Saturday, August 8, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Dodge Durango vs Ford Escape Hybrid

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Dodge Durango

Total complaints
13,672
Avg per model year
473
Recall campaigns (all years)
69
Most complained year
1999 (1,967)
Top problems: Suspension, Electrical System, Power Train

Ford Escape Hybrid

Total complaints
1,703
Avg per model year
123
Recall campaigns (all years)
2
Most complained year
2008 (443)
Top problems: Engine, Service Brakes, Steering

Complaints by model year

YearDodge DurangoFord Escape Hybrid
2024124
20232722
20225466
2021187120
202054282
20136405
201263715
201179737
200912153
200897443
2007191124
2006851219
20051,567178
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.