Dodge Durango Problems by Year

We compared every Dodge Durango model year from 1998–2026 using 13,860 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 73 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 1999, 2005, 2000 and 1998, which drew far more complaints than other Durango years at the same age. The best years are 2020, 2024 and 2022.

28model years
13,860complaints
73recalls
1999, 2005worst years
2020, 2024best years

Complaints by model year

’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’269652.0k1.1k6654233391.1k1.6k852275971780064064078350316121323314455204593214814
Owner complaints per model year, Dodge Durango. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2026141.6×—Window & WiperAverage
20258−65%—ElectricalGood
202414−80%—ElectricalGood
202332−73%2HeadlightGood
202259−76%7HeadlightGood
2021204−38%8HeadlightAverage
202055−85%2HeadlightGood
2019144−69%4HeadlightGood
2018233−56%5ElectricalGood
2017213−63%2HeadlightGood
2016161−73%3HeadlightGood
2015503−22%4HeadlightAverage
20147831.2×11HeadlightAverage
2013640typical11ElectricalAverage
2012640typical10ElectricalAverage
20118001.3×8ElectricalAverage
200917−97%4Fuel SystemGood
200897−85%2Fuel SystemGood
2007275−62%4Fuel SystemGood
20068521.2×9Fuel SystemAverage
20051,5672.0×8Fuel SystemCaution
20041,1151.2×8EngineAverage
2003339−55%4SuspensionGood
2002423−42%4SuspensionGood
2001665typical5SuspensionAverage
20001,0751.7×2SuspensionCaution
19991,9673.0×3SuspensionAvoid
19989651.6×4SuspensionCaution

* Complaints compared with the median Durango year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Dodge Durango problems

Latest Dodge Durango recalls

Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA recall 26V-528 · Aug 13, 2026 · 74,578 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 10, 2026.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

NHTSA recall 24V-838 · Nov 7, 2024 · 206,502 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC).

Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 24V-436 · Jun 13, 2024 · 1,033,433 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying.

Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024.

Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module

NHTSA recall 24V-415 · Jun 6, 2024 · 211,581 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Durango and Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system.

Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

NHTSA recall 23V-640 · Sep 18, 2023 · 125 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles equipped with an instrument panel mounted shifter. The shifter may experience an interference with the shifter boot and come out of gear while driving, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel mounted shifter boot, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

All 73 Dodge Durango recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Dodge Durango should you avoid?

1999, 2005, 2000 and 1998 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Durango years at the same age, led by suspension problems in the 1999.

What is the best year for the Dodge Durango?

2020 has the fewest complaints compared with other Durango years at the same age, followed by 2024 and 2022. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Dodge Durango problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the suspension (2,761), electrical system (2,734) and engine & cooling (2,439). Suspension complaints peak in the 1999 model year.

How many recalls has the Dodge Durango had?

73 recalls across 1998–2026. The model year with the most is 2013. See all Dodge Durango recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.