Is the 2015 Dodge DURANGO reliable?

The 2015 Dodge DURANGO has 665 complaints filed with NHTSA (2.7x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: LIGHTING problems.

What are common problems with the 2015 Dodge DURANGO?

Top problems: LIGHTING (198 complaints, avg repair $500); SEATS/RESTRAINTS (107 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (94 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2015 Dodge DURANGO?

Yes, there are 4 recall(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC., SUSPENSION:REAR, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. Contact any Dodge dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to charge a 2015 Dodge DURANGO?

The 2015 Dodge DURANGO has an EPA rating of 18 MPGe. At the current US average residential electricity rate, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $4269. State rates vary significantly — see the interactive calculator on this page.

How much does it cost to insure a 2015 Dodge DURANGO?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2015 Dodge DURANGO is approximately $1,781/year (ev-mainstream class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

Does the 2015 Dodge DURANGO qualify for tax credits?

The federal EV tax credit (Section 30D) expired for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. If purchased before that date, the 2015 Dodge DURANGO may still qualify on the 2025 tax return. State-level incentives remain active in 13+ states — see the incentives section on this page for details.

2015 Dodge DURANGO

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2015 Dodge DURANGO has 665 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.7x the segment average of 250. The most common issue is lighting problems (30% of all complaints), specifically: headlights not working, not daylights nor manually. only the fog light are working at this time.. There are 4 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 8 fire reports filed.

8 fire reports 27 crash reports 41 injuries

665

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

4/5

Safety Stars

2.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

LIGHTING

198 complaints

30%

• HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING, NOT DAYLIGHTS NOR MANUALLY. ONLY THE FOG LIGHT ARE WORKING AT THIS TIME.
• REAR CENTER LED LIGHT SECTION FILLED WITH WATER. FROZEN WATER CAUSED THE LIGHT TO CRACK MAKING IT EVEN MORE LIKELY TO FILL WITH WATER. THE LIGHT ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLY AND WILL OFTEN GO OUT, ALONG WITH THE LIGHT THAT ILLUMINATES THE LICENSE PLATE. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM...CHECK DODGEDURAN
• DODGE WANTS TO CHARGE $300 TO SWAP OUT THE BULB ON THE DRIVERS' SIDE BLINKER WHICH CAN BE DONE EASILY IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES WITH REGULAR OR LED BULB, HOWEVER IT SEEMS THAT AFTER HAVING SWAPPED OUT THE BULB WHICH SHORTED OUT ON THE TERMINAL CONNECTOR ITSELF (WHY IS MY BRAND NEW CAR CAUSING SHORTS FIRST

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING, NOT DAYLIGHTS NOR MANUALLY. ONLY THE FOG LIGHT ARE WORKING AT THIS TIME.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2015 Dodge DURANGO

Based on 425 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 51K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 30-60K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

184

60-100K

126

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

Reported earliermedian 29K mi · 32 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

Reported earliermedian 30K mi · 15 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

LIGHTING

In line with typicalmedian 50K mi · 137 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 49K mi · 60 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 42K mi · 29 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

AIR BAGS

In line with typicalmedian 60K mi · 25 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (4)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING17/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Charging Cost Calculator for 2015 Dodge DURANGO

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local electricity price)

Per year

$4,230

Per month

$353

Per mile

35.3¢

kWh/mi

1.87

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2015 Dodge DURANGO

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,781

Full coverage / month

$148

Liability only / year

$665

vs US avg

+6%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (ev-mainstream)1.18x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.98x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1781

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Dodge New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Dodge. If you're buying a used 2015 DURANGO, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Dodge dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

EV Incentives for 2015 Dodge DURANGO

Updated 2026-07

Federal Tax Credit (Section 30D) — Expired 2025-09-30

Section 30D new clean vehicle credit ($7,500 max) expired for vehicles acquired after Sept 30, 2025 per Public Law (One Big Beautiful Bill Act). Vehicles acquired on or before that date remain eligible on the buyer's 2025 return. No federal purchase credit exists for post-9/30/2025 acquisitions.

State-Level Incentives (Still Active in 14 States)

CaliforniaUp to $12,000

Clean Cars 4 All

ColoradoUp to $5,000

Innovative Motor Vehicle Credit

ConnecticutUp to $4,250

CHEAPR (Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate)

DelawareUp to $2,500

Clean Vehicle Rebate

IllinoisUp to $4,000

Illinois EV Rebate Program

MarylandUp to $3,000

Excise Tax Credit for Plug-in Electric Vehicles

MassachusettsUp to $3,500

MOR-EV

New JerseyUp to $4,000

Charge Up New Jersey

New YorkUp to $2,000

Drive Clean Rebate

OregonUp to $7,500

Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate

PennsylvaniaUp to $3,000

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate Program

Rhode IslandUp to $2,500

DRIVEEV

TexasUp to $2,500

Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive

VermontUp to $5,000

Incentive Program for New Electric Vehicles

See full state-by-state EV incentive details

Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center + state DOR / DEQ program pages. Program details and eligibility limits change frequently — always verify with the linked source before purchase.

Estimated Repair Costs

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 665 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING, NOT DAYLIGHTS NOR MANUALLY. ONLY THE FOG LIGHT ARE WORKING AT THIS TIME.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SEATS/RESTRAINTS: I HAVE A BRAND NEW DODGE DURANGO THAT IS ONLY A COUPLE MONTHS OLD. I DO NOT EVEN USE MY BACK SEATS TO SIT IN SO I KNOW THIS WAS NOT CAUSED FROM WEAR. ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE BACK SEAT YOU CAN SEE THE FOAM HANGING OUT OF THE SEAT, THE SEAT COVER DOES NOT ATTACH TO THE SEAT IT IS AN OPEN AREA. I TOOK M
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: BOUGHT A 2015 DURANGO IN MAY 2015 HAVE HAD IT 45DAYS AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPT AT THE DEALERSHIP MORE THAN WITH ME. IT STARTED WITH A FUEL SENSOR, THEN THE SUNROOF WOULDN'T CLOSE, IT FRIED THE USB PORT, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS GOING ON & OFF WHILE DRIVING, NOW THE SEAT NOR STEERIN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) APPLIES THE BRAKES AND BRINGS THE VEHICLE TO A STOP WHEN FOLLOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC. IF THE VEHICLE AHEAD DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD WITHIN TWO SECONDS (UNLIKELY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC) THE ACC DISPLAYS A MESSAGE IN THE DASH WARNING THE DRIVER TO PRESS THE BRAKE AND
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 4 recalls have been completed — free at any Dodge dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)