The Lemon Index2017 Dodge Durango.
The 2017 Dodge Durango is worse than average by owner complaints: 89 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 123, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about lights, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 17 to 21 mpg combined. The best Dodge Durango year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 213 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Durango year. 2017 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 9K to 51K miles on the car (98 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- lights complaints mostly came at 29K–59K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 9K–51K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 3K–31K miles
Recalls 2
- electrical 2018
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
- transmission & drivetrain 2017
The vehicles may have been assembled with rear axle halfshafts that are too short.
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 282 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Electric Power Steering Gear If any of the following DTCs exist, it is okay to replace the…
- Auto Trans Rotary Electronic Shifter The rotary shifter is designed to actuate a motor within…
- Trans Oil Pan, Heater Tube or O-ring, Heater Applies to vehicles equipped with 8 speed…
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
- ClosedVehicle rollaway2016–2024
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 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–4350 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Tail light has water in them. Weather causes water to freeze and damage lights. Makes it hard to see when braking at night.
2017 Dodge Durango owner · NHTSA complaint 11301513
More owner reports
The rear lights fill up with water when it rains and makes the lights in operable, it's a known issue that is affecting several Model year Durango's but Chrysler refuses to do anything about.
NHTSA complaint 11287516
Woke up one morning and started my car and a grey screen covered the speedometer. I restarted my car and now half othe screen is grayed out.
NHTSA complaint 11112191
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Dodge Durango reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 123; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Durango year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2017 Dodge Durango problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are lights (37%), electrical (25%) and transmission & drivetrain (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Dodge Durango have?
2 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 2017 Dodge Durango get?
17 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Dodge Durango safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Dodge Durango problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 9,200 and 51,200 miles. The middle report was at 34,600 miles, from 98 complaints.
Does the 2017 Dodge Durango have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 16% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 Dodge Durango cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $4350 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Dodge Durango have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
What Dodge Durango year is better than the 2017?
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