Dodge Durango vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 15 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
| Dodge Durango | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,471 | 1,855 |
| Most reported problem | Suspension | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 138 and 42 | 132 and 24 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 58,000 miles | 85,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 15 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 13 and 18 | 15 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,450 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,471 complaints for the Dodge Durango and 1,855 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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, 6 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.