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2012 Dodge Durango

SUV · 2011–2026

2011–2026 Dodge Durango
2011–2026 pictured. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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.

2012AVOIDSerious complaints 4.6× usual, mostly engine and fuel system Extended coverage

406 serious complaints of 640, the most about engine (141) and fuel system (89); per car on the road, 4.6× this model's usual year. 10 recalls.

What owners report

“Had the recall for shutting down repair again and still having the same problem. I've spent over $2000 In diagnosed fees with dealership and private shops and still having the same problem. Yes the fuel pump relay was replaced 2 times.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Sep 2021

“Had the recall for shutting down repair again and still having the same problem. I've spent over $2000 In diagnosed fees with dealership and private shops and still having the same problem. Yes the fuel pump relay was replaced 2 times.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Sep 2021

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.

640 owner complaints · 10 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 15–19 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2012 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

2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp; 5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp · Drive: 4WD, AWD, RWD

2012 Durango trims

CitadelCrewHeatR/TSXT

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

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
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, RWD13–20 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, RWD13–20 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, RWD13–21 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, RWD13–21 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, RWD15–21 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, RWD13–21 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, RWD15–21 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, RWD15–21 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, RWD15–21 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, RWD17–21 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, RWD17–21 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, RWD16–20 mpg 4 of 5 4 503 Exterior lighting (196) No
2014 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp
5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp
4WD, RWD16–20 mpg 4 of 5 11 782 Exterior lighting (259) No
2013 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp
5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp
4WD, RWD15–19 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, RWD15–19 mpg 4 of 5 10 640 Electrical system (347) No
2011 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp
5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp
4WD, RWD15–19 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 CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingThird row (7+ seats)Power liftgateAdaptive cruise with stop and goBlind-spot monitoringHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsSunroof or moonroof

Apple lists CarPlay for: Durango 2018–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 DODGE DURANGO SUV N/A AWD4 OptionalOptional 013
2026 DODGE DURANGO SUV N/A RWD4 OptionalOptional 013
2026 DODGE DURANGO SRT SUV N/A AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 00
2025 Dodge Durango SUV AWD4 OptionalOptional 08
2025 Dodge Durango SUV RWD4 OptionalOptional 08
2025 Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 00
2024 Dodge Durango SUV AWD4 OptionalOptional 014
2024 Dodge Durango SUV RWD4 OptionalOptional 014
2024 Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 00
2023 Dodge Durango SUV AWD4 OptionalOptional 337
2023 Dodge Durango SUV RWD4 OptionalOptional 337
2023 Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 16
2022 Dodge Durango SUV AWD4 NoNo 00
2022 Dodge Durango SUV RWD4 NoNo 758
2022 Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2021 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD4 NoNo 8202
2021 Dodge Durango SUV RWD4 NoNo 8202
2021 Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWDNot Rated NoNo 8202
2020 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD4 OptionalNo 255
2020 Dodge Durango SUV RWD4 OptionalNo 255
2020 Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalNo 120
2019 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD4 OptionalNo 4142
2019 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD4 OptionalNo 4142
2019 Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalNo 1116
2018 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD4 OptionalNo 5232
2018 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD4 OptionalNo 5232
2018 Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalNo 3196
2017 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD4 OptionalNo 2212
2017 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD4 OptionalNo 2212
2016 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD4 OptionalNo 3161
2016 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD4 OptionalNo 3161
2015 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD4 OptionalNo 4503
2015 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD4 OptionalNo 4503
2014 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD4 OptionalNo 11782
2014 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD4 OptionalNo 11782
2013 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD4 OptionalNo 11640
2013 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD4 OptionalNo 11640
2012 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD4 OptionalNo 10640
2012 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD4 OptionalNo 10640
2011 Dodge Durango SUV RWDNot Rated NoNo 8791
2011 Dodge Durango SUV 4WDNot Rated NoNo 8800

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026Durango AWDAuto 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
2026Durango RWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L 20
2025Durango AWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–20
2025Durango RWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–20
2025Durango SRT AWDAuto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg 13
2024Durango AWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2024Durango RWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2024Durango SRT AWDAuto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg
13–15
2023Durango AWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2023Durango RWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2023Durango SRT AWDAuto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg
13–15
2022Durango AWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2022Durango RWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2022Durango SRT AWDAuto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L 15
2021Durango AWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2021Durango RWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2021Durango SRT AWDAuto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg
13–15
2020Durango AWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2020Durango RWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2020Durango SRT AWDAuto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L 15
2019Durango AWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2019Durango RWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2019Durango SRT AWDAuto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L 15
2018Durango AWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2018Durango RWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2018Durango SRT AWDAuto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L 15
2017Durango AWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2017Durango RWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2016Durango AWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2016Durango RWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–21
2015Durango AWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
16–19
2015Durango RWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–20
2014Durango AWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
16–19
2014Durango RWDAuto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
17–20
2013Durango 2WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
16–19
2013Durango 4WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
15–19
2012Durango 2WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
16–19
2012Durango 4WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
15–19
2011Durango 2WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
16–19
2011Durango 4WDAuto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
15–18

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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