2005 Dodge Durango vs 2005 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 | 2005 Dodge Durango | 2005 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,567 | 315 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 75 | 67 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 14 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Durango | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 539 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 198 | 76 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 216 | 47 |
| Power Train | 217 | 44 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 203 | 20 |
| Engine | 113 | 57 |
| Air Bags | 111 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 43 | 66 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 329 | 54 |
| Check engine light | 52 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 30 | 24 |
| Airbag warning light | 25 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 20 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 19 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 18 | 6 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 12 | 0 |
2005 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.