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2018 Dodge

Durango RWD

Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Dodge Durango: best and worst years
2018 Dodge Durango RWD (photo 1 of 2)

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Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 8-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
414 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
200 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
120 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,987 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
5
Owner complaints
225
Reported injuries
5

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM27%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING17%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
  • ENGINE8%
  • SERVICE BRAKES6%
  • SEATS6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 324 total.

Dodge Durango: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  • PE19014opened Sep 9, 2019SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

258 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1623000028 REV.I

    Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

  • May 19, 2026ENGINE112192

    COOLER - ENGINE OIL

  • May 19, 2026ENGINE112191

    COOLER - ENGINE OIL

  • May 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-208-26 REV. A

    Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle.

  • May 7, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-208-26

    Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle

  • Apr 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER07-002-26

    Rear Heater Coolant Tube Repair Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ? A coolant leak or fluid appearing from under the vehicle. ? Elevated engine coolant temperature and/or indication of overheating. This bulletin involves insp

  • Apr 8, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS2623000023

    Power Liftgate Inoperative.

  • Apr 1, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS2223000022 REV.E

    Power Liftgate Inoperative Or Intermittently Will Not Open Or Close.

  • and 250 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.