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2018 Dodge Durango Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 233 total for the year
Median mileage
65,850miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2018 Dodge Durango, 1% of the 233 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,850 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the spark plugs had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, a week later, while the vehicle was idling, it was vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the same mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the cam lobes were worn and needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11721995, filed 2026-03, 66,700 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. The contact stated after attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The contact then stated that after several attempts to start the vehicle she smelled a burning odor. No warning lights were illuminated. The AAA was notified of the failure and the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that coolant had leaked in the engine and burned the starter; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11514842, filed 2023-03, 65,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202617%
202417%
202142%
201932%
201821%
201710%
201520%
201420%
201341%
201281%
201151%
200811%
200742%
2006202%
200521614%
200424922%
20034012%
20024611%
2001558%
200012712%
199928114%
1998667%

Other parts of the 2018 Dodge Durango

Electrical system
87 complaintsExterior lighting
56 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsSeats
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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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