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2001 Dodge Durango vs 2001 Mercury Mountaineer

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.

Metric2001 Dodge Durango2001 Mercury Mountaineer
NHTSA complaints66522
Recall campaigns53
Service bulletins (TSBs)76102
Investigations52
Crash reports602
Fire reports201
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)13–1415–17
Median reported mileage56,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentDodge DurangoMercury Mountaineer
Suspension2654
Power Train1061
Electrical System910
Engine and Engine Cooling551
Steering480
Service Brakes, Hydraulic453
Air Bags431
Seats292

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling280
Vibration / shaking220
Clunking / rattling180
Check engine light160
Overheating130
Airbag warning light120
Electrical failures110
Rust / corrosion100
2001 Mercury Mountaineer

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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.