Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 78/100 (GOOD)

2025 Dodge Durango Reliability Report

The 2025 Dodge Durango has good reliability and no recalls, but owners report driver aids and the infotainment screen cutting out without warning.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

0.6per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$675

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,000–$5,300

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity74/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs70/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact100/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity74/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Good reliability with no recalls and few complaints, mostly about driver aids and the infotainment screen cutting out.

Top Issues to Watch

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)
VISIBILITY/WIPER (1)
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1)

Should You Buy the 2025 Dodge Durango?

Good reliability puts this Durango above the average 2025 SUV and among the stronger of its nine scored model years. Owners have filed 5 complaints, and federal recall records list none. The 2024 model rates about the same. The 2026 rates better, but with no complaints on file it has simply had less time on the road.

The complaints that exist center on the electrical system. Adaptive cruise control shuts off without warning, including in heavy traffic, and a yellow warning light can appear even when the system is off. A forward collision warning alert also comes on at random. The suggested workaround is to pull over and restart the car. In a separate complaint, the infotainment screen goes blank and loops through restarts while driving, taking navigation and the backup camera with it. Only 2 complaints cover this, so the pattern is thin.

Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs below the class figure, and the federal crash rating is 4 of 5 stars. On a test drive, try the cruise control, the collision warning, and the screen and backup camera. Ask for any electrical repair records.

Compared to the 2026 Dodge Durango, which scored 4 points higher. See also the 2024 Dodge Durango for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+$109 cheaper to maintain than avg fullsize SUVs
+Infrequent unscheduled repairs
+Low major repair risk (13%)

Cons

−ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues reported (2 complaints)

Compare 2025 Dodge Durango With

2025 Chevrolet Tahoe

Reliability: 80/100

Excellent

2025 Ford Explorer

Reliability: 72/100

Good

2025 Toyota Highlander

Reliability: 76/100

Good

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Reliability: 75/100

Good

2025 Honda Pilot

Reliability: 71/100

Good

Common Problem Categories

Other

HIGH RISK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)
VISIBILITY/WIPER (1)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

recalls on record

No recalls are on record for the 2025 Dodge Durango — uncommon, and a strong signal of manufacturing quality.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

0.6

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 3.5

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 4/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2025 Dodge Durango? Check its history first

Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2025 Dodge Durango, and 0 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2025 Dodge Durango NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 4/5Passenger: 4/5

Rollover risk: 19.8%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Not Available)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Torso and/or Pelvis (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (No)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (None)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Not Available)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Dodge DurangoRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

3.5

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$675

vs $784 avg for fullsize SUVs

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.2

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

13%

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

Durango

$675

Category Avg

$784

All Vehicles

$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

Dodge Durango Resale Value

The Dodge Durango is estimated to retain about 65.2% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.

This benchmark covers the Dodge Durango model overall and is not specific to the 2025 model year.

Value Retained: 65.2%
Depreciation: 34.8%
Listings Analyzed: 179

Listings observed in May 2021. This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.

Explore Dodge Durango depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.com

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

13–20 MPG

Running cost: $3,700–$6,000/yr

Fuel + repair

12–18 city / 17–25 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2025 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Durango AWD 3.6L 6-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	17	24	20	$3,000
Durango RWD 3.6L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	18	25	20	$3,000
Durango AWD 5.7L 8-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	14	22	17	$4,400
Durango RWD 5.7L 8-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	14	22	17	$4,400
Durango SRT AWD 6.2L 8-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	12	17	13	$5,300

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2025 Dodge Durango.

Use adaptive cruise control on a long highway stretch and note any shutoff or yellow warning light.
With cruise control off, watch the dash for driver-assist or collision-warning alerts during the test drive.
Run the infotainment screen through the whole drive and watch for blank screens or restart loops.
Shift into reverse several times and confirm the backup camera appears every time.
Ask for service records showing any driver-assist or infotainment repairs or software updates.

2025 Dodge Durango Common Problems by Component

5 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)VISIBILITY/WIPER (1)FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1)FUEL SYSTEM (1)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

Adaptive cruise control shuts off without warning, including in heavy traffic, and a yellow warning light appears even when the system is not turned on. A related forward collision warning alert also comes on at random and calls for immediate service. The suggested workaround is to pull over and restart the car. Separately, the infotainment screen goes blank and loops through restarts while driving, taking navigation and the backup camera with it. Losing these driver aids without notice raises crash risk in traffic and when reversing. Only 2 complaints are on file so far.

2 complaints total

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

2025-11-11

I am a police officer and this is in regards to my police department vehicle and another one on the department. The windshield has a deformation in it and causing a "ghosting" issue. It is mainly an issue at night but it affects my vision. To best describe the issue it feels like you are not able to properly focus and go cross eyed. When sitting still and moving your head around can see images distort. Headlights appear as 4 with the second set of lights ghost like. We received 4 new Durango's this year and two of them have this issue. James Chrysler in Cedar Lake Replaced the windshield and the windshield issue is the same. They are looking into getting another windshield to hopefully fix it. I have spoken with other agencies and the same issue is also in other Durango's. The term ghosting I learned after google defined it as that. This is a risk as it causes excessive strain on the eyes of the operator. The other officer on the department has been through several contacts after I brought up my issue she realized that her windshield had the same issue. The image shared with this is how all lights look through the windshield. The further you are from the source the greater distance between source and ghost image.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

2025-11-11

My fuel tank was practically emptied by "gas thieves". The fuel filler compartment remains unlocked regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. And the filler tube where the gas nozzle is inserted is capless, with just a rubber seal that expands when the nozzle is inserted. In previous models Dodge used to have a button inside the cabin right below the headlights switch to release the fuel filler door, and a safety puller string in the back of the vehicle, should the button fail to release the locked door. Not anymore, and this appears to be a cost saving change/decision in detriment of the consumer. This lack of safety feature is also true for RAM 1500 pick up trucks. Dodge does not offer a locking cap option for the capless fuel filler tube, nor could I find an aftermarket one. A major concern of mine is what would happen should the vehicle roll down or lay on a side? Would the fuel in the tank come gushing out, and possibly cause a fire or even an explosion? Will appreciate your further investigation and response to this issue.

FUEL SYSTEM (1 complaints)

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaint

2025-04-24

The contact owns a 2025 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at various speeds or while coming to a complete stop, the vehicle occasionally stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that during the failure the contact had to restart the vehicle to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the fuel canister and the radio were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28.

Best & Worst Dodge Durango Years

Best Dodge Durango Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

Dodge Durango Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Dodge Durango reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2018	64/100	Good
2019	67/100	Good
2020	72/100	Good
2021	65/100	Good
2022	71/100	Good
2023	75/100	Good
2024	78/100	Good
2025	78/100	Good
2026	82/100	Excellent

Dodge Durango Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026	82/100	+4	Excellent	0	0
2025(selected)	78/100	0	Good	0	5
2024	78/100	+3	Good	0	6
2023	75/100	+4	Good	2	27
2022	71/100	+6	Good	6	47
2021	65/100	-7	Good	7	159
2020	72/100	+5	Good	3	62
2019	67/100	+3	Good	4	128
2018	64/100	—	Good	5	219

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2025 Dodge Durango reliable?

Yes, its reliability standing is good. It sits above average among 2025 SUVs and among the stronger of nine scored Durango years. Owners filed only 5 complaints, about 0.6 per 10,000 sold, and federal recall records show no recalls. The 2024 model rates about the same.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Dodge Durango?

Electrical issues lead the complaints, with 2 filed. Adaptive cruise control shuts off without warning, and a warning light can show when the system is off. A forward collision warning alert also comes on at random. The infotainment screen can go blank and restart repeatedly while driving.

Does the 2025 Dodge Durango have infotainment problems?

Owners have reported it. The screen goes blank and loops through restarts while driving. Navigation and the backup camera go down with it, which matters when reversing. Only 2 electrical complaints exist, so it is not a widespread pattern, but test the screen and camera before buying.

Does the 2025 Dodge Durango have any recalls?

No. Federal recall records list 0 recalls for this model year. The 2024 and 2026 Durango also show none. Complaints still exist, mainly about the electrical system, so ask the seller for any repair records tied to cruise control, collision warning, or the screen.

Is the 2025 Dodge Durango cheaper to repair than other SUVs?

Yes, according to independent repair-cost data. Estimated annual repairs run about $675, compared with $784 for its class. That figure is model-wide and not specific to 2025, so ask for service records on any individual vehicle you consider.

Don’t buy a 2025 Dodge Durango without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2025 Dodge Durango

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2025 Dodge Durango does best on recall impact (100/100) and worst on repair costs (70/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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