Model year 2026 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2026 Dodge Durango: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 Dodge Durango at 13–20 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 14 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
13–20
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
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.
2026 Dodge Durango recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Dodge Durango, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2026 Dodge Durango in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 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.
| 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 | 17/24/20 mpg | $3,350 | 449 |
| Durango AWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Midgrade | 14/21/16 mpg | $4,750 | 541 |
| Durango AWD | 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 12/17/13 mpg | $6,300 | 659 |
| Durango AWD | 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 13/19/15 mpg | $5,500 | 584 |
| Durango RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18/25/20 mpg | $3,350 | 434 |
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.
2026 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.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 DODGE DURANGO PURSUIT SUV N/A AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | Optional |
| 2026 DODGE DURANGO SRT SUV N/A AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | Optional |
| 2026 DODGE DURANGO SUV N/A AWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars | 21.2% | Optional |
| 2026 DODGE DURANGO SUV N/A 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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2026 Dodge Durango owner complaints
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Dodge Durango, most recently on Oct 13, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 4 |
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Power train | 2 |
| Service brakes | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 |
| Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
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
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Durango | 13–20 mpg | — | — | 4/5 |
| 2025 Durango | 13–20 mpg | 0 | 8 | 4/5 |
| 2024 Durango | 13–21 mpg | 0 | 14 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Durango | 13–21 mpg | 3 | 38 | 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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Other 2026 Dodge models
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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