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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Dodge Durango vs Lincoln Aviator

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 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

Lincoln Aviator

Total complaints
447
Avg per model year
52
Recall campaigns (all years)
51
Most complained year
2003 (111)
Top problems: Power Train, Structure, Electrical System

Complaints by model year

YearDodge DurangoLincoln Aviator
2025713
2024125
20232721
20225443
202118738
202054102
20051,56751
20041,11481
2003339111
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.