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#BS-2015-DODDUR-8F7D2015 Dodge DurangoProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 667 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 667 complaints, 38 crashes, 8 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 15.4x the class average.
Top reported problems
water leaking into light
17 complaints • Severity 7.4/10
jerking
6 complaints • Severity 6.3/10
headrest deployed without an accident when parked
4 complaints • Severity 6.5/10
engine wont turn over start
4 complaints • Severity 6.5/10
faulty tipm
3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
192 owners reported lights issues — failures commonly reported around 52K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (184 reports) • Median: 52K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Lights (192 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2015 Dodge Durango: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 2015 Dodge Durango, with 192 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 51,576 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 52K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2015 Dodge Durango, with 94 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Seats Issues
Seats complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2015 Dodge Durango, with 85 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2015 Dodge Durango, with 42 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2015 Dodge Durango. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2015 Dodge Durango NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★3 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (4)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Vehicle Rollaway
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Seat Belt Retraction
SEAT BELTS
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
SEATS
Software security vulnerability
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
The worst model year for the Dodge Durango is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2015 Dodge Durango vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
667
Class avg
43
15.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 667 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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