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All cars · Dodge Durango · 2019

2019 Dodge Durango. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index86100 = average car
Complaints59NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold67,599U.S. model year
Per 100K sold87complaints
Year rank#3 of 21#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 5

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spdRWD19 / 26 / 21Regular$2,950
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spdAWD18 / 25 / 21Regular$2,950
5.7L 8-cylAuto 8-spdRWD14 / 22 / 17Midgrade$4,200
5.7L 8-cylAuto 8-spdAWD14 / 22 / 17Midgrade$4,200
6.4L 8-cylAuto 8-spdAWD13 / 19 / 15Premium$5,150

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 8,200 and 63,200 miles. Median 26,100, from 49 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Lights30,5005,600–73,2008
Electrical10,100500–47,00010
Engine10,1002,400–64,2008
Brakes77,50037,200–122,50012
Transmission & drivetrain40,00013,300–66,0005

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
Electrical32%
Lights25%
Engine17%
Transmission & drivetrain8%
Brakes8%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
14452608

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 24V838000 Nov 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.

    Risk. A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations. Brake lights that incorrectly illuminate can fail to properly indicate the driver's intention to following traffic. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 94B. This recall replaces previous recall number 22V-426. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-426 will need to have the new

  • 22V426000 Jun 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. 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.

    Risk. A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.

    Remedy. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit. FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date ha

  • 20V191000 Sep 2020 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

    Risk. The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

  • 20V183000 Mar 2020 Power Train / Driveline / Differential Unit

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the gear teeth wearing down. If both pinion gears have their teeth sufficiently worn off, torque power can not be transferred from the front wheels to the driveline, resulting in loss of power while driving and loss of the PARK function when stationary.

    Risk. A sudden loss of power while driving or loss of the transmission PARK function can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front differential, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W22.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment20192026

Manufacturer communications 407

Dodge filed 407 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Dodge Durango SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Dodge Durango SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20161379468,474Lights
20171238968,761Lights
20181339065,947Electrical
2019865967,599Electrical
2020311757,828Lights
20211499565,936Lights
2022594155,433Lights

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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