Dodge Intrepid vs Pontiac Grand AM
The Pontiac Grand AM is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Dodge Intrepid. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Intrepid | Pontiac Grand AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,236 | 1,318 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 54 and 18 | 99 and 15 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 81,000 miles | 70,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 28 | 19 and 28 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $2,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,236 complaints for the Dodge Intrepid and 1,318 for the Pontiac Grand AM. 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: 4 for the Dodge Intrepid, 3 for the Pontiac Grand AM.