2007 Dodge Durango

▲ Better than typical
2007 Dodge Durango
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:31.570Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
191
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 965 complaints 1999: 1,967 complaints 2000: 1,075 complaints 2001: 665 complaints 2001 2002: 423 complaints 2003: 339 complaints 2004: 1,115 complaints 2005: 1,567 complaints 2006: 851 complaints 2007: 191 complaints 2007 191 2008: 97 complaints 2009: 12 complaints 2011: 797 complaints 2012: 640 complaints 2013: 640 complaints 2014: 785 complaints 2014 2015: 504 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2017: 215 complaints 2018: 233 complaints 2018 2019: 146 complaints 2020: 56 complaints 2021: 207 complaints 2022: 60 complaints 2022 2023: 32 complaints 2024: 13 complaints 2025: 8 complaints 2026: 15 complaints 2026
1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 965 complaints 1999: 1,967 complaints 1999 2000: 1,075 complaints 2001: 665 complaints 2001 2002: 423 complaints 2003: 339 complaints 2003 2004: 1,115 complaints 2005: 1,567 complaints 2005 2006: 851 complaints 2007: 191 complaints 2007 191 2008: 97 complaints 2009: 12 complaints 2009 2011: 797 complaints 2012: 640 complaints 2012 2013: 640 complaints 2014: 785 complaints 2014 2015: 504 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2016 2017: 215 complaints 2018: 233 complaints 2018 2019: 146 complaints 2020: 56 complaints 2020 2021: 207 complaints 2022: 60 complaints 2022 2023: 32 complaints 2024: 13 complaints 2024 2025: 8 complaints 2026: 15 complaints 2026
1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 965 complaints 1999: 1,967 complaints 1999 2000: 1,075 complaints 2001: 665 complaints 2001 2002: 423 complaints 2003: 339 complaints 2003 2004: 1,115 complaints 2005: 1,567 complaints 2005 2006: 851 complaints 2007: 191 complaints 2007 191 2008: 97 complaints 2009: 12 complaints 2009 2011: 797 complaints 2012: 640 complaints 2012 2013: 640 complaints 2014: 785 complaints 2014 2015: 504 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2016 2017: 215 complaints 2018: 233 complaints 2018 2019: 146 complaints 2020: 56 complaints 2020 2021: 207 complaints 2022: 60 complaints 2022 2023: 32 complaints 2024: 13 complaints 2024 2025: 8 complaints 2026: 15 complaints 2026

2007: 191 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19974
1998965
19991,967
20001,075
2001665
2002423
2003339
20041,115
20051,567
2006851
2007191
200897
200912
2011797
2012640
2013640
2014785
2015504
2016161
2017215
2018233
2019146
202056
2021207
202260
202332
202413
20258
202615

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel system, gasoline

21% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing filler pipe and cap.

INJURY

Air bags

17% · 32 reports
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I was driving and a deer ran in front of me causing front bumper, hood, and grill impact and my air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-11

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Durango. While driving 50 MPH, the ABS, traction control, and cruise control lights illuminated. The dealer stated that the wheel sensor was faulty, however, they did not make a replacement.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-09-25

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Takata recall (Not sure). While driving (40 MPH to 45 MPH) on a rainy afternoon on Saturday November 18, 20017 the right side panel airbag deployed without been in any type or accident or nothing, besides that it was raining very hard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-21

Fuel/propulsion system

15% · 28 reports
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Fuel is sprayed on the vehicle, floor, person's upper and lower body while refueling. The vehicle is turned off, in park, at the gas station. The fuel spray occurs every time the fuel tank is filled near full.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-30

I just purchased the vehicle and went to fill up the fuel tank. When the gas station dispenser automatically shut off, I got a large spray of fuel back out of the filler pipe that sprayed out on me and also ran down the side of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-04

Electrical system

12% · 22 reports
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My alternator was overcharging my battery, replaced both. still having an overcharging "sweating battery" issue. The vehicle has suddenly died at low speed, but was able to start.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-01

Also filed under Power train and engine

Power train

10% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

CRASHINJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Durango. The contact exited the vehicle and left it running. She reached inside to cut off the vehicle and as soon as she removed the keys from the ignition, the vehicle jumped out of gear and began to roll back.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-12-10

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2006-10-02Power train06V341000 On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of…

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on October 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2006-11-08Steering06V386000 On certain vehicles, the right front steering knuckle may have been improperly manufactured. Because of a broken cooling line, parts cast in tool cavity #63 on July 18 and July 19, 2006, may have a…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the recalled vehicles to identify the defective parts and replace if they are within that lot. The recall began on November 8, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at…

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    2007-02-14Engineering analysisClosed 2008-02-08 Side curtain air bag failure
  4. I
    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  5. I
    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2015-06-08Air bags15V313000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.

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    2017-03-27Air bags16V352000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

  8. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Dodge Durango — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 40 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 28 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V341000 · Power train
  • Recall 06V386000 · Steering
  • Recall 15V313000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V352000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Dodge Durango reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Dodge Durango is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Durango?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge Durango have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.