Research · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2025 Dodge DurangoRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints for the 2025 Dodge Durango. Most complaints involve electrical system (5) and service brakes (1). The EPA rates it 13–20 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.
Combined MPG
13–20mpg
EPA · 5 versions
NHTSA overall
4of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
8
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$3,100est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2025 Dodge Durango as of Nov 6, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 6, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
8 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jul 2025 – Sep 2026
- Electrical system5
- Service brakes1
- Suspension1
- Back over prevention1
- Forward collision avoidance1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
By model year
Complaints for each Durango model year we’ve synced.
View as table
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 976 |
| 1999 | 2,012 |
| 2000 | 1,097 |
| 2001 | 665 |
| 2002 | 434 |
| 2003 | 339 |
| 2004 | 1,115 |
| 2005 | 1,567 |
| 2006 | 852 |
| 2007 | 275 |
| 2008 | 97 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2011 | 800 |
| 2012 | 640 |
| 2013 | 640 |
| 2014 | 786 |
| 2015 | 505 |
| 2016 | 161 |
| 2017 | 214 |
| 2018 | 234 |
| 2019 | 145 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 208 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 15 |
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Deaths reported
- 0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Electrical system
5 reports
“Bought the car brand new, the radio and navigation system will reset/ stop working completely in the middle of a trip. Sometimes it won’t even come on have to turn the car off and on again to get the navigation screen to come on. We have taken it to the dealership multiple times and all they have done is updated the software and told us nothing is wrong with the electrical system. Now it’s saying we have a U-connect box error”
Service brakes
1 report
“I purchased the vehicle brand new in October 2025. Before there was even 3000 miles on the car the brakes had formed a wobble. The brake wobble has worsened with the use of the vehicle. I reported the problem through the Team Dodge website around April but no one responded. I reported it again in May and received a return response. I’m bringing the vehicle in to Team Dodge for inspection this June 12. It’s clear that this issue is a warped rotor. It’s a very common issue with Dodge vehicles.”
Suspension
1 report
“The infotainment system always reboots. The screen will stay black or frozen. The system is constantly needing to be rebooted by holding the power button until the dodge logo comes up. The back up camera gets stuck when in reverse then going to drive. The picture stays frozen in time for about 4 minutes and the rcta doesn’t work during that time. The backup camera is always delayed to convert back to standard infotainment mode.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 6, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
5 versions rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Engines
- 3.6L 6-cyl · 5.7L 8-cyl · 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged
- Transmissions
- Automatic 8-spd
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive · Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline · Midgrade Gasoline · Premium Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango AWD Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,100 | 450 |
| Durango RWD Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,100 | 439 |
| Durango AWD Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L · All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,200 | 533 |
| Durango RWD Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,200 | 525 |
| Durango SRT AWD Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg · All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 17 | 13 | $5,950 | 659 |
- 20mpg comb.
- 20mpg comb.
- 17mpg comb.
- 17mpg comb.
- 13mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
2 tested variants
Overall rating
4/ 5
4 of 5Dodge Durango SUV AWD
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 3 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 21.2%
Overall
4 / 5
Dodge Durango SUV RWD
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 19.8%
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2025 Durango questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Dodge Durango have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 6, 2026.
What are the most common 2025 Dodge Durango problems?
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (5), service brakes (1), suspension (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2025 Dodge Durango get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Dodge Durango at 13–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (5 versions rated).
How safe is the 2025 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Dodge Durango 4 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 6, 2026