1999 Dodge Intrepid vs 1999 Ford Crown Victoria
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 | 1999 Dodge Intrepid | 1999 Ford Crown Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 997 | 134 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 124 | 196 |
| Investigations | 2 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 15–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 83,000 mi | 80,048 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Intrepid | Ford Crown Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 698 | 23 |
| Power Train | 95 | 9 |
| Steering | 59 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 56 | 10 |
| Visibility | 49 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 14 |
| Suspension | 20 | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 145 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 83 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 44 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 26 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 6 |
| Overheating | 14 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 12 | 0 |
1999 Dodge Intrepid
1999 Ford Crown Victoria
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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.