2001 Dodge Intrepid vs 2001 Ford Taurus
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 | 2001 Dodge Intrepid | 2001 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 656 | 1,037 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 110 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 92 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,000 mi | 73,521 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Intrepid | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 520 | 60 |
| Suspension | 3 | 515 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 99 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 86 |
| Power Train | 32 | 58 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 66 |
| Steering | 37 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 111 | 62 |
| Clunking / rattling | 48 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 29 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 23 | 0 |
| Overheating | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 25 |
| Steering problems | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 21 |
2001 Dodge Intrepid
2001 Ford Taurus
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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.