2018 Dodge Durango Problems, Recalls & Reliability
330 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2018 Dodge Durango, alongside 5 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 10/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 35,483 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2018 Dodge Durango has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2018 sits among all Durango years
What owners report
“The track lighting (tail light) on the hatch has water in it along with condensation. I only have 24k miles on my durango.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2018 Durango
“When coming to a slow stop in a driveway and shifting car into park car will not stay in park and shift back into drive.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2018 Durango
“Engine light on for to EVAP leak. Airbag warning light on and off periodically throughout drives.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2018 Durango
“Manufacturer Recall Number94B NHTSA Recall Number24V-838 Recall has been active but without a solution since 2022 and reopened in 2024.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2018 Durango
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 117 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 24,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 10,212 and 42,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (5)
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…
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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…
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
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,…
Fix: 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…
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
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Technical service bulletins
367 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2018 Dodge Durango. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2018 Durango TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2018 Dodge Durango reliable?
The 2018 Dodge Durango drew 330 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 10/100, scored against the model's worst year (1999).
What are the most common 2018 Dodge Durango problems?
The top reported problems for the 2018 Dodge Durango are electrical (141 complaints), other (38), and engine (28).
At what mileage do 2018 Dodge Durango problems show up?
Owners most often report 2018 Dodge Durango problems around 24,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 10,212 and 42,000 miles.
Does the 2018 Dodge Durango have recalls?
5 recall campaigns apply to the 2018 Dodge Durango. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.