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
Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 295 hp; 5.7L 8-cyl, 360 hp · Drive: 4WD, AWD, RWD
2012 Durango trims
| Citadel | Crew | Heat | R/T | SXT |
|---|
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.