Dodge Durango
Registered from 1996 to 2027.
About this model
The Dodge Durango is a mid-size SUV produced by Dodge starting with the 1998 model year. The first two generations were very similar in that both were based on the Dodge Dakota and Dodge Ram, both featured a body-on-frame construction and both were produced at the Newark Assembly Plant in Newark, Delaware through the 2009 model year.
From the Wikipedia article Dodge Durango, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where it stands out against its peers
- Exterior lighting: more complaints than 98% of 2014 cars — 33% of its 782 complaints, where an ordinary 2014 car has 4%.
- Seats: more complaints than 99% of 2014 cars — 21% of its 782 complaints, where an ordinary 2014 car has 2%.
- Seat belts: more complaints than 95% of 2014 cars — 7% of its 782 complaints, where an ordinary 2014 car has 2%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING — 204 owners reported this, 2 involving a fire
- SEATS — 127 owners reported this
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 48 owners reported this, 1 involving a crash, 1 involving a fire
- SEAT BELTS — 38 owners reported this
- AIR BAGS — 36 owners reported this, 5 involving a crash
- ENGINE — 36 owners reported this, 1 involving a crash, 1 involving a fire
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING — 32 owners reported this
- POWER TRAIN — 18 owners reported this, 5 involving a crash
- AIR BAGS,SEATS — 16 owners reported this
- SERVICE BRAKES — 11 owners reported this, 1 involving a crash
Crash test
| Overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★☆☆ |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Forward collision warning | Optional |
| Lane departure warning | Optional |
Crash-tested by NHTSA, the American road safety agency.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2027 | 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 16.8 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway |
| 2026 | 360 hp · 2418 kg · 3040 mm wheelbase · 14.7 L/100km (EPA) · 16.8 L/100km city · 11.2 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2025 | 360 hp · 2418 kg · 3040 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 16.8 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2024 | 360 hp · 2418 kg · 3040 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 16.8 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2023 | 470 hp · 2418 kg · 3040 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 16.8 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2022 | 470 hp · 2418 kg · 3040 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 16.8 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2021 | 470 hp · 2418 kg · 3040 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 16.8 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2020 | 470 hp · 2418 kg · 3040 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 16.8 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2019 | 470 hp · 2418 kg · 3040 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 16.8 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2018 | 470 hp · 2418 kg · 3040 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 16.8 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2017 | 360 hp · 2418 kg · 3040 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 16.8 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
| 2016 | 360 hp · 2418 kg · 3040 mm wheelbase · 13.8 L/100km (EPA) · 16.8 L/100km city · 10.7 motorway · Suv, 4-door |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
18% of 2022 cars have more recall campaigns than this one, and an ordinary one has 3. More of them means more to check the service record for, not a worse car.
11V487000
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
12V391000
In the event of a side impact, rearward of the second row seat, the supplemental side air bag inflatable curtain may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 24, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
12V560000
The vehicle may be filled over capacity which could increase injury during a vehicle crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and provide replacement labels free of charge. At the owner's option, they may take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for installation of the label. The service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 18, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
14V104000
If the driver experiences a hard brake pedal, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.
14V154000
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
14V293000
The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the Driver Assistance System Module (DASM), free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P31.
14V391000
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
14V634000
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
30 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.
Regulator investigations
Opened by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation is a question the regulator asked about a possible defect, not a fault it found — most end without a recall.
Pedestrian alert sounds
Defect petition, opened January 2023, closed August 2023.
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Engineering analysis, opened September 2021, still open.
Seat Belt Retraction
Preliminary evaluation, opened September 2019, closed May 2021.
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Preliminary evaluation, opened September 2019, closed February 2026.
Vehicle Rollaway
Preliminary evaluation, opened December 2016, closed January 2024.
Powered vehicle rollaway
Preliminary evaluation, opened August 2015, closed February 2016.
Software security vulnerability
Recall query, opened July 2015, closed January 2016.
Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires
Recall query, opened May 2015, closed July 2016.
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Engineering analysis, opened February 2015, still open.
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Defect petition, opened September 2014, closed July 2015.
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Preliminary evaluation, opened June 2014, closed March 2015.
Headliner Fires
Engineering analysis, opened January 2014, closed August 2014.
Became recall 14V391000.
Headliner Fires
Preliminary evaluation, opened August 2013, closed January 2014.
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
Audit query, opened November 2010, closed December 2015.
Fuel spit-back during refueling
Recall query, opened July 2008, closed January 2009.
Side curtain air bag failure
Engineering analysis, opened February 2007, closed February 2008.
Side curtain air bag failure
Preliminary evaluation, opened October 2006, closed February 2007.
Instrument panel fires
Engineering analysis, opened August 2006, closed March 2007.
Vehicle under-seat fire
Engineering analysis, opened June 2006, closed September 2006.
Instrument panel fires
Recall query, opened May 2006, closed August 2006.
Steering wheel and steering shaft bolts
Engineering analysis, opened March 2006, still open.
Fire under the driver's seat
Preliminary evaluation, opened February 2006, closed June 2006.
Engine stall
Engineering analysis, opened November 2005, closed August 2007.
Steering wheel and shaft bolts
Preliminary evaluation, opened October 2005, closed March 2006.
Engine stall
Preliminary evaluation, opened May 2005, closed November 2005.
Upper ball joint separation
Engineering analysis, opened November 2003, closed February 2005.
Front susp. upper ball joint failure
Preliminary evaluation, opened July 2003, closed November 2003.
Safety belt cinching latch plate
Preliminary evaluation, opened November 2002, closed April 2003.
Steering wheel/shaft spline attachment
Preliminary evaluation, opened December 1999, closed February 2000.
What the maker told its dealers
Service bulletins are the manufacturer's own repair guidance to dealers, filed with NHTSA. A bulletin is not a defect finding; the count rises with how many things a maker writes down, not only with how many go wrong.
Dodge filed 3 bulletins about the 2027 Durango.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2
- Structure: 1
- Glass Assy - Liftgate Prior to replacing the rear liftgate glass, perform Star Online S2623000016. · August 2026
- Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the… · July 2026
- Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the… · July 2026
Grouped by NHTSA's top-level system; a bulletin filed under a sub-heading counts toward its system.