2023 Dodge Durango Problems, Recalls & Reliability

46 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2023 Dodge Durango, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Electrical leads the reports.

46Complaints
2/100Trouble index
2Recalls

Typical

Where 2023 sits among all Durango years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Electrical 15 complaints (33%)
Transmission & drivetrain 8 complaints (17%)
Engine 5 complaints (11%)
Fuel system 4 complaints (9%)
Driver assistance 4 complaints (9%)
Airbags 3 complaints (7%)

Recalls (2)

STRUCTURE 26V528000 2026

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

Fix: The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning September 10, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…

POWER TRAIN 23V640000 2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles equipped with an instrument panel mounted shifter. The shifter may experience an interference with the shifter boot and come out of gear while driving, which can result in a…

Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel mounted shifter boot, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at…

Technical service bulletins

231 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2023 Dodge Durango. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2023 Durango TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2024peak 20 in 20252026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2023 Dodge Durango reliable?

The 2023 Dodge Durango drew 46 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (1999).

What are the most common 2023 Dodge Durango problems?

The top reported problems for the 2023 Dodge Durango are electrical (15 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (8), and engine (5).

Does the 2023 Dodge Durango have recalls?

2 recall campaigns apply to the 2023 Dodge Durango. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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.