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Dodge · Large SUV

2019 Dodge Durango

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
C
Safety Signal
71 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical 4
Complaints5 crash · 2 fire · 8 injured reported 144
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 21 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2019 Dodge Durango is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Durango AWD, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 144 complaints, most often about the exterior lighting. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Dodge Durango — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Dodge Durango · Photo: Kidfly182 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Durango AWDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182521$3,200
Durango RWDGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl192621$3,200
Durango AWDGasAWD5.7L 8-cyl142217$4,450
Durango RWDGasRWD5.7L 8-cyl142217$4,450
Durango SRT AWDGasAWD6.4L 8-cyl131915$5,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40671, 40668, 40672, 40669, 40827.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Durango AWD, Durango RWD5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Durango AWD, Durango RWD3 / 10Federal Tier 3 Transitional Bin 110All 50 states (federal, all altitudes)—
Durango SRT AWD1 / 10California LEV-II LEV / Federal Tier 3 Bin 160All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors4
GVWR classClass 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders6
Displacement3.6 L
Engine configurationV-Shaped

Engine Output

Horsepower295 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Seating

Seat rows2
Seating capacity5 seats

Transmission

Drivetrain4x2
TransmissionAutomatic
Transmission speeds8

Driver assistance

Standard: Anti-lock brakes, Backup camera, Electronic stability control

Optional: Adaptive cruise control, Automatic emergency braking, Blind-spot monitoring, Forward collision warning, Lane departure warning, Lane keeping assist

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: GT, R/T, SXT, Special Service/Pursuit/Enforcer). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length200.0 in
Width (body, without mirrors)76.0 in
Height70.9 in
Wheelbase119.7 in
Track, front63.8 in
Track, rear64.2 in
Curb weight4,987–5,331 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear56/44

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 2 configurations: 4-door SUV AWD V6, 4-door SUV AWD V8. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

94B
206,502 vehicles 26% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFChronology PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V838000 reported Nov 7, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Z48
206,502 vehicles
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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 maile
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V426000 reported Jun 9, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Back Over Prevention

W30-W37
319,610 vehicles 99% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors." Risk The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V191000 reported Sep 10, 2020 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Power Train

W22
515 vehicles 93% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the gear teeth wearing down. If both pinion gears have their teeth sufficiently worn off, torque power can not be transferred from the front wheels to the driveline, resulting in loss of power while driving and loss of the PARK function when stationary. Risk A sudden loss of power while driving or loss of the transmission PARK function can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front differential, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W22.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V183000 reported Mar 26, 2020 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint — Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment closed

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

Opened Sep 9, 2019 · closed Feb 25, 2026 · action PE19014 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Durango

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2019 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Dodge publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2019 Dodge Durango, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
144complaints filed

5 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 8 injuries · 0 deaths reported

24 per 10,000 built · Dodge reported 60,334 Durango built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2019: 15 · 2020: 6 · 2021: 12 · 2022: 26 · 2023: 20 · 2024: 24 · 2025: 25 · 2026: 16

Most-cited components

Exterior Lighting 45
Electrical System 38
Engine 27
Service Brakes 26
Unspecified 19
Power Train 13

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the headrest air bag inadvertently deployed and hit her on the back of the head. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated she continued to drive the vehicle and made a stop when she exited the highway.
Seats at 60,000 miles Aug 26, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11430676
The start/stop warning light came on for the second time on my 2019 Durango. I had both batteries replaced the first time and now, at 18,500 miles it came on again even though I drive it daily on both highway and local roads. This time, the warning only came on once but the start/stop feature was affecting the performance of the truck.
Electrical System Aug 6, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11427974
On my way to labor & delivery, my steering wheel locked up, a light and message came on that said, "power steering unavailable". I could not turn left or right and since I was already turning left when it locked up and went straight, I nearly hit all the cars parked on the side of the street. When I left the hospital, the light was off.
Steering at 38,000 miles Apr 21, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11413259
While changing both of the front turn signal bulbs for the 2nd time, in less than a year of ownership, I decided to check for burnt / broken filaments. The right side bulb filament was broken. Then I noticed that both bulbs had burned connector prongs at the base of the bulb (see photos), where they plug into the socket.
Exterior Lighting at 19,496 miles Mar 19, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11403914
The transmission sounds and feels like it is winding up and then shifts hard. This genrally happens right after I take off. It also sounds like it winds up at speed and then doesn't shift into overdrive, even thought it shows that it is is gear 8. This is not a one time occurrence, it happens everyday.
Power Train at 40,000 miles Mar 15, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11403105
On july 2, 2020, I was driving my Dodge Durango up an isolated steep mountain road in the sierra nevada at about 20 MPH when it suddenly stalled on a steep grade in the road. I was able to apply the emergency brakes to prevent the car from rolling backwards.
Engine at 7,965 miles Jul 8, 2020 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11338167

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Dodge itself: 40 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 1 killed, 66 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 66 per 100,000 built. Every Durango model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 31k

miles, typically

Half the 46 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 9,000 and 64,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 12
10k–20k 6
20k–30k 4
30k–40k 3
40k–50k 2
50k–60k 4
60k–70k 5
70k–80k 2
80k–90k 1
90k–100k 2
100k–150k 4
150k + 1

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Service Brakes1360,0006.0×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2019-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported later: service brakes (6.0×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Across 2018–2021 model years the Dodge Durango ranks 42 of 79 nameplates in the odometer-at-first-complaint study: owners reported problems at 1.12× the mileage of vehicles the same age (median 26,059 miles against a fleet 23,512).

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆20%
SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆21%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 404
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-30
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 399 service bulletins, 5 others

Most often about: Equipment, Electrical System, Engine, Structure, Power Train.

  • S2621000004 Service bulletin
    2026-09-30 · Power Train
  • The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmission Output Shaft Splines (850RE Transmission Only)
  • 114738 Service bulletin
    2026-09-24 · Power Train
  • TRANSMISSION KIT - WITH TORQUE CONVERTER
  • 114737 Service bulletin
    2026-09-24 · Power Train
  • TRANSMISSION KIT - WITH TORQUE CONVERTER
  • 114538 Service bulletin
    2026-09-10 · Unknown Or Other
  • EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONING
  • 114537 Service bulletin
    2026-09-10 · Unknown Or Other
  • EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONING
  • 9100898 Service bulletin
    2026-09-08 · Engine
  • Engine PNs: MY 24-26 WD/DT (5.7L) Code P00B is being misdiagnosed and incorrect parts are being installed causing over repair. Refer to SOL S2609000006 The IAFM Foam Engine Valley Cover (PN 53013735AB) does not provide sufficient clearance for proper routing of the MDS solenoid jumper harness (PN 05148163AE). As a result, the harness may become compressed by the foam cover. To prevent unnecessary
  • 9100900 Service bulletin
    2026-09-08 · Structure — Body
  • Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
  • S2208000045 REV. D Service bulletin
    2026-06-26 · Structure — Body
  • Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0456
P0456 on Dodge →		A very small leak in the evaporative emissions system.Electrical System · Gas cap →4 bulletins
P0513
P0513 on Dodge →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P057B
P057B on Dodge →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P0304
P0304 on Dodge →		Cylinder 4 is misfiring.Engine · Ignition coils →1 bulletin · 1 owner report
P0420
P0420 on Dodge →		The catalytic converter on bank 1 is not cleaning up the exhaust as well as it should.Electrical System · Catalytic converter →2 bulletins
P0430
P0430 on Dodge →		The catalytic converter on bank 2 is not cleaning up the exhaust as well as it should.Electrical System · Catalytic converter →2 bulletins
P0441
P0441 on Dodge →		The evaporative purge is not flowing the way it should.Power Train · EVAP purge valve →2 bulletins
P0716
P0716 on Dodge →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins
P0733
P0733 on Dodge →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins
P07E4
P07E4 on Dodge →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins
P1524Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine2 bulletins
P1572Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2019 Dodge Durango failed the emissions check on 3.2% of first inspections — close to the 2.7% for every 2019 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.6% (every 2019 vehicle: 1.7%).

New York inspections 3.2%

failed emissions

3,301 initial inspections of 3,239 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2019 DurangoEvery 2019 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check3.2%2.7%3,294
Failed the safety inspection1.6%1.7%3,301
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.21%0.20%3,301
Miles driven a year11,5249,904odometer at inspection
Average odometer83,73072,084odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2019 vehicle” is every 2019 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Durango by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 0 0 20 mpg2026 A 0 14 20 mpg2025 A 0 8 20 mpg2024 A 0 14 21 mpg2023 C 3 38 21 mpg2022 D 7 60 21 mpg2021 D 8 205 21 mpg2020 B 2 55 21 mpg2019 this page C 4 144 21 mpg2018 F 5 233 21 mpg2017 C 2 215 21 mpg2016 C 3 161 21 mpg

Common questions about the 2019 Durango

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2019 Dodge Durango have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 4 recall campaigns for the 2019 Dodge Durango, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 22V426000, covering Service Brakes, Hydraulic. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2019 Dodge Durango?

NHTSA gave the 2019 Dodge Durango 4 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it C (71/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Dodge Durango?

Across the 5 EPA-rated configurations of the 2019 Dodge Durango, the best EPA combined figure is 21 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2019 Dodge Durango?

Transport Canada measured it at 200.0 in long, 76.0 in wide (body, without mirrors), 70.9 in tall, on a 119.7 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 4,987–5,331 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2019 Dodge Durango?

Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Dodge Durango, most often about exterior lighting, electrical system, engine. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 8 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2019 Dodge Durango?

The EPA smog rating for the 2019 Dodge Durango runs 1 to 5 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-II LEV, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 160, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70, Federal Tier 3 Transitional Bin 110 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2019 Dodge Durango?

The manufacturer has filed 404 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2019 Dodge Durango, most often covering equipment, electrical system, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-09-30. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2019 Dodge Durango do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2019 Dodge Durango failed the emissions check on 3.2% of first inspections — close to the 2.7% for every 2019 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.6% (every 2019 vehicle: 1.7%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations5 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates5 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls4NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints144NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings2 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins404NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations1NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA13 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2027 Durango The Durango model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Recalls Every Dodge recall on file All campaigns filed against Dodge vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Durango by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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