Dodge Durango
22 model years from 2005 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2005–2027
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Latest engines
- 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 16–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 47 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2014 (756)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
- Interest
- 14,700 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Durango in brief
The 2026 Dodge Durango is a standard SUV offered with 4 engines (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 200 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 120-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,987 lb (4dr SUV AWD V6).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), 8% worse than the 2026 standard SUV average of 21.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The Dodge Durango has 22 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2027, classed as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Its most efficient year was 2024 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 16 to 21 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (1,519), exterior lighting (825), engine (693).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2014 has the most recalls (11); all years together count 47 campaigns and 4,763 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Durango compares
The 2005 Dodge Durango is a SUV - offered with 3 engines (3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 201 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,079 lb (SUV 4WD /Limited).
About the Dodge Durango
The Dodge Durango is a mid-size SUV produced by Dodge starting with the 1998 model year. The first two generations were very similar in that both were based on the Dodge Dakota and Dodge Ram, both featured a body-on-frame construction and both were produced at the Newark Assembly Plant in Newark, Delaware through the 2009 model year.
From the Wikipedia article "Dodge Durango", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Durango pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Strong performanceUp to 357 hp, versus about 285 hp for similar 2026 models.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Durango
14 owner complaints · 0 recalls
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2015 Durango
504 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 4 fire reports · 26 crash reports
Most reported: Exterior Lighting
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Durango changes by model year
- 2026
- Engine added: 6.4L 8-cyl
- 2025
- Engine dropped: 6.4L 8-cyl
- 2023
- Engine added: 6.2L 8-cyl
- 2022
- Engine dropped: 6.2L 8-cyl
- 2021
- Engine added: 6.2L 8-cyl
- 2018
- Engine added: 6.4L 8-cyl
- 2017
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 4 stars overall
- 2012
- Lightest version 150 lb heavier
- 2011
- New body dimensions: 1.2 in shorter, wheelbase +1.6 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- No hybrid version any more
- Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl
- Engines dropped: 3.7L 6-cyl and 4.7L 8-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 21 to 19
- 2009
- New hybrid version
- Best combined MPG up from 16 to 21
- 2006
- Lightest version 168 lb heavier
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 22 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 200 in | 4,987 lb | Not rated | 1 | 14 |
| 2025 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 200 in | 4,987 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 200 in | 4,987 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 14 |
| 2023 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 200 in | 4,987 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 38 |
| 2022 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 200 in | 4,987 lb | ★★★★★ | 7 | 60 |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 200 in | 4,987 lb | ★★★★★ | 8 | 205 |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 200 in | 4,987 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 56 |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 200 in | 4,987 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 145 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 200 in | 4,987 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 233 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 200 in | 4,987 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 215 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 200 in | 4,987 lb | Not rated | 3 | 161 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 200 in | 4,987 lb | Not rated | 4 | 504 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 200 in | 4,987 lb | Not rated | 11 | 756 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 200 in | 4,987 lb | Not rated | 11 | 570 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 200 in | 4,987 lb | Not rated | 10 | 519 |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 200 in | 4,987 lb | Not rated | 8 | 492 |
| 2009 | 5.7L 8-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 201.2 in | 5,132 lb | Not rated | 4 | 8 |
| 2008 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 201.2 in | 5,132 lb | Not rated | 2 | 51 |
| 2007 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 201.2 in | 5,199 lb | Not rated | 2 | 104 |
| 2006 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 201.2 in | 5,199 lb | Not rated | 2 | 207 |
| 2005 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 201.2 in | 5,079 lb | Not rated | 3 | 403 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Durango
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 24 MPG | Not rated | 15 |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 23 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2026 GMC Yukon | 23 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Ford Expedition | 19 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Nissan Pathfinder | 23 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Dodge. How we calculate this →




