2022 Dodge Durango vs 2022 Ford Explorer
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 | 2022 Dodge Durango | 2022 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 56 | 264 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 24 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 415 | 230 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 19–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 37,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Durango | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 60 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 39 |
| Engine | 10 | 30 |
| Exterior Lighting | 25 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 21 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 23 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 20 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
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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.