Dodge Intrepid vs Ford Escort
The Ford Escort is more fuel-efficient at 30 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Dodge Intrepid. At EPA assumptions that is about $950 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Intrepid | Ford Escort | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 554 | 480 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Seat belts |
| Crashes and fires | 35 and 13 | 37 and 17 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 105,000 miles | 48,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 30 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 26 | 26 and 35 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,250 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 554 complaints for the Dodge Intrepid and 480 for the Ford Escort. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Dodge Intrepid, 1 for the Ford Escort.