Recalls
4campaigns
2 electrical · 1 brake · 1 suspension
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
503filed
Owner reports, 2011–2020 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
4★overall
★★★★☆ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
20mpg combined
$3,266/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3.6 L 6-cyl· 8-speed automatic
4 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 Dodge Durango. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled
Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
- Consequence
- If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
77% repairedof 4,815,661 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Front Left Brake Caliper May Break
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.
- Consequence
- A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.
90.2% repairedof 21,183 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V168000
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Incorrectly Heat Treated Rear Lower Control Arms
Suspension · rear
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R38. Note: This supersedes Recall No. 15V-407.
93.6% repairedof 5,492 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V469000
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Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities
Equipment · electrical · radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
- Consequence
- Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
98.8% repairedof 1,416,903 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (503)
503 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The exterior lighting is mentioned most often.
26involved a crash
4involved a fire
37injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 196 | 39% |
| Electrical system | 95 | 18.9% |
| Seats | 91 | 18.1% |
| Unknown or other | 47 | 9.3% |
| Air bags | 42 | 8.3% |
| Engine | 38 | 7.6% |
| Power train | 38 | 7.6% |
| Structure | 21 | 4.2% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | 4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 3.6% |
How 2015 compares with other Durango years
Best and worst Durango years →2011800
2012640
2013640
2014782
2015503
2016161
2017213
2018232
2019143
202055
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 800 | 8 |
| 2012 | 640 | 10 |
| 2013 | 640 | 11 |
| 2014 | 782 | 11 |
| 2015 | 503 | 4 |
| 2016 | 161 | 3 |
| 2017 | 213 | 2 |
| 2018 | 232 | 5 |
| 2019 | 143 | 4 |
| 2020 | 55 | 2 |
This year (2015)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 5★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 19.8%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Dodge Durango suv 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 20 mpg combined
20
mpg combined
18
city
25
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,350
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 436 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$3,266per year
$272per month
750gallons a year
Miles ÷ 20 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 20 | $3,350 | 436 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 19 | $3,550 | 458 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 22 / 17 | $4,450 | 531 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 22 / 16 | $4,750 | 541 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2015 Dodge Durango FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Durango have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 18V332000 (electrical), 16V168000 (brake), 15V469000 (suspension), 15V461000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 Dodge Durango problems?
Owners filed 503 complaints with NHTSA. Exterior lighting (196), Electrical system (95), Seats (91) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2015 Dodge Durango get?
EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 18 city, 25 highway and 20 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2015 Dodge Durango get?
NHTSA rated the 2015 Dodge Durango suv 2wd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (19.8% rollover risk).
How does the 2015 Durango compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2020 Dodge Durango model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (55) and the 2011 the most (800). The 2015 drew 503. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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