Dodge Durango vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Dodge Durango is more fuel-efficient at 19 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Durango | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,188 | 2,428 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 29 and 85 | 91 and 91 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 67,000 miles | 64,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 16 and 22 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $3,700 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,188 complaints for the Dodge Durango and 2,428 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: 8 for the Dodge Durango, 6 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.