Be notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid:

We never share your personal information with other companies, & there is an unsubscribe link in every alert we send you!

6.0

fairly significant

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

100,340 miles

Total Complaints:

5 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (5 reports)
Dodge Intrepid engine problems

engine problem

Helpful Websites About 2002 Dodge Intrepid engine light comes on

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

problem #5

2006Jul 18

Intrepid SE 2.7L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles

the engine light comes on and goes off when it wants to! if your driving and it comes on the car shuts off ! that is the last thing you want to happen on the highway! i bought this car becuase i was getting married and starting a family i thought this would be a "ruggedly dependable" car and it was worth it but this car has been nothing but problems since i bought it! if it decides to run it won't go above 2500 rpm. the windows quit working shortly there after so did the cruise control. and now it's leaking antifreeze!!! i wish i could get 5 min alone with the idiot that let this pile go into production! i still owe money on it and that is the only reason it's getting fixed! if i had my way i would take it back to dodge and set it on FIRE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i'll ride a bike to work before buying another dodge!

nickohio

Marion, Ohio, USA

SEND A COMMENT »
Add A Complaint
problem #4

2009Aug 06

Intrepid SE 2.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 138,000 miles

The timing belt tensioner was defective and caused rattling / knocking, loss of about 10 MPG, sputtering, and transmission would get up 3.5-4k before shifting. The tensioner was a reasonably priced repair but now the engine is leaking oil and jumping / hesitating when I accelerate. More to come on this newest of disasters associated with the 02 intrepid. It's a POS. Never buy one of them.

John H.

Crestview, FL, USA

SEND A COMMENT »
Add A Complaint
problem #3

2009Jan 22

Intrepid 2.7L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,000 miles

Engine light began coming on intermittently. Manual was of little help. Changed oil fairly regularly at Jiffy or comparable station ** BIG MISTAKE ** These outfits use inferior oil, and I find out later significantly add to the problem in this vehicle. Car also gave out meager heat during winter months. Consulted online forum (wish I'd found this site) and figured out that the problem was likely that the system (either oil or cooling or both) needed flushing. Did so. Engine light goes out, but comes on later. I find out months later that Dodge was VERY WELL AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, and that manual is basically a piece of propaganda.

ogolly

Boise, ID, USA

SEND A COMMENT »
Add A Complaint
problem #2

2009Mar 20

Intrepid SE 2.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,700 miles

I'm just having a hard time understanding that a major auto manufacture could
produce a product with so many problems with so many major components. Just
recently rebuilt the engine. It has less than 1000 miles, and replaced the brain. Re-built
motor at 125,000 miles.

fauthertyme

Redlands, CA, USA

SEND A COMMENT »
Add A Complaint
problem #1

2008Jul 01

Intrepid 2.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN ENGINE IS WARMED UP. I HAD IT IN TO A MECH WHO PUT A METER ON IT TO SEE IF IT HAD OIL PRESSURE WHEN THE LIGHT COMES ON. IT DOES NOT. SO WHEN I STOP AT A SIGNAL LIGHT, I PUT ONE FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND ON ON ACCEL TO RAISE THE RPM AND THE LIGHT GOES OUT.

HE CHANGED THE OIL TO SYNTHETIC. STILL DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.

I AM A WIDOW AND AM AFRAID TO DRIVE ANY DISTANCE. I LIVE ON SOCIAL SECURITY ONLY AND REALLY CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT AND I DON'T TRUST IT AT ALL. DRIVING ALONE YOU KNOW.

DO YOU THINK ANYONE WILL WANT TO BUY IT? IF SO HOW MUCH? IT REALLY LOOKS GOOD. WELL EXCEPT SOMEONE BACKED INTO ME IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT. DENT DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT $500. I KNOW THEY LEFT ME THEIR INFORMATION, BUT I COULD'NT FIND IT ANYWHERE. I WOULD DEDUCT THIS FROM A FAIR PRICE.

I THINK THIS IS DUMB QUESTION, DON'T YOU?

AFTER READING ALL THESE COMPLAINTS IT SEEMS I AM ENTITLED TO ASK DUMB QUESTIONS AFTER MAKING SUCH A DUMB CHOICE WITH THE LAST OF MY RETIREMENT MONEY.

IS THERE A CLASS ACTION SUITE AGAINST DODGE/CHRYSLER. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA HOW TO GO ABOUT THIS BUT IT SEEMS TO ME THAT IT NEEDS TO BE DONE. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP

nancybee

moore, ok, USA

SEND A COMMENT »
Add A Complaint

We have partnered with JustAnswer to offer online auto repair help and advice from expert professional automotive technicians. You describe your engine problem or ask your question and they try to help you figure it out. The fee is typically $9 to $15, but you can offer to pay more for really tough questions. You will usually receive an answer in 10 minutes or less, and you do not have to pay anything unless you accept the answer.