How many recalls does the 2023 Dodge Durango have?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Dodge Durango model year. Whether one car had the recall work done depends on that car, so check its VIN with NHTSA.

1997: 4 owner complaints, Not judged

Our take: worth a look. Owners filed fewer complaints than in a typical year of this model.

Year verdict

Worthy

0.4× a typical year

Fewer owner complaints than a typical year. Still get it inspected.

Confidence: Medium

Based on 38 complaints in its first 4 years and 10 months: enough to go on, not a lot.

NHTSA did not answer for 2 years, so this may change.

Past 100,000 miles

Not judged

Too young to judge at high mileage. Most 2023 cars have not reached 100,000 miles yet, so their problems past it have not shown up.

How the dial was counted

Year verdict: Typical year: 85 complaints, the median of 8 nearby years. Each counted over its first 4 years and 10 months from January 2022; this one had 38.

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2023 Dodge Durango

Complaints38From owners
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Recalls2On file
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MPG13 to 21Combined, EPA
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Complaints are unverified owner reports, not adjusted for how many were sold.

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Value signals

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These help you judge whether this one is worth its price.

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Fuel: $3,050 to $6,150 a year.The EPA’s estimate for 15,000 miles a year, 55% in town, at its fuel prices. Each version
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VIN
On the dash at the base of the windshield, or on the driver’s door sticker.

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The full record

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What owners complain about

38 complaints; the part named most is the lights

Unverified reports, not adjusted for sales. One complaint can name several parts, so shares add up past 100%. Filed Jul 19, 2023 to Oct 5, 2026. 29% name a part that is usually costly to fix.

Owners reported 2 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.

Lights14 · 37%
Electrical9 · 24%
Transmission and drivetrain9 · 24%Usually costly to fix

What one owner wrote about the lights

The driver-side daytime running light (DRL) on my 2023 Dodge Durango has stopped functioning. The failure occurred under normal vehicle use and was not caused by an accident, impact, or external damage. I am reporting this as a safety concern because the daytime running lights are intended to increase vehicle visibility to other motorists and pedestrians…

Filed Oct 5, 2026NHTSA complaint 117690621 of 18 owner quotes

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10 more parts, and 18 owner quotes

Every part owners name for the 2023 Dodge Durango, with their own words about what went wrong. Usually costly to fix among them: Engine, Body and frame.

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SourceOwner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Dodge Durango. NHTSA, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Seller kit

Questions for the seller, test drive checks and price points

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Questions to ask the seller of a 2023 Dodge Durango, built from this year's owner complaints and recalls. What to feel, hear and look at on the test drive, with boxes to tick at the car. Honest points to raise on price, from the records and never from guesses. Copy the questions to your phone in one tap.

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Write your offer

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Type the asking price and your own offer for the 2023 Dodge Durango, tick what you found, and get a polite message ready to text or email. Its reasons come from this year's owner complaints, recalls and crash ratings, and never from made up repair prices.

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When problems show up

Too few complaints give a mileage

Too few complaints mention a mileage to show a pattern. 9 complaints of 38 gave one, and a part needs at least 15.

SourceMileage from owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Dodge Durango. NHTSA, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Will it outlast the loan?

The month of your loan each problem zone lands in

Not enough owner complaints for the 2023 Dodge Durango mention a mileage to lay against a loan. Have a mechanic look it over all the same.

Recalls

2 recalls on file

Not every car needs every fix. Run the VIN at NHTSA to see which are still open. Repairs are usually free at a dealer for the brand; ask before any work.

Body and frame
Aug 13, 2026 · Recall 26V528000
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.
What can happen
A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 10, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 61D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21V842 or 23V115. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
Transmission and drivetrain
Sep 18, 2023 · Recall 23V640000
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.
What can happen
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the instrument panel mounted shifter boot, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 94A.

SourceRecalls listed by NHTSA for the 2023 Dodge Durango. NHTSA, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Crash ratings

NHTSA did not answer

NHTSA's stars out of five, for each version it tested. Front crash stars only compare cars of about the same size and weight.

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Fuel economy

13 to 21 mpg combined, across 6 versions

The EPA's estimates for each engine and transmission, and its own yearly fuel cost. Yours depends on how you drive and the shape the car is in.

Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Durango AWD · All wheel drive · Regular gas
City
18 mpg
Highway
25 mpg
Combined
21 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$3,050
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Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
Durango AWD · All wheel drive · Midgrade gas
City
14 mpg
Highway
22 mpg
Combined
17 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$4,350
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Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Durango RWD · Rear wheel drive · Regular gas
City
19 mpg
Highway
26 mpg
Combined
21 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$3,050
This one on fueleconomy.gov
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
Durango RWD · Rear wheel drive · Midgrade gas
City
14 mpg
Highway
22 mpg
Combined
17 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$4,350
This one on fueleconomy.gov

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Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg
Durango SRT AWD · All wheel drive · Premium gas
City
12 mpg
Highway
17 mpg
Combined
13 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$6,150
This one on fueleconomy.gov
Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L
Durango SRT AWD · All wheel drive · Premium gas
City
13 mpg
Highway
19 mpg

SourceEPA fuel economy data, fueleconomy.gov. EPA, checked Oct 28, 2026.

True cost to own

The loan, fuel, insurance and upkeep, a month and over 5 years

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What it really costs to own

What the 2023 Dodge Durango costs a month and over 5 years: the loan and its interest, fuel worked out from the EPA's figures for the version you pick, and your own insurance, registration and upkeep. A cost a mile, a link that reopens your numbers, and the breakdown copied to your phone in one tap.

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Every year of the Durango

19 Worthy, 6 Maybe, 2 Pass, of 29 years on file

Owner complaints for each model year, this one outlined. Tap a year to open it. The newest 2 are not judged yet. Bars are totals, so older years stand taller; the verdict compares every year at the same age.

Best and worst years of the Durango

NHTSA did not answer for 6 years, so the chart may be missing some.

SourceNHTSA owner complaints and recalls for the Durango. NHTSA, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Before you buy this one

5 checks, with a close look at the lights

Built from this year's numbers. Whatever the data says, the car in front of you is the one that counts.

Run the VIN at NHTSA to confirm every recall was fixed.
This year has 2 recalls on file. Recall repairs are usually free at a dealer for the brand. Ask the dealer to confirm before any work is done. Look up a VIN at NHTSA.
Ask the seller for the service records.
Look closely for any work on the lights. It is the part owners complain about most for this year.
Have a mechanic you trust inspect it before you pay.
Ask them to look at the lights first.
Look at a vehicle history report.
It can show reported crashes, flood or salvage titles, and mileage that does not add up.
On the test drive, pay attention to the lights.
Check every light works, inside and out.

Going to see it? Take the checklist52 checks with the bad signs to look for, saved on your phone.

Check this exact car

The verdict is about the model year. These checks are about the one in front of you. Most are free or a few dollars.

VIN for these checks

Copy it, then paste it into each check. Nothing is sent until you open one.

Official checks on this VIN

Open recallsFree
NHTSA
Safety recalls on this VIN that are not fixed yet, from the last 15 years.
A recall already fixed does not show.
Check recalls at NHTSAnhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)
Theft and total lossFree
NICB VINCheck
Whether an insurer reported it stolen and not found, or wrote it off as a total loss.
Only insurer records. Five checks a day.
Open NICB VINChecknicb.org (opens in a new tab)
Title brandsA few dollars
NMVTIS, the federal title system
Salvage, flood, junk and rebuilt brands from any state, and the last miles on the title.
No repairs, service or recalls. Sold by approved sellers listed on the site.
See the approved sellersvehiclehistory.bja.ojp.gov (opens in a new tab)
Title statusVaries by state
The state motor vehicle office
Whether the title is branded in that state and, where the state offers it, whether a lender still has a lien.
It will not name the owner. Each state asks its own way, and some only by mail. Ask to see the seller’s title too.
Find your state’s officeusa.gov (opens in a new tab)

What a paid report adds

A history report such as Carfax or AutoCheck pulls in more of the car’s past than these checks can:

Crashes and damage reported by police, insurers or shops, even when it was fixed.
Service visits that shops reported, with the miles each time.
How many owners, for how long, and the states it was registered in.
Whether it was a rental, fleet or lease car, when that was reported.

It only knows what was reported to it. A clean report is not proof of a clean car. Ask the seller first: many dealers hand one over for free.

Red flags in a history

Salvage title
Usually an insurer called it a total loss. In most states it cannot be driven on the road until it is rebuilt and inspected.
Rebuilt title
A salvage car that was fixed and passed a state check. It can be fine, but it is worth less, can be harder to insure, and needs a careful inspection.
Flood damage
Water can ruin wiring and sensors months later. Be wary of a flood brand that vanished after a move to another state.
Lemon or maker buyback
The maker bought it back over a defect it could not fix. Ask what the defect was and how it was fixed.
Odometer rollback
A mileage reading lower than an earlier one, or a title marked not actual miles.
Many owners, fast
Three owners in two years can mean a problem each one passed along.
Gaps in the records
Years with no service or registration. Ask why: it may have sat, been off the road, or been rebuilt.

Title words and rules differ by state. Not legal advice.

Before you pay

Pre purchase inspection
Have a mechanic you choose, not the seller, put it on a lift and look it over before you pay.
Insurance quote
Get a quote on this exact car before you sign. Ask your own insurer and one or two others.

Model year	Owner complaints	Verdict
1997	4	Not judged
1998	1021	Maybe
1999	2043	Pass
2000	1116	Maybe
2001	686	Worthy
2002	436	Worthy
2003	339	Worthy
2004	1115	Worthy
2005	1567	Pass
2006	852	Maybe
2007	275	Worthy
2008	97	Worthy
2009	19	Worthy
2011	800	Maybe
2012	640	Maybe
2013	640	Worthy
2014	785	Maybe
2015	505	Worthy
2016	161	Worthy
2017	214	Worthy
2018	233	Worthy
2019	145	Worthy
2020	56	Worthy
2021	208	Worthy
2022	61	Worthy
2023	38	Worthy
2024	14	Worthy
2025	8	Worthy
2026	15	Not judged

The verdict on the 2023 Dodge Durango

Value signals

What owners complain about

Seller kit

Write your offer

When problems show up

Will it outlast the loan?

Recalls

Body and frame

What can happen

The fix

Transmission and drivetrain

What can happen

The fix

Crash ratings

Fuel economy

Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg

Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L

True cost to own

Every year of the Durango

Before you buy this one

Check this exact car

Official checks on this VIN

What a paid report adds

Before you pay

Pre purchase inspection

Insurance quote

Body and frame

What can happen

The fix

Transmission and drivetrain

What can happen

The fix

Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg

Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.4 L