2002 Dodge Intrepid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 5%of 329 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,004miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 5% of the 329 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,004 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2002 Intrepid police cruisers experiencing brake failure including warped rotors at low mileage. We've had two (out of 7 vehicles) with the problem already. Staunton va police issued bulletin 5/15 to their forces. D/c is denying any problems. Please keep this anonymous - they are a significant customer of our company.”
NHTSA complaint #10018968, filed 2003-05, 17,900 miles“We are experiencing an on-going problem with the brakes on my 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The brake pedal sticks after applying the brakes. When this happens the brake pedal must be pulled up with your foot. Initially we experienced a slight sticking of the pedal when depressing on the brakes, as the pedal was going down. The problem is intermittent and takes you by surprise but has not caused an accident. The manufacturers dealer service has not been able to resolve the issue after several attempts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10058234, filed 2004-02, 27,792 miles“Had to replace front brakes 5 times over the course of 4 1/2 years. Also had rotors turned and replaced 4 times. The last set of rotors were warped within 6 months. They were drilled and slotted rotors to help heat escape, but were soon destroyed. I now have 61,000 miles on my car. I used an independent shop to replace my brakes. On my last check-up at the dealership, I asked the serviceman to check my brakes. The new set have been squealing. When I was later called to p/u my car, the serviceman said there was absolutely nothing wrong with my brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10202789, filed 2007-09, 10,000 miles“Only have 22,000 miles on car. 2002 Intrepid. Had to replace front brakes and turn rotors. Now I need to replace back brakes as well. I now have 22,215 miles on vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10073082, filed 2004-05, 22,215 miles“We have a 2002 Dodge Intrepid with the police package. The vehicle has 21,000 miles and we have replaced the brake rotors 4 times. We are a security firm and thus we have never been in a high speed chase and only drive the vehicle on residential streets. We have three other different vehicles and have not had brake problems with them. It was suggested by the dealer that we are misusing the brakes. I have talked with another police agency in the area and they have also had the same problems as we. I believe there is a problem with the brakes that come with the police package option.”
NHTSA complaint #10002639, filed 2003-01, 4,806 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 13% |
| 2002 | 16 | 5% |
| 2001 | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 | 31 | 3% |
| 1999 | 30 | 3% |
| 1998 | 40 | 11% |
| 1997 | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 | 37 | 7% |
| 1995 | 53 | 9% |
| 1994 | 68 | 9% |
| 1993 | 27 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Intrepid
207 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
60 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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