Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Dodge Durango
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Dodge Durango has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 505 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 #16V168000 Front Left Brake Caliper May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V469000 Incorrectly Heat Treated Rear Lower Control Arms NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V461000 Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 197 complaints
- Electrical System 95 complaints
- Seats 91 complaints
- Unknown or Other 47 complaints
- Air Bags 42 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
Of the 505 complaints on file, 26 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 505 complaints, owners report 37 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Dodge Durango has a moderate number of complaints, mainly in exterior lighting, electrical, and seat systems. It has four recalls, including one for brake calipers that could crack. Overall, the vehicle shows average reliability with some risks in specific components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | Unknown | $200–$700 | very common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Seats | Unknown | $150–$500 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations
- Cabin air filter changes
- Transmission fluid checks
- Spark plug replacements
- Coolant checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unusual noise from suspension
- Failure of seat adjustments
- Dimming or flickering lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Dodge Durango at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.