2011 Dodge Durango reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Dodge Durango — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,182
- 96 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 493 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 8
- see below
- Reported harm
- 29 reported crashes · 14 injuries · 85 fires
What owners report fails — 2011 Dodge Durango
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 493
- ENGINE 178
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 119
- SERVICE BRAKES 78
- POWER TRAIN 50
8 recalls on record for the 2011 Dodge Durango
- NHTSA 19V813000 · 2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 17V435000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/R If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possib
- NHTSA 17V572000 · 2017 · SERVICE BRAKES If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the ris
- NHTSA 15V879000 · 2016 · INTERIOR LIGHTING The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
- NHTSA 14V634000 · 2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/R If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2011 Dodge Durango
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Dodge Durango units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Dodge Durango reliable?
NHTSA has 1,182 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Dodge Durango and 8 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (493 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Dodge Durango units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge Durango?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (493), engine (178), fuel/propulsion system (119), service brakes (78). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2011 Dodge Durango?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.