Dodge Durango vs Toyota 4RUNNER
The Toyota 4RUNNER 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
| Dodge Durango | Toyota 4RUNNER | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,421 | 923 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 65 and 96 | 39 and 6 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 93,000 miles | 120,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 19 | 16 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,421 complaints for the Dodge Durango and 923 for the Toyota 4RUNNER. 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: 8 for the Dodge Durango, 2 for the Toyota 4RUNNER.