Model year 2020 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2020 Dodge Durango: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2020 Dodge Durango at 15–21 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 56 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
15–21
NHTSA overall rating
4/5
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Dodge dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2020 Dodge Durango recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Dodge Durango, newest first.
Air bags: Critical fasteners and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V280000Reported Apr 22, 2021
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. Y16)
Components
Air bags: Critical fasteners; Air bags: Side/window: Curtain
Units affected
2,721 (estimate)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.
Risk
A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. W30-W37)
Units affected
319,610 (estimate)
Problem
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 Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2020 Dodge Durango fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2020 Dodge Durango crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2020 Dodge Durango NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2020 Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
Optional
2020 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
3 stars
21.2%
Optional
2020 Dodge Durango SUV RWD
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
19.8%
Optional
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2020 Dodge Durango owner complaints
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Dodge Durango, most recently on Oct 23, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 5 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2020 Dodge Durango complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Exterior lighting
22
Electrical system
9
Engine
7
Unknown or other
6
Air bags
3
Power train
3
Service brakes
3
Steering
3
Structure: Body
3
Vehicle speed control
3
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
