Dodge Durango problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 2,128 owner complaints and 46 recalls on file for the Dodge Durango (2005–2026). The 2014 Durango has the most serious complaints, most often about seats & seat belts.

Complaints: 2,128
Recalls: 46
Model years: 21
Worst year: 2014

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Dodge Durango model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Dodge Durango years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

2014 Dodge Durango — 343 complaints, 3 crashes, 4 fires; top problem: Seats & Seat Belts
2015 Dodge Durango — 269 complaints, 3 crashes, 4 fires; top problem: Lighting
2013 Dodge Durango — 223 complaints, 5 crashes, 9 fires; top problem: Electrical System
2021 Dodge Durango — 203 complaints, 10 crashes, 4 fires; top problem: Lighting
2012 Dodge Durango — 156 complaints, 5 crashes, 9 fires; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2009 (0 complaints).

Every Dodge Durango model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2026 Durango	13	1	0	0	0	Engine
2025 Durango	8	0	0	0	0	Electrical System
2024 Durango	14	0	0	0	0	Electrical System
2023 Durango	32	2	0	2	2	Lighting
2022 Durango	58	2	1	1	7	Lighting
2021 Durango	203	10	4	5	8	Lighting
2020 Durango	55	0	3	5	2	Lighting
2019 Durango	129	4	2	6	4	Lighting
2018 Durango	191	6	0	4	5	Electrical System
2017 Durango	156	4	1	7	2	Lighting
2016 Durango	67	5	1	4	3	Lighting
2015 Durango	269	3	4	20	4	Lighting
2014 Durango	343	3	4	40	11	Seats & Seat Belts
2013 Durango	223	5	9	10	11	Electrical System
2012 Durango	156	5	9	10	10	Electrical System
2011 Durango	124	4	12	1	8	Electrical System
2009 Durango	0	0	0	0	4	—
2008 Durango	5	0	0	0	2	Electrical System
2007 Durango	9	0	0	0	2	Transmission & Drivetrain
2006 Durango	21	1	1	0	2	Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2005 Durango	52	1	2	1	3	Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Dodge Durango problem areas (all years)

Electrical System
616 complaints
Lighting
500 complaints
Seats & Seat Belts
345 complaints
Engine
331 complaints
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
229 complaints
Airbags
154 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
137 complaints
Brakes
106 complaints
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
76 complaints
Body & Structure
64 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Dodge Durango received by NHTSA each month.

Dodge Durango recalls

Recall 26V528000Aug 13, 202674,578 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V838000Nov 7, 2024206,502 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations. Brake lights that incorrectly illuminate can fail to properly indicate the driver's intention to following traffic. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V436000Jun 13, 20241,033,433 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V415000Jun 6, 2024211,581 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V640000Sep 18, 2023125 vehiclesModel years 2023
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V115000Feb 23, 2023139,019 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V866000Nov 23, 20225,834 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: An improperly engaged shifter assembly may slip out of the "drive" position, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V426000Jun 9, 2022206,502 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.
Recall 22V284000Apr 28, 20221,308 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V154000Mar 14, 2022931 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022
Risk: Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V140000Mar 10, 2022370,437 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022
Risk: An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V842000Oct 28, 20214,837 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V280000Apr 22, 20212,721 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 20V191000Sep 10, 2020319,610 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020
Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V183000Mar 26, 2020515 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: A sudden loss of power while driving or loss of the transmission PARK function can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V813000Nov 14, 2019528,594 vehiclesModel years 2011–2013
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V524000Aug 9, 201812,779 vehiclesModel years 2018
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V332000May 17, 20184,815,661 vehiclesModel years 2014–2018
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Recall 18V280000May 1, 201871 vehiclesModel years 2018
Risk: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V021000Jan 9, 2018328,177 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2009
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 17V741000Nov 21, 201717,116 vehiclesModel years 2014
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 17V572000Sep 18, 2017646,394 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014
Risk: If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 17V541000Aug 31, 20174 vehiclesModel years 2017
Risk: If a halfshaft is too short, it may disengage from the differential causing a loss of drive and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 17V435000Jul 10, 2017442,214 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 16V947000Dec 22, 201612,691 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2009
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Other Dodge models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology