2000 Dodge Intrepid vs 2000 Toyota Avalon
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 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,065 | 173 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 124 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 35 | 43 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,693 mi | 86,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Intrepid | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 785 | 18 |
| Steering | 80 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 26 |
| Power Train | 41 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 | 15 |
| Visibility | 21 | 17 |
| Seats | 33 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 180 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 94 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 37 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 13 | 7 |
| Overheating | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
2000 Dodge Intrepid
2000 Toyota Avalon
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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.