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2002 Dodge Intrepid Lighting problems

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2002 Dodge Intrepid's lights with NHTSA - 1% of all its complaints, most recently on September 4, 2010. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Complaints
5
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Lighting recalls for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid

Exterior lighting: headlights

09E02500042,540 vehicles affected

The problem
Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
The risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

Exterior lighting

09E01200016,270 vehicles affected

The problem
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
The risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

Lighting complaints

Engine & coolingFuel systemTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemVisibility & wipersAcceleration & cruise controlLightsEquipment & accessoriesDriver assistance

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...

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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? *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Fuel system, other · Power train · Electrical system · Visibility · Vehicle speed control · Interior lighting · Equipment · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 10353903
SuspensionBrakesTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemLightsVisibility & wipers

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. When purchasing the vehicle, the dealer would not allow the contact to inspect its undercarriage. Afterwards, the contact had the vehicle inspected and a mechanic informed him that all of the mcpherson struts, the windshield wiper switch, the brakes, and all four rotors needed to be replaced. He further stated that there was excessive fluid in the transmission, which caused the vehicle to shift hard and drive roughly. The failure mileage was 54,000 and current mileage was 73,000. Updated 03-27-08 *bf the brake lights stayed on when the vehicle was shut off. There was a problem with the wiring for the parking lights and headlights. Updated

Filed Incident Suspension · Service brakes, hydraulic · Power train · Electrical system · Exterior lighting · VisibilityNHTSA 10221192
LightsBody, doors & structure

When the consumer uses the headlight switch auto locks fail to work. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10079935
LightsBody, doors & structureEquipment & accessories

Consumer noticed that vehicle lost radio power, power locks, and interior lights. Dealership serviced vehicle, and technician determined that headlight switch needed to be replaced.*Ak

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Latches / locks / linkages · Interior lighting · EquipmentNHTSA 10079656
SteeringSuspensionEngine & coolingElectrical systemLightsBody, doors & structure

Loose ground wire to battery posed electrical problems. Also, odometer tampering. Vehicle died while driving. Also, suspension/ steering problems. Dealer replaced all four bulbs on headlamps and high/low beam dimmer switch ,and cleaned out engine hoses, pcv valve and fuel filter. *Ak

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Exterior lighting · StructureNHTSA 10015755

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