Dodge Durango vs Ford Escape
The Ford Escape is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Dodge Durango. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Durango | Ford Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,001 | 2,030 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Suspension |
| Crashes and fires | 59 and 26 | 54 and 24 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 75,000 miles | 109,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 19 | 21 and 27 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,001 complaints for the Dodge Durango and 2,030 for the Ford Escape. 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, 4 for the Ford Escape.