Dodge Durango years to avoid and best years
Newer Dodge Durango years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 56 (640 complaints). 2012 through 2014 are in that same range. From 2018 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 4 (from 55 complaints), 2024 at 5 (from 14 complaints), and 2022 at 6 (from 56 complaints). The Dodge Durango 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2013 Dodge Durango, 166 of 640 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
2020
2024
2022
2025–26
Dodge Durango reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Dodge Durango. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 16.8 |
| 2025 Too early | 4 | 8 | 0 | Electrical system | 17.4 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 5 | 14 | 0 | Electrical system, Back-over prevention | 17.3 |
| 2023 → | 7 | 36 | 2 | Exterior lighting | 17.3 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 6 | 56 | 7 | Exterior lighting | 18.2 |
| 2021 → | 17 | 202 | 8 | Exterior lighting | 17.3 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 4 | 55 | 2 | Exterior lighting | 18.2 |
| 2019 → | 11 | 141 | 4 | Exterior lighting | 18.2 |
| 2018 → | 20 | 232 | 5 | Exterior lighting | 18.2 |
| 2017 → | 19 | 210 | 2 | Exterior lighting | 19 |
| 2016 → | 17 | 161 | 3 | Exterior lighting | 19 |
| 2015 → | 19 | 503 | 4 | Exterior lighting | 18 |
| 2014 → | 29 | 782 | 11 | Exterior lighting | 18 |
| 2013 → Most | 56 | 640 | 11 | Electrical system | 17.3 |
| 2012 → | 40 | 640 | 10 | Electrical system | 17.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 5W-20 full synthetic (3.6L V6 Pentastar) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 265/60R18 (base), 295/45R20 (R/T and SRT trims)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 21V-280 covers certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles: the Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing. Dealers inspect and repair the fastener as needed. Recall 20V-191 covers certain 2019-2020 Dodge Durango vehicles, along with many other FCA models with 8.4-inch or 12-inch radio displays: a software error can leave the rearview camera image on screen after the vehicle shifts out of reverse; dealers update the radio display software.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Durango years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 4 (from 55 complaints), 2024 at 5 (from 14 complaints), and 2022 at 6 (from 56 complaints).
Which Dodge Durango year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 56 (640 complaints). 2012 through 2014 are in that same range. On the 2013 Dodge Durango, 166 of 640 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Dodge Durango owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Dodge Durango years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2018 on, complaints per year fall.
Which Dodge Durango years are too early to compare?
The Dodge Durango 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Dodge Durango take?
The 3.6L V6 commonly uses 5W-20 full synthetic with about 6 quarts including the filter.
What does NHTSA recall 21V-280 cover on the Dodge Durango?
Recall 21V-280 covers certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles: the Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.
What generation is the 2013 Dodge Durango?
WD generation (3rd gen) (2012-present).