Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2011AVOIDSerious complaints 4.7× usual, mostly engine and fuel system Extended coverage
486 serious complaints of 800, the most about engine (180) and fuel system (119); per car on the road, 4.7× this model's usual year. 8 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving 70 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Sep 2016
“The contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer diagnosed that the pump relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v530000 (fuel system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Nov 2014
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. (09-002-14, Jun 2014)
- Extended coverage Customers may comment on the following:The AHR is deployed on one or both front seats and will not reset. (23-018-20, Nov 2020)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
800 owner complaints · 8 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 15–19 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 trims and features
Every Durango year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp; 5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp · Drive: 4WD, RWD
2011 Durango trims
| Boulevard | Crew | Express | Heat | R/T |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Dodge reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Dodge aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 357 hp 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged, 710 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 475 hp | AWD, RWD | 13–20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 0 | 13 | Unknown or other (4) | — |
| 2025 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 357 hp 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged, 710 hp | AWD, RWD | 13–20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 0 | 8 | Electrical system (5) | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 357 hp 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged, 710 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 475 hp | AWD, RWD | 13–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 0 | 14 | Electrical system (5) | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 357 hp 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged, 710 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 475 hp | AWD, RWD | 13–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 37 | Exterior lighting (13) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 475 hp | AWD, RWD | 15–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 7 | 58 | Exterior lighting (25) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged, 707 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 475 hp | AWD, RWD | 13–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 8 | 202 | Exterior lighting (90) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 475 hp | AWD, RWD | 15–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 75 | Exterior lighting (23) | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 475 hp | AWD, RWD | 15–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 142 | Exterior lighting (45) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp 6.4L 8-cyl, 475 hp | AWD, RWD | 15–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 232 | Electrical system (87) | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 17–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 212 | Exterior lighting (79) | No |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 17–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 161 | Exterior lighting (53) | No |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 16–20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 503 | Exterior lighting (196) | No |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp | 4WD, RWD | 16–20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 11 | 782 | Exterior lighting (259) | No |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp | 4WD, RWD | 15–19 mpg | 4 of 5 | 11 | 640 | Electrical system (290) | No |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 15–19 mpg | 4 of 5 | 10 | 640 | Electrical system (347) | No |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp | 4WD, RWD | 15–19 mpg | Not rated | 8 | 800 | Electrical system (514) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Durango 2018–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DODGE DURANGO SUV N/A AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 13 |
| 2026 | DODGE DURANGO SUV N/A RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 13 |
| 2026 | DODGE DURANGO SRT SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Dodge Durango SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 8 |
| 2025 | Dodge Durango SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 8 |
| 2025 | Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Dodge Durango SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 14 |
| 2024 | Dodge Durango SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 14 |
| 2024 | Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Dodge Durango SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 37 |
| 2023 | Dodge Durango SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 37 |
| 2023 | Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 6 |
| 2022 | Dodge Durango SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Dodge Durango SUV RWD | 4 | No | No | 7 | 58 |
| 2022 | Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 8 | 202 |
| 2021 | Dodge Durango SUV RWD | 4 | No | No | 8 | 202 |
| 2021 | Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 202 |
| 2020 | Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 55 |
| 2020 | Dodge Durango SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 55 |
| 2020 | Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 20 |
| 2019 | Dodge Durango SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | No | 4 | 142 |
| 2019 | Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | No | 4 | 142 |
| 2019 | Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 116 |
| 2018 | Dodge Durango SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | No | 5 | 232 |
| 2018 | Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | No | 5 | 232 |
| 2018 | Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 196 |
| 2017 | Dodge Durango SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 212 |
| 2017 | Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | No | 2 | 212 |
| 2016 | Dodge Durango SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 161 |
| 2016 | Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 161 |
| 2015 | Dodge Durango SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | No | 4 | 503 |
| 2015 | Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | No | 4 | 503 |
| 2014 | Dodge Durango SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | No | 11 | 782 |
| 2014 | Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | No | 11 | 782 |
| 2013 | Dodge Durango SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | No | 11 | 640 |
| 2013 | Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | No | 11 | 640 |
| 2012 | Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | No | 10 | 640 |
| 2012 | Dodge Durango SUV 2WD | 4 | Optional | No | 10 | 640 |
| 2011 | Dodge Durango SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 791 |
| 2011 | Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 800 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Durango AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
13–20 |
| 2026 | Durango RWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2025 | Durango AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–20 |
| 2025 | Durango RWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–20 |
| 2025 | Durango SRT AWD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 13 |
| 2024 | Durango AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2024 | Durango RWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2024 | Durango SRT AWD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
13–15 |
| 2023 | Durango AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2023 | Durango RWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2023 | Durango SRT AWD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
13–15 |
| 2022 | Durango AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2022 | Durango RWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2022 | Durango SRT AWD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 15 |
| 2021 | Durango AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2021 | Durango RWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2021 | Durango SRT AWD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
13–15 |
| 2020 | Durango AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2020 | Durango RWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2020 | Durango SRT AWD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 15 |
| 2019 | Durango AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2019 | Durango RWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2019 | Durango SRT AWD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 15 |
| 2018 | Durango AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2018 | Durango RWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2018 | Durango SRT AWD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L | 15 |
| 2017 | Durango AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2017 | Durango RWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2016 | Durango AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2016 | Durango RWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2015 | Durango AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
16–19 |
| 2015 | Durango RWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–20 |
| 2014 | Durango AWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
16–19 |
| 2014 | Durango RWD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–20 |
| 2013 | Durango 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
16–19 |
| 2013 | Durango 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
15–19 |
| 2012 | Durango 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
16–19 |
| 2012 | Durango 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
15–19 |
| 2011 | Durango 2WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
16–19 |
| 2011 | Durango 4WD | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
15–18 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.