2011 Dodge Durango problems and complaints
Owners have filed 800 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Dodge Durango. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (514), Engine (180), Fuel/Propulsion System (119).
Key takeaways
- 800 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 15 involve a crash, 57 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 514 | 64% |
| Engine | 180 | 23% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 119 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 86 | 11% |
| Power Train | 51 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 50 | 6% |
| Steering | 27 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 21 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 21 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 2% |
| Fuel System | 16 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dodge Durango SUV RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2011 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-25
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire with a ticking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that the failure was associated with a previous issue with the left side of the engi...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-09-23
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal became extremely firm however, the contact was able to avoid a crash and pulled over to the shoulder. The brake was inoperable. The traction icon was displayed with the vehicle with the wiggly lines. The vehicle was res...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-25
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking space, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where the fuel pump relay was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System); however, the failure persisted. The vehic...
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More for the 2011 Dodge Durango
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.