Dodge Durango vs Ford Explorer
The Ford Explorer is more fuel-efficient at 18 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Dodge Durango. At EPA assumptions that is about $750 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Durango | Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,471 | 1,203 |
| Most reported problem | Suspension | Tires |
| Crashes and fires | 138 and 42 | 115 and 84 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 58,000 miles | 78,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 9 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 15 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 13 and 18 | 16 and 21 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,450 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,471 complaints for the Dodge Durango and 1,203 for the Ford Explorer. 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 Dodge Durango, 9 for the Ford Explorer.