Chrysler Pacifica vs Dodge Durango
The Chrysler Pacifica is more fuel-efficient at 18 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Dodge Durango. At EPA assumptions that is about $500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chrysler Pacifica | Dodge Durango | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,802 | 2,001 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 40 and 14 | 59 and 26 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 100,000 miles | 75,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 14 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,802 complaints for the Chrysler Pacifica and 2,001 for the Dodge Durango. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 2 for the Chrysler Pacifica, 8 for the Dodge Durango.