2018 Dodge Durango
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Midsize SUVs · WD generation

2015 Dodge Durango: reliability, problems and cost to own

Good choice About average

It scores 47 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,589 to own, including $4,261 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Dodge Durango.

Reliability

47/100

About average

Repairs, 5 years

$4,261

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$10,200

20 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$13,218

$11,632 – $14,804, estimate

Recalls

4

on record

Owner complaints

504

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$1,707
Transmission & drivetrain$1,159
Body, glass & interior$465
Electrical system$397
Driver-assist & stability$166
Airbags & seat belts$133

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Dodge Durango

Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (80/100) and the 2021 worst (42/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202463/100
202363/100
202261/100
202142/100
202080/100
201958/100
201856/100
201759/100
201669/100
201547/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2015 Dodge Durango a year to avoid?

Not especially. It scores 47 out of 100, about average for midsize SUVs; the 2016, 2020 and 2024 scored better.

Is the 2015 Dodge Durango reliable?

It scores 47 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 504 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $4,261 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2015 Dodge Durango cost to own?

About $17,589 over 5 years: $3,128 in lost value, $4,261 in repairs and $10,200 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,218 today.

What are the best years of the Dodge Durango?

Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (80/100) and the 2021 worst (42/100).

How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Durango have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.