Dodge Durango Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Dodge Durango model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2009 drew the fewest (17) and the 2006 the most (852).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Still collecting reports |
8 | 0 | Electrical system | 4★ | 13–20 |
| 2026 Still collecting reports |
13 | 0 | Unknown or other | 4★ | 13–20 |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
14 | 0 | Electrical system | 4★ | 13–21 |
| 2009 Among the fewest complaints |
17 | 4 | Electrical system | — | 15–21 |
| 2023 | 31 | 2 | Exterior lighting | 4★ | 13–21 |
| 2020 Among the fewest complaints |
55 | 2 | Exterior lighting | 4★ | 15–21 |
| 2022 | 58 | 7 | Exterior lighting | 4★ | 15–21 |
| 2008 Among the fewest complaints |
97 | 2 | Air bags | — | 15–16 |
| 2019 | 143 | 4 | Exterior lighting | 4★ | 15–21 |
| 2016 | 161 | 3 | Exterior lighting | 4★ | 17–21 |
| 2021 | 202 | 8 | Exterior lighting | 4★ | 13–21 |
| 2017 | 213 | 2 | Exterior lighting | 4★ | 17–21 |
| 2018 | 232 | 5 | Electrical system | 4★ | 15–21 |
| 2007 | 275 | 4 | Fuel system | — | 14–16 |
| 2015 | 503 | 4 | Exterior lighting | 4★ | 16–20 |
| 2012 | 640 | 10 | Electrical system | 4★ | 15–19 |
| 2013 | 640 | 11 | Electrical system | 4★ | 15–19 |
| 2014 Among the most complaints |
782 | 11 | Exterior lighting | 4★ | 16–20 |
| 2011 Among the most complaints |
800 | 8 | Electrical system | — | 15–19 |
| 2006 Among the most complaints |
852 | 9 | Fuel system | — | 12–16 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Dodge Durango years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2006 Dodge Durango: 852 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel system 401 (47%); Fuel/propulsion system 151 (18%); Electrical system 84 (10%).
Reports mention 16 crashes, 9 fires, 19 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 64,000 miles. 9 recall campaigns listed.
2011 Dodge Durango: 800 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 514 (64%); Engine 180 (23%); Fuel/propulsion system 119 (15%).
Reports mention 15 crashes, 57 fires, 11 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 67,000 miles. 8 recall campaigns listed.
2014 Dodge Durango: 782 complaints
Most-reported: Exterior lighting 259 (33%); Seats 163 (21%); Electrical system 149 (19%).
Reports mention 23 crashes, 9 fires, 60 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 63,000 miles. 11 recall campaigns listed.
The Dodge Durango years with the fewest complaints
2009 Dodge Durango: 17 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 4 (24%); Air bags 3 (18%); Fuel system 3 (18%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 65,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
2020 Dodge Durango: 55 complaints
Most-reported: Exterior lighting 22 (40%); Electrical system 9 (16%); Engine 7 (13%).
Reports mention 3 fires, 5 injuries. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2008 Dodge Durango: 97 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 26 (27%); Fuel/propulsion system 21 (22%); Fuel system 19 (20%).
Reports mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 64,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Dodge Durango owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 58 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 202 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 31,911 |
| 2020 | 55 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 143 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 26,059 |
| 2018 | 232 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 24,000 |
| 2017 | 213 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 35,000 |
| 2016 | 161 | 23 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 40,000 |
| 2015 | 503 | 26 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 51,576 |
| 2014 | 782 | 23 | 9 | 60 | 0 | 63,000 |
| 2013 | 640 | 20 | 34 | 22 | 0 | 77,000 |
| 2012 | 640 | 17 | 32 | 16 | 0 | 66,000 |
| 2011 | 800 | 15 | 57 | 11 | 0 | 67,000 |
| 2009 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 65,000 |
| 2008 | 97 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 64,000 |
| 2007 | 275 | 15 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 74,000 |
| 2006 | 852 | 16 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 64,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Dodge Durango recalls
- Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled (2014–2018 model years; 4,815,661 vehicles across all models; filed May 2018; 18V332000)
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (2004–2009 model years; 4,648,270 vehicles across all models; filed May 2016; 16V352000)
- Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture (2004–2008 model years; 4,077,169 vehicles across all models; filed May 2015; 15V313000)
- Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities (2014–2015 model years; 1,416,903 vehicles across all models; filed Jul 2015; 15V461000)
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR (2001 model year; 1,211,756 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2000; 00V366000)
All 73 Dodge Durango recall campaigns · Dodge Durango problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Dodge Durango years FAQ
Which Dodge Durango year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2009 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (17). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Dodge Durango years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2006, 2011 and 2014 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Dodge Durango problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (1,826 of 5,736 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Dodge Durango have?
NHTSA lists 73 recall campaigns covering the Dodge Durango. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Dodge Durango recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
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.