Model year record

2002 Dodge Intrepid

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 413 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V035000

Seats: front assembly: recliner

Component
Seats: front assembly: recliner
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,066,000
Reported to NHTSA
2003-02-05
Owners notified
2003-04-23

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.

Safety risk

IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine9075,315 mi
Engine and engine cooling8278,240 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4265,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1571,010 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1183,587 mi
Electrical system1088,000 mi
Air bags9105,000 mi
Power train9105,208 mi
Steering9124,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys646,172 mi
Vehicle speed control6139,852 mi
Engine5111,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor521,500 mi
Seats484,000 mi
Suspension461,000 mi
Suspension: front435,178 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)390,000 mi
Equipment3139,852 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch367,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline3129,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch367,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic354,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly367,000 mi
Structure3
Tires323,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan236,079 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe215 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Fuel/propulsion system2105,208 mi
Interior lighting2139,852 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift245,944 mi
Seat belts21 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings212,623 mi
Unknown or other2
Visibility: glass, side/rear255,000 mi
Wheels2
Air bags: frontal1
Child seat11 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery168,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1
Electrical system: ignition: module138,557 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring154,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood149,595 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers138,557 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1139,852 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1107,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch154,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery159,100 mi
Fuel system, other1139,852 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump138,557 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system138,557 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)165,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines177,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)134,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift165,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter137,187 mi
Power train: axle assembly137,187 mi
Power train: driveline140,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc117,900 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum122,215 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages127,792 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: rack and pinion139,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack199,000 mi
Structure: body: door1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut154,000 mi
Suspension: rear157,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt132,500 mi
Visibility1139,852 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring154,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1

The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.