2014 Dodge Durango Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 15 Durango years
The 2014 Dodge Durango has 782 NHTSA complaints, 11 recalls, and a complaint index of 100 — the highest of any Durango model year, ranking worst (#1) among 15 years of data. It carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Durango years.
- Complaints
- 782
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes / fires
- 23 / 9
- Injuries / deaths
- 60 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15.5 city / 23 hwy
Top 2014 Dodge Durango problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System367 (47%)
- Structure & Body190 (24%)
- Engine82 (10%)
- Airbags72 (9%)
- Other70 (9%)
- Seat Belts54 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain42 (5%)
- Brakes36 (5%)
- Fuel System33 (4%)
- Steering12 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners report the engine can misfire and stall suddenly while driving, in one case leading to a crash and fire.
- Airbags failed to deploy in multiple frontal and side-impact crashes, including collisions into trees, a concrete wall, and a rock wall.
- Some owners describe the vehicle rolling forward or moving on its own after being placed in park, in one case causing injury and in another crashing into a house.
- Drivers report brakes going soft or failing to stop the vehicle even with the pedal pressed fully to the floor.
- One owner reported the electrical/remote-start system allowing the vehicle to shift out of park unexpectedly while occupants were inside.
2014 Dodge Durango recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
- NHTSA 17V741000Nov 21, 2017Electrical System17,116 vehicles
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.
- NHTSA 17V572000Sep 18, 2017Brakes646,394 vehicles
Service brakes
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
Risk: If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
2014 Dodge Durango fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15.5 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,875
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Durango years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Dodge Durango reliable?
- Compared with other Durango model years, the 2014 ranks worst, with 782 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest of the 15 years tracked. NHTSA data gives it an Avoid verdict relative to other Durango years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Dodge Durango?
- Electrical System complaints make up 47% of all reports (367 complaints), with a median failure mileage of 60,000 miles, making it the top problem area.
- Does the 2014 Dodge Durango have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2014 Durango, covering areas including the electrical system, brakes, and seat belts, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2014 Durango compare to other years?
- The 2014 has the highest complaint index (100) of any Durango model year in the data, worse than 2011 (93), 2012 (79), and 2013 (86), and far worse than later years like 2020 (21) and 2023 (14), which rank Best.