2015 Dodge Durango

● Typical for this model

2015 Dodge Durango
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2015: 503 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1997	4
1998	965
1999	1967
2000	1075
2001	665
2002	423
2003	339
2004	1114
2005	1567
2006	851
2007	191
2008	97
2009	12
2011	797
2012	639
2013	640
2014	782
2015	503
2016	160
2017	210
2018	229
2019	141
2020	54
2021	198
2022	56
2023	28
2024	13
2025	7
2026	12

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 39%

39% of complaints: exterior lighting — 198 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tail lights and brake lights.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 95 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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AFTER BACKING OUT OF GARAGE, I PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK WITH ENGINE RUNNING WHILE I WALKED BACK INTO GARAGE. NOTE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLOPE. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT SET. WHILE IN GARAGE, I NOTICED VEHICLE WAS ROLLING DOWN DRIVEWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150905

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

First we smelled a light burning smell from the vehicle while driving then the blower motor blew a fuse. The fuse was replaced immediately and we started the vehicle to try to get back home.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260815

SEATS 18%

18% of complaints: seats — 92 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing head restraint.

FIRE INJURY

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 42 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 38 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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My vehicle does not let off any warning that the engines overheating and the line stays in the middle of hot and cold but really my engines overheating my fan is not on and I get no indication No Light No notification stating me what the real...

NHTSA ODI report, 20231001

Also filed under LANE DEPARTURE

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20150724 — RQ (closed 20160105)

Software security vulnerability

R 20150729 — suspension

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 15V469000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150825 — equipment

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge.

Campaign 15V461000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160512 — service brakes, hydraulic

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016.

Campaign 16V168000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20161216 — PE (closed 20240125)

Vehicle Rollaway

R 20180604 — electrical system, vehicle speed control

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018.

Campaign 18V332000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

I 20190916 — PE (closed 20210503)

Seat Belt Retraction

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Dodge Durango — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (198 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (95 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for seats issues (92 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 15V469000 (suspension) has been completed.
Verify recall 15V461000 (equipment) has been completed.
Verify recall 16V168000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Dodge Durango reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Dodge Durango is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Dodge Durango?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Durango have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.