2006 Dodge Durango vs 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
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 | 2006 Dodge Durango | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 851 | 837 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 71 | 77 |
| Investigations | 7 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 12–16 | 16–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 94,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Durango | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 398 | 135 |
| Power Train | 55 | 450 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 151 | 71 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 185 |
| Engine | 48 | 147 |
| Electrical System | 84 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 76 | 14 |
| Steering | 23 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 57 | 92 |
| Rust / corrosion | 32 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 23 | 68 |
| Airbag warning light | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 22 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 19 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
2006 Dodge Durango
2006 Nissan Pathfinder
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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.