{"id":"2018_dodge_durango","make":"Dodge","make_slug":"dodge","model":"Durango","model_slug":"durango","year":2018,"url":"/dodge/durango/2018/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":39102,"model":"Durango AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 8-spd","cyl":6,"displ":3.6,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":18,"hwy":25,"comb":21,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":427,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":2950,"save_spend":-3500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Thu Sep 21 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":39100,"model":"Durango RWD","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 8-spd","cyl":6,"displ":3.6,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":19,"hwy":26,"comb":21,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":414,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":2950,"save_spend":-3500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Thu Sep 21 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":39318,"model":"Durango AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 8-spd","cyl":8,"displ":5.7,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":14,"hwy":22,"comb":17,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Midgrade","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":533,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":4200,"save_spend":-9750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Thu Sep 21 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":39316,"model":"Durango RWD","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 8-spd","cyl":8,"displ":5.7,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":14,"hwy":22,"comb":17,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Midgrade","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":525,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":4200,"save_spend":-9750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Thu Sep 21 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":39187,"model":"Durango SRT AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 8-spd","cyl":8,"displ":6.4,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":13,"hwy":19,"comb":15,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":584,"fe_score":2,"ghg_score":2,"fuel_cost":5150,"save_spend":-14500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Thu Sep 21 00:00:00 EDT 2017"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"24V838000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2024-11-07","owner_notified":"2025-12-16","units":206502,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.  A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC).  In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.","consequence":"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 incorrectly illuminate can fail to properly indicate the driver's intention to following traffic.  Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.","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 customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  FCA's number for this recall is 94B.  This recall replaces previous recall number 22V-426.  Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-426 will need to have the new remedy completed.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"94B","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V426000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2022-06-09","owner_notified":"2022-11-29","units":206502,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.  A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.","consequence":"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 that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit.  FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule.  Phase 1 began November 17, 2022.  Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet.  Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 28, 2020.  Owner notification letters were mailed on November 29, 2022.  Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z48.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"Z48","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V524000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2018-08-09","owner_notified":"2018-10-02","units":12779,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles.  The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.","consequence":"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 number for this recall is U87.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"U87","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V332000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2018-05-17","owner_notified":"2018-06-04","units":4815661,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.  These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.  If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.","consequence":"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, 2018.  Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed.  In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"U49,U59-U65,U68,U73","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V280000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2018-05-01","owner_notified":"2018-06-28","units":71,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles.  An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.","consequence":"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.  Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"U43","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":5,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":60,"grade":"D","complaints":{"count":230,"crash":9,"fire":0,"injured":5,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",87],["Exterior Lighting",56],["Unspecified",32],["Engine",26],["Seats",22],["Service Brakes",21]],"by_year":{"2018":12,"2019":29,"2020":18,"2021":31,"2022":41,"2023":24,"2024":31,"2025":30,"2026":14},"excerpts":[["2022-01-21","Electrical System","I noticed an air bubble looking thing on my radio screen. You can see it in the attached video which is just one example from recent. Then my screen starting doing things on it's own. Changing from on thing to the next on it's own. I spoke with my mechanic who was having similar issues and told me about a group he is p\u2026"],["2022-01-20","Electrical System","My 2018 Dodge Durango radio screen is delaminating from the top of the screen working its way down the screen. The screen also freezes up. To the point where the screen is stuck on even when the vehicle is off. When the screen is stuck I can't control any settings, radio, navigation, back up camera won't show, I can't \u2026"],["2022-01-15","Exterior Lighting","Water Intrusion caused rear lift gate \"racetrack light\" tail lights including license plate lights to become inoperable. This poses an obvious risk to safety as the lighting is relied upon by drivers, in dark conditions, to detect the rear of my vehicle. If a driver behind me were to fail to detect the rear of my vehic\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"EA21002","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","opened":"2021-09-17","closed":"","campaign":"","subject":"Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture","summary":"From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (\"PSAN\") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a \"desiccant\" (a substa"},{"action":"PE19014","component":"SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT","opened":"2019-09-09","closed":"2026-02-25","campaign":"","subject":"Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment","summary":"The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small number of Early Warning Reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat AHR inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.Reported safety consequences resulting from the AHR deployments include concussions, headaches, soft tissue injuries, disorientation, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of "}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV 2WD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.198,"seats":7,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV 4WD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.212,"seats":7,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":77,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":21,"ncap":4,"complaints":230},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}