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Dodge Durango — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Dodge Durango model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
31
Years to Avoid
1999
Best Years
2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 1997
2027
0 complaints0 recalls13 TSBs
2026
22 complaints1 recalls107 TSBs
2025
13 complaints0 recalls199 TSBs
2024
28 complaints0 recalls242 TSBs
2023
52 complaints2 recalls242 TSBs
2022
90 complaints7 recalls421 TSBs
2021
282 complaints8 recalls565 TSBs
2020
73 complaints2 recalls1 invest.494 TSBs
2019
216 complaints4 recalls1 invest.407 TSBs
2018
335 complaints5 recalls2 invest.377 TSBs
2017
311 complaints2 recalls2 invest.282 TSBs
2016
223 complaints3 recalls2 invest.302 TSBs
2015
668 complaints4 recalls4 invest.349 TSBs
2014
1,033 complaints11 recalls7 invest.372 TSBs
2013
905 complaints11 recalls5 invest.218 TSBs
2012
922 complaints10 recalls5 invest.207 TSBs
2011
1,188 complaints8 recalls5 invest.156 TSBs
2010Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls1 TSBs
2009Best Year
13 complaints4 recalls1 invest.58 TSBs
2008Best Year
127 complaints2 recalls1 invest.56 TSBs
2007Best Year
241 complaints4 recalls4 invest.58 TSBs
2006
1,040 complaints10 recalls7 invest.71 TSBs
2005
2,001 complaints9 recalls10 invest.75 TSBs
2004
1,421 complaints9 recalls9 invest.81 TSBs
2003
485 complaints6 recalls5 invest.50 TSBs
2002
556 complaints6 recalls5 invest.51 TSBs
2001
964 complaints7 recalls5 invest.76 TSBs
2000
1,471 complaints4 recalls4 invest.95 TSBs
1999Avoid
3,172 complaints5 recalls3 invest.102 TSBs
1998
1,553 complaints6 recalls3 invest.114 TSBs
1997Best Year
5 complaints2 recalls2 invest.10 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Dodge Durango Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1999 Dodge Durango is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Dodge Durango, consider the 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 1997 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

31 model years analyzed