Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2026 Dodge Durango
NHTSA data on file today
The 2026 Dodge Durango has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 15 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 #26V701000 Tail lights May Fail/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints
Of the 15 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2026 Dodge Durango has a low number of owner complaints, indicating limited data. The reported issues are diverse across several components, suggesting no dominant area of concern. This leads to an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | Unknown | $700–$2,500 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| Visibility/Wiper | Unknown | $100–$400 | occasional |
| Suspension | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | 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 changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission hesitation
- Electrical flickering
- Wiper malfunction
- Suspension noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2026 Dodge Durango at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.