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2002 BMW 745I vs 2002 Dodge Intrepid

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.

Metric2002 BMW 745I2002 Dodge Intrepid
NHTSA complaints54329
Recall campaigns21
Service bulletins (TSBs)2659
Investigations21
Crash reports311
Fire reports19
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1919–21
Median reported incident mileage95,400 mi75,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentBMW 745IDodge Intrepid
Engine and Engine Cooling5207
Power Train1760
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1016
Electrical System815
Air Bags1110
Steering115
Suspension010
Engine35

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling044
Clunking / rattling028
Check engine light019
Overheating017
Hesitation / surging08
Vibration / shaking08
Loss of power05

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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.