2001 Dodge Intrepid vs 2001 Lincoln Town Car
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Dodge Intrepid | 2001 Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 656 | 161 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 91 |
| Investigations | 1 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Intrepid | Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 520 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 54 |
| Steering | 37 | 10 |
| Power Train | 32 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 9 |
| Visibility | 9 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 111 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 48 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 29 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 23 | 0 |
| Overheating | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
2001 Dodge Intrepid
2001 Lincoln Town Car
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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.