Dodge Durango vs Ford Explorer
The Ford Explorer is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Dodge Durango. At EPA assumptions that is about $450 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Durango | Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,032 | 2,057 |
| Most reported problem | Lighting | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 30 and 14 | 49 and 10 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 63,000 miles | 64,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 25 | 20 and 28 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $2,900 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,032 complaints for the Dodge Durango and 2,057 for the Ford Explorer. 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.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 4 stars for the Dodge Durango, 5 stars for the Ford Explorer.
Safety recalls on file: 11 for the Dodge Durango, 6 for the Ford Explorer.