2015 Dodge Durango Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 8%of 504 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Dodge Durango, 8% of the 504 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car doesn't want to shift or it gets stuck in 5th gear I have to pull over and out my car in park and turn it off and it will go back to normal for a little bit then do it all over again and when it does it its like it will down shift jerk me around go back in 5th gear then be stuck in 5th so when I slow down it will not change”
NHTSA complaint #11355038, filed 2020-09, 121,000 miles“I am at 92,000 miles and I have a ticking sound in my engine. While just in park you can hear the ticking sound as well as when you excel while driving. I do my oil changes every 3,000 miles and I seen this is an issues on a lot of other Dodge Durango models. Should this me a recall with this happening to so many?”
NHTSA complaint #11363918, filed 2020-10, 92,100 miles“Afrter 2 months of ownership with 73000 miles on it this SUV its turning off while driving this is the 5th time it happends while is off wipers move by it selfs doors and alarm open and closes just like its haunted took it to the dealer and they say nithing wrong with it im afraid for my life and my kids I have read and seen a lot a lot of complaints about thus issue and Dodge has done nothing about it !! While driving this dead trap”
NHTSA complaint #11320284, filed 2020-04, 10 miles“While driving the vehicle randomly stalled/died, though the instrument cluster/electronics stayed on. I tried to start the vehicle, but the engine wouldn't turn over. The instrument cluster cycled through random error messages vehicle phone requires service, service airbag system, oil pressure low, service electronic throttle control . Dodge dealership said they couldn't replicate the issue, and sent me home. On 4/4/2020, and 6/626/2020 the engine wouldn't turn over despite the instrument cluster turning on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11331197, filed 2020-06, 64,000 miles“I was exiting a parking garage and applied my brake to stop to pay the parking fee. When I came to a stop the truck unexpectedly accelerated with my foot on the brake. I pushed as hard as I could on the foot brake but the engine was registering 4 to 5,000 rpms. My truck moved on thru the parking gate breaking the gate and then my truck entered into the main road. I almost hit two people walking on the sidewalk in front of the parking garage. I was able to move the truck into neutral once through the gate and the rpms went back to normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11383500, filed 2020-12, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032984May 19, 2026Cooler - engine oil
- 11032983May 19, 2026Cooler - engine oil
- 11030229Mar 21, 2026Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of…
- 11002828Jun 25, 2024"Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic…
- 10212290Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10230029May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10223257May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10169219Nov 1, 2019wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10130087Aug 24, 2016PSU Exhaust Phaser 05048043AB If replacing the Exhaust Phaser for the following codes: P0340 Cam Missing/Camshaft Sensor Circuit and/or P0345 Cam Missing/Camshaft Sensor Circuit…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 21% |
| 2023 | 5 | 16% |
| 2022 | 10 | 17% |
| 2021 | 22 | 11% |
| 2020 | 7 | 13% |
| 2019 | 25 | 17% |
| 2018 | 27 | 12% |
| 2017 | 28 | 13% |
| 2016 | 16 | 10% |
| 2015 | 38 | 8% |
| 2014 | 74 | 9% |
| 2013 | 116 | 18% |
| 2012 | 141 | 22% |
| 2011 | 180 | 23% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 48 | 6% |
| 2005 | 113 | 7% |
| 2004 | 326 | 29% |
| 2003 | 12 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 2% |
| 2001 | 13 | 2% |
| 2000 | 29 | 3% |
| 1999 | 31 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2015 Dodge Durango
197 complaintsElectrical system
95 complaintsSeats
91 complaintsOther or unknown
47 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Dodge Durango
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.
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