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2014 Dodge Durango Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 82 engine-related complaints for the 2014 Dodge Durango, 10% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 53,000 miles. There are no related recalls filed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
82
10% of 782
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
53,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine misfires and stalls unexpectedly at highway speeds, in one case leading to a crash and fire.
  • Owners describe delayed or hesitant acceleration, especially when trying to pass at 20-30 mph, sometimes with the pedal feeling stuck.
  • Vehicles jerk, seize, and lose power while driving, accompanied by the check engine light turning on.
  • Oil leaks traced to a failed oil filter adapter housing, discovered from stains left on the ground.
  • Some owners report the engine stalling in traffic shortly after a dealer performed a PCM software update.

When 2014 Dodge Durango engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 6, 2014, latest Jul 5, 2025.

2014 Dodge Durango engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter72014 Q22015 Q32017 Q32018 Q42019 Q42020 Q42022 Q32024 Q1
82 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2025 Q3; peak 2019 Q1 (7).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Dodge Durango

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Durango model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2011197 (25%)
  2. 2012164 (26%)
  3. 2013133 (21%)
  4. 201482 (10%)
  5. 201557 (11%)
  6. 201625 (16%)
  7. 201736 (17%)
  8. 201834 (15%)
  9. 201931 (22%)
  10. 202010 (18%)
  11. 202126 (13%)
  12. 202210 (18%)
  13. 20236 (20%)
  14. 20244 (29%)
  15. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2014 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA lists 82 engine-related complaints for the 2014 Durango, which is 10% of the 782 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Dodge Durango engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.
At what mileage do 2014 Durango engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 53,000 miles.
Are the engine problems dangerous?
NHTSA data tied to this complaint category for the 2014 Durango includes 2 crashes, 5 fires, and 5 injuries.
Is engine trouble worse in the 2014 Durango than other years?
The 2014 model's 82 engine complaints are fewer than the 197 reported for 2011 and 164 for 2012, though its 10% share of total complaints is lower than most other years listed.

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.