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.
2014CAREFULSerious complaints 2.5× usual, mostly engine and air bags Extended coverage
309 serious complaints of 782, the most about engine (74) and air bags (72); per car on the road, 2.5× this model's usual year. 11 recalls. NHTSA investigation PE15030: powered vehicle rollaway. NHTSA investigation PE16014: vehicle rollaway.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine. The knocking had increased over time. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the lifters, camshaft, and valve cover needed to be replaced.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jan 2022
“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed low speed through a parking area, the passenger's side seat headrest deployed inadvertently and hit the passenger in the back of the head. No warning lights were illuminated.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jul 2025
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Front Outboard Seat Belts May Not Retract Properly - X90 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting both of the front seat belt retractor D-rings for cracks, whitening or witness marks on the plastic overmolds. (23-013-21, Mar 2021)
- Extended coverage Customers may comment on the following:The AHR has inadvertently deployedFig. 1andFig. 2on one or both front seats and will not reset. (23-018-20, Jun 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.
782 owner complaints · 11 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 16–20 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2014 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
2014 Durango trims
| Citadel | Limited | 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.