2015 Dodge Durango Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2015 Dodge Durango has a complaint index of 74, ranking 6th worst out of 20 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. Its biggest issue is the electrical system, which accounts for 48% of complaints, largely tied to a rotary gear shifter that owners say rolls out of park.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 74/100
- #6 of 20 Durango years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 503
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 26
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 37
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15.5 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 37 / 0
Top 2015 Dodge Durango problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System243 (48%)
- Structure & Body113 (22%)
- Engine57 (11%)
- Other51 (10%)
- Airbags42 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain38 (8%)
- Fuel System22 (4%)
- Seat Belts16 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (2%)
- Brakes10 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicle rolls out of park by itself and rolls away, sometimes striking objects, houses, or other vehicles while unoccupied.
- Rotary shifter appears set to park but the vehicle is actually left in reverse or shifts into drive on its own after the key fob is removed.
- Transmission exhibits flare shifting or other rough, unpredictable shifting behavior.
- Vehicle jerks forward without warning while stopping or braking, described by one owner as unrelated to driver input despite a dealer's diagnosis.
- Airbag light or airbag module malfunctions, with one owner reporting the airbag deployed unexpectedly while driving and failed to work in a later crash.
- Fuel filler door cannot be opened from inside the cabin, forcing the driver to exit the vehicle to refuel.
2015 Dodge Durango recalls
4 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 16V168000Mar 23, 2016Brakes21,183 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.
Risk: A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.
- NHTSA 15V469000Jul 27, 2015Suspension, Wheels & Tires5,492 vehicles
Suspension:rear
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture.
Risk: If the rear lower control arm fractures it may result in a change in ride height, loss of rear end stability, and reduced braking capabilities, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R38. Note: This supersedes Recall No. 15V-407.
2015 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.
2015 compared with other Durango years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Dodge Durango reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2015 Durango a complaint index of 74, worse than most other Durango years, and it ranks 6th worst out of 20 model years tracked, earning a Caution verdict.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Dodge Durango?
- The electrical system is the top problem area, making up 48% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 50,000 miles; many of these reports describe the rotary shifter allowing the vehicle to roll out of park.
- Does the 2015 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 Durango, covering the electrical system, brakes, suspension components, and a separate software vulnerability fix; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2015 Durango compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 74, the 2015 model is rated Caution, better than 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, which are all rated Avoid, but worse than newer years like 2018-2025, most of which rate Good or Best.
- Are there transmission problems in the 2015 Dodge Durango?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 38 transmission and powertrain complaints, 17 of which involved crashes, with a median failure mileage of 29,000 miles, often tied to unexpected rollaway or shifting out of park.