The Lemon Index2011 Dodge Durango.
The 2011 Dodge Durango is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 308 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 493, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 8 recalls, and it gets 15 to 19 mpg combined. The best Dodge Durango year is 2020.
Lemon alert. 4.9× the average car's complaints.
Best year 2020
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 800 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Durango year. 2011 is highlighted. Lower is better.
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.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 47K to 94K miles on the car (606 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 50K–94K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 45K–107K miles
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 42K–80K miles
Recalls 8
- electrical 2019
The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
- brakes 2017
The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability.
- electrical 2017
The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator.
Show all 8 recalls
- electrical 2015
In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring.
- electrical 2014
In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
- electrical 2014
In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
- electrical 2014
In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
- brakes 2014
The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 156 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DCTM) - Transfer Case Operational Enhancements This bulletin…
- MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves…
- Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
- ClosedPost 14v-391 headliner fires2015–2016
- ClosedTotally integrated power module failure2014–2015
- ClosedHeadliner fires2014
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Durango SUV RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3400–4300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
The truck don't start is a problem with the push start
2011 Dodge Durango owner · NHTSA complaint 10599118
More owner reports
Vehicle difficult to start up and will shut off at any time while driving...luckily I coasted to side of road without losing control.
NHTSA complaint 10544414
The 2011 Durango wont start. A bad totally integrated power module. Over 800 on back ordered. Seems to be a serious problem and should be recalled and replaced by Chrysler.
NHTSA complaint 10553338
Quick answers
Is the 2011 Dodge Durango reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 4.9× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 493; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Durango year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2011 Dodge Durango problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (66%), engine (18%) and fuel or ev drive system (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Dodge Durango have?
8 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Dodge Durango get?
15 to 19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2011 Dodge Durango problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 47,200 and 94,000 miles. The middle report was at 67,000 miles, from 606 complaints.
Does the 2011 Dodge Durango have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 6% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2011 Dodge Durango cost in fuel a year?
About $3400 to $4300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Dodge Durango have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
What Dodge Durango year is better than the 2011?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2022 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety 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 year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works