2018 Dodge Durango vs 2018 Ford Expedition
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Dodge Durango | 2018 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 231 | 374 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 371 | 165 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 25,000 mi | 58,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Durango | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 13 | 146 |
| Engine | 26 | 98 |
| Electrical System | 87 | 33 |
| Exterior Lighting | 56 | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 14 |
| Suspension | 6 | 24 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 25 |
| Seats | 21 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 16 | 26 |
| Stalling | 6 | 24 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 56 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 20 |
2018 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.