2011 Dodge Durango Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

179Engine complaints

22.5%Of all 797 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM495 · 62.1%

ENGINE179 · 22.5%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM119 · 14.9%

SERVICE BRAKES78 · 9.8%

POWER TRAIN50 · 6.3%

Share of the 797 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Dodge Durango overview page.

What owners report

“WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE PUSH BUTTON IGNITION TO START THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE CRANK OVER TO START AND THEN STUTTER OUT OR CRANK TO…”NHTSA complaint 10610625 — filed 07/15/2014

“WOKE UP THE DAY BEFORE THE FOURTH OF JULY AND GOT MYSELF AND THE KIDS READY TO TRAVEL OUT OF TOWN. LOADED EVERYONE IN THE…”NHTSA complaint 10608986 — filed 07/08/2014

“ON JUNE 20, 2014, MY DODGE DURANGO CITADEL STALLED IN TRAFFIC AT 50 MPH, ALMOST CAUSING A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. THIS WAS THE 2ND TIME IT…”NHTSA complaint 10606019 — filed 06/25/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge Durango have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge Durango: 179 of 797 complaints on file (22.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Dodge Durango have in total?

797 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 57 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.