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2001 BMW 740IL vs 2001 Dodge Intrepid

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.

Metric2001 BMW 740IL2001 Dodge Intrepid
NHTSA complaints26656
Recall campaigns13
Service bulletins (TSBs)862
Investigations01
Crash reports122
Fire reports122
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1819–21
Median reported incident mileage76,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentBMW 740ILDodge Intrepid
Engine and Engine Cooling4520
Steering237
Power Train332
Air Bags520
Electrical System516
Equipment011
Vehicle Speed Control28
Seats18

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling0111
Clunking / rattling048
Check engine light029
Loss of power023
Overheating018
Vibration / shaking013
Steering problems08
Hesitation / surging07

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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.