Dodge Durango Engine Problems
Owners have filed 1,296 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Dodge Durango across 25 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (326).
- 1,296engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 20mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $5,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the Dodge Durango at $5,300, and half of them between $2,350 and $8,250.
Based on 51 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 1,015 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,296 complaints, 20 mention a crash, 50 a fire, 8 an injury.
Dodge Durango engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Durango | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Durango | 3 | 21% | — |
| 2023 Durango | 5 | 16% | 55,000 |
| 2022 Durango | 10 | 17% | — |
| 2021 Durango | 22 | 11% | 19,000 |
| 2020 Durango | 7 | 13% | — |
| 2019 Durango | 24 | 17% | 10,056 |
| 2018 Durango | 27 | 12% | 29,000 |
| 2017 Durango | 28 | 13% | 15,500 |
| 2016 Durango | 16 | 10% | 36,000 |
| 2015 Durango | 38 | 8% | 61,000 |
| 2014 Durango | 74 | 9% | 54,000 |
| 2013 Durango | 116 | 18% | 80,000 |
| 2012 Durango | 141 | 22% | 80,000 |
| 2011 Durango | 180 | 23% | 68,000 |
| 2008 Durango | 8 | 8% | 106,185 |
| 2007 Durango | 14 | 7% | 107,000 |
| 2006 Durango | 48 | 6% | 95,000 |
| 2005 Durango | 113 | 7% | 100,017 |
| 2004 Durango | 326 | 29% | 120,000 |
| 2003 Durango | 12 | 4% | 74,910 |
| 2002 Durango | 10 | 2% | 183,500 |
| 2001 Durango | 13 | 2% | 173,399 |
| 2000 Durango | 29 | 3% | 155,000 |
| 1999 Durango | 31 | 2% | 146,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Model years: 2021
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z31.
Engine and engine cooling
Model years: 2012
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand caravan and journey models and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011, through september 13, 2011, that are equipped with 3.6l engines. These engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.
Risk: Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire with a ticking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that the failure was associated with a previous issue with the…
Defect causes premature wear and deterioration of camshafts and lifters, causing engine failure.
Started having problems with the engine losing power and sputtering was told by a repair shop that the engine needs replaced it has been sitting since
I tell the dealership mechanics that this car does not turn on and they keep giving me the car back and now the car completely turns off while driving making this extremely dangerous and deadly situation. My fear is something happening to me or my kids while Iâm driving. I also took it back to…
Back to back error codes P0300 P0108 P1404 P0172 Rough running engine. Very strong smell of fuel at two different times while driving. Vehicle not responding to gas pedal while driving on highway. Repairs at thousands of dollars.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Durangos have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,296 owner complaints about engine for the Dodge Durango. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Durango engine?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the Dodge Durango?
Owners report a typical cost of $5,300 (half paid between $2,350 and $8,250), from 51 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
Other Dodge Durango problems
- Suspension problems (2,762)
- Electrical System problems (2,727)
- Power Train problems (1,318)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,138)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (1,105)
- Exterior Lighting problems (1,071)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (850)
- Air Bags problems (849)
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