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2008
2011Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 3,521 in the U.S. in 2009 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 1 complaint in its first 3 years.
1 owner complaint, first 3 years 15–21 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 18V021000 (airbags), 16V947000 (airbags) and 16V352000 (airbags) done? It has 4 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Does it accelerate and hold speed smoothly, with no surging or stalling?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records. (53 owners named a engine repair bill; the middle one was $6,000.)
- Any fuel smell, stalling or hard starts? On a hybrid or EV, any reduced-power warning or battery work? (26 owners named a fuel system repair bill; the middle one was $800.)
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Dodge's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 1 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Transmission problems in every Dodge Durango year →
Check engine light on? Codes owners of the Dodge Durango (2007–2011) name most: P0430 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2) · P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected · P0113 Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit High · P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit (Bank 1) · P0300 Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected. Look up any code →
What repairs cost
Repair bills owners named in their complaints to the government (NHTSA), 2004–2009 Dodge Durango, in U.S. dollars.
- Engineone repair bill$3,700–$7,000middle $6,000 · 53 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 10186376, 10397710, 10427825
- Fuel systemone repair bill$700–$1,000middle $800 · 26 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 10257262, 10454723, 10262912
- Electricalone repair bill$475–$1,200middle $959 · 15 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 10622138, 10536233, 10579119
- Airbagsone repair bill$125–$585middle $155 · 7 owners named a bille.g. NHTSA complaints 11005415, 11111908, 10374919
Not enough reports yet for a number: Exhaust & emissions (4), Steering (3), Suspension (3), Brakes (2), Cooling (2), Screen, radio & camera (2). We show a range once 5 owners name a bill.
Each range is the middle half of the bills owners wrote down (one repair, parts and labor as they said it), not a yearly or total cost. Owners who complain often had expensive repairs, so typical bills can be lower. Prices depend on the shop, the miles and where you live.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 7.8M views · 2004–2009 Dodge Durango
Most-watched topics
- Intake, EGR & engine sensors716K views
2004 Dodge Durango 4.7L Idle Air Control Valve ReplacementTony Collum the HOW-TO HERO · 235K views · 12 videos - Cooling system483K views
Is your 2004 Dodge Durango overheating1Vid4You · 296K views · 7 videos - Spark plugs & ignition coils221K views
How to Replace Spark Plugs 2003-2009 Durango 4.7 V8 (HD)Leekautorepair · 119K views · 3 videos - Driveshaft, axles & 4x4199K views
2007 Dodge Durango - Rear Differential Fluid ChangeRyan Birkenholz · 56K views · 6 videos
Show 2 more
- Timing chain & engine93K views
2004 Dodge Durango, 4 7, P0306 Cylinder 6 Misfire caused by water from windshieldTony Collum the HOW-TO HERO · 37K views · 3 videos - Fuel pump, filter & tank72K views
How To Replace And Reinstall A Fuel Pump On A 2005 Dodge Durango 5.7 L Engine Hemi Edition - DIYMr. Goody · 72K views
Before you buy, watch
Top 5 Problems Dodge Durango SUV 2nd Generation 2004-091A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know · 258K views
Dodge Durango 2nd Gen 2004 to 2009 Frequent and common problems, defects, recalls and complaintsHOWSTUFFINMYCARWORKS · 6K views
2008 Dodge Durango Review - Kelley Blue BookKelley Blue Book · 186K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2009 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Recalls 4
- Airbags · recall issued 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Airbags · recall issued 2016
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Airbags · recall issued 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St.
Show all 4 recalls
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2013
The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pin.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,050–$4,300 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
Every Dodge Durango year. 2009 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 2 older years (1998–1999, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 21 Dodge Durango years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2009 Dodge Durango reliable?
We can't score it: only 3,521 were sold in the U.S. in 2009 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2009 Dodge Durango problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are speed control (100%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge Durango have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Dodge Durango get?
15 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2009 Dodge Durango have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2009 Dodge Durango cost in fuel a year?
About $3,050 to $4,300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2009 Dodge Durango have?
3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
What Dodge Durango year is better than the 2009?
Nearby, the 2008 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about average). Across every year, 2020 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works