2002 Dodge Intrepid vs 2002 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 | 2002 Dodge Intrepid | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S430 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 329 | 31 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 59 | 35 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 111,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Intrepid | Mercedes-Benz S430 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 207 | 0 |
| Power Train | 60 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 20 |
| Suspension | 10 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 0 |
| Steering | 15 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 44 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 28 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 0 |
| Overheating | 17 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
2002 Dodge Intrepid
2002 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.