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2018 Dodge Durango reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2018 Dodge Durango holds 232 complaints after 9 years, a rate of 20 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 5 recalls on file, including Brake control module, Front underhood wiring, and Wiring.

2012 Dodge Durango
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Complaints

232

Per year

20

Recalls

5

Years on the road

9

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (87 of 232), then Exterior lighting (56) and Engine (27). Those filings include 9 that report a crash and 5 that report an injury.

Next to 2017 and 2019

The 2017 Durango has 210 complaints, 19 per year, and the 2019 has 141 complaints, 11 per year. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

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 2018 Dodge Durango. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall Brake control module 2024-11-07 · NHTSA campaign 24V838000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Remedy Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 94B. This recall replaces previous recall number 22V-426. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-426 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall Brake control module 2022-06-09 · NHTSA campaign 22V426000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Remedy This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit. FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 28, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z48.
Recall electrical system, wiring, front underhood wiring 2018-08-09 · NHTSA campaign 18V524000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
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 powertrain, automatic transmission 2018-05-01 · NHTSA campaign 18V280000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.

Complaints by component (232 total)

Electrical system
87
Exterior lighting
56
Engine
27
Seats
21
Service brakes
21
Powertrain
13
Fuel and propulsion system
11
Air bags
10
Forward collision avoidance
7
Speed control
6
Suspension
6
Electronic stability control (ESC)
5
Structure
5
Back-over prevention
4
Hydraulic brakes
4
Steering
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Wheels
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Seat belts
2
Visibility
2
Equipment
1
Lane departure
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

9

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

5

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

122018292019182020312021412022242023312024302025162026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Defect causes premature wear and deterioration of camshafts and lifters, causing engine failure."
    Engine · filed 2026-09-19
  • "I was driving down a 45 mph roadway and my sunroof glass exploded. Nothing hit it and there were no bumps in the road when it exploded"
    Visibility · filed 2026-09-10
  • "I purchased a 2018 Dodge Durango. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, moisture was present inside the rear liftgate/racetrack lamp assembly and portions of the rear lighting did not operate. The selling dealership…"
    Electrical system, Exterior lighting · filed 2026-09-08
  • "Back to back error codes P0300 P0108 P1404 P0172 Rough running engine. Very strong smell of fuel at two different times while driving. Vehicle not responding to gas pedal while driving on highway. Repairs at thousands…"
    Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-04
  • "The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that a section of the rear light was inoperable. The passenger’s side light was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-07-10

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Durango all-wheel drive 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 14 22 17 MPG $4350
Durango all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3100
Durango rear-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 26 21 MPG $3100
Durango rear-wheel drive 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 22 17 MPG $4350
Durango SRT all-wheel drive 6.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 13 19 15 MPG $5300

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 2018 Dodge Durango reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2018 Dodge Durango holds 232 complaints after 9 years, a rate of 20 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 5 recalls on file, including Brake control module, Front underhood wiring, and Wiring.

What are common problems with a 2018 Dodge Durango?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (87 of 232), then Exterior lighting (56) and Engine (27). Those filings include 9 that report a crash and 5 that report an injury.

Is the 2018 Dodge Durango more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2017 Durango has 210 complaints, 19 per year, and the 2019 has 141 complaints, 11 per year. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

Has the 2018 Dodge Durango been recalled?

The 2018 Dodge Durango has 5 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 2018 Dodge Durango?

Owners have filed 232 complaints about the 2018 Dodge Durango with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2018 Dodge Durango get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 Dodge Durango is 18.2 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).