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Dodge Durango Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2007 | Dodge Durango | 14 Durangos, 7.9 months of data per Durango, average 89300 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 Durangos, 7.9 months of data per Durango, average 89300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Dodge Durango in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | Transmission failed in first 350 miles. Replaced under warranty, took 30+ days. | |
2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Durango in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 0 | Found coolant leak at bleeder screw. Tightened screw, replaced lost coolant, pressure tested system and cleaned engine bay. Loss did not harm engine as coolant bottle still had coolant in it. Work done under warranty. | |
| Dodge Durango in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 0 | Fuel line leaking at gasket | |
2011 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Durango in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 800 | Replaced primary fuel pump | |
| Dodge Durango in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | Replace steering shaft | |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | Replaced ignition module and keyless entry system | |
| Dec | 2012 | 0 | Replaced TPIM module (fuseblock) | |
2011 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Dodge Durango in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 0 | Two repairs were made: Replaced transmission component to reduce shifting noise and updated navigation unit to fix memory problem. | |
| Dodge Durango in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 0 | Damper replaced | |
2007 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Dodge Durango in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | Replace right middle-row seatbelt due to plastic missing and buckle sliding to floor. This was noted when I purchased at 60,000 and the dealer replaced at no charge. | |
| Mar | 2012 | 74000 | 36 | Driver's side outer tie rod end had excessive end-play. After removing original end (sealed unit), I cut the boot off and found very little grease. |
| Jan | 2013 | 81000 | 20 | Slight leak around thermostat housing. Replaced thermostat and O-ring. |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | 103 | Power steering fluid cooler started leaking, stress crack on cooler inlet tube. Replaced power steering fluid cooler assembly. |
2007 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD
| Dodge Durango in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 51700 | 40 | Vehicle sputtered once or twice a trip (never stalled) and check engine light was on. Mechanic said not a big deal, may be bad fuel. Ran 1-2 tanks of fuel from known supplier through & sputter went away. |
| Nov | 2011 | 72000 | 30 | Fuel fill was slow. Fuel tank breather was plugged. Mechanic removed the breather, cleaned it, and all was well. It took maybe 10-15 minutes to diagnose and fix |
| Mar | 2013 | 107000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Durango in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 84000 | 150 | Manifold bolts broke and was causing a "click" from an exhaust leak |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Durango in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 35 | Replace Throttle Position Sensor to remedy a problem where truck would sometimes stall at idle. Also improved quality of transmission shiftin | |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
335-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Dodge Durango in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 250 | Drivers side tie rod | |
2004 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Durango in Bahrain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 32240 | 260 | Gas leakage, expansion valve was replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | 40920 | 100 | The alternator rectifier got damaged. The agent did not have the part, except the whole alternator which cost US 400, I asked the mechanic to replace the rectifier with any other vehicle rectifier. He put Ford parts, the car now runs well. |
| Mar | 2011 | 44640 | 400 | AC evaporator was replaced, it needed opening the dashboard |
2004 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Dodge Durango in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 35000 | 85 | 5.7 L HEMI low speed stalling happened. Found TSB 18-013-05A, had the dealer perform TSB, involved flashing the PCM with new firmware to avoid idle undershoot. No problem since |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Durango in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 101000 | 6500 | Engine threw a rod. No warning-just tried starting and huge rattling noise in engine. Found out this is not unusual for 04 Durango HEMIs, but Dodge not helpful and warranty for engine 70k |
| Dec | 2010 | 117000 | 200 | Brakes noisy |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Durango in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 127000 | 120 | rear axle seal, transmission gasket |
| Aug | 2011 | 136500 | 80 | egr valve replaced |
| Apr | 2012 | 141000 | 600 | check engine light on.had to replace oxygen sensor and fuel gauge with fuel pump because cover had deteriorated and was leaking. |
| Nov | 2012 | 147000 | 326 | locked in 4 wheel drive and svc 4x4 light on.had to replace transfer case motor. |
| Dec | 2012 | 148000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Durango in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 42000 | 380 | Running hot |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Durango in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Broke oil seal on rear differential, leaked small amout of gear oil on ground. Repaired under warranty. One day in the shop. | |
2003 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time
| Dodge Durango in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 50 | Had another vacuum hose crack causing the check engine light to come on. Local repair shop fixed it this time. | |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time
| Dodge Durango in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 150 | Fuel injectors failed | |
| Sep | 2008 | 135 | Brake switch failed | |
| Dodge Durango in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 150 | AC compressor replace. Head gasket replaced. Leak in number 3 cylinder. | |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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