1994 Dodge Intrepid vs 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1994 Dodge Intrepid | 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 718 | 156 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 79 | 75 |
| Investigations | 8 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 23 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 110,000 mi | 99,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Intrepid | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 160 | 18 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 111 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 72 | 15 |
| Steering | 75 | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 62 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 68 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 57 | 12 |
| Suspension | 64 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 42 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 9 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
1994 Dodge Intrepid
1994 Mercury Grand Marquis
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.