Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Dodge Durango
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Dodge Durango has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 145 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 #20V191000 Rearview Image Can Remain on Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V183000 Front Differential Pinion Gears May Wear NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 45 complaints
- Electrical System 38 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Unknown or Other 18 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
Of the 145 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 145 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Dodge Durango suffers from several critical issues, including ABS module failures that may disable key safety systems and differential gear problems. Recurring complaints about electrical and braking systems further diminish reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS module | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Differential | 40,000–70,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
| Rearview camera | 20,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Exterior lighting | 10,000–30,000 miles | $100–$300 | very common |
| Electrical system | 20,000–50,000 miles | $200–$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.
- Engine oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Air filter replacement
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive ABS warning lights
- Differential noise or vibration
- Prolonged rear camera display
- Flickering exterior lights
- Erratic electrical behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Dodge Durango at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.