Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Dodge Durango
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Dodge Durango has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 32 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 #23V640000 Shifter May Come Out of Gear While Driving NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 13 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Of the 32 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 32 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Dodge Durango has an average reliability rating. While the structure and power train have open recalls, complaint levels in critical systems are moderately low. However, potential issues with lighting and power train, and the risk of the shifter coming out of gear, warrant attention.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| exterior lighting | 10,000–30,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| power train | 20,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 10,000–40,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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
- tire rotation and alignment
- brake pad inspection
- transmission fluid change
- coolant system flush
- air filter replacement
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- shifter not engaging properly
- check engine light on
- unresponsive power windows
- dim or flickering headlights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Dodge Durango at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.