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2017 Dodge Durango Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 209 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2017 Dodge Durango

The 2017 Dodge Durango has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
209
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Dodge Durango (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Dodge dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V332000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V541000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Dodge Durango

Based on 209 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Exterior Lighting
60
Electrical System
54
Power Train
22
Engine
12
Steering
11
Unknown Or Other
9
Seats
9
Fuel/propulsion System
6
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Dodge Durango — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 795 complaints 2012 637 complaints 2013 640 complaints 2014 778 complaints 2015 501 complaints 2016 159 complaints 2017 209 complaints 2018 225 complaints 2019 137 complaints 2020 53 complaints 2021 180 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011, 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2019, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Dodge Durango

Is the 2017 Dodge Durango reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Dodge Durango has 2 recalls and 209 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Dodge Durango have?
The 2017 Dodge Durango has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Dodge Durango?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Dodge Durango are: Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, Power Train, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Dodge Durango safe to buy?
The 2017 Dodge Durango has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Dodge Durango should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Dodge Durango are: 2016, 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011, 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.