2001 Dodge Durango vs 2001 Hyundai Santa FE
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Dodge Durango | 2001 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 665 | 209 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 76 | 135 |
| Investigations | 5 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 60 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 20 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–14 | 18–21 |
| Median reported mileage | 56,000 mi | 104,785 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Durango | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 265 | 76 |
| Power Train | 106 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 91 | 35 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 55 | 33 |
| Steering | 48 | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 45 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 18 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 6 |
| Overheating | 13 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 64 |
2001 Dodge Durango
2001 Hyundai Santa FE
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.