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2009 Dodge Durango Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
65,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
43 do-not-drive
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 3.7L 6-cyl RWD · 14 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Dodge Durango (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2009 Dodge Durango. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and fuel system (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 29% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns (3 marked do-not-drive) and 58 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the inflator module filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall, taking much too long to fix or get parts. Now that takata has filed bankruptcy, I question whether I'll ever see my recall completed. I want out of this potential death trap but can't trade or sell until recall is complete, I'm loosing money every day I have to keep driving it. Help, I want some kind of compensation. Who do I need to talk to to get some action on this matter?”

NHTSA complaint #10908472, filed 2016-09

Electrical system: “The mother of my child owns a 2009 Dodge Durango this is a nice truck but has some isues racing idle today it stalled at 70 miles MPH on the highway bad gas miliege I have done some research about it found their is an isue with either electrical or throttle body cleaning. I read complaints all over nobody or nothing takes care of it she also had an accident with the truck because at stop light she said the truck idle raced to four thousand RPM and took of on its own hit five cars before it stoped. …”

NHTSA complaint #10510512, filed 2013-05

Fuel system: “While filling vehicle with gasoline the tank overflowed when the pump clicked off. Gasoline ran down the side of the truck and onto the ground. Has now happened several times, same issue as found in earlier model gen 2 Durango's.”

NHTSA complaint #10508405, filed 2013-04, 99,000 miles

Brakes: “Brake booster when the weather is cold, there is a loud click at the brake pedal, followed by an air pump skins at the firewall when car comes to a stop. Sometimes the brake use is definitely reduced.”

NHTSA complaint #11079060, filed 2018-03, 28,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

29% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 88,527 miles.

0%0–100%10–2529%25–5029%50–7529%75–10014%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 65,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201020132201422015220162201722018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Dodge Durango. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Durango · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 19.1% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Dodge Durango version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Durango 2WD3.7L 6-cyl4-speed automatic142016$4,200
Durango 2WD5.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic142016$4,200
Durango 4WD5.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic131915$4,450
Durango 2WD4.7L 8-cyl · flex-fuel5-speed automatic141915$4,450
Durango 4WD4.7L 8-cyl · flex-fuel5-speed automatic131815$4,450
Durango HEV 4WD/AWD5.7L 8-cyl · hybrid4-speed automatic202221$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 Dodge Durango → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 58 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 58 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge Durango

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026145,8260420—Too new
20258280420—Too new
20241418,5000421—Too new
20233255,00024210 · FewerToo new
20226059,000742113 · FewerRising
202120531,206842170 · MoreRising
20205629,98024210 · FewerRising
201914526,059442136 · TypicalRising
201823324,000542159 · TypicalStable
201721534,552242134 · FewerStable
201616140,000342139 · TypicalFalling
201550451,304442066 · MoreFalling
201478463,0001142090 · MoreFalling
201364076,5001141996 · MoreFalling
201264066,0001041999 · MoreFalling
201180067,0008—1997 · MoreFalling
20091265,0004—16—Not enough data
20089764,0002—150 · FewerFalling
200719173,0404—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200685264,0009—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20051,56774,0008—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20041,11594,0008—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200333962,9504—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200242358,0004—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200166555,4005—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20001,07559,0822—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19991,96771,0003—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199896570,0004—13Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Dodge Durango model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Dodge Durango have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2009 Dodge Durango as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Dodge Durango is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2009 Dodge Durango been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 3 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Dodge Durango get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Dodge Durango (Durango 2WD, 3.7L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Dodge Durango reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 88,527 miles; 29% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.