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2021 Dodge Durango

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
41 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns8
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA199
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA21 mpg
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The 2021 Dodge Durango is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Durango AWD, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 199 complaints, most often about the exterior lighting. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Durango AWDGasAWD3.6L 6-cyl182521$2,950
Durango RWDGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl192621$2,950
Durango AWDGasAWD5.7L 8-cyl142217$4,200
Durango RWDGasRWD5.7L 8-cyl142217$4,200
Durango SRT AWDGasAWD6.4L 8-cyl131915$5,150
Durango SRT AWDGasAWD6.2L 8-cyl121713$5,950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43166, 43164, 43320, 43319, 43399, 43660.

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Recalls (8)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Structure

61D
74,578 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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.RiskA damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning September 10, 2026. 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 rep
NHTSA campaign 26V528000reported Aug 13, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Back Over Prevention

66B, 79B
1,033,433 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
NHTSA campaign 24V436000reported Jun 13, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Structure

20A
139,019 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.RiskA damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 20A. This recall is an expansion of recall number 21V-842.
NHTSA campaign 23V115000reported Feb 23, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Engine And Engine Cooling

Z31
1,308 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.RiskAn unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z31.
NHTSA campaign 22V284000reported Apr 28, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Steering

Z18
931 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.RiskDifficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-852-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z18.
NHTSA campaign 22V154000reported Mar 14, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Z20
370,437 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."RiskAn ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.
NHTSA campaign 22V140000reported Mar 10, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Structure

Y73
4,837 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.RiskA damaged rear spoiler could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y73.
NHTSA campaign 21V842000reported Oct 28, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Air Bags

Y16
2,721 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.RiskA loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.
NHTSA campaign 21V280000reported Apr 22, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
199complaints filed

9 involved a crash · 4 a fire · 5 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2021: 12 · 2022: 17 · 2023: 21 · 2024: 45 · 2025: 55 · 2026: 49

Most-cited components

Exterior Lighting90
Electrical System40
Unspecified24
Engine22
Structure14
Air Bags10

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while opening the rear hatch, he noticed a bolt inside the hatch from the rear spoiler. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the rear spoiler to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to not having the p…”Sep 22, 2022 · Structure · NHTSA owner report
“The transmission slips during initial acceleration and causes the driver to dangerously accelerate ahead unexpectedly.This has been occuring since I purchased the vehicle in July of 2021.”Sep 21, 2022 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“All four tires have worn down after only 18,600 miles. They are bald after only minor use.”Aug 27, 2022 · Tires · NHTSA owner report

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.

Crash ratings

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

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Durango model years

A

2027 Dodge Durango

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 Dodge Durango

0 recalls · 13 complaints

A

2025 Dodge Durango

0 recalls · 7 complaints

A

2024 Dodge Durango

0 recalls · 14 complaints

C

2023 Dodge Durango

3 recalls · 36 complaints

F

2022 Dodge Durango

7 recalls · 56 complaints

B

2020 Dodge Durango

2 recalls · 54 complaints

C

2019 Dodge Durango

4 recalls · 141 complaints

D

2018 Dodge Durango

5 recalls · 230 complaints

B

2017 Dodge Durango

2 recalls · 211 complaints

D

2016 Dodge Durango

3 recalls · 161 complaints

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). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

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

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