Dodge Intrepid vs Ford Escort
The Ford Escort is more fuel-efficient at 29 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Dodge Intrepid. At EPA assumptions that is about $900 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Intrepid | Ford Escort | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 919 | 725 |
| Most reported problem | Transmission | Seat belts |
| Crashes and fires | 67 and 38 | 106 and 27 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 98,000 miles | 100,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 29 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 26 | 26 and 34 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,300 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 919 complaints for the Dodge Intrepid and 725 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: 3 for the Dodge Intrepid, 4 for the Ford Escort.