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Exterior lightingPart report

2002 Dodge Intrepid Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 329 total for the year
Median mileage
60,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 1% of the 329 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. When purchasing the vehicle, the dealer would not allow the contact to inspect its undercarriage. Afterwards, the contact had the vehicle inspected and a mechanic informed him that all of the mcpherson struts, the windshield wiper switch, the brakes, and all four rotors needed to be replaced. He further stated that there was excessive fluid in the transmission, which caused the vehicle to shift hard and drive roughly. The failure mileage was 54,000 and current mileage was 73,000. Updated 03-27-08 the brake lights stayed on when the vehicle was shut off. …”

NHTSA complaint #10221192, filed 2008-03, 54,000 miles

“Loose ground wire to battery posed electrical problems. Also, odometer tampering. Vehicle died while driving. Also, suspension/ steering problems. Dealer replaced all four bulbs on headlamps and high/low beam dimmer switch ,and cleaned out engine hoses, pcv valve and fuel filter.”

NHTSA complaint #10015755, filed 2003-04

“Consumer noticed that vehicle lost radio power, power locks, and interior lights. Dealership serviced vehicle, and technician determined that headlight switch needed to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10079656, filed 2004-06

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200432%
200311%
200241%
200191%
2000151%
1999172%
199882%
1997144%
1996235%
1995336%
1994578%
1993215%

Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Intrepid

Engine cooling
207 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
60 complaints
Brakes
16 complaints
Electrical system
15 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Equipment
7 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 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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