Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Dodge Durango
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Dodge Durango has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 208 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 #26V528000 Rear Spoiler May Detach While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V436000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V115000 Rear Spoiler May Detach While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V284000 Stuck EGR Valve May Cause Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V154000 Steering Assembly Bar May Bind Inside Rack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V140000 ESC Light May Not Indicate Malfunction/FMVSS 126 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V842000 Rear Spoiler May Detach While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V280000 Loose or Missing Side Curtain Air Bag Fastener NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 94 complaints
- Electrical System 41 complaints
- Unknown or Other 25 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Structure 15 complaints
- Air Bags 11 complaints
Of the 208 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 208 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Dodge Durango has several issues, including engine and steering recalls and numerous owner complaints about exterior lighting and electrical systems. This indicates a heightened risk for repairs after purchase.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| exterior lighting | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$600 | very common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| engine (EGR valve) | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| steering gear | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
| rear spoiler | 15,000–40,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
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 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Steering difficulty or noise
- Delayed engine response
- Faulty rearview camera
- Unusual vibration or noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Dodge Durango at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.