2002 Dodge Intrepid vs 2002 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 | 2002 Dodge Intrepid | 2002 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 329 | 1,426 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 59 | 96 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 75 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 81,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Intrepid | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 10 | 962 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 207 | 53 |
| Visibility | 6 | 98 |
| Power Train | 60 | 39 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 76 |
| Structure | 4 | 54 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 42 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 47 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 44 | 57 |
| Clunking / rattling | 28 | 22 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 6 |
| Overheating | 17 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 18 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 71 |
2002 Dodge Intrepid
2002 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.