Dodge Durango years to avoid (and the best years)

4,474 NHTSA owner complaints and 40 recalls across 15 model years, 2011 to 2026. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

4,474complaints
40recalls
161reported crashes
149reported fires
195reported injuries

Which Dodge Durango years should you avoid?

By NHTSA owner complaints, the Dodge Durango years to avoid are 2011, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2015. The typical Dodge Durango year has 199 complaints on file.

2011: 798 complaints, 4.0 times the typical year. Most complaints name the electrical system (64% of complaints) and the engine (23% of complaints).
2014: 782 complaints, 3.9 times the typical year. Most complaints name the exterior lighting (33% of complaints) and the seats (21% of complaints).
2013: 640 complaints, 3.2 times the typical year. Most complaints name the electrical system (45% of complaints) and the engine (19% of complaints).
2012: 640 complaints, 3.2 times the typical year. Most complaints name the electrical system (54% of complaints) and the engine (23% of complaints).
2015: 503 complaints, 2.5 times the typical year. Most complaints name the exterior lighting (39% of complaints) and the electrical system (19% of complaints).

What are the best Dodge Durango years?

The Dodge Durango years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2023 (30), 2020 (55) and 2022 (56). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	vs typical year	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2026	13	0.1×	0	1	0	Few red flags	Wipers and visibility
2024	14	0.1×	0	0	0	Few red flags	Electrical system
2023	30	0.2×	2	2	2	Few red flags	Exterior lighting
2022	56	0.3×	7	2	1	Few red flags	Exterior lighting
2021	199	1.0×	8	9	5	Few red flags	Exterior lighting
2020	55	0.3×	2	0	5	Few red flags	Exterior lighting
2019	141	0.7×	4	5	8	Few red flags	Exterior lighting
2018	232	1.2×	5	9	5	Few red flags	Electrical system
2017	210	1.1×	2	9	10	Few red flags	Exterior lighting
2016	161	0.8×	3	23	13	Some concerns to check	Exterior lighting
2015	503	2.5×	4	26	37	Approach with caution	Exterior lighting
2014	782	3.9×	11	23	60	Approach with caution	Exterior lighting
2013	640	3.2×	11	20	22	Approach with caution	Electrical system
2012	640	3.2×	10	17	16	Approach with caution	Electrical system
2011	798	4.0×	8	15	11	Approach with caution	Electrical system

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 1,175 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Electrical & infotainment676 (58%)
Engine & powertrain279 (24%)
Brakes74 (6%)
Other systems53 (5%)
Steering, suspension & tires36 (3%)

Recalls (40)

Structure · 26V528000 · Aug 2026 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023
A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 24V838000 · Nov 2024 · model years 2018, 2019
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.
Safety · 24V436000 · Jun 2024 · model years 2021, 2022
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 24V415000 · Jun 2024 · model year 2022
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 23V640000 · Sep 2023 · model year 2023
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Structure · 23V115000 · Feb 2023 · model years 2021, 2022
A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 22V866000 · Nov 2022 · model year 2022
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.
Brakes · 22V426000 · Jun 2022 · model years 2018, 2019
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.
Engine · 22V284000 · Apr 2022 · model year 2021
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Steering · 22V154000 · Mar 2022 · model years 2021, 2022
Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 22V140000 · Mar 2022 · model years 2021, 2022
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
Structure · 21V842000 · Oct 2021 · model year 2021
A damaged rear spoiler could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 21V280000 · Apr 2021 · model years 2020, 2021
A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
Safety · 20V191000 · Sep 2020 · model years 2019, 2020
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 20V183000 · Mar 2020 · model year 2019
A sudden loss of power while driving or loss of the transmission PARK function can increase the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 19V813000 · Nov 2019 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 18V524000 · Aug 2018 · model year 2018
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 18V332000 · May 2018 · model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Transmission · 18V280000 · May 2018 · model year 2018
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.
Electrical system · 17V741000 · Nov 2017 · model year 2014
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 17V572000 · Sep 2017 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 17V541000 · Aug 2017 · model year 2017
If a halfshaft is too short, it may disengage from the differential causing a loss of drive and increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 17V435000 · Jul 2017 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
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.
Fuel system · 16V814000 · Nov 2016 · model year 2016
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Brakes · 16V168000 · Mar 2016 · model years 2015, 2016
A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 15V879000 · Dec 2015 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Suspension · 15V469000 · Jul 2015 · model year 2015
If the rear lower control arm fractures it may result in a change in ride height, loss of rear end stability, and reduced braking capabilities, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 15V461000 · Jul 2015 · model years 2014, 2015
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 15V115000 · Feb 2015 · model years 2012, 2013
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 14V643000 · Oct 2014 · model year 2014
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates use of the passive restraint system.
Electrical system · 14V634000 · Oct 2014 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 14V636000 · Oct 2014 · model year 2014
If the ESC is disabled during certain driving situations, the driver may not be able to adequately control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 14V530000 · Sep 2014 · model year 2011
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 14V391000 · Jul 2014 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Safety · 14V293000 · Jun 2014 · model year 2014
The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 14V154000 · Apr 2014 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 14V104000 · Mar 2014 · model years 2012, 2013
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.
Safety · 12V560000 · Dec 2012 · model year 2013
The vehicle may be filled over capacity which could increase injury during a vehicle crash.
Airbags · 12V391000 · Aug 2012 · model year 2013
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.
Engine · 11V487000 · Sep 2011 · model year 2012
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.