NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
A malfunction in the ABS module may cause brake lights to stay on, disable ABS and electronic stability control, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without pressing the brake pedal.
This page covers 4 recalls, 136 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Dodge Durango.
17–21 mpg combined
11.2–13.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant pattern in 2019 Durango complaints centers on exterior lighting failures, which account for a large share of reports. Owners frequently describe headlights, taillights, or running lights failing or behaving erratically, sometimes without warning. The electrical system draws the next cluster of reports, with owners noting warning lights illuminating unexpectedly and various electronic functions behaving inconsistently. Engine complaints also appear across multiple reports, with owners describing overheating, coolant loss, and head gasket failures, some reporting the gasket failing more than once on the same vehicle. A smaller number of owners mention stalling during gear changes and brake pedal pulsation under normal braking. The overheating complaints often follow a pattern where the initial repair does not resolve the problem, and the vehicle returns to operating temperature issues within a short period.
136
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Dodge Durango has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the front differential and the anti-lock brake system, either of which can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control or an unexpected rollaway.
The front differential may have gear teeth that wear down prematurely, which can cause a sudden loss of drive power while moving or cause the transmission to lose its Park function, allowing the vehicle to roll. The ABS module can malfunction in a way that lets the vehicle start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being pressed, creating a rollaway risk, and can also falsely illuminate the brake lights, disable anti-lock braking, and turn off electronic stability control, leaving the driver with reduced stopping and handling ability in an emergency. On the visibility side, the rearview camera image on vehicles with 8.4-inch or 12-inch display screens can linger on screen after shifting out of reverse, which can distract the driver.
At a glance
What can fail
A malfunction in the ABS module may cause brake lights to stay on, disable ABS and electronic stability control, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without pressing the brake pedal.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the pressure transducer and update the ABS module software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A malfunction in the antilock-brake system module may cause brake lights to illuminate incorrectly and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without applying the brake pedal.
What the fix does
Updated antilock-brake system module software prevents false pressure readings in the primary brake circuit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the 8.4" or 12" radio display can cause the rearview camera image to stay on screen after shifting out of reverse, blocking your view.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the radio display software for free. You can also download the update yourself via Over-The-Air update starting May 1, 2020.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front differential pinion gears may not be hardened enough, causing their teeth to wear down. If both gears wear sufficiently, power cannot transfer to the front wheels, resulting in loss of driving power and loss of PARK function.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front differential at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.