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All cars · Dodge Durango · 2017

2017 Dodge Durango. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index123100 = average car
Complaints89NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold68,761U.S. model year
Per 100K sold129complaints
Year rank#5 of 21#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spdRWD19 / 26 / 21Regular$2,950
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spd4WD18 / 25 / 21Regular$2,950
5.7L 8-cylAuto 8-spdRWD14 / 22 / 17Midgrade$4,200
5.7L 8-cylAuto 8-spdAWD14 / 22 / 17Midgrade$4,200

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 9,200 and 51,200 miles. Median 34,600, from 98 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Lights42,20029,400–59,50040
Electrical39,5009,200–51,90022
Engine15,5004,200–47,80012
Transmission & drivetrain12,0003,300–31,60016
Fuel or ev drive system40,0005,000–45,1007

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
Lights37%
Electrical25%
Transmission & drivetrain16%
Engine12%
Fuel or ev drive system8%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
213921105

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 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

  • 17V541000 Aug 2017 Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Durango vehicles. The vehicles may have been assembled with rear axle halfshafts that are too short.

    Risk. If a halfshaft is too short, it may disengage from the differential causing a loss of drive and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace both halfshafts, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T55.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment20192026
ClosedVehicle rollaway20162024

Manufacturer communications 282

Dodge filed 282 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…

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
201419713964,398Electrical
201521613764,186Lights
20161379468,474Lights
20171238968,761Lights
20181339065,947Electrical
2019865967,599Electrical
2020311757,828Lights

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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