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2018 Dodge Durango Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 225 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2018 Dodge Durango

The 2018 Dodge Durango shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
225
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Dodge Durango (5)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V280000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V332000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V524000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V426000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V838000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Dodge Durango

Based on 225 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
77
Exterior Lighting
40
Unknown Or Other
18
Seats
17
Service Brakes
14
Power Train
13
Engine
11
Air Bags
8
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Dodge Durango — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

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 2022 50 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 2013, 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 — 2018 Dodge Durango

Is the 2018 Dodge Durango reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Dodge Durango has 5 recalls and 225 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Dodge Durango have?
The 2018 Dodge Durango has 5 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 2018 Dodge Durango?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Dodge Durango are: Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other, Seats. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Dodge Durango safe to buy?
The 2018 Dodge Durango has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 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: 2012, 2013, 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.