Model year 2023 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2023 Dodge Durango: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Dodge Durango at 13–21 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 38 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

13–21

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as DURANGO1.

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.

2023 Dodge Durango recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Dodge Durango, newest first.

Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA 26V528000 Reported Aug 13, 2026

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 61D)
Units affected: 74,578 (estimate)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 10, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 61D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21V842 or 23V115. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission: Lever and linkage: Column shift

NHTSA 23V640000 Reported Sep 18, 2023

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 94A)
Units affected: 125 (estimate)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles equipped with an instrument panel mounted shifter. The shifter may experience an interference with the shifter boot and come out of gear while driving, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel mounted shifter boot, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 94A.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA 23V115000 Reported Feb 23, 2023

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 20A)
Units affected: 139,019 (estimate)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 20A. This recall is an expansion of recall number 21V-842.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 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.

2023 Dodge Durango EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Durango AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/25/21 mpg	$3,200	430
Durango AWD	5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Midgrade	14/22/17 mpg	$4,450	533
Durango RWD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/26/21 mpg	$3,200	416
Durango RWD	5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Midgrade	14/22/17 mpg	$4,450	525
Durango SRT AWD	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	12/17/13 mpg	$6,300	659
Durango SRT AWD	6.4L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	13/19/15 mpg	$5,500	584

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.

2023 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.

2023 Dodge Durango NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit SUV AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	Optional
2023 Dodge Durango SRT SUV AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	Optional
2023 Dodge Durango SUV AWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars	21.2%	Optional
2023 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.

2023 Dodge Durango owner complaints

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Dodge Durango, most recently on Oct 5, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Dodge Durango complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Exterior lighting	14
Electrical system	9
Power train	9
Engine	6
Air bags	3
Fuel/propulsion system	3
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	2
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	2
Fuel system, gasoline	2
Service brakes	2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Dodge Durango model years

Dodge Durango by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 Durango	13–20 mpg	—	—	4/5
2026 Durango	13–20 mpg	0	14	4/5
2025 Durango	13–20 mpg	0	8	4/5
2024 Durango	13–21 mpg	0	14	4/5
2022 Durango	15–21 mpg	7	60	4/5
2021 Durango	13–21 mpg	8	205	4/5
2020 Durango	15–21 mpg	2	56	4/5
2019 Durango	15–21 mpg	4	145	4/5
2018 Durango	15–21 mpg	5	233	4/5
2017 Durango	17–21 mpg	2	215	4/5
2016 Durango	17–21 mpg	3	161	4/5
2015 Durango	16–20 mpg	4	504	4/5

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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