Dodge Intrepid vs Ford Focus
The Ford Focus is more fuel-efficient at 27 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Dodge Intrepid. At EPA assumptions that is about $700 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Intrepid | Ford Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,227 | 5,152 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 51 and 31 | 358 and 171 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 74,000 miles | 60,000 miles |
| Recalls | 7 | 11 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 27 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 27 | 24 and 32 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,500 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,227 complaints for the Dodge Intrepid and 5,152 for the Ford Focus. 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: 7 for the Dodge Intrepid, 11 for the Ford Focus.