2015 Dodge Durango reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Dodge Durango holds 503 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 19 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Durango years here — over the median of the other years, which is 17. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Wiring, Caliper, and Rear.

2012 Dodge Durango — Photo by Alexander Migl, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

503

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (196 of 503), then Electrical system (95) and Seats (91). Those filings include 26 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 36 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Durango has 782 complaints, 29 per year, and the 2016 has 161 complaints, 17 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Dodge Durango. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (4)

Recall electrical system, wiring 2018-05-17 · NHTSA campaign 18V332000

Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, disc, caliper 2016-03-23 · NHTSA campaign 16V168000

Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.

Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.

Recall suspension, rear 2015-07-27 · NHTSA campaign 15V469000

Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture.

Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R38. Note: This supersedes Recall No. 15V-407.

Recall equipment, electrical, radio 2015-07-23 · NHTSA campaign 15V461000

Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

Remedy Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.

Complaints by component (503 total)

Exterior lighting

196

Electrical system

Seats

Air bags

Engine

Powertrain

Structure

Fuel and propulsion system

Speed control

Seat belts

Suspension

Service brakes

Visibility and wipers

Equipment

Steering

Engine and engine cooling

Fuel system, gasoline

Lane departure

Tires

Adaptive and mobility equipment

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Hydraulic brakes

Latches, locks, and linkages

Visibility

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"First we smelled a light burning smell from the vehicle while driving then the blower motor blew a fuse. The fuse was replaced immediately and we started the vehicle to try to get back home. We then got a dash alert on…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-08-15
"Driver headrest deployed without any accident. I was sitting in my car and the headrest made a loud bang and hit the back of my head causing me whiplash"
Seats · filed 2026-06-29
"03/27/2026 Driver headrest popped open while I was sitting in the driver's seat in my driveway for no reason. Other than a very load bang and a headache from being struck in the head, nothing else was damaged."
Seats · filed 2026-04-21
"Engine light came on, no warning. Took to garage to check diagnostic system, went through system, did some work and light went off. Week later, light back on..took back to garage - they documented all they saw within…"
Engine · filed 2026-04-16
"What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Passenger and driver seat caught on fire spontaneously, engine or battery has also been dying/ malfunctioning, touch…"
Electrical system, Seats, Engine · filed 2026-04-03

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Durango all-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	17	24	19 MPG	$3400
Durango all-wheel drive	5.7L, 8-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	All-wheel drive	14	22	16 MPG	$4600
Durango rear-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-wheel drive	18	25	20 MPG	$3250
Durango rear-wheel drive	5.7L, 8-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-wheel drive	14	22	17 MPG	$4350

Specs and fitment

WD generation (3rd gen), 2012–present

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Dodge Durango reliable?

What are common problems with a 2015 Dodge Durango?

Is the 2015 Dodge Durango more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2015 Dodge Durango been recalled?

The 2015 Dodge Durango has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Dodge Durango?

Owners have filed 503 complaints about the 2015 Dodge Durango with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Dodge Durango get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Dodge Durango is 18 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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).