2011 Dodge Durango vs 2011 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Dodge Durango | 2011 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 798 | 1,316 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 156 | 49 |
| Investigations | 5 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 57 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 3/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–19 | 20–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | 57,011 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Durango | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 514 | 116 |
| Steering | 27 | 409 |
| Engine | 179 | 248 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 119 | 253 |
| Power Train | 51 | 268 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 245 |
| Service Brakes | 78 | 22 |
| Structure | 9 | 43 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 195 | 151 |
| Won’t start | 72 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 43 | 170 |
| Check engine light | 28 | 83 |
| Hesitation / surging | 19 | 65 |
| Electrical failures | 14 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 49 |
2011 Dodge Durango
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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.