Dodge Intrepid vs Volkswagen Passat
The Volkswagen Passat is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Dodge Intrepid. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Intrepid | Volkswagen Passat | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,236 | 854 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 54 and 18 | 15 and 18 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 81,000 miles | 76,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 28 | 20 and 29 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $3,400 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,236 complaints for the Dodge Intrepid and 854 for the Volkswagen Passat. 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, 5 for the Volkswagen Passat.