Midsize SUVs · WD generation
Good choice About average
It scores 56 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,385 to own, including $3,652 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Dodge Durango.
Reliability
56/100
About average
Repairs, 5 years
$3,652
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$9,714
21 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$16,984
$14,946 – $19,022, estimate
Recalls
5
on record
Owner complaints
233
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.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jee
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
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Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (80/100) and the 2021 worst (42/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 63/100 |
| 2023 | 63/100 |
| 2022 | 61/100 |
| 2021 | 42/100 |
| 2020 | 80/100 |
| 2019 | 58/100 |
| 2018 | 56/100 |
| 2017 | 59/100 |
| 2016 | 69/100 |
| 2015 | 47/100 |
Not especially. It scores 56 out of 100, about average for midsize SUVs; the 2016, 2020 and 2024 scored better.
It scores 56 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 233 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,652 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $17,385 over 5 years: $4,019 in lost value, $3,652 in repairs and $9,714 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $16,984 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (80/100) and the 2021 worst (42/100).
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.