2013 Cadillac Escalade vs 2013 Dodge Durango
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Oct 10, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Dodge Durango |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 640 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,664 | 218 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 34 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–21 | 15–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 79,690 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Dodge Durango |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 290 |
| Engine | 3 | 116 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 84 |
| Seats | 0 | 76 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 74 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 42 |
| Power Train | 5 | 34 |
| Steering | 2 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 122 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 36 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 34 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 13 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 12 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
2013 Cadillac Escalade
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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.