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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2002 Dodge Intrepid Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
2%of 329 total for the year
Median mileage
55,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 2% of the 329 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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.

“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

“While driving on the highway, the back window of the car flew off in one piece and shattered on the road. There was nothing about the window that was unusual or damaged prior to the incident.”

NHTSA complaint #10165512, filed 2006-08, 55,000 miles

“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

“The driver's seat belt housing attachment blocked the view from the window when trying to overcome blind spot. The belt housing attachment to the vehicle's frame was very wide. The windows glass also seemed difficult to see through. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer and was traded in for another vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10014660, filed 2003-03

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200311%
200262%
200191%
2000212%
1999495%
1998287%
1997237%
1996143%
1995203%
1994233%
1993266%

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
Engine
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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