Is the 2014 Dodge Durango a bad year?
786 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Durango years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2014 Dodge Durango are in line with other Durango years. Exterior lighting, seats, electrical system and 1 more stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2014 Durango owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 60,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lightingSTANDS OUT | 260 (33%) | 45k–75k miles · around this mileage | — |
| SeatsSTANDS OUT | 165 (21%) | 56k–100k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Electrical systemSTANDS OUT | 150 (19%) | 37k–87k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Seat beltsSTANDS OUT | 55 (7%) | 55k–80k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Engine | 75 (10%) | 25k–75k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Air bags | 72 (9%) | 46k–98k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 42 (5%) | 10k–72k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Fuel system | 33 (4%) | 16k–94k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Body structure | 26 (3%) | 34k–74k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Brakes | 25 (3%) | 10k–90k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Steering | 12 (2%) | 20k–100k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Speed control | 9 (1%) | 6k–42k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Stability control | 11 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 10 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 60,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 786 complaints: 23 mention a crash · 9 mention a fire · 52 report an injury · 15 say the car was towed.
17 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Check engine light appeared despite all scheduled maintenance having been conducted as recommended. Check engine light is P0520 engine oil pressure sensor/switch "A" Circuit.
This specific model I'm currently leasing is a limited model. I've had it for maybe 3 years. According to the manual, were only to use E85 fuel so that it could run smoothly.
While driving the alert chime indicated that the key fob was not in range. Then the vehicle shut off. The key fob was in the cup holder.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 60,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2014 Dodge Durango: 11
If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged… If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems. Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Due to a fault within the Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module, the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags may be disabled. The malfunction indicator light MIL should illuminate to initially warn drivers of a failure. If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates use of the passive restraint system.
Due to an issue with the software for the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM), the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may be disabled. If the ESC is disabled during certain driving situations, the driver may not be able to adequately control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed. If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
When the adaptive cruise control is engaged and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed more than the cruise control system would on its own, the vehicle may continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released. The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside. The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Dodge: 174
Repair instructions Dodge sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2014 Dodge Durango. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Power Liftgate Inoperative
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission
COOLER Engine Oil Please be aware that the oil cooler seal is serviceable as a standalone part and should be considered for replacement as a remedy for fluid…
NHTSA defect investigations: 7
Seat Belt Retraction
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Vehicle Rollaway
Powered vehicle rollaway
Software security vulnerability
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2013 Durango: 640 complaints, keep it · 2015 Durango: 505 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2014 Dodge Durango a bad year?
786 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Durango years. At 60,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Durango?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: exterior lighting (260), seats (165), electrical system (150), seat belts (55), engine (75).
How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Durango have?
11 recall campaigns list this model year: Speed control (NHTSA 18V-332), Electrical system (NHTSA 17V-741), Brakes (NHTSA 17V-572), Electrical system (NHTSA 17V-435) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.