. ENGINE OIL LIGHT KEEPS FLICKERING. ALSO, SOME...
Nov 7, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE EXITING A HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED....
Oct 15, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE FAILURE ON 2002 DODGE INTREPID SE 2.7L V6. PER MECHANIC - TIMING CHAIN FAILURE AND OTHER ENGI...
Aug 21, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINENGINE JUST DIED. ESTIMATES TO REPLACE/REPAIR START AT $4500, JUST FOR THE ENGINE, NOT INCLUDING LAB...
Aug 9, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE...
Aug 6, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSTOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, ENGINE FAILED WITH NO WARNING. *TR

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