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2017 Dodge Durango Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Dodge Durango, 8% of its 211 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 40,000. No related recalls are on file, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area.

Fuel System complaints
16
8% of 211
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
40,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the capless fuel filler will not accept gas, with the gas station pump nozzle repeatedly clicking off before the tank is full.
  • Some describe a check or relief valve in the fuel tank that fails and shuts off the fuel pump even when the tank is nearly empty.
  • One owner heard an unexplained noise coming from the fuel tank area on the right side of the second row.
  • Several owners say the problem worsens over time, starting as occasional at 2 years old and becoming constant by 3 years old.
  • A few reports link the fueling failure to a defective evap canister or fuel tank that dealers said needed full replacement.
  • In at least one case a failing TIPM was blamed for breaking the fuel pump, causing the engine to sputter and cut off while driving.

When 2017 Dodge Durango fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 24, 2017, latest Sep 2, 2026.

2017 Dodge Durango fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2017May 2019Aug 2020Oct 2020Apr 2024Aug 2024Feb 2026Sep 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2024 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2017 Dodge Durango

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Durango model year

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

  1. 2011135 (17%)
  2. 201299 (15%)
  3. 201392 (14%)
  4. 201433 (4%)
  5. 201522 (4%)
  6. 20165 (3%)
  7. 201716 (8%)
  8. 201811 (5%)
  9. 20198 (6%)
  10. 20202 (4%)
  11. 202110 (5%)
  12. 20228 (14%)
  13. 20234 (13%)
  14. 20241 (7%)
  15. 20252 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Durango, which is 8% of the 211 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Dodge Durango fuel system?
No. The data shows no related recalls for the Fuel System on the 2017 Durango.
At what mileage do 2017 Durango fuel system problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2017 Durango is 40,000 miles.
What is the main fuel system complaint on the 2017 Durango?
Most owners describe a capless fuel filler that won't let them fully fuel the vehicle, with the gas pump nozzle repeatedly shutting off before the tank is full.
Did the 2017 Durango fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?
No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries tied to Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Durango.

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.