2002 Dodge Intrepid Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 329 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,104miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 2% of the 329 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,104 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Bought a Dodge Intrepid the engine has been replaced twice it's an 2.7 v.6 .... The car stalls , the light flickers on an off as well as my radio!! My sensor are faulty because it give my car faulty reading to the wrong errs not only, that I have had build up in both engines grime and broken down particles! My speed is off sometime my car picks up speed by it self or it don't gain speed at all! The car also loses power for no reason at all! Drain my battery four times! Over heat without warning! Had my thermostat replace twice!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10353903, filed 2010-09, 139,852 miles“The computer pm module and related components keep failing on my new 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The last time this happened I was in rush-hour traffic and the car died right in ther middle of the freeway while traveling at 60mph. This put me direct risk of an accident. The pmmodule controls the ignition coils and the fuel pump and fuel injectors and throttle positioning sensor. I have had the car serviced for this problem 3 other times and the Dodge dealership where I bought the car has not yet fully been able to fix the cause of the problem just the after effects.”
NHTSA complaint #10078534, filed 2004-06, 38,557 miles“The fuel filler tube was replaced in january 2003, which was covered by the manufacturer. The same problem occurred again and the manufacturer refused to pay since the warranty has expired.”
NHTSA complaint #10082031, filed 2004-07, 59,100 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitting in and around the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking from the top of the engine and the check warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 145,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10873686, filed 2016-06, 145,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that when driving approximately 55 MPH or less, she would hear a loud knocking noise with the illumination of the low oil warning light. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised her that there was sludge in the motor, which needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired by cleaning the sludge out of the engine however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised that the fuel and the cam sensor could have been the cause of the failure. The vehicle was repaired for both components. …”
NHTSA complaint #10500845, filed 2013-02, 129,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 83 | 24% |
| 1996 | 87 | 17% |
| 1995 | 110 | 19% |
| 1994 | 118 | 16% |
| 1993 | 124 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Intrepid
207 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
60 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEquipment
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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