Dodge Durango Problems by Year
Years with far more complaints than usual:
NHTSA has 13,772 owner complaints and 73 safety recalls on file for the Dodge Durango, across 29 model years (1997–2026). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (1,967). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Dodge Durango years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Durango year: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1999 Durango: 1,967 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2005 Durango: 1,567 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2004 Durango: 1,115 complaints, 8 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1997 Durango: 4 complaints, 1 recall
- 2025 Durango: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 Durango: 12 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Dodge Durango problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension problems | 2,762 | 27 | 72 |
| Electrical System problems | 2,727 | 28 | 43 |
| Power Train problems | 1,318 | 27 | 105 |
| Engine problems | 1,296 | 25 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 1,138 | 22 | 17 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 1,105 | 21 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 1,071 | 26 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 850 | 27 | 6 |
| Air Bags problems | 849 | 24 | 257 |
| Steering problems | 722 | 25 | 46 |
| Seats problems | 547 | 20 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 523 | 20 | 87 |
| Service Brakes problems | 410 | 28 | 38 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 349 | 26 | 61 |
| Visibility problems | 261 | 19 | 5 |
| Structure problems | 245 | 24 | 15 |
| Seat Belts problems | 222 | 23 | 33 |
| Equipment problems | 152 | 17 | 5 |
| Tires problems | 134 | 18 | 16 |
| Wheels problems | 131 | 21 | 14 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 126 | 21 | 6 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 96 | 15 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 72 | 20 | 3 |
| Interior Lighting | 50 | 11 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 38 | 13 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Other | 34 | 9 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 31 | 8 | 7 |
| Back Over Prevention | 22 | 8 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 9 | 7 | 1 |
| Child Seat | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Traction Control System | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other/unknown | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat or Vehicle) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Dodge Durango problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2021: exterior lighting (90)
- 2018: electrical system (87) · exterior lighting (56)
- 2017: exterior lighting (80) · electrical system (62)
- 2016: exterior lighting (53)
- 2015: exterior lighting (196) · electrical system (95) · seats (91)
- 2014: exterior lighting (259) · seats (163) · electrical system (149) · engine (74) · air bags (72) · seat belts (54)
- 2013: electrical system (290) · engine (116) · fuel/propulsion system (84) · seats (76) · service brakes (74)
- 2012: electrical system (347) · engine (141) · fuel/propulsion system (89) · service brakes (71)
- 2011: electrical system (514) · engine (180) · fuel/propulsion system (119) · service brakes (78) · power train (51)
- 2006: fuel system, gasoline (399) · fuel/propulsion system (151) · electrical system (84) · air bags (76) · power train (55)
- 2005: fuel system, gasoline (539) · power train (217) · engine and engine cooling (216) · fuel/propulsion system (203) · electrical system (198) · engine (113) · air bags (111) · steering (70)
- 2004: engine (326) · engine and engine cooling (249) · electrical system (243) · air bags (143) · power train (99)
- 2003: suspension (91) · electrical system (57)
- 2002: suspension (144) · power train (71)
- 2001: suspension (265) · power train (106) · electrical system (91) · engine and engine cooling (55)
- 2000: suspension (507) · engine and engine cooling (127) · power train (120) · steering (83) · service brakes, hydraulic (73) · electrical system (56) · air bags (51)
- 1999: suspension (1,102) · engine and engine cooling (281) · electrical system (181) · power train (181) · steering (170) · service brakes, hydraulic (154) · visibility (58) · air bags (50)
- 1998: suspension (540) · power train (103) · steering (90) · service brakes, hydraulic (85) · engine and engine cooling (66) · visibility (50)
All Dodge Durango model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Durango | 14 | 0 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2025 Durango | 8 | 0 | 4★ | Electrical System | |
| 2024 Durango | 14 | 0 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Durango | 32 | 2 | 4★ | Exterior Lighting | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2022 Durango | 58 | 7 | 4★ | Exterior Lighting | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Durango | 203 | 8 | 4★ | Exterior Lighting | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Durango | 55 | 2 | 4★ | Exterior Lighting | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Durango | 144 | 4 | 4★ | Exterior Lighting | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Durango | 233 | 5 | 4★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2017 Durango | 213 | 2 | 4★ | Exterior Lighting | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 Durango | 161 | 3 | 4★ | Exterior Lighting | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2015 Durango | 503 | 4 | 4★ | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 Durango | 782 | 11 | 4★ | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 Durango | 640 | 11 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 Durango | 640 | 10 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 Durango | 800 | 8 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 Durango | 12 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Durango | 97 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2007 Durango | 191 | 4 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2006 Durango | 852 | 9 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Durango | 1,567 | 8 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Durango | 1,115 | 8 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Durango | 339 | 4 | — | Suspension | More complaints than other years |
| 2002 Durango | 423 | 4 | — | Suspension | More complaints than other years |
| 2001 Durango | 665 | 5 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 Durango | 1,075 | 2 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 Durango | 1,967 | 3 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 Durango | 965 | 4 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 Durango | 4 | 1 | — | Suspension |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Durango years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1998 (965), 1999 (1,967), 2000 (1,075), 2001 (665), 2004 (1,115), 2005 (1,567), 2006 (852), 2011 (800), 2012 (640), 2013 (640), 2014 (782), 2015 (503) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Durango year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Dodge Durango?
Suspension, with 2,762 complaints across 27 model years.
How many recalls does the Dodge Durango have?
73 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.