Overview & Reviews

A few functional upgrades take place. The 3.2-liter V6 is dropped as the 3.5-liter engine becomes an option on the ES model, a new SXT model debuts, sporting the R/T's higher-output engine, and the antilock brakes now have Electronic Brakeforce Distribution.

• Plenty of passenger/luggage capacity, agile handling, powerful engines.

• Dated ergonomics, blind spots when backing up, engine noise when pressed.

User Reviews:

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  BEWARE OF INTREPIDS 2002 - 2002 Dodge Intrepid
  By Joyce Tucker - November 2 - 1:57 pm

  Had this 02 Dodge Intrepid 3 months and the engine blew after needing a water pump at the time. Engines are bad news for Intrepids as stated on the internet and mechanics opinions. Do not buy an Intrepid, there was no warranty whatsoever and this vehicle had the engine light on upon my leaving the parking lot with it. European Auto fixed it somewhat but then suddenly went "out of business" without giving me the $1300 check for promising to buy my Isuzu Trooper and issue me a check for it. Repairs were not completed by them on this vehicle and no check was ever given me for the Trooper even tho they sold the Trooper the first week.

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  Best car I ever had!! - 2002 Dodge Intrepid
  By Doug - October 31 - 12:09 pm

  I currently have 213,000 miles and still running fine. No transmission or engine rebuild yet (knock on wood). Guess this car was built on Wednesday at the factory. Still driving it every day and honestly cant complain. I hope to run it to a 1 million miles+

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  double trouble - 2002 Dodge Intrepid
  By mike - October 16 - 8:55 am

  Bought this car for the room and price. Its huge inside. We got the 2.7 for the milage and itll do 30 on the highway. Everything was good until 90,000. It started with a water pump and ended with $3,000. Now the transmision is on the way out and 130,000. Dont forget about the front end falling out of it also. If your going to buy a Dodge go ahead and purchase a transmission with it, theyre terrible. Im done with dodge.

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  Dodge had a WINNER! - 2002 Dodge Intrepid
  By HMR - August 19 - 2:04 am

  Hello...I bought my Intrepid ES new in Nov. 2001. I was not sure about buying a Dodge, but I liked what I saw, and I was right. Dodge had a WINNER with this car! Only minor teething problems at first, but it quickly grew into a strong and reliable car. GOOD looking also. I recently had to replace a wheel/rim due to corrosion, which was causing an air leak in the tire. I have read where this is a problem common to certain styles of wheels. I would still have this car, but it was recently (8-2009) totaled in a crash. It took a SEVERE high speed rear end impact, but no intrusion into the passenger compartment! If Dodge still made this model, I would buy another one. HMR

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  Still going strong - 2002 Dodge Intrepid
  By John - July 28 - 9:09 am

  Ive enjoyed owning this vehicle. I have had some problems with the AC and the electrical at times, but seven years into it, the car is still going strong and still looks good.

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  Best car I have ever owned - 2002 Dodge Intrepid
  By Clackerhead - June 19 - 5:05 pm

  Bought this car in 2002 and figured to get 100-150K mileage at best. Still driving with over 205k. Have a solenoid pack switch to replace, but other than that, best car I have ever owned. I still brag that I have a Dodge with over 200K and no serious problems (I am shooting for 300k now). Chrysler, bring back the Intrepid!!!!

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  Edsel/Intrepid separated at birth - 2002 Dodge Intrepid
  By alex - June 4 - 3:52 pm

  out of the box ownership, pampered miles, lots of preventive maintenance due to be in love with car, Im in the process of ditching it: second tranny is need it, OEM went at 60K now 100k and starting to act up same way...nothing isolated: rented a brand new magnun in 2007 did the same thing, needless to say drove it150 miles in second gear for a replacement.

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  well... - 2002 Dodge Intrepid
  By john louisiana - April 3 - 10:07 am

  louisiana has the worst roads. my car has 100000 miles, and the only things that r wrong is the shocks are a bit old, brakes need to be changed, and the a/c went out. a/c cost $800! and battery post was causing false dash signals, in particular the oil light. I fill the tank for $24 dollars. i love the V6, but the headlight lens is foggy. Beautiful car. 16 inch rims, blue speckled paint. You can fit 4 bodies in the trunk. dont ask me how i know that. safety feature in the trunk that allows you to open it from the inside. cant do much mud riding, but great on the highway. oh driver window rattles when lowered.

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  Nothing but problems - 2002 Dodge Intrepid
  By Rick - September 25 - 4:58 pm

  After reading all of these reviews from when people first bought their Intrepid Id like to hear from anyone that still owns a 2.7 L. I bought mine used with low miles and thought I got a deal. Then the problems started. Water pump, timing chain, tensioners and on and on. I believe the 2.7 is a lemon.

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  Use to be a Ford Man - 2002 Dodge Intrepid
  By Michael - August 15 - 11:29 pm

  Several months ago I purchased my first Dodge vehicle (2002 Intrepid R/T) Man...I must have been living under a rock! This car is awesome! Im 65 and have a traveling job. This car has it all style, performance, comfort, safety & reliability. If you can find one of these cars, I recommend that you buy it.