Is the 2015 Dodge Durango a bad year?
505 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Durango years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2015 Dodge Durango are in line with other Durango years. Exterior lighting, electrical system, air bags 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 2015 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 50,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lightingSTANDS OUT | 197 (39%) | 40k–69k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Electrical systemSTANDS OUT | 95 (19%) | 32k–63k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Air bagsSTANDS OUT | 42 (8%) | 45k–75k miles · around this mileage | — |
| SeatsSTANDS OUT | 91 (18%) | 58k–86k miles · ahead | — |
| Engine | 39 (8%) | 30k–89k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 38 (8%) | 17k–55k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Fuel system | 22 (4%) | 23k–96k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Body structure | 21 (4%) | 32k–68k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Speed control | 18 (4%) | 4k–54k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Seat belts | 17 (3%) | 50k–85k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Brakes | 9 (2%) | 12k–90k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Suspension | 9 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 7 (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 50,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 505 complaints: 26 mention a crash · 4 mention a fire · 36 report an injury · 9 say the car was towed.
18 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Oct 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Driving on freeway coming back from payson area and we heard a pop noise at drivers seat headrest and saw that the headrest popped open.
Vehicle rollaway complaint. Put the vehicle in park. Exited the running vehicle, closed the door, and walked in front of the vehicle into the garage.
Car placed in reverse, backup camera came on and car went forward instead of backwards when gas applied. Car made funny sound.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 50,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2015 Dodge Durango: 4
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 left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material. A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture. If the rear lower control arm fractures it may result in a change in ride height, loss of rear end stability, and reduced braking capabilities, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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: 183
Repair instructions Dodge sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2015 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: 4
Seat Belt Retraction
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Vehicle Rollaway
Software security vulnerability
Neighbouring years
2014 Durango: 786 complaints, keep it · 2016 Durango: 161 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2015 Dodge Durango a bad year?
505 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Durango years. At 50,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Dodge Durango?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: exterior lighting (197), electrical system (95), air bags (42), seats (91), engine (39).
How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Durango have?
4 recall campaigns list this model year: Speed control (NHTSA 18V-332), Brakes (NHTSA 16V-168), Suspension (NHTSA 15V-469), Equipment (NHTSA 15V-461). 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.