2002 Dodge Intrepid Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 329 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 2% of the 329 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the seat back fell backwards onto the rear driver's side seat. The contact grabbed the steering wheel and held himself up and safely stopped the vehicle. The contact braced the seat upright and drove the vehicle to his residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched and referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V035000 (Seats) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11458243, filed 2022-03, 84,000 miles“Consumer made an appointment with the dealer for recall 03v035000 repairs concerning seat back recliner bolt. Dealer indicated to the consumer that the repairs would take a half hour. Vehicle was at dealer for two hours and the dealer mechanic didn't look at the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10053453, filed 2004-01“The consumer received a recall notice # 03v035000. The dealer was contacted on 5/15/2003 and stated the parts would not be available for at least three weeks. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10019923, filed 2003-06“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the driver seat reclined independently and fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10653012, filed 2014-11Related recalls
- 03V035000Feb 5, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.Covers: Dodge Intrepid 1998–2002, Chrysler 300M 1998–2002, Concorde 1998–2002 +1 more
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 33 | 3% |
| 1999 | 14 | 1% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 33 | 5% |
| 1993 | 21 | 5% |
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 complaintsFuel system
7 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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