2002 Dodge Intrepid transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 50 complaints for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 44 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 44 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Consumer complained about automatic transmission gear position indicated (prndl) problem. While vehicle is parked, the consumer's child can move the gear shift without the key being in the ignition. The vehicle was in the drive way and the consumer's son inadvertently was able to push gear shift in to neutral, this resulted in a collision off of a rock retaining wall. The child was slightly shaken up inside the vehicle. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.
While driving 50 MPH transmission failed. Owner was able to get the vehicle to the nearest dealer for diagnostic test. Dealer stated the core return needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid
- Engine 201 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Cooling system 17 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints