What are the most common problems with this Durango?

Owners name the exterior lighting group most often, followed by the electrical system and the engine.

Does this Durango have recalls?

Yes. The count is listed for this model year and each recall is shown in the Recalls section.

How many complaints has NHTSA received?

NHTSA has 213 owner complaints on file for this model year.

Is this Durango reliable?

The reports are mixed. Lighting and electrical groups lead the list, and the power train group has stories about gear selection. See the sections above for the full picture.

What is the gas mileage and how is it compared to other years?

See the fuel section for mileage and the by-year comparison section for how this model year stacks up.

2017 Dodge Durango Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 213 owner complaints on file for this Durango^[1]. The biggest group points at the exterior lighting, with 80 complaints^[2].

213owner complaints^[1]

2recalls^[3]

17–21MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners raised most, biggest first.

Exterior Lighting. 80 complaints^[2]. Owners describe water collecting inside the rear light assembly near the tailgate, which leads to fogging, flickering and lights that stop working. One person also describes a sharp edge on a taillight.
Electrical System. 62 complaints^[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe the car staying on after it is shut off, accessories that keep running, and a cruise control that slowed the vehicle on its own.
Engine. 29 complaints^[7]. Owners describe an oil leak that came back after a dealer repair, overheating warnings with low coolant, and the car lunging forward at a stop with the stop and start feature active.
Power Train. 23 complaints^[8]. Owners describe the dial shifter not holding the gear they picked, the vehicle moving while parked, and a loss of power with a transmission warning light.
Unknown Or Other. 21 complaints^[9]. These reports do not fit a clear component group.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 16 complaints^[10].
Steering. 11 complaints^[11].
Seats. 11 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2017 Durango is necessarily included.

Electrical System › Software (18V332), May 2018. About 4,815,661 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft (17V541), August 2017. About 4 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Durango RWD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Midgrade, Rear-Wheel Drive^[15]	14 / 22 / 17	$4,450
Durango RWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[4]	19 / 26 / 21	$3,200
Durango AWD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Midgrade, All-Wheel Drive^[16]	14 / 22 / 17	$4,450
Durango AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[17]	18 / 25 / 21	$3,200

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV 2WD^[5]	4	4	5	4	19.8%
SUV 4WD^[18]	4	4	5	3	21.2%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2017 Dodge Durango with 5.7L 8-cylinder^[19]	360 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
DURANGO 4DR SUV AWD V6^[20]	200 in	76 in	71 in	120 in	4,987 lb
DURANGO 4DR SUV AWD V8^[21]	200 in	76 in	71 in	120 in	5,331 lb

How 2017 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Durango model year. The 2017 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1998	965	4
1999	1,967	3
2000	1,075	2
2001	665	5
2002	423	4
2003	339	4
2004	1,115	8
2005	1,567	8
2006	852	9
2007	275	4
2008	97	2
2009	17	4
2011	800	8
2012	640	10
2013	640	11
2014	783	11
2015	503	4
2016	161	3
2017	213	2
2018	233	5
2019	144	4
2020	55	2
2021	204	8
2022	59	7
2023	32	2
2024	14	0
2025	8	0
2026	14	0

NHTSA's counts for the Durango show 213 complaints and 2 recalls for 2017^[3]. Among the 29 model years listed, 12 have fewer complaints than 2017 and 16 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 1999 (1,967)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2017 Durango?

These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, so treat them as a guide and not a verdict^[1]. Most of the complaints come from the lighting and electrical groups, and few of them mention injuries (2 in lighting, 0 in electrical)^[2]^[6]. The gear selection stories in the power train group deserve more attention, since owners describe the vehicle moving when it should not^[8]. Recalls exist for this model year, so check the Recalls section above^[3]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so use them to compare model years of the same vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with this Durango?: Owners name the exterior lighting group most often, followed by the electrical system and the engine^[2]^[6]^[7].
Does this Durango have recalls?: Yes. The count is listed for this model year and each recall is shown in the Recalls section^[3].
How many complaints has NHTSA received?: NHTSA has 213 owner complaints on file for this model year^[1].
Is this Durango reliable?: The reports are mixed. Lighting and electrical groups lead the list, and the power train group has stories about gear selection^[2]^[6]^[8]. See the sections above for the full picture.
What is the gas mileage and how is it compared to other years?: See the fuel section for mileage and the by-year comparison section for how this model year stacks up.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Dodge Durango

1998 965 complaints, 4 recalls
1999 1,967 complaints, 3 recalls
2000 1,075 complaints, 2 recalls
2002 423 complaints, 4 recalls
2003 339 complaints, 4 recalls
2013 640 complaints, 11 recalls
2014 783 complaints, 11 recalls
2015 503 complaints, 4 recalls
2017 this page
2026 14 complaints, 0 recalls

Compare all model years of the Dodge Durango

Other Dodge models from 2017

2017 Dodge Journey 201 complaints, 2 recalls

All Dodge models

Similar cars from 2017: suvs

2017 Lincoln Navigator 32 complaints, 5 recalls
2017 Nissan Armada 81 complaints, 0 recalls
2017 Porsche Cayenne 19 complaints, 2 recalls
2017 Tesla Model X 268 complaints, 10 recalls
2017 Toyota Land Cruiser 4 complaints, 1 recall
2017 Volvo XC90 81 complaints, 7 recalls

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 213 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Dodge Durango (9 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 11 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
80 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 42,250). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Dodge Durango model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Durango RWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 2WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
62 complaints name the electrical system component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 39,500). NHTSA vehicle records
29 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 20,500). NHTSA vehicle records
23 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 12,000). NHTSA vehicle records
21 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 3,000). NHTSA vehicle records
16 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 40,000). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 20,500). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 18V332, filed May 17, 2018: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V541, filed August 31, 2017: Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Durango RWD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Midgrade, Rear-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 22 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Durango AWD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Midgrade, All-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 22 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Durango AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2017 Dodge Durango with 5.7L 8-cylinder: rated 360 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, DURANGO 4DR SUV AWD V6: length 200 in, width 76 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 120 in, curb weight 4,987 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, DURANGO 4DR SUV AWD V8: length 200 in, width 76 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 120 in, curb weight 5,331 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2017 Dodge Durango: problems, recalls and fuel economy