2014 Dodge Durango Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2014 Dodge Durango has 782 complaints and a complaint index of 95, ranking 2nd worst of 20 model years, with an Avoid verdict. Electrical System problems make up 47% of complaints, and NHTSA lists 11 recalls for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 95/100
- #2 of 20 Durango years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 782
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 11
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 23
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 9
- Injuries
- 60
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15.5 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 60 / 0
Top 2014 Dodge Durango problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy in moderate-to-severe crashes, including impacts with trees, walls, and other vehicles, sometimes resulting in injuries.
- Vehicles equipped with electronic shift systems roll away or move unexpectedly after being placed in park, in one case trapping and injuring the owner.
- Brake pedal travels to the floor with little or no stopping power during normal driving, leading to a collision.
- Remote start systems have engaged unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to disengage from park and move with occupants inside.
- An engine misfire and unexpected stall at 45 mph was followed by dashboard smoke and a fire after a crash.
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?
- NHTSA data shows the 2014 Durango has a complaint index of 95, the 2nd highest among the 20 model years tracked, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Durango years.
- What is the most common problem with the 2014 Dodge Durango?
- Electrical System issues are the top problem area, accounting for 367 complaints, or 47% of all complaints filed for this model year, with a median failure mileage of 60,000 miles.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Durango have?
- NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2014 Durango, covering the electrical system, brakes, and seat belts, including alternator replacements and software updates.
- Does the 2014 Dodge Durango have an airbag problem?
- NHTSA complaints describe airbags that failed to deploy in crashes, and Airbags account for 72 complaints (9% of the total) with a median failure mileage of 66,500 miles.
- How does the 2014 Durango compare to other model years?
- The 2014 model ranks 2nd worst of 20 years with a complaint index of 95, behind only the 2005 model at 100, while later years like 2018-2025 earn Good or Best verdicts.