1998 Dodge Intrepid vs 1998 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 | 1998 Dodge Intrepid | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 377 | 143 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 155 | 164 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,840 mi | 84,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Intrepid | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 198 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 15 |
| Steering | 29 | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 39 | 6 |
| Power Train | 36 | 8 |
| Visibility | 28 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 4 |
| Suspension | 10 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 41 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 5 |
1998 Dodge Intrepid
1998 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.