2005 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2005 Dodge Durango
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 | 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | 2005 Dodge Durango |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 638 | 1,567 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 625 | 75 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 56 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 21 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,500 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Dodge Durango |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 17 | 539 |
| Electrical System | 159 | 198 |
| Power Train | 114 | 217 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 111 | 216 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 203 |
| Engine | 55 | 113 |
| Air Bags | 38 | 111 |
| Steering | 50 | 70 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 37 | 329 |
| Vibration / shaking | 34 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 25 | 52 |
| Overheating | 22 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 21 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 16 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 30 |
| Brake problems | 12 | 0 |
2005 Chevrolet Equinox
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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.