1997 Dodge Intrepid vs 1997 Toyota Avalon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Dodge Intrepid | 1997 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 344 | 125 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 84 | 58 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 26 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 93,000 mi | 99,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Intrepid | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 61 | 40 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 79 | 1 |
| Power Train | 53 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | 8 |
| Suspension | 23 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 4 |
| Visibility | 23 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
1997 Dodge Intrepid
1997 Toyota Avalon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.