2018 Dodge Durango reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Dodge Durango — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 325
- 221 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 83 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 16 reported crashes · 9 injuries
What owners report fails — 2018 Dodge Durango
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 83
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 53
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 32
- ENGINE 25
- SERVICE BRAKES 21
5 recalls on record for the 2018 Dodge Durango
- NHTSA 24V838000 · 2025 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway.
- NHTSA 22V426000 · 2022 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing
- NHTSA 18V280000 · 2018 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving
- NHTSA 18V524000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 18V332000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an i
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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 2018 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 2018 Dodge Durango reliable?
NHTSA has 325 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Dodge Durango and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (83 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Dodge Durango units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Dodge Durango?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (83), exterior lighting (53), unknown or other (32), engine (25). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 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.