MYRModel Year Report

2019 Dodge Durango

▲ Better than typical
2019 Dodge Durango
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:14:50.512Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Durango Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 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 2016: 159 complaints 2017: 210 complaints 2018: 227 complaints 2018 2019: 139 complaints 2019 2020: 53 complaints 2021: 183 complaints 2022: 53 complaints 2022 2023: 26 complaints 2024: 8 complaints 2025: 7 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2019: 139 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 29%

29% of complaints: exterior lighting — 41 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 36 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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On the morning of 10/09/2024, I started my 2019 Dodge Durango and exited the vehicle, after 2 minutes the entire interior of the vehicle was engulfed in flames.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241014

I ARRIVED HOME AND PARKED MY CAR UNDER MY CARPORT AT 8:30 P.M. AT 12:20 A.M. I HEARD LOUD POPPING NOISES AND SMELLED SMOKE. I WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE MY 2019 DODGE DURANGO WITH 9,012 MILES ON FIRE. THE HOOD OF THE TRUCK WAS FULLY ENGULFED WITH FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200203

ENGINE 17%

17% of complaints: engine — 24 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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I ARRIVED HOME AND PARKED MY CAR UNDER MY CARPORT AT 8:30 P.M. AT 12:20 A.M. I HEARD LOUD POPPING NOISES AND SMELLED SMOKE. I WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE MY 2019 DODGE DURANGO WITH 9,012 MILES ON FIRE. THE HOOD OF THE TRUCK WAS FULLY ENGULFED WITH FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200203

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 15 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

R 20200427 — back over prevention

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge...

Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020.

Campaign 20V191000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200521 — power train

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the gear teeth wearing down.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front differential, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W22.

Campaign 20V183000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20221129 — service brakes, hydraulic

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.

Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Campaign 22V426000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251216 — service brakes, hydraulic

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 24V838000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Dodge Durango — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V191000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V183000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V426000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V838000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2022 ▲ 2020 ▲ 2008

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2005 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Dodge Durango reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Dodge Durango is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Dodge Durango?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 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.