2000 Dodge Intrepid vs 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430
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 | 2000 Dodge Intrepid | 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,065 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 21 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 35 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,693 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Intrepid | Mercedes-Benz S430 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 785 | 0 |
| Steering | 80 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 14 |
| Power Train | 41 | 1 |
| Seats | 33 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 28 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 180 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 94 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 37 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 13 | 0 |
| Overheating | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
2000 Dodge Intrepid
2000 Mercedes-Benz S430
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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.