2002 Dodge Intrepid Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -20 City / 26 -27 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
200 -244
Seats
5 -6
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Angie A
Missing my 2002 Dodge intrepid~.
When I drove my 2002 Dodge intrepid, I loved that car, smooth ride and lots of room. After fixing several things on it. Puke jug, radiator, new tires and a battery and of course gas. Had to baby it always checking the oil because it used it! Then the transmission went out in it! I miss that car!
accountCircle Kelly a
That it has held up really well after 16 years
My vehicle still makes me happy after 16 years of driving it. I take very good care of it and I still like driving it.
accountCircle Kenneth J
Great mid size car to drive.
I enjoy driving the Dodge intrepid. It's good on gas and have plenty of legroom for a taller person.
accountCircle Ann D
Power windows, locks auto when moving.
Have my car since 2002 had hardly any problems with it. Drives nice and retired now so do not use it for work only pleasure.
accountCircle M Gray
One Nice Vehicle
Yes, I have bought three Dodge Intrepids, I still own 2, I really like this vehicle when i first seen this vehicle in 2000 I said to my self Wow what a nice designed car about 2 weeks later I own one, after my wife and I went to the dealership, of course I have a pickup truck, so you know who claimed the Intrepid and it served us very well, so roomy, nice ride, quiet, great on gas and the futuristic design is elite. Later I purchased two 2002 Intrepids we've had minor expected thing happen doing our ownership with this vehicles, the worse problem was with only 1 Intrepid was a power steering issue, no engine or trans problems bottom line is this a great vehicle and I would for sure recommend this vehicle.
accountCircle Phillip S
It is very reliable and requires minimum maintenance.
It is very reliable, regardless of weather. It is highly maneuverable and I can park it easily. I really have no complaints. I love it!
accountCircle Tina M
Standard and automatic shifting.
Jumped time and time and chain belt had to be replaced. No spark plugs wires they are electric. It is good on gas and comfortable it has both standard and automatic shifting. With regular maintenance it will last and be dependable. You will be pleased.
accountCircle Tanya F
Four door dodge intrepid se.
Very reliable. Comfortable. Huge trunk for extra storage. Lots of room. Rides smooth. Dependable. Nothing bad to say about it. Electric windows and seats. Good on gas. Family friendly. CD player. Easy maintenance. Four door. Cloth seats. I've had no problems with it. Great on gas. Best car I've ever had. Easy to keep clean. Would definitely recommend others to purchase those type of car. I absolutely love it.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Christie P
The Red Swedish Lemon called Ruby
Not a great car. Always breaking down. One thing after another.Can't trust it at all. First it was as simple as a water pump, and then tires. Eventually my transmission went out, and the water pump again. My coolant reservoir had to be replaced. My front axle had to be replaced. This car used excessive amounts of coolant and oil. It was good the only thing I would give it a star for is that it was very comfy.
accountCircle Lisa
Not a good car
No!!! It's been problem after problem I hate this car
accountCircle Andres P
The battery. It might give out if the car just sits out without use.
The main problem I have with my vehicle is the size of my car. It is to small on the inside. The performance of my vehicle is just fine, it gets the job done. The reliability of my car is exceptional. The only problem I have with my vehicle is the battery life. I have had to recharge my battery and use spark plugs more than once in one year.
accountCircle Harold S
It runs, and gets me to where I need to go most of the time.
It is getting old and falling apart just cannot afford a new one yet. It gets me to work and back so cannot really complain too much about it.
accountCircle jalen H
Not worth the headache trust me on that
Just really old style vehicle, good on gas at first but quickly changes pace. Requires oil changes more than expected. I don't think it is a good car in general. I would definitely upgrade as soon as possible if you own this vehicle outright. It's just not worth the headache
accountCircle Misty V
Always breaking down. Waste of money to fix.
Our map sensor went out multiple times. There is a leak somewhere in the engine. Throws random codes.
accountCircle kenneth L
It requires little attention
It is dependable in that it requires little attention. I do not care for the airconditioning as it does not work well and cannot be improved.
accountCircle M K
Takes a long time to accelerate.
It handles pretty well for an older car. Runs through gas pretty quickly, which sucks. It is very roomy and comfortable though.

Dodge Intrepid Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
200 HP 24-24 MPG 5-6 Seats
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ES/SXT
234 HP 23-23 MPG 5-6 Seats
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R/T
244 HP 22-22 MPG 5-6 Seats
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2002 Dodge Intrepid Owner Reviews

3.75
28 Reviews
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5 stars 29%
4 stars 36%
3 stars 25%
2 stars 4%
1 star 7%
accountCircle Kenneth J on March 15, 2021
Great mid size car to drive.
I enjoy driving the Dodge intrepid. It's good on gas and have plenty of legroom for a taller person.
accountCircle Tanya F on February 15, 2021
Four door dodge intrepid se.
Very reliable. Comfortable. Huge trunk for extra storage. Lots of room. Rides smooth. Dependable. Nothing bad to say about it. Electric windows and seats. Good on gas. Family friendly. CD player. Easy maintenance. Four door. Cloth seats. I've had no problems with it. Great on gas. Best car I've ever had. Easy to keep clean. Would definitely recommend others to purchase those type of car. I absolutely love it.
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Ranks #10 Large Cars by Owners

The 2002 Dodge Intrepid has an average owner rating of 3.75 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 12 other Large Cars.

1
car
2002 Toyota Avalon
4.56
2
car
2002 Buick Park Avenue
4.17
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car
2002 Dodge Intrepid
3.75

Ranks #3 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Dodge Intrepid has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #3 of 12 other Large Cars.

1
Tie
car
2002 Buick LeSabre
29 MPG
1
Tie
car
2002 Toyota Avalon
29 MPG
3
car
2002 Dodge Intrepid
27 MPG

Is The 2002 Dodge Intrepid A Good Car?

Yes it's got great horsepower, leather interior and a sporty look. Plenty of room on the interior as well as the trunk.
Frankie P.
Of course it is most certainly is my friends. You should investigate this cars out yourself you might like it very well.
Bo L.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Dodge Intrepid?

The water pump went out but that's about all the problems I've had and I've had my car for over 4 years.
Mackenzie M.
Most of the time the one thing I had trouble with was the gear shift linkage. I had to learn to step on the brake pedal before shifting from a standing start.
Vivian H.

Is The 2002 Dodge Intrepid A Good Value?

I paid $1100. Over 4 years ago. But I'm pretty sure the book value is about the same now. Definitely a great buy.
Sara J.
Oh I think it was somewhere around $25000 new. But I inherited it and it was 5 years old by then. Haven't you?
Amber M.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety