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Dodge Durango: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2023 (87/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2023 87 · 2020 84 · 2016 79 · 2017 77

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

7 complaints · 0 recalls

202564/100
Unproven

7 complaints · 0 recalls

202464/100
Unproven

9 complaints · 0 recalls

202387/100
Buybest year

32 complaints · 1 recalls

202264/100
Caution

53 complaints · 6 recalls

202161/100
Caution

183 complaints · 7 recalls

202084/100
Buy

53 complaints · 2 recalls

201975/100
Buy

138 complaints · 4 recalls

201872/100
Buy

227 complaints · 5 recalls

201777/100
Buy

209 complaints · 2 recalls

201679/100
Buy

159 complaints · 3 recalls

201566/100
Caution

502 complaints · 4 recalls

201454/100
Caution

781 complaints · 11 recalls

201356/100
Caution

640 complaints · 11 recalls

201262/100
Caution

637 complaints · 10 recalls

201163/100
Caution

797 complaints · 8 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2023?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2023 Dodge Durango’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Dodge Durango head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Dodge Durango as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.