Chrysler Intrepid 2002
Model Intrepid made in 2002 by Chrysler got 8 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, tires and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning seats .
Model 2002
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V035000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 09/01/1997 to 04/27/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 1066000 | 04/23/2003 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/05/2003 | 02/12/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. c04. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0802203 | 07/04/2003 | 10003413 | Headlamp/instrument panel illumination. 2004 models included. *tt | 10/20/2003 | |
| 1801703 | 04/25/2003 | 10001526 | Erroneous malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination - erroneous diagnostic trouble codes (dtc). *tt | 06/05/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 1804203 | 11/28/2003 | 10005289 | Flash-rough idle. *ph | 02/18/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0900203 | 03/14/2003 | 10002279 | Engine stumble and/or misfire - malfunction indicator lamp illumination. *tt | 08/20/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 1801402 | 04/22/2002 | 633973 | Subject regarding transaxle limp-in, engine misfire, engine no-start. *slc | 09/26/2002 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 0801601 | 08/03/2001 | 623312 | Information regarding vehicles equipped with radios will have a new locking radio antenna connector. *slc | 10/26/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 0801505 | 03/02/2005 | 10013731 | Powertrain control module initialization. *sc | 04/26/2005 | |
| 1800703A | 07/04/2003 | 1800703 | 10003416 | Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure. *tt | 10/20/2003 |
| 1800703B | 07/25/2003 | 1800703A | 10003417 | Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure. 2004 models included. *tt | 10/20/2003 |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| 1900701 | 08/03/2001 | 623172 | Information on new power steering fluid.*slc | 10/26/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 2304702 | 05/04/2004 | 2301304 | 10007922 | Interior front door handle/bezel replacement. *mj | 07/15/2004 |
| 2301103 | 05/09/2003 | 10002403 | Sag or rattle at rear of headliner. *tt | 08/27/2003 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 2400901 | 08/03/2001 | 240200 | 623243 | Subject pertaining to a/c heater performance.*slc | 10/26/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/17/2004 | 1 | 10/29/2001 | |
| I have a 2002 chrysler intrepids with a sludges build up problem. i 'm covered under a warranty that i purchased with chrysler at time time of sell. i have been told that my car is not covered for the sludge problem by the insrance company that my car is under. the mechanic at the dodge dealership showed me about four other engine with the same problem that my car have and they all were rejected to be repaired under the warrant. the mechanic told me this is a on going problem with the intrepids and the oil should be changed every other month to stop the build up and chrysler is not telling the the owners of this need to change the oil everyother month to prevent the sludge build up. *ak | |||
| 03/02/2004 | 40000 | 1 | |
| While driving 30 mph vehicle stalled. this caused loss of steering and brakes. vehicle was taken to independent repair shop, and mechanic determined that engine need to be replaced. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| The dexco anti-freeze that was put in the vehicle bt the manufacturer, is drying out and causing problems with the engine. the engine light has illuminated. took to mechanic and the radiator needed flushing and the intake gaskets needed replacing. *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/18/2007 | 110000 | 1 | 05/12/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler intrepid. while driving 70 mph, the engine failed and the timing chain snapped. the vehicle was pulled over and the vehicle was towed. the dealer does not want any part in the matter. there are no recalls available for the engine. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 110,000. updated 12/12/2007 *bf updated 12/12/07 *tr | |||
| 12/21/2005 | 70000 | 2 | 10/19/2003 |
| Engine sludge oil pump. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 01/26/2006 | 75000 | 1 | 05/05/2003 |
| Radiator pressure valve failed.two months later the water pump failed. at this time the oil sensor light would come blink, but not that often. when i went to gfet the water pump fixed the told me the timimg chain was loose. i didnt replace it because i didnt have money at the time. two months lated i take my car to the shop to get the belt replace. they told me that who ever replaced the water pump failed bent some nut connected to the pully. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/13/2004 | 2 | ||
| Goodyear, american eagle'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>american eagle'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>american eagle, size 225/60r16 bw. while driving at 65 mph right front tire blew out. consumer changed the front tire. about 50 miles after replacing the first tire the left front tire blew up. walmart replaced both tires without any charge.*ak all four tires were replaced at the wall mart goodyear in portsmouth, nh. failure mileage was 44750. the left tire blew out at 46604. the right tire blewout at 46674. the consumer was told that the tires were defective. *tc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/24/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated vehicle at any speed will suffer sudden acceleration. dealer notified. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | FT. MYERS | SCANLON MAZDA | ||
| IL | CHICAGO | 60445 | DODGE OF MIDLOTHIAN | |
| NH | PORTSMOUTH | 03801 | PORT CITY DODGE | 603-436-1243 |
| VA | FALLS CHURCH | 22044 | KOONS FORD/DODGE | 703-241-1000 |