2018 Dodge Durango Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026
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
Share of the 227 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Dodge Durango overview page.
What owners report
“My engine is not cooling while my vehicle drives more will the transmission cool down now my transmission wonât work the correct way”NHTSA complaint 11464665 — filed 05/14/2022
“2018 Durango GT purchased at 30k miles and the oil pan gasket was already worn and leaking oil. Tensioner and pulley also failed. Seems like…”NHTSA complaint 11455371 — filed 03/05/2022
“Doing some checking problems with this particular vehicle it seems that the water pump/ radiator has problems. My vehicle has a anti-freeze leak when at…”NHTSA complaint 11442599 — filed 12/03/2021
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Dodge Durango have engine problems?
Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Dodge Durango: 25 of 227 complaints on file (11%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Dodge Durango have in total?
227 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 5 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.
