Dodge Durango vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Dodge Durango. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Durango | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,032 | 3,420 |
| Most reported problem | Lighting | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 30 and 14 | 230 and 58 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 63,000 miles | 47,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 18 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 25 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 25 | 22 and 30 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,850 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,032 complaints for the Dodge Durango and 3,420 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.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 4 stars for the Dodge Durango, 5 stars for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Safety recalls on file: 11 for the Dodge Durango, 18 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.