2002 Dodge Intrepid Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 18%of 329 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 18% of the 329 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2002 Dodge Intrepid. 2.7l motor, with a 42le automatic transmission. With only 84000 miles on the odometer, and being driven quite moderately by my wife, this transmission failed, costing me $1714.00 in repairs. This was my first, and only chrysler vehicle purchase. I have had ford and GM products that have gone well over 100000 with never a transmission problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10196592, filed 2007-07, 84,153 miles“Oil light came on while sitting at red lights. Changed the oil with 10w40 and seemed to correct the problem until the weather started to get hot. 2 weeks ago while slowing down for a red light, my transmission shifted down hard. When I started to leave the intersection, I noticed that the transmission would not shift. I can turn the car off and restart and runs fine for a while. Now its doing this pretty regular.”
NHTSA complaint #10160386, filed 2006-06, 82,000 miles“I had my car less than a year when the transmission started stalling for no reason at all. I could be anywhere and at about 40-50 miles/hour the car would shake a little and not come out of first gear.I have taken this car all over town and get a different repsonse from everyone I talk to. Of course, the dealership told me they couldnt do anything for me. I will never ever buy another Dodge as long as I live.”
NHTSA complaint #10061843, filed 2004-03, 45,236 miles“The Intrepid has had to serviced about every 3 months. First it was the engine light came on due to the 02 sensor going out. Then it was the fan that belt broke on the car. Then it was the tires the would wear the tread really easily. Then it was the passenger door handle it broke on the inside. The it was the transmission that started skipping gears then it would make the RPM's go up. Now the whole transmission has gone out. We have only had this car for two years and we have taken good care of it.”
NHTSA complaint #10276450, filed 2009-07, 65,000 miles“After owning my vehicle for only 16 months, I am having to have the transmission replaced. I and my family almost had a serious accident with the car stalling it could have been a serious situation because the car would stall and completely stop at any give moment. I am also shocked that you can purchase a vehicle and have to pay for such substanstial repairs and that Dodge does not stand behind it's product.”
NHTSA complaint #10051348, filed 2003-12, 54,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021684Apr 26, 2007Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure.
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10 | 8% |
| 2003 | 20 | 19% |
| 2002 | 60 | 18% |
| 2001 | 32 | 5% |
| 2000 | 41 | 4% |
| 1999 | 95 | 10% |
| 1998 | 36 | 10% |
| 1997 | 53 | 15% |
| 1996 | 44 | 9% |
| 1995 | 142 | 24% |
| 1994 | 160 | 22% |
| 1993 | 60 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Intrepid
207 complaintsBrakes
16 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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