Reliable Auto DB

2023 Dodge Durango reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Dodge Durango over 4 years — 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Durango years here — under the median of the other years, which is 18. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Liftgate and Column shifter.

2012 Dodge Durango
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Complaints

36

Per year

7

Recalls

2

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (12 of 36), then Electrical system (9) and Powertrain (9). The most filings arrived in 2026 (16 of 36). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Durango has 56 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2024 has 14 complaints, 5 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Dodge Durango. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall structure, body, liftgate 2026-08-13 · NHTSA campaign 26V528000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 10, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 61D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21V842 or 23V115. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shifter 2023-09-18 · NHTSA campaign 23V640000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles equipped with an instrument panel mounted shifter. The shifter may experience an interference with the shifter boot and come out of gear while driving, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.
Remedy Dealers will replace the instrument panel mounted shifter boot, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 94A.

Complaints by component (36 total)

Exterior lighting
12
Electrical system
9
Powertrain
9
Engine
6
Air bags
3
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Forward collision avoidance
2
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Service brakes
2
Speed control
2
Structure
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

3202342024132025162026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My drivers side led headlight has only lasted 2 years. One bulb goes out and the whole assembly needs to be replaced. These led lights are supposed to last 5-10 years. I have both headlights with a single light out.…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-09-06
  • "The radio displays Uconnect box requires service, please visit an authorized dealer. When that happens you cannot use the safety call 911 button, if you are using your phone for navigation, you will not be able to see…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2026-09-01
  • "Water gets in the back racetrack light on the back lift gate."
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-08-24
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon startup and while driving, the check engine and airbag warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the gear shifter became stuck when shifting into…"
    Powertrain, Air bags, Engine · filed 2026-07-09
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact turned off and waited…"
    Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2026-06-30

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Durango all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3100
Durango all-wheel drive 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 14 22 17 MPG $4350
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 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 12 17 13 MPG $6150
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 2023 Dodge Durango reliable?

Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Dodge Durango over 4 years — 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Durango years here — under the median of the other years, which is 18. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Liftgate and Column shifter.

What are common problems with a 2023 Dodge Durango?

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (12 of 36), then Electrical system (9) and Powertrain (9). The most filings arrived in 2026 (16 of 36). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2023 Dodge Durango more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Durango has 56 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2024 has 14 complaints, 5 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Dodge Durango been recalled?

The 2023 Dodge Durango has 2 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 2023 Dodge Durango?

Owners have filed 36 complaints about the 2023 Dodge Durango with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Dodge Durango get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Dodge Durango is 17.3 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).