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Should you buy a used Dodge Durango?

Whether a used Dodge Durango is a good buy depends on the individual vehicle, not the model. Three checks matter before you pay: the NHTSA recall lookup by VIN for open recalls, the seller’s service and accident records, and an independent pre-purchase inspection of that specific vehicle. This page lists the most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for the Dodge Durango and what an inspector checks.

As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 21 recall campaigns for the Dodge Durango, model years 2016–2024, most often listing power train and service brakes. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so any individual vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. The most recent campaign on file is 26V528000 (August 2026, structure).

Which systems do Dodge Durango recalls affect?

Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.

What are the most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for the Dodge Durango?

Showing the 12 most recent of 21 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

26V528000NHTSA report received August 2026Model years: 2021–2023

NHTSA campaign 26V528000: Dodge Durango structure recall

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.

Consequence: A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): The remedy is currently under development.

24V838000NHTSA report received November 2024Model years: 2018–2019

NHTSA campaign 24V838000: Dodge Durango service brakes recall

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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge.

24V436000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2021–2022

NHTSA campaign 24V436000: Dodge Durango back over prevention recall

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge.

24V415000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2022

NHTSA campaign 24V415000: Dodge Durango electronic stability control (esc) recall

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Durango and Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge.

23V640000NHTSA report received September 2023Model years: 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V640000: Dodge Durango power train recall

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 sudden loss of drive power.

Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the instrument panel mounted shifter boot, free of charge.

23V115000NHTSA report received February 2023Model years: 2021–2022

NHTSA campaign 23V115000: Dodge Durango structure recall

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

Consequence: A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge.

22V866000NHTSA report received November 2022Model years: 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V866000: Dodge Durango power train recall

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Charger and Durango vehicles. The shifter assembly was not properly heat-treated, which can prevent the shifter from properly engaging in the "drive" position.

Consequence: An improperly engaged shifter assembly may slip out of the "drive" position, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge.

22V426000NHTSA report received June 2022Model years: 2018–2019

NHTSA campaign 22V426000: Dodge Durango service brakes recall

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.

Status per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838.

22V284000NHTSA report received April 2022Model years: 2021

NHTSA campaign 22V284000: Dodge Durango engine and engine cooling recall

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

Consequence: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge.

22V154000NHTSA report received March 2022Model years: 2021–2022

NHTSA campaign 22V154000: Dodge Durango steering recall

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.

Consequence: Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge.

22V140000NHTSA report received March 2022Model years: 2021–2022

NHTSA campaign 22V140000: Dodge Durango service brakes recall

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence: An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge.

21V842000NHTSA report received October 2021Model years: 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V842000: Dodge Durango structure recall

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

Consequence: A damaged rear spoiler could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge.

What does a pre-purchase inspection cover on a used Dodge Durango?

The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:

Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Compare Bronze, Silver and Gold. The core inspection is the same at each tier; Silver and Gold add instrumented measurements.

Similar used midsize and three-row SUVs

Other midsize and three-row SUVs to weigh against the Dodge Durango. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.

What does a pre-purchase inspection not do?

How inspections work · Sample reports · Customer reviews, verbatim from Google

Common questions about buying a used Dodge Durango

How many recalls does the Dodge Durango have?

As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 21 recall campaigns for the Dodge Durango, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should an inspector check on a used Dodge Durango?

Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: power train, service brakes, structure, electrical system, back over prevention, fuel system. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.

Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Dodge Durango recall was done?

No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.

Can you inspect a Dodge Durango at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?

Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.

How much does a Dodge Durango pre-purchase inspection cost?

A pre-purchase inspection of a Dodge Durango through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.

Where can I book a Dodge Durango pre-purchase inspection?

Vehicle Inspectors matches buyers with independent inspectors nationwide. Local pages for cities with active inspectors:

Recall data from NHTSA recall records (NHTSA public recalls API), retrieved 2026-08-27. Vehicle Inspectors is not affiliated with Dodge. A recall is not a defect finding on any individual vehicle.

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