Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Dodge Durango
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Dodge Durango has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 233 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 #24V838000 Vehicle Rollaway Due to ABS Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V426000 Vehicle Rollaway Due to ABS Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V524000 Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V280000 Incorrect Transmission Park Rods Installed NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 87 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 56 complaints
- Unknown or Other 32 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Service Brakes 22 complaints
- Seats 21 complaints
Of the 233 complaints on file, 9 report a crash; across all 233 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Dodge Durango has frequent issues with the ABS and electrical system, as evidenced by multiple recalls and complaints. Additionally, there are transmission-related recalls that suggest reliability concerns over time. These factors contribute to its below-average reliability and increased ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS module | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| Electrical wiring | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Transmission | 70,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
| Brake system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $250–$600 | 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 every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 20,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation and balance every 7,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Unresponsive brakes
- Transmission slipping
- Electronic issues or malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Dodge Durango at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.