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The 2015 Dodge Durango is a standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicle covered by 4 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 504 owner complaints and 4 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 26 report a crash and 4 report a fire; 36 complaints report injuries totalling 37 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Exterior Lighting, named in 197 complaints (39.1% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2015 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★☆☆ |
NHTSA also rated other 2015 Dodge Durango variants: 2015 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD — 4★ overall. The table above shows the most completely rated variant.
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) that include the 2015 Dodge Durango. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 18V332000 — Electrical System:wiring 17/05/2018
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Campaign 15V461000 — Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. 23/07/2015
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Consequence: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
Campaign 15V469000 — Suspension:rear 27/07/2015
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Campaign 16V168000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 23/03/2016
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Owner Complaints (504)
Owners have filed 504 complaints about the 2015 Dodge Durango with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 197 | 39.1% |
| Electrical System | 95 | 18.8% |
| Seats | 91 | 18.1% |
| Unknown Or Other | 47 | 9.3% |
| Air Bags | 42 | 8.3% |
| Engine | 38 | 7.5% |
| Power Train | 38 | 7.5% |
| Structure | 21 | 4.2% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 4.0% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 3.6% |
| Seat Belts | 16 | 3.2% |
| Suspension | 9 | 1.8% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Exterior Lighting, 197 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2020 with 101 filings. Owners filed 504 complaints in total across 12 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 26 and those involving a fire number 4; 36 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2015 Dodge Durango as a standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicle and published ratings for 4 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 16–20 MPG; the median configuration returns 15.5 city / 23 highway / 18 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Midgrade Gasoline, Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 17 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 16 |
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2015 Dodge Durango have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 504 complaints for the 2015 Dodge Durango when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Exterior Lighting with 197 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2015 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) covering the 2015 Dodge Durango in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 18V332000 for Electrical System:wiring.
What is the 2015 Dodge Durango's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2015 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 3 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2015 Dodge Durango get?
The EPA rated 4 configurations of the 2015 Dodge Durango. Combined fuel economy ranges from 16 to 20 MPG, with a median of 18 MPG (median city 15.5, median highway 23).