MYRModel Year Report

2015 Dodge Durango

● Typical for this model
2015 Dodge Durango
BUILT 2026-08-02

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

Complaints per year, Dodge Durango Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 965 complaints 1999: 1967 complaints 2000: 1075 complaints 2001: 665 complaints 2001 2002: 423 complaints 2003: 338 complaints 2004: 1114 complaints 2005: 1567 complaints 2005 2006: 851 complaints 2007: 191 complaints 2008: 97 complaints 2009: 12 complaints 2009 2011: 797 complaints 2012: 637 complaints 2013: 640 complaints 2014: 781 complaints 2014 2015: 502 complaints 2015 2016: 159 complaints 2017: 210 complaints 2018: 227 complaints 2018 2019: 139 complaints 2020: 53 complaints 2021: 183 complaints 2022: 53 complaints 2022 2023: 26 complaints 2024: 8 complaints 2025: 7 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2015: 502 complaints
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YearComplaints
19974
1998965
19991967
20001075
2001665
2002423
2003338
20041114
20051567
2006851
2007191
200897
200912
2011797
2012637
2013640
2014781
2015502
2016159
2017210
2018227
2019139
202053
2021183
202253
202326
20248
20257
20267

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 38%

38% of complaints: exterior lighting — 192 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 93 distinct reports on file.

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

SEATS 17%

17% of complaints: seats — 85 distinct reports on file.

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

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 (192 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (93 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (85 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 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Durango have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.