2023 Dodge Durango
Gas Midsize / large SUV
The 2023 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 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 36 complaints, most often about exterior lighting. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango AWD | Gas | AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 21 | $2,950 |
| Durango RWD | Gas | RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 21 | $2,950 |
| Durango AWD | Gas | AWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,200 |
| Durango RWD | Gas | RWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,200 |
| Durango SRT AWD | Gas | AWD | 6.4L 8-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,150 |
| Durango SRT AWD | Gas | AWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 12 | 17 | 13 | $5,950 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (3)
Structure
highProblem: 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.
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers 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
Power Train
highProblem: 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.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Structure
highProblem: Chrysler (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.
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers 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.
Owner complaints
36 complaints filed
2 involved a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2023: 3 · 2024: 4 · 2025: 13 · 2026: 16
Most-cited components
- Exterior Lighting — 12
- Electrical System — 9
- Power Train — 9
- Engine — 6
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 4
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
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 21% |
| SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 20% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
Other Durango model years
2027 Durango
0 recalls · 0 complaints
A2026 Durango
0 recalls · 13 complaints
A2025 Durango
0 recalls · 7 complaints
A2024 Durango
0 recalls · 14 complaints
F2022 Durango
7 recalls · 56 complaints
F2021 Durango
8 recalls · 199 complaints
B2020 Durango
2 recalls · 54 complaints
C2019 Durango
4 recalls · 141 complaints
D2018 Durango
5 recalls · 230 complaints
B2017 Durango
2 recalls · 211 complaints
D2016 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 (ids 45890, 45566, 45891, 45889, 46240, 46239). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.