Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Dodge Durango
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Dodge Durango has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 214 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 #17V541000 Halfshaft Separation NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 81 complaints
- Electrical System 61 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Power Train 23 complaints
- Unknown or Other 21 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 16 complaints
Of the 214 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 214 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Dodge Durango has an average rating due to moderate recall and complaint frequency. Common issues include axle assembly, exterior lighting, and electrical faults. While some issues are significant, they are usually less severe and costly than those seen in poor-rated vehicles.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| exterior lighting | 30,000–60,000 miles | $150–$300 | very common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| power train | 50,000–80,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | occasional |
| air bags | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$900 | rare |
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 pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Drive belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dimming or flickering lights
- Unresponsive dashboard controls
- Check engine light
- Delayed gear engagement
- Unusual vibrations while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Dodge Durango at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.