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2023 Dodge Durango

Based on reports from 38 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
38
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
179
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 38 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

7 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 55K miles.

!Inspect the LightsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (7 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain7 (18%)
Lights7 (18%)
Electrical5 (13%)
Engine4 (11%)
Fuel System3 (8%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking2 (5%)
Collision Avoidance2 (5%)
Speed Control2 (5%)

2023 Dodge Durango: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2023 Dodge Durango, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 55K-mile mark.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2023 Dodge Durango, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2023 Dodge Durango, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2023 Dodge Durango, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Dodge Durango. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

23V640000Nov 2023

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles equipped with an instrument panel mounted shifter. The shifter may experience an interference with the shifter boot and come out of gear while driving, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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.

2023 Dodge Durango vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

38

Class avg

106

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

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. 38 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2023 Dodge Durango: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Dodge Durango?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2023 Dodge Durango is related to the drivetrain, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2023 Dodge Durango reliable?
The 2023 Dodge Durango has 38 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2023 Dodge Durango problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2023 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
Yes, the 2023 Dodge Durango has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Durango problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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