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2002 Dodge Intrepid transmission problems

60 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
60
of this car's complaints
18%
typical mileage
65,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    42
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
    2
  • Manual transmission
    1
  • Driveline
    1
  • Axle assembly
    1
  • Automatic transmission: torque converter
    1
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
    1
  • Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Intrepid transmission problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Dodge Intrepid transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Transmission failure 19Harsh shifting 12Won't shift 10Jerking 8Hesitation 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Dodge Intrepid owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 14, 2020 · Transmission · AR

The transmission shifter will only go into park every once in a while, especially when its warmed up.

Filed Jul 7, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 105,208 miles · NM · fire

An oil plug front left of engine block blew out pumping oil onto catalytic converter. Open flames melted wheel well, back bumper, and fuel hoses off of gas tank. Fire went out went all the oil was pumped out of engine and car stopped moving. I contacted chrysler safety, they referred me to dodge customer care; they initially created a case #31892226 but then sent a letter saying they were not responsible because the car was out of a three-year warranty period and also unspecified environmental factors. Although my wife and son were almost immolated, it wasn't important enough for them to check into. The car remains parked at a local garage awaiting investigation.

Filed Mar 27, 2012 · Transmission · 154,000 miles · CO

My 2002 dodge intrepid has had many problems since I bought it roughly four years ago. I was informed that it had a rebuilt engine and transmission. Just recently it has been having problems shifting out of know where. I was at the stop light and when it turned green I pressed on the gas and it did not want to go. I let up the gas and it kicked in to first gear. When I am driving and getting up to about 30-35 MPH it would go up to 3rpm and not shift. I do regular oil changes on both the transmission and engine. This problem can cause an accident because the car is just doing whatever it wants to. After reading all these other complaints it is very similar to my problem. I am understanding now why dodge stopped making intrepid. I am very disappointed and will never buy dodge again.

Filed Apr 27, 2011 · Transmission · 146,000 miles · IA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. The contact was driving approximately 65 MPH when he observed smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was told that the inner core of the transmission was leaking transmission fluid. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 146,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 29, 2011 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH the check engine light came on and the transmission started slipping. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The contact noticed several complaints regarding the transmission for the same year, make and model and was concerned that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2010 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 139,852 miles · UT

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!!! To many problem keep occurring and I can keep up with any of this!! Texas dmv told me about this site told me about that these cars are not any good!! Please help what do I do with this car?

Filed Aug 23, 2010 · Transmission · 123,000 miles · AR

I own a 2002 dodge intrepid it has approx. 125,000 miles on it just got out of the shop 300 for transmission and it is not fixed it started to rain really hard mid june 10 since then car goes into what I know now as limp mode it goes into second gear and wont come out unless you pull over turn off and restart was fixing to call actual dodge place then read on the internet of all the problems that are being had with these transmissions and engines as well. My car has started over heating. No warning has fluids. For 300 had everything services with fluids etc and an additive put in and told don't know how to replace transmission then I read person after person saying they are replacing the transmission over and over again and it is quitting in the middle of the road or continues to do what mine does. I am afraid I am going to get hit I was almost hit about a week ago by a diesel because it went to about 43 then jerked and went into second gear diesel right on my tail furious because I had to slow down RPM went up to 4 afraid going to blow the motor up no shoulder due to construction was trying to get out of the way before he slammed into me it is scary when it jerks I am afraid at some point I wont be able to get out of the way or I will be in a bad area and have to shut it off and it will lock up like so many others have. So now I don't know what to do with the car.

Filed Jun 7, 2010 · Transmission · 82,714 miles · CA

My car's transmission became disengaged from the third or fourth gear and dropped down to second gear while I was on the freeway. The RPM gauge went up to 5000 rpms before I let off the gas realizing the car would not shift. With oncoming traffic behind me and my car preferring to be in 2nd gear, I was at risk of being rear-ended. Researching the problem revealed that it was a transmission speed sensor that had failed and further investigation into online forums for problems with the make and model revealed that others had similar issues in the past with their vehicles.

Filed May 11, 2010 · Transmission · WI

2002 dodge intrepid. Consumer states when stopping the vehicle, it made a clunk sound and the transmission light came on. The consumer stated almost from the time she purchased the vehicle, she had problems with the transmission sensors. As soon as she drove over 45 MPH, the sensor light illuminated and the engine would rev between 2500-300 rpms. It would stay in that position until the she pulled over and turned off the engine and re-started it. The sensors were replaced, however one week later, the problem resurfaced.

Filed Mar 20, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 99,500 miles · NY

I own a 2002 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 liter engine. Engine oil light keeps flickering. Also, sometimes the check engine light comes on and then off again. I did a code check to find it was the camshaft position sensor and oxygen sensor. I took this vehicle to the dodge dealership. When I spoke to the service adviser and a mechanic, they stated that there is not much I can do, this is an on-going problem with these engines. I was shocked, way to go dodge! Even your own employees don't have any faith in your products! I regularly change the oil myself every 3,000 miles with synthetic.

Questions about the 2002 Dodge Intrepid transmission

Does the 2002 Dodge Intrepid have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 60 complaints about the transmission of the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 18% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Dodge Intrepid transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge Intrepid transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Intrepid have bad transmission?

The Dodge Intrepid model years with the most transmission complaints are 1994 (159 complaints), 1995 (142 complaints) and 1999 (95 complaints).

Other 2002 Dodge Intrepid problems

Engine 212Brakes 16Electrical 15Steering 15Airbags 10Suspension 10Fuel system 7Acceleration 6Seats 6Visibility 6Lights 5Body 4Locks 4Seat belts 4Tires 4Wheels 2Driver assistance 1

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