2018 Dodge Durango: common problems and reliability

The 2018 Dodge Durango has 423 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and exterior lighting. Owners most often flag water pump failure — a known issue on hemi v8 engines. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2018 model year

423
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
17
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Dodge Durango vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
158
exterior lighting
105
engine
46
service brakes
45
seats
37

Recalls affecting the 2018 Durango

power train:automatic transmission

Campaign 18V280000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installe…

electrical system:wiring

Campaign 18V332000

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 …

electrical system:wiring:front underhood

Campaign 18V524000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wran…

service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

Campaign 22V426000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to star…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed but leans positive, with a clear generational divide. Long-term owner reports for the third generation (post-2011) generally describe it as a reliable, powerful, and practical family hauler when properly maintained. The V8 Hemi engines and t

  • Water pump failure — A known issue on Hemi V8 engines. Frequency: recurrent.
  • LED headlight/DRL failure — Complete assembly replacement required at high cost ($1,600-$2,300 USD); very common, with some owners noting water ingress in tail lights as a related issue. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Exhaust manifold bolt failure — Broken bolts on Hemi V8 engines causing exhaust leaks. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Infotainment system software bugs — Glitches, freezes, and connectivity issues in the updated Uconnect system for 2021+ models, requiring multiple dealer visits. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Fuel pump relay failure — A known issue in earlier third-generation models (subject to recall), causing a no-start condition. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Durango.

Typical used price

Used Durango listings typically run $21,495–$43,295 across 2016 to 2026 model years.

Other Durango model years

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