Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Dodge Durango, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Exterior lighting13
- Power train9
- Electrical system7
- Engine5
- Air bags3
- Fuel/propulsion system3
- Vehicle speed control2
- Forward collision avoidance2
- Visibility/wiper1
- Wheels1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 4 2023 Durango vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 2 people died inside them, and 2 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Dodge Durango failed the safety check 0.50% of the time — 28% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 13,457 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 0 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Dodge Durango SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 21.2 % |
| 2023 Dodge Durango SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ | 19.8 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
- Best overall rating
- 4 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 11.3–17.4 L/100 km (about 14–21 mpg US), CO₂ 266–410 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 13.0 | 9.4 | 11.3 |
| Durango AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.7 | 10.9 | 14.1 |
| Durango AWD SRT · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 18.3 | 12.2 | 15.6 |
| Durango AWD SRT Hellcat · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 20.5 | 13.8 | 17.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Dodge Durango.
| 2026392 13 Aug 2026 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by an FCA dealer during recalls Y73 and 20A (Transport Canada recall nos. 2021-663 and 2023-090) may … |
| 2024548 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2023090 23 Feb 2023 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear spoiler could hit the body when opening and closing the liftgate. This could damage the spoiler and cause it to detach fr… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles equipped with an instrument panel mounted shifter. The shifter may experience an interference with the shifter boot and come out of gear while driving, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Dodge told its dealers about the 2023 Dodge Durango: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011921 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch" |
| 11011828 | Customer Indicates The Air Conditioning Is Blowing Warm Air. |
| 11011774 | Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection |
| 11011170 | GEAR - RACK AND PINION |
| 11011167 | GEAR - RACK AND PINION |
| 11011145 | WEATHERSTRIP - FRONT DOOR BELT OUTER |
| 11010775 | "Flash: Display Screen Module (DSM) Update to V2023.31.00 Customers may experience the following: Intermittent blank screen with audio still functional. (Rearview Camera functions normally) This bulletin involves updating the DSM with the latest available software" |
| 11010749 | Power Liftgate Is Inoperative or Wont Close. |
| 11010500 | "Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Unavailable Service Required message or a Service Active Lane Management Warning Light ON'" |
| 11010259 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 11010214 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Operations Newsletter Volume 10, Issue 10 |
| 11010211 | Warranty Operations Newsletter Volume 10, Issue 10 |
| 11010205 | Plate - Planetary |
| 11009027 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch. " |
| 11008913 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 11008200 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 11007954 | Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub |
| 11007649 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 11006814 | PUMP WATER & CONNECTOR - OIL COOLER TUBE |
| 11006592 | Passenger Door May Not Unlock Or Lock. U0200 Set. |
| 11006571 | SWITCH AND BEZEL Front Door Before replacing the driver window switch, please follow these steps: 1.- Review the master window Switch for any physical issue (Button stuck, broke). If no physical issue identified, move to next steps. 2.- Make sure all the switches harness are properly connected, disconnect the switch and reconnect it, and reverify the issue. If after performing these steps the switch remains faulty, please replace the switch. |
| 11006254 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch." |
| 11006241 | "Headlamp Condensation Clearing Procedure Some customers may report that on occasion, vehicle exterior head lamp assemblies are fogged with a light layer of condensation on the inside of the lenses." |
| 11005356 | CARRIER PLANETARY & SHAFT KIT - OUTPUT |
| 11004944 | No Reverse And/Or Forward Gear After D-Clutch Repair. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)