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Vehicle safety record
2002 Dodge Lancer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Dodge Lancer with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2001 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Lancer year, for its age
#439 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Dodge Lancer problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2002 Dodge Lancer
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Dodge Lancer. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2002 Dodge Lancer
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Dodge Lancer: every year compared
All Lancer years2002 Dodge Lancer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Dodge Lancer | 1 | 0 | B | |
| 2002 Dodge Ram | 942 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Dodge Dakota | 689 | 12 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Dodge Durango | 434 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Dodge Intrepid | 340 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan | 301 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Dodge Caravan | 256 | 10 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Dodge Neon | 184 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 | 155 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2002 Dodge Lancer
Does the 2002 Dodge Lancer have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Dodge Lancer right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge Lancer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Dodge Lancer had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 18, 2002 and the latest on December 18, 2002. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Dodge Lancer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Dodge Lancer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Lancer years have the most complaints?
2001 (3), 2002 (1). See every Dodge Lancer year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Dodge Lancer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data