Dodge Intrepid vs Ford Contour
The Ford Contour is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Dodge Intrepid. At EPA assumptions that is about $500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Intrepid | Ford Contour | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 919 | 1,323 |
| Most reported problem | Transmission | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 67 and 38 | 48 and 82 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 98,000 miles | 89,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 8 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 25 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 26 | 21 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 919 complaints for the Dodge Intrepid and 1,323 for the Ford Contour. 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: 3 for the Dodge Intrepid, 8 for the Ford Contour.