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The 2019 Dodge Durango is a standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicle covered by 5 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 143 owner complaints and 4 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 5 report a crash and 2 report a fire; 6 complaints report injuries totalling 8 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Exterior Lighting, named in 45 complaints (31.5% 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 2019 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 2019 Dodge Durango variants: 2019 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 2019 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 20V191000 — Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 10/09/2020
Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Campaign 20V183000 — Power Train:driveline:differential Unit 26/03/2020
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the gear teeth wearing down. If both pinion gears have their teeth sufficiently worn off, torque power can not be transferred from the front wheels to the driveline, resulting in loss of power while driving and loss of the PARK function when stationary.
Consequence: A sudden loss of power while driving or loss of the transmission PARK function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front differential, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W22.
Campaign 22V426000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module 09/06/2022
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Campaign 24V838000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module 07/11/2024
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Owner Complaints (143)
Owners have filed 143 complaints about the 2019 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 | 45 | 31.5% |
| Electrical System | 37 | 25.9% |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 18.2% |
| Engine | 24 | 16.8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 | 12.6% |
| Hydraulic | 16 | 11.2% |
| Power Train | 13 | 9.1% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4.9% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 4.9% |
| Steering | 6 | 4.2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3.5% |
| Seats | 3 | 2.1% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Exterior Lighting, 45 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2022 with 26 filings. Owners filed 143 complaints in total across 8 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 5 and those involving a fire number 2; 6 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2019 Dodge Durango as a standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicle and published ratings for 5 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 15–21 MPG; the median configuration returns 14 city / 22 highway / 17 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Midgrade Gasoline, Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 17 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 17 |
| 6.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 |
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 2019 Dodge Durango have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 143 complaints for the 2019 Dodge Durango when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Exterior Lighting with 45 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2019 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) covering the 2019 Dodge Durango in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 20V191000 for Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera.
What is the 2019 Dodge Durango's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2019 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 2019 Dodge Durango get?
The EPA rated 5 configurations of the 2019 Dodge Durango. Combined fuel economy ranges from 15 to 21 MPG, with a median of 17 MPG (median city 14, median highway 22).