2001 Dodge Intrepid vs 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430
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 Mercedes-Benz S430 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 656 | 73 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 42 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,000 mi | 92,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Intrepid | Mercedes-Benz S430 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 520 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 37 |
| Steering | 37 | 1 |
| Power Train | 32 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 6 |
| Visibility | 9 | 4 |
| Equipment | 11 | 1 |
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 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
2001 Dodge Intrepid
2001 Mercedes-Benz S430
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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.