2017 Dodge Durango Engine Problems

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

28Engine complaints

13.3%Of all 210 complaints

#3Most-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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING78 · 37.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM61 · 29%

ENGINE28 · 13.3%

POWER TRAIN23 · 11%

Unspecified / other20 · 9.5%

Share of the 210 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Dodge Durango overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled while utilizing the AUTO STOP/START feature. The contact was…”NHTSA complaint 11450277 — filed 02/03/2022

“1. MY FUEL TANK WILL NOT FILL UP ALL THE WAY AND WILL STOP AT EACH FILL UP. I HAVE TO MANUALLY KEEP TRYING TO…”NHTSA complaint 11362173 — filed 10/01/2020

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS GREY AND…”NHTSA complaint 11307776 — filed 02/07/2020

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Dodge Durango have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Dodge Durango: 28 of 210 complaints on file (13.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Dodge Durango have in total?

210 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 10 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.