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2020 Dodge Durango

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2020 models.

Class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Body styles: 4dr SUV AWD V6, 4dr SUV AWD V8
Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl
Horsepower: 295–360 hp
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats: 5–7
Fuel: Regular Gasoline, Midgrade Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 21 combined · 19 city / 26 hwy
Length: 200 in
Curb weight: 4,987–5,331 lb
NHTSA rating: ★★★★★
Recalls: 2 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

AWD / 4WD available
Seats up to 73 rows of seating.

Watch out for

Higher rollover riskNHTSA estimates a 21.2% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 18 similar 2020 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2020 Dodge Durango is a standard SUV offered with 3 engines (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.4L 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 21 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway), 8% better than the 2020 standard SUV average of 19.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.

It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the exterior lighting.

What changed for 2020

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2019 Durango — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2019; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2019 Durango →

Trims, performance & features

Engine295 hp3.6L 6-cyl

Engine360 hp5.7L 8-cyl

Transmission8-speed automatic

DriveAWD/4WD

Seating5–7 seats · 3 rows

Trims

GTR/TSXT

Safety & driver-assist features

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Keyless startStandard

Built in: Detroit, Michigan

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2020 Durango configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
4dr SUV AWD V6	200 in	76 in	70.9 in	119.7 in	63.8 / 64.2 in	4,987 lb	56/44
4dr SUV AWD V8	200 in	76 in	70.9 in	119.7 in	63.8 / 64.2 in	5,331 lb	56/44

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Durango RWD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	19 / 26 / 21	+8%	$3,200	414
Durango AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	18 / 25 / 21	+12%	$3,200	427
Durango RWD	5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	14 / 22 / 17	-13%	$4,450	525
Durango AWD	5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	14 / 22 / 17	-10%	$4,450	533
Durango SRT AWD	6.4L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	13 / 19 / 15	-20%	$5,500	584

4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

4/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $4,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

19.5 MPG2020 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2020 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

Version	Overall	Frontal	Driver / passenger	Side	Side pole	Rollover	Rollover risk
2020 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD	★★★★★	★★★★★	3★ / 4★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	21.2%
2020 Dodge Durango SUV RWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	3★ / 4★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	19.8%

StandardElectronic stability control

OptionalForward collision warning

Not availableLane departure warning

Frontal crash test — 2020 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD. Photo: NHTSA.

Side crash test — 2020 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2020 standard SUVs

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2020 Dodge Durango (this car)	21 MPG	★★★★★	2
2020 Toyota Land Cruiser	14 MPG	Not rated	0
2020 Ford Explorer	28 MPG	★★★★★	35
2020 Toyota Highlander	36 MPG	★★★★★	5
2020 Kia Telluride	23 MPG	★★★★★	7
2020 GMC Yukon	18 MPG	★★★★★	4
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe	18 MPG	★★★★★	3

Recalls (2)

Air Bags › Critical Fasteners · Apr 22, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V280000 · 2,721 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.
Risk: A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Sep 10, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V191000 · 319,610 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2020 Dodge Durango is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

56Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

0Involved a crash

3Involved a fire

5Injuries reported

29,980 miTypical mileage at failure

Exterior Lighting22

Electrical System9

Engine7

Unknown Or Other6

Steering3

Structure › Body3

Vehicle Speed Control3

Service Brakes3

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2020 Dodge Durango buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Exterior Lighting — 22 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
Electrical System — 9 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Engine — 7 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 29,980 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Dodge Durango. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Durango years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2027 Durango	20	–	Not rated	0	0
2026 Durango	20	200 in	Not rated	1	14
2025 Durango	20	200 in	★★★★★	0	8
2024 Durango	21	200 in	★★★★★	0	14
2023 Durango	21	200 in	★★★★★	3	38
2022 Durango	21	200 in	★★★★★	7	60
2021 Durango	21	200 in	★★★★★	8	205
2019 Durango	21	200 in	★★★★★	4	145
2018 Durango	21	200 in	★★★★★	5	233
2017 Durango	21	200 in	★★★★★	2	215
2016 Durango	21	200 in	Not rated	3	161
2015 Durango	20	200 in	Not rated	4	504

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Dodge. How we calculate this →