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2011 Dodge

Durango 2WD

Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Dodge Durango: best and worst years
2011 Dodge Durango 2WD (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 5-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
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,900EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
15.3 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 0.7 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
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

Recalls
8
Owner complaints
795
Reported injuries
11

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM43%
  • ENGINE15%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10%
  • SERVICE BRAKES7%
  • POWER TRAIN4%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1,175 total.

Dodge Durango: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

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

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

  • RQ15003opened May 1, 2015INTERIOR LIGHTING

    Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires

  • DP14004opened Sep 25, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

  • EA14001opened Jan 10, 2014INTERIOR LIGHTING

    Headliner Fires

  • PE13027opened Aug 19, 2013INTERIOR LIGHTING

    Headliner Fires

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

106 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Mar 3, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM110604

    SPEAKER - NONE

  • Mar 3, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM110603

    SPEAKER - NONE

  • Sep 30, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER107614

    EVAPORATOR - AIR CONDITIONING & CORE - HEATER

  • Aug 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER9100645

    Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.

  • Mar 6, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER103833

    HOSE AND TUBE - HEATER SUPPLY AND RETURN

  • Mar 6, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER103801

    HOSE AND TUBE - HEATER SUPPLY AND RETURN

  • Oct 30, 2024POWER TRAIN101232

    Plate - Planetary

  • May 23, 2024STRUCTURE:BODY98322

    STEP KIT - TUBULAR SIDE

  • and 98 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.