1998 Dodge Intrepid vs 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
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 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 377 | 277 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 155 | 51 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 28 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,840 mi | 71,863 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Intrepid | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 198 | 194 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 28 |
| Power Train | 36 | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 39 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 33 |
| Steering | 29 | 7 |
| Visibility | 28 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 41 | 43 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 24 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
1998 Dodge Intrepid
1998 Pontiac Bonneville
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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.