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Dodge Durango 4X4 Best and Worst Years (2007–2009)

With no years in the avoid, caution, best, or good lists, NHTSA data does not single out a worst or best Dodge Durango 4X4 year. The 2007 model year carries most of the complaint volume (84 of 89 total, complaint index 100), mainly tied to the Fuel System.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years
2
2007–2009
NHTSA complaints
89
Recall campaigns
0
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Top problem area
Fuel System

Durango 4X4 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020072009
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Dodge Durango 4X4 problems and recalls by year

YearVerdictIndexComplaintsCrashesFiresRecallsTop issueMPGNCAP
2007No verdict10084310Fuel System——
2009No verdict05000Electrical System——

Most common Dodge Durango 4X4 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

  1. Fuel System48 (54%)
  2. Airbags8 (9%)
  3. Electrical System8 (9%)
  4. Engine8 (9%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (9%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain7 (8%)
  7. Steering6 (7%)
  8. Other4 (4%)
  9. Structure & Body2 (2%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers2 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Dodge Durango 4X4 should I avoid?
NHTSA data shows no Durango 4X4 year in the avoid, caution, best, or good categories. The 2007 model year has the most complaints (84) and a complaint index of 100, driven largely by Fuel System issues.
Is the 2007 Dodge Durango 4X4 reliable?
NHTSA lists 84 complaints for the 2007 model year, with a complaint index of 100 and a median mileage at failure of 52,000. The top problem area is the Fuel System, accounting for a large share of complaints.
Is the 2009 Dodge Durango 4X4 reliable?
The 2009 model year shows only 5 complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the years covered. Its top problem area is the Electrical System, with a median mileage at failure of 33,000.
What is the biggest problem area for the Dodge Durango 4X4?
Across all years, the Fuel System accounts for 48 of 89 total complaints, or 54% of all reported issues.
Does the Dodge Durango 4X4 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recall campaigns for the Dodge Durango 4X4 across the 2007-2009 years covered in this data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.