2018 Dodge Durango Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 233 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

45/100

High Reported Activity — 2018 Dodge Durango

The 2018 Dodge Durango shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

233

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

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.

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission

If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403….

NHTSA #18V280000

🔧 Electrical System: Wiring

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4,…

NHTSA #18V332000

🔧 Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's…

NHTSA #18V524000

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/Module

A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.

Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software…

NHTSA #22V426000

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/Module

A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations. Brake lights that…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA…

NHTSA #24V838000

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Most Common Problems — 2018 Dodge Durango

Based on 233 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Exterior Lighting

Seats

Unknown Or Other

Service Brakes

Engine

Power Train

Air Bags

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Dodge Durango — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2012, 2013, 2014 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 recall campaigns and 233 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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, Seats, Unknown Or Other. 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 with higher complaint counts: 2012, 2013, 2014.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.