Maintenance & repair cost

Dodge Durango Maintenance & Repair Cost

The Dodge Durango averages $675 a year in repair and maintenance costs, which is 14% below the typical fullsize SUVs. Here is what that covers, how it ranks, and the problem areas most likely to drive the bill.

Data updated April 2026

Avg. annual cost
$675

Repairs + maintenance, per year

fullsize SUVs average
$784

14% cheaper

Reliability rating
medium

RepairPal rating

Segment rank
#3 of 14

fullsize SUVs

Cost of ownership

How much does a Dodge Durango cost to maintain?

Independent repair data puts the Dodge Durango at about $675 per year in combined repair and maintenance spending. The average fullsize SUVs runs about $784, so the Dodge Durango is 14% cheaper than a typical rival to keep on the road.

RepairPal rates the Dodge Durango's overall reliability medium and ranks it #3 of 14 in the fullsize SUVs class. A lower cost usually tracks with fewer and less severe repairs, but it is an average across every model year.

What drives the cost

The problems most likely to show up on a repair bill

Across the model years we track, these are the most frequently reported Dodge Durango problem areas — the categories most likely to turn into a real expense:

#1

Electrical System

Complaints
161
Years affected
8
Worst year
2018
#2

Power Train

Complaints
59
Years affected
7
Worst year
2018
#3

Exterior Lighting

Complaints
158
Years affected
6
Worst year
2021
#4

Unknown Or Other

Complaints
48
Years affected
6
Worst year
2018
See the full Dodge Durango common-problems breakdown →

How to read this

Averages describe the model — the VIN describes the car

Annual-cost and reliability figures come from independent repair data aggregated across many vehicles. They are a strong way to compare one model against another, but a single Dodge Durango can cost far more if it was neglected, wrecked, or has an open recall. Use the estimate to shortlist, then confirm the specific car with its VIN.

Source trail

Where this Dodge Durango data comes from

VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Dodge Durango research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data.

Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.

Buyer questions

Dodge Durango research FAQ

How much does it cost to maintain a Dodge Durango per year?

A Dodge Durango averages about $675 per year in repair and maintenance costs across parts and labor, versus roughly $784 for a typical fullsize SUVs. Actual cost depends on the year, mileage, condition and where it is serviced.

Is the Dodge Durango expensive to repair?

Compared with similar vehicles, the Dodge Durango is 14% cheaper to maintain than the fullsize SUVs average, and its overall reliability is rated "medium".

Does a low maintenance cost mean a specific Dodge Durango is a safe buy?

No. A segment average describes the model, not one car. A cheap-to-maintain model can still hide a salvage title, odometer rollback, flood damage or unfinished recall work. Always run the VIN before you buy.

Check the actual car

Model research narrows the list. The VIN confirms the car.

Check title brands, accidents, odometer history, auction records and recall status for the specific Dodge Durango you are considering.