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2019 Dodge Durango Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

36/100

#10 most-complained of 15 Durango years

The 2019 Dodge Durango has 142 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 36, and ranks 10th worst out of 15 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Durango years. Electrical System issues dominate at 51% of complaints, with 4 recalls on file.

Complaints
142
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
5 / 2
Injuries / deaths
8 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
17
14 city / 22 hwy

Top 2019 Dodge Durango problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System72 (51%)
  2. Engine31 (22%)
  3. Brakes27 (19%)
  4. Other20 (14%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain13 (9%)
  6. Fuel System8 (6%)
  7. Airbags6 (4%)
  8. Steering6 (4%)
  9. Structure & Body5 (4%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (2%)

What owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy during front-end collisions even at moderate speeds, sometimes totaling the vehicle.
  • Electrical fires break out in the engine bay or interior, in one case reportedly starting from a driver's seat warmer malfunction.
  • Check engine lights come on repeatedly after dealer repairs, including codes tied to the evaporative emission system.
  • The engine has shut off suddenly and without warning while driving on the freeway, with multiple repeat episodes in a single trip.
  • Headlights and dashboard displays go dark unexpectedly while driving, requiring the driver to manually override the auto headlight setting.
2019 Dodge Durango complaints: complaints filed per quarter162019 Q12020 Q12021 Q22022 Q22023 Q22024 Q22025 Q22026 Q2
196 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q1 (16).

2019 Dodge Durango recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V838000Nov 7, 2024Brakes206,502 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.

    Risk: A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations. Brake lights that incorrectly illuminate can fail to properly indicate the driver's intention to following traffic. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 94B. This recall replaces previous recall number 22V-426. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-426 will need to have the new remedy completed.

  2. NHTSA 22V426000Jun 9, 2022Brakes206,502 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.

    Risk: A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.

    Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit. FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 28, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z48.

  3. NHTSA 20V191000Sep 10, 2020Collision Avoidance & Cameras319,610 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

    Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

See all 4 recalls for the 2019 Dodge Durango →

2019 Dodge Durango fuel economy and fuel cost

City
14 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,350
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
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.

2019 compared with other Durango years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Good43211219
2018Caution57232517
2019Good36142417
2020Best2155217
2021Caution64202817

All Dodge Durango years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Dodge Durango reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2019 Durango has a complaint index of 36 and ranks 10th worst among 15 model years, which earns it a "Good" verdict relative to other Durango years.
What is the biggest problem area for the 2019 Dodge Durango?
The Electrical System accounts for 51% of complaints (72 of 142), including 2 fires, with a median failure mileage of 15,298 miles.
Does the 2019 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Durango, covering the ABS module/brakes, radio display software, and a front differential gear hardening issue.
How does the 2019 Durango compare to other years?
The 2019 Durango's complaint index of 36 is much lower than the worst years like 2014 (index 100) and 2011 (index 93), but higher than newer years like 2020 (21), 2023 (14), and 2024 (7).
What fuel economy does the 2019 Dodge Durango get?
EPA rates the 2019 Durango at 17 mpg combined (14 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350.

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.