The Lemon Index2019 Dodge Durango.
The 2019 Dodge Durango is about average by owner complaints: 59 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 86, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 15 to 21 mpg combined. The best Dodge Durango year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 144 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Durango year. 2019 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 8K to 63K miles on the car (49 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 4
- brakes 2024
A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC).
- brakes 2022
A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
- back over prevention 2020
A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse.
Show all 4 recalls
- transmission & drivetrain 2020
The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the gear teeth wearing down.
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 407 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- ACTUATOR, A/C and Heater Before replacing HVAC actuator, please contact either Thomas Conway…
- RETAINER, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Oil leak from rear engine seal retainer or windage…
- SEAL, Crankshaft Oil, Front Front crankshaft oil seal leak: For concern of front crankshaft…
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
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 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–5300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
I just submitted a complaint about the dashboard flickering when I hit a bump on I-95 and the vehicle accelerating on its own. The vehicle headlights also went out during this same incident on this day.
2019 Dodge Durango owner · NHTSA complaint 11271269
More owner reports
Rear tailight assembly retaining internally after rain/washing, shorting out LED light system and not illuminating
NHTSA complaint 11455260
Water collects in my racetrack light and not part of the light is out.
NHTSA complaint 11460090
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Dodge Durango reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 86; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Durango year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2019 Dodge Durango problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (32%), lights (25%) and engine (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Dodge Durango have?
4 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Dodge Durango get?
15 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 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 2019 Dodge Durango problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 8,200 and 63,200 miles. The middle report was at 26,100 miles, from 49 complaints.
Does the 2019 Dodge Durango have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 8% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 Dodge Durango cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $5300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Dodge Durango have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
What Dodge Durango year is better than the 2019?
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