2017 Cadillac Escalade vs 2017 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 | 2017 Cadillac Escalade | 2017 Dodge Durango |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 50 | 210 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,443 | 282 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,500 mi | 35,473 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Dodge Durango |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 80 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 62 |
| Engine | 22 | 28 |
| Power Train | 12 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 10 |
| Structure | 3 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 6 | 6 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 12 |
| Overheating | 0 | 5 |
2017 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.