Most common 2009 Dodge Durango problems
Share of the 17 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Durango complaints by model year
Best Durango years: 2020, 2024, 2022. Years to avoid: 1999, 2005, 2000, 1998. Compare all years →
2009 Dodge Durango recalls (4)
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa,…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen vehicles manufactured January 17, 2007, to December 18, 2008, and 2010 RAM 3500 cab chassis manufactured September 25, 2009, to February 1, 2010.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.
Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30,…
Remedy: On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for…
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2009 Dodge Durango:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
What 2009 Dodge Durango owners say
Fuel & propulsion system
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Durango. While the vehicle was stationary, the fuel tank would not fill up properly. The contact stated that it took 45 minutes for the fuel tank to become filled. The vehicle was diagnosed as having a screen inside the fuel tank that was filled with particles, which blocked the fuel from entering the tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. Updated 09/29/16 the consumer stated the gas tank rusted, due to the gas leak. Updated 10/04/16.
When filling the gas tank with fuel there is an issue with gas shooting out of the filler neck when tank is nearly full. This is a major issue due to gas spilling out onto the ground possibly causing a fire hazard. This happens every time I fill up the gas tank. This is on a 2005 Dodge Durango limited with 26,000 miles on it.
Electrical system
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked. The contact opened the driver side door and noticed that the driver's seat was engulfed in flames. The entire door panel was melted. The contact extinguished the fire. The manufacturer sent an independent inspector to perform a brief inspection of the vehicle. The inspector stated that the fire undoubtedly originated from the driver's seat motor control switch, which moves the seat. The Chrysler engineers reviewed the inspector's report and stated that they would not repair the vehicle due to the year of the vehicle and the number of years the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
During the first episode/event, suddenly, the instrument cluster lights began to flash on and off, the warning chimes sounded, the illumination for the radio and other similar components began to flash on and off. When I pulled off the road and turned the vehicle off, there was a persistent loud clicking noise from under the hood, as well as various instrument cluster lights continued to flash even with the key out of the ignition. I took the vehicle to the dealer who advised that an electrical junction box under the dash had 'corroded', and it would need to be replaced. They also advised that this was due to water from following a wire leading from the roof. This vehicle does not have a sun/moon roof. The cost, parts and labor, were over $ 800.00. In January 2013, the same symptoms returned. This time after turning the vehicle off, the vehicle would not start at all. …
Air bags
I took my car in for a recall on my driver's side airbag. Before they started to do the work they said they were not responsible for any damage to my car because it was an older model. I am very upset that I took my car in for safety reasons and they could damage my car in the process! How unfair on the part of the consumer to make them pay for possible damage when they are taking their car in for safety reasons! And Dodge doesn't believe in the integrity of their own product at the same time! This needs to be addressed by the NHTSA!
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V352000 (air bags) and 16V947000 (air bags). However, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2009 Dodge Durango engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L 8-cyl hybrid | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 20 / 22 / 21 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 13 / 19 / 15 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 19 / 15 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 13 / 18 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Dodge Durango a good car?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Durango rates better than average: 97% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Durango at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Dodge Durango?
The fuel & propulsion system — 4 complaints, 24% of all complaints for this model year, most often about storage › tank assembly › filler pipe and cap. Next are the electrical system (4) and air bags (3).
How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge Durango have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2009 Dodge Durango, the most recent from January 9, 2018 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Dodge Durango?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2024 and 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999, 2005, 2000 and 1998. See the full Dodge Durango years comparison.
At what mileage do 2009 Dodge Durango problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 45,000 miles; 55% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.