Is the 2019 Dodge Durango a good car?

Q: Are there any recalls on the 2019 Dodge Durango?

Yes — the 2019 Dodge Durango has 4 NHTSA recalls on record, most recently for Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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B-6.5/10

The Dodge Durango R/T offers robust power and towing capacity but comes with higher maintenance costs and mediocre fuel efficiency. Ensure it's well-maintained if considering a purchase.

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Pros

Powerful V8 engine
Towing capability
Spacious interior

Cons

Poor fuel economy
Frequent brake replacements
Stiff ride

Ownership at a glance

Fuel economy

14 mpg

Maintenance cost

$3,000/yr

Expected lifespan

200,000 miles

Common problems to watch for

Premature brake wear
Transmission issues
Electrical system glitches

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Active recalls (4)

The 2019 Dodge Durango has 4 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.

Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera — Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jee…
Power Train — Driveline — Differential Unit — Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the ge…
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…

Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.

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