2018 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2018 Dodge Durango
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Chevrolet Traverse | 2018 Dodge Durango |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 453 | 229 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,106 | 367 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,500 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | Dodge Durango |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 190 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 100 | 86 |
| Engine | 83 | 26 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 55 |
| Service Brakes | 36 | 21 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 29 | 11 |
| Seats | 0 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 42 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 5 |
| Stalling | 27 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 5 |
2018 Chevrolet Traverse
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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.