2015 Dodge Durango Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
71/100
#5 most-complained of 15 Durango years
The 2015 Dodge Durango has 503 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls, with a Complaint Index of 71 ranking it 5th worst out of 15 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, driven mainly by Electrical System complaints, which make up 48% of reports.
- Complaints
- 503
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 26 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 37 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15.5 city / 23 hwy
Top 2015 Dodge Durango problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle rolling out of park unexpectedly, sometimes striking garages, houses, mailboxes, or other vehicles.
- Several drivers describe placing the vehicle in park, exiting, and having it shift into drive or reverse on its own.
- Owners describe shifting problems described as 'flare shifting' or unexplained gear changes even without driver input.
- Some report the vehicle jerking forward without warning while braking or parking, in one case attributed by a dealer to driver error.
- Airbag warning lights or airbag deployment issues were reported, including one case where the airbag activated continuously while driving.
- One owner reported difficulty opening the fuel door from inside the cabin, requiring exiting the vehicle to access it manually.
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 lists 503 complaints and 4 recalls for the 2015 Durango, giving it a Complaint Index of 71, ranked 5th worst among 15 model years and rated Caution relative to other Durango years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Dodge Durango?
- Electrical System complaints account for 48% of all reports (243 of 503), the largest problem area, with a median failure mileage of 50,000 miles.
- Does the 2015 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering electrical system software, brake calipers, suspension control arms, and a software vulnerability affecting multiple Chrysler models.
- How does the 2015 Durango compare to other years?
- Its Complaint Index of 71 is better than 2011-2014 (Avoid years with indexes from 79 to 100) but worse than 2016 through 2025, which range from 21 to 64.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Dodge Durango?
- EPA rates it at 18 mpg combined (15.5 city, 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,875.