2021 Dodge Durango vs 2021 Ford Expedition
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 | 2021 Dodge Durango | 2021 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 187 | 226 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 554 | 140 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,911 mi | 46,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Durango | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | 105 |
| Exterior Lighting | 80 | 2 |
| Engine | 22 | 54 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 22 |
| Structure | 13 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 9 |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 | 5 |
| Visibility | 1 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 13 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 23 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 6 |
2021 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.