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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

BMW 745LI vs Dodge Intrepid

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

BMW 745LI

Total complaints
144
Avg per model year
36
Recall campaigns (all years)
6
Most complained year
2003 (50)
Top problems: Air Bags, Power Train, Electrical System

Dodge Intrepid

Total complaints
6,223
Avg per model year
519
Recall campaigns (all years)
8
Most complained year
2000 (1,065)
Top problems: Engine and Engine Cooling, Power Train, Steering

Complaints by model year

YearBMW 745LIDodge Intrepid
200433129
200350106
200236329
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.