Is the 2014 Dodge Durango a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
The Dodge Durango offers robust towing capabilities and a comfortable ride but comes with potential issues, especially in the transmission that could lead to higher maintenance costs over time.
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Pros
- Strong towing capacity
- Comfortable and spacious interior
- Good V6 engine performance
Cons
- Below average fuel economy
- Notable transmission reliability issues
- Moderate repair costs
Ownership at a glance
Common problems to watch for
- Transmission shifting issues
- Electrical system problems
- Suspension wear and tear
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Active recalls (11)
The 2014 Dodge Durango has 11 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator (campaign 14V634000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Seat Belts — Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 2, 2013, to June 28, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 30, 2012, to April 30, 201…
- Equipment — Electrical — Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. — 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 Dod…
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc) — Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2013, to April 11, 2014. Due to an issue with the software for the Steering Colu…
- Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator — Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, an…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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