2002 Dodge Intrepid vs 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis
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 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 329 | 78 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 59 | 67 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 51,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Intrepid | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 207 | 10 |
| Power Train | 60 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 10 |
| Steering | 15 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 5 |
| Suspension | 10 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 3 |
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 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
2002 Dodge Intrepid
2002 Mercury Grand Marquis
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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.