Owners have filed 3,697 complaints with NHTSA about the Dodge Durango from 2012 to 2024. Across every year, the most reported problem areas are the electrical system, the lights, wipers and visibility and the engine and cooling. The years with the most complaints are 2014, 2012 and 2013.
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Every year at a glance
| Year | Vs. other years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Durango | Among the worst years | 640 | 10 |
| 2013 Durango | Among the worst years | 640 | 11 |
| 2014 Durango | Among the worst years | 786 | 11 |
| 2015 Durango | Among the worst years | 505 | 4 |
| 2016 Durango | About average | 161 | 3 |
| 2017 Durango | About average | 215 | 2 |
| 2018 Durango | About average | 233 | 5 |
| 2019 Durango | One of the better years | 146 | 4 |
| 2020 Durango | One of the better years | 56 | 2 |
| 2021 Durango | About average | 208 | 8 |
| 2022 Durango | Too new to judge | 61 | 7 |
| 2023 Durango | Too new to judge | 32 | 2 |
| 2024 Durango | Too new to judge | 14 | 0 |
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Dodge Durango questions
What are the worst Dodge Durango years?
Compared with its other years, the Durango years with the most owner complaints to NHTSA are 2012, 2013 and 2014. The most reported problem area across all years is the electrical system.
What are the best Dodge Durango years?
The Durango years with clearly fewer complaints than a typical year are 2019 and 2020. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly, since complaints keep coming in as cars age.
What are the most common Dodge Durango problems?
Across 2012 to 2024, owners report problems with the electrical system, the lights, wipers and visibility and the engine and cooling most often. Each model year has its own pattern, so check the year you are looking at.
How many recalls does the Dodge Durango have?
NHTSA lists 69 recalls across the 2012 to 2024 Durango, counted per model year. A recall can cover several years.
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