2003 Dodge Intrepid vs 2003 Toyota Avalon
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.
| Metric | 2003 Dodge Intrepid | 2003 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 106 | 293 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 54 | 110 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 49 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Intrepid | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 | 184 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 61 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 51 |
| Power Train | 20 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 18 |
| Steering | 6 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 11 |
| Suspension | 3 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
2003 Dodge Intrepid
2003 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.