Model year
2018 Dodge Durango
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 233 complaints for the 2018 Dodge Durango (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (84), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (55), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (32). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 15–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,075 complaints
- 2001 665 complaints
- 2002 423 complaints
- 2003 339 complaints
- 2004 1,115 complaints
- 2005 1,567 complaints
- 2006 852 complaints
- 2007 191 complaints
- 2008 97 complaints
- 2009 12 complaints
- 2011 800 complaints
- 2012 640 complaints
- 2013 640 complaints
- 2014 783 complaints
- 2015 503 complaints
- 2016 161 complaints
- 2017 214 complaints
- 2018 233 complaints
- 2019 144 complaints
- 2020 55 complaints
- 2021 204 complaints
- 2022 60 complaints
- 2023 32 complaints
- 2024 14 complaints
- 2025 8 complaints
- 2026 14 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
24V838000 · Nov 7, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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…
22V426000 · Jun 9, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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…
18V524000 · Aug 9, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
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…
18V332000 · May 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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…
18V280000 · May 1, 2018
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Complaints
233 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 0, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE19014 | Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment · SEATS; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | Sep 9, 2019 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRT SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.212 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango RWD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Durango AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Durango SRT AWD · 6.4L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| Durango RWD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 14 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Durango AWD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 14 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,450 |
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