Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Dodge Durango
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Dodge Durango has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 785 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V741000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in an Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V572000 Incorrectly Installed Brake Booster Shield NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V435000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V461000 Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V643000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V636000 Steering Software may Disable Stability Control NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V634000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V391000 Vanity Lamp Short may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V293000 Cruise Control Unintended Continued Acceleration NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V154000 Loss of Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 259 complaints
- Seats 165 complaints
- Electrical System 149 complaints
- Engine 74 complaints
- Air Bags 72 complaints
- Unknown or Other 67 complaints
Of the 785 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 785 complaints, owners report 60 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Dodge Durango shows substantial concerns, with 11 recalls and 783 complaints. Key issues involve the electrical system and exterior lighting. The alternator failure is notable, possibly indicating broader electrical issues. Limited data suggests a relatively higher cost of ownership over five years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternator | Unknown | $400–$800 | occasional |
| Brake booster | Unknown | $300–$700 | occasional |
| Exterior lighting | Unknown | $100–$300 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Transmission fluid service
- Engine air filter replacement
- Coolant flush
- Timing belt check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Alternator failure
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Light system malfunctions
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Dodge Durango at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.