2026 Dodge Durango Problems & Complaints

Average1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Durango at the same age

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2026 Dodge Durango with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Durango at the same age. The most reported problem area is the windows, wipers & sunroof (2 complaints, typically around 1,000 miles).

14complaints
0recalls
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2026 Dodge Durango problems

  • Other / not specified
    429%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~1,000 miles
    214%
  • Engine & cooling~11,000 miles
    214%
  • Suspension
    214%
  • Brakes
    214%
  • Driver assistance
    214%
  • Electrical system~1,000 miles
    214%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~1,000 miles
    214%
  • Lights
    17%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    17%
  • Seat belts
    17%

Share of the 14 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Dodge Durango 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).

Best Durango years: 2020, 2024, 2022. Years to avoid: 1999, 2005, 2000, 1998. Compare all years →

2026 Dodge Durango engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.6L 6-cyl8-speed automaticRWD18 / 25 / 20
3.6L 6-cyl8-speed automaticAWD17 / 24 / 20
5.7L 8-cyl8-speed automaticAWD14 / 21 / 16
6.4L 8-cyl8-speed automaticAWD13 / 19 / 15
6.2L 8-cyl supercharged8-speed automaticAWD12 / 17 / 13

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Dodge Durango a good car?

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2026 Durango rates average: 1.6× as many complaints as 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 2026 Dodge Durango?

The windows, wipers & sunroof — 2 complaints, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and suspension (2).

How many recalls does the 2026 Dodge Durango have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026 Dodge Durango. You can still confirm with your VIN using our 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 2026 Dodge Durango problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 11,000 miles; 100% 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.