Dodge Durango Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 850 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Dodge Durango across 27 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (203). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (20% of reports).
- 850fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 169 of 850 complaints (20%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 112 of 850 complaints (13%)
- Filler neck: mentioned in 67 of 850 complaints (8%)
- Check valve: mentioned in 44 of 850 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Dodge Durango at $1,350, and half of them between $810 and $1,850.
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2024), 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 fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 629 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 850 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 10 an injury.
Dodge Durango fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Durango | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2024 Durango | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2023 Durango | 3 | 9% | — |
| 2022 Durango | 8 | 14% | — |
| 2021 Durango | 11 | 5% | — |
| 2020 Durango | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2019 Durango | 7 | 5% | 13,983 |
| 2018 Durango | 11 | 5% | 7,000 |
| 2017 Durango | 16 | 8% | 40,000 |
| 2016 Durango | 4 | 2% | 3,000 |
| 2015 Durango | 20 | 4% | 66,250 |
| 2014 Durango | 32 | 4% | 60,500 |
| 2013 Durango | 84 | 13% | 74,000 |
| 2012 Durango | 89 | 14% | 56,438 |
| 2011 Durango | 119 | 15% | 57,000 |
| 2009 Durango | 1 | 8% | 99,000 |
| 2008 Durango | 21 | 22% | 80,000 |
| 2007 Durango | 28 | 15% | 81,500 |
| 2006 Durango | 151 | 18% | 80,865 |
| 2005 Durango | 203 | 13% | 100,000 |
| 2004 Durango | 18 | 2% | 118,050 |
| 2003 Durango | 1 | 0% | 11,400 |
| 2002 Durango | 1 | 0% | 125,000 |
| 2001 Durango | 1 | 0% | 68,000 |
| 2000 Durango | 5 | 0% | 168,000 |
| 1999 Durango | 11 | 1% | 145,570 |
| 1998 Durango | 1 | 0% | 156,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Dodge Durango. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Driving down the I-10 early morning there was a loud bang, didnt notice anything in the road ahead of me so I kept driving for another mile or so until I heard something dragging. Activated my trunk camera and saw sparks flying. Pulled off the freeway and found my fuel line dragging on the ground…
The vehicle fails to start reliably. I have made all the necessary repairs in an attempt to have the car to start reliably. I have replaced items that the average owner would think are normal wear-and-tear items around the starting system. I have also replaced items that the average owner would not…
Customer Satisfaction Notification T23 (TSB 18-031-17). Under this T23 a PCM software flash and a replacement EGR valve assembly were required. My dealer only did the software flash and my car now threw out an active PO401 (EGR Flow Insufficient Detected"). Which is a direct result of the failed…
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.
My fuel pump went out without codes. My car stalled out on a highway while I was going 65 miles an hour with my baby in my car , and would not crank back up or go into neutral . No , it has not been to dealer it is broke down and I had to have it towed home. My husband is a mechanic and has…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Durangos have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 850 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Dodge Durango?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,350 (half paid between $810 and $1,850), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Dodge Durango?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 169 of 850 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (112).
Other Dodge Durango problems
- Suspension problems (2,762)
- Electrical System problems (2,727)
- Power Train problems (1,318)
- Engine problems (1,296)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,138)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (1,105)
- Exterior Lighting problems (1,071)
- Air Bags problems (849)
See all Dodge Durango problems.