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2002 BMW 745LI vs 2002 Dodge Intrepid

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2002 BMW 745LI2002 Dodge Intrepid
NHTSA complaints36329
Recall campaigns21
Service bulletins (TSBs)2559
Investigations21
Crash reports311
Fire reports09
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1919–21
Median reported incident mileage99,500 mi75,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentBMW 745LIDodge Intrepid
Engine and Engine Cooling4207
Power Train860
Electrical System1015
Air Bags1010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic216
Steering115
Suspension010
Fuel System, Gasoline54

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling644
Clunking / rattling028
Check engine light019
Overheating017
Hesitation / surging08
Vibration / shaking08
Loss of power05

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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.