Is the 2018 Dodge Durango a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
The 2018 Dodge Durango is a competent SUV suitable for families needing space and towing power, but it may not offer the best reliability or interior finish quality compared to competitors.
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Pros
- Spacious interior
- Strong towing capacity
- Comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Average fuel economy
- Mediocre interior quality
- Potential reliability issues
Ownership at a glance
Common problems to watch for
- Transmission faults
- Infotainment system glitches
- Suspension noise
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Active recalls (5)
The 2018 Dodge Durango has 5 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module (campaign 24V838000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Electrical System — Wiring — 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 …
- Electrical System — Wiring — Front Underhood — 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 Wran…
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module — 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 sta…
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module — 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 A…
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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