Dodge Durango vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is more fuel-efficient at 16 MPG combined, against 14 MPG for the Dodge Durango. At EPA assumptions that is about $600 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Durango | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 964 | 1,128 |
| Most reported problem | Suspension | Wipers, windshield & visibility |
| Crashes and fires | 82 and 25 | 95 and 21 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 55,000 miles | 69,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 14 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 12 and 17 | 14 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,800 | $4,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 964 complaints for the Dodge Durango and 1,128 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: 5 for the Dodge Durango, 4 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.