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NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Dodge Durango[1]. One of them mentions a crash[1].

14owner complaints[1]
13–20MPG combined (EPA)[2]
4★NHTSA overall rating[3]

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints across several parts of the vehicle, and one report can name more than one part.

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2026 Durango[12].

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, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[2] 18 / 25 / 20 $3,350
Durango AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive[13] 17 / 24 / 20 $3,350
Durango AWD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Midgrade, All-Wheel Drive[14] 14 / 21 / 16 $4,750
Durango AWD, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Premium, All-Wheel Drive[15] 12 / 17 / 13 $6,300
Durango AWD, 6.4L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Premium, All-Wheel Drive[16] 13 / 19 / 15 $5,500

Safety ratings

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
SUV AWD[3] 4 4 5 3 21.2%
SUV RWD[17] 4 4 5 4 19.8%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2026 Dodge Durango with 3.6L 6-cylinder[18] 295 hp
2026 Dodge Durango with 5.7L 8-cylinder[19] 360 hp
2026 Dodge Durango with 6.2L 8-cylinder[20] 707 hp
2026 Dodge Durango with 6.4L 8-cylinder[21] 470 hp

How 2026 compares with other years

1998: 965 complaints, 4 recalls19981999: 1,967 complaints, 3 recalls2000: 1,075 complaints, 2 recalls2001: 665 complaints, 5 recalls20012002: 423 complaints, 4 recalls2003: 339 complaints, 4 recalls2004: 1,115 complaints, 8 recalls20042005: 1,567 complaints, 8 recalls2006: 852 complaints, 9 recalls2007: 275 complaints, 4 recalls20072008: 97 complaints, 2 recalls2009: 17 complaints, 4 recalls2011: 800 complaints, 8 recalls20112012: 640 complaints, 10 recalls2013: 640 complaints, 11 recalls2014: 783 complaints, 11 recalls20142015: 503 complaints, 4 recalls2016: 161 complaints, 3 recalls2017: 213 complaints, 2 recalls20172018: 233 complaints, 5 recalls2019: 144 complaints, 4 recalls2020: 55 complaints, 2 recalls20202021: 204 complaints, 8 recalls2022: 59 complaints, 7 recalls2023: 32 complaints, 2 recalls20232024: 14 complaints, 0 recalls2025: 8 complaints, 0 recalls2026: 14 complaints, 0 recalls142026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Durango model year. The 2026 is highlighted[12].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19989654
19991,9673
20001,0752
20016655
20024234
20033394
20041,1158
20051,5678
20068529
20072754
2008972
2009174
20118008
201264010
201364011
201478311
20155034
20161613
20172132
20182335
20191444
2020552
20212048
2022597
2023322
2024140
202580
2026140

NHTSA's counts for the Durango show 14 complaints and 0 recalls for 2026[12]. Among the 29 model years listed, 2 have fewer complaints than 2026 and 25 have more[12]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 1999 (1,967)[12]. 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 2026 Durango?

The complaint record for this model year is short so far[1]. The reports are spread across many parts rather than piling up in one place[4]. Some of the stories describe serious moments, such as a wheel coming off or a car that would not stop[7][8]. These are unverified owner reports, and the counts are not adjusted for sales. Use the Recalls and by-year sections on this page to see the rest of the picture.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Dodge Durango?
Owner complaints are spread across many component groups, and the largest group is unknown or other[4]. Engine, suspension, brakes, electrical and power train each have their own entries too[6][7][8][9][10].
Does the 2026 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
See the Recalls section on this page for the list. The by-year fact shows the recall count for this model year[12].
How reliable is the 2026 Dodge Durango?
The complaint record is short so far[1]. Complaints are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide and not a score.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Dodge Durango get?
The fuel economy section on this page has the EPA figures.
Is 2026 a good year for the Dodge Durango?
The by-year section on this page compares model years side by side, and the complaint total for this year is in[12].

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Dodge Durango (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. EPA rating for Durango RWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  3. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
  4. 4 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  5. 2 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 2 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 2 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 2 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 2 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 2 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 1 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. Owner complaints and recalls for every Dodge Durango model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  13. EPA rating for Durango AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  14. EPA rating for Durango AWD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Midgrade, All-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 21 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. EPA rating for Durango AWD, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 12 city / 17 highway / 13 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $6,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Durango AWD, 6.4L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 19 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV RWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
  18. EPA Test Car List, 2026 Dodge Durango with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 295 hp. www.epa.gov
  19. EPA Test Car List, 2026 Dodge Durango with 5.7L 8-cylinder: rated 360 hp. www.epa.gov
  20. EPA Test Car List, 2026 Dodge Durango with 6.2L 8-cylinder: rated 707 hp. www.epa.gov
  21. EPA Test Car List, 2026 Dodge Durango with 6.4L 8-cylinder: rated 470 hp. www.epa.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.