Dodge Durango years to avoid
More than twice the Durango's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Dodge Durango years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Dodge Durango complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Dodge Durango problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension2,762
- Electrical2,731
- Engine2,434
- Fuel system1,986
- Transmission1,319
- Lights1,115
- Brakes960
- Airbags848
- Steering722
- Seats549
- Acceleration349
- Visibility334
Most reported problems on the Dodge Durango
Stalling 1,415Engine failure 391Headlights 299Knocking 288ABS 232Grinding brakes 223No deployment 194Harsh shifting 117Pulling 105Premature wear 103Transmission failure 71Slipping 64Power windows 43
Dodge Durango problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 15 | Transmission | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | - | 8 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 14 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 33 | Lights | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2022 | 88 | 61 | Lights | 7 | 2 | ||
| 2021 | 78 | 208 | Lights | 31,911 | 8 | 10 | |
| 2020 | 92 | 56 | Lights | 29,980 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 86 | 146 | Lights | 31,000 | 4 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 79 | 234 | Electrical | 24,000 | 5 | 9 | |
| 2017 | 83 | 215 | Lights | 35,000 | 2 | 9 | |
| 2016 | 81 | 161 | Lights | 40,000 | 3 | 23 | Fewest complaints |
| 2015 | 58 | 505 | Lights | 51,576 | 4 | 26 | |
| 2014 | 39 | 786 | Lights | 63,000 | 11 | 23 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 46 | 640 | Electrical | 77,000 | 11 | 20 | |
| 2012 | 46 | 640 | Electrical | 66,000 | 10 | 17 | |
| 2011 | 38 | 800 | Electrical | 67,000 | 8 | 15 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 87 | 12 | Airbags | 65,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 91 | 97 | Fuel system | 64,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 79 | 191 | Fuel system | 74,000 | 4 | 12 | Fewest complaints |
| 2006 | 36 | 852 | Fuel system | 64,000 | 9 | 16 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 14 | 1,567 | Fuel system | 74,000 | 8 | 38 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 25 | 1,115 | Engine | 95,000 | 8 | 45 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 69 | 339 | Suspension | 63,000 | 4 | 29 | |
| 2002 | 61 | 423 | Suspension | 58,000 | 4 | 35 | |
| 2001 | 44 | 665 | Suspension | 56,000 | 5 | 60 | |
| 2000 | - | 1,074 | Suspension | 59,165 | 2 | 118 | |
| 1999 | - | 1,967 | Suspension | 71,000 | 3 | 106 | |
| 1998 | - | 965 | Suspension | 70,000 | 4 | 51 | |
| 1997 | - | 4 | Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 74
Dodge Durango warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Dodge Durango
What years of the Dodge Durango should you avoid?
2004, 2005, 2006, 2011 and 2014. Each has more than twice the Dodge Durango's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2005 alone has 1,567, mostly about fuel system and engine.
What is the best year for a used Dodge Durango?
2019, 2016 and 2007 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (146, 161 and 191).
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Durango?
Suspension, with 2,762 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (2,731) and engine (2,434).
How many recalls does the Dodge Durango have?
74 recalls between 1997 and 2026. The 2014 model year has the most, with 11.
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