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All cars · Dodge Durango · 2015

2015 Dodge Durango. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index216100 = average car
Complaints137NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold64,186U.S. model year
Per 100K sold213complaints
Year rank#14 of 21#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spdRWD18 / 25 / 20Regular$3,100
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spd4WD17 / 24 / 19Regular$3,300
5.7L 8-cylAuto 8-spdRWD14 / 22 / 17Midgrade$4,200
5.7L 8-cylAuto 8-spdAWD14 / 22 / 16Midgrade$4,450

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 34,800 and 72,000 miles. Median 51,000, from 319 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Lights50,00040,000–68,900135
Electrical48,80030,500–63,50060
Seats68,00053,700–86,10055
Airbags60,00042,500–80,90025
Transmission & drivetrain29,0006,800–54,60032

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Lights41%
Electrical23%
Transmission & drivetrain18%
Body structure8%
Speed control7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
5032643609

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 18V332000 May 2018 Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect. 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 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit with

    Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be d

  • 16V168000 Mar 2016 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.

    Risk. A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.

  • 15V469000 Jul 2015 Suspension / Rear

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture.

    Risk. If the rear lower control arm fractures it may result in a change in ride height, loss of rear end stability, and reduced braking capabilities, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R38. Note: This supersedes Recall No. 15V-407.

  • 15V461000 Jul 2015 Equipment / Electrical / Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

    Risk. Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability,

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedSeat belt retraction20192021
ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment20192026
ClosedVehicle rollaway20162024
ClosedSoftware security vulnerability20152016

Manufacturer communications 349

Dodge filed 349 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Flash: Heated Steering Wheel Temperature Enhancement Depending on vehicle architecture: This…
  • Replace Left Front Axle Half Shaft This bulletin involves inspecting and, if necessary,…
  • Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Dodge Durango SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Dodge Durango SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201246924242,589Electrical
201326919860,727Electrical
201419713964,398Electrical
201521613764,186Lights
20161379468,474Lights
20171238968,761Lights
20181339065,947Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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