Dodge Journey vs Hyundai Santa FE
The Dodge Journey is more fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Hyundai Santa FE. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Journey | Hyundai Santa FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,091 | 509 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 71 and 53 | 44 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 65,000 miles | 78,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 25 | 17 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,091 complaints for the Dodge Journey and 509 for the Hyundai Santa FE. 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 Journey, 2 for the Hyundai Santa FE.