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2015 Dodge Durango Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 57 engine complaints for the 2015 Dodge Durango, 11% of its 503 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 49,237. No recall is currently tied to this engine complaint category.

Engine complaints
57
11% of 503
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
49,237 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine temperature climbs into overheating range while the dashboard gauge stays parked between hot and cold, giving no warning light or notification.
  • Engine makes an abnormal noise at low speed shortly after the vehicle was acquired, and dealer diagnostic testing could not identify or fix the cause.
  • Accelerator pedal sticks and the engine races on its own, with the RPM gauge spiking out of control for several seconds before returning to normal without driver input.

When 2015 Dodge Durango engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 8, 2015, latest Apr 16, 2026.

2015 Dodge Durango engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2015Sep 2017Mar 2019Apr 2020Dec 2020Jul 2022Nov 2023Apr 2025
57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2015 to Apr 2026; peak Sep 2020 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2015 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 many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA lists 57 engine complaints for the 2015 Durango, which is 11% of the 503 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Dodge Durango engine?
No recall is listed in NHTSA data specifically tied to the engine complaints for the 2015 Durango.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2015 Durango?
The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 49,237 miles.
Did the engine problems lead to crashes or fires?
Across all complaint categories for the 2015 Durango, NHTSA records 6 crashes and 2 fires, though not all are tied specifically to the engine component.

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.