2017 Dodge Durango
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
- 213
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Exterior lighting
Campaigns on file for 2017
Opened by NHTSA
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 213 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 965 |
| 1999 | 1,967 |
| 2000 | 1,075 |
| 2001 | 665 |
| 2002 | 423 |
| 2003 | 339 |
| 2004 | 1,115 |
| 2005 | 1,567 |
| 2006 | 851 |
| 2007 | 191 |
| 2008 | 97 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2011 | 797 |
| 2012 | 640 |
| 2013 | 640 |
| 2014 | 782 |
| 2015 | 503 |
| 2016 | 161 |
| 2017 | 213 |
| 2018 | 232 |
| 2019 | 144 |
| 2020 | 55 |
| 2021 | 202 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 13 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Exterior lighting
38% · 80 reportsMost commonly citing tail lights.
Electrical system
29% · 62 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
Show complaint excerpts
Deer was struck by vehicle while traveling about 50 miles per hour on a city road. Severe damage to front driver side to include undercarriage and electrical parts. Air bags did not deploy and I feel like they should have.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-24
Also filed under Structure
Engine
13% · 28 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Dodge Durango. While the vehicle was idling at a traffic light with the automatic mode or stop/start feature activated, it lunged forward when the contact's foot released the brake pedal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-04
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Power train
11% · 23 reportsFuel/propulsion system
8% · 16 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Customer Satisfaction Notification T23 (TSB 18-031-17). Under this T23 a PCM software flash and a replacement EGR valve assembly were required.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-02
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2016-12-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-01-25 Vehicle Rollaway
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2017-09-18Power train17V541000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Durango vehicles. The vehicles may have been assembled with rear axle halfshafts that are too short.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace both halfshafts, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T55.
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2018-06-04Electrical system, vehicle speed control18V332000 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.
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2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Dodge Durango — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 80 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 62 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 28 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V541000 · Power train
- Recall 18V332000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
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- Is the 2017 Dodge Durango reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Dodge Durango is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Dodge Durango?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Dodge Durango have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.