How many miles can a Dodge Durango last? When you’re in the market for a new or second-hand Durango, that’s, of course, a very reasonable question to ask. After all, you’re probably looking to get the most bang for your buck. In this blog, we’ll look at the most popular models but first, let’s start with a quick answer:

On average, a Dodge Durango lasts between 200,000 – 240,000 miles. A Dodge Durango needs to go to the garage for unscheduled repairs about 0.23 times per year with a 13% chance of a severe problem. Furthermore, Dodge Durango owners spend an average of $551,40 per year on repair costs.

Having said that, we’re certainly not done. Below we’ll first explain in more detail how many miles a Dodge Durango can last. After that, we’ll compare Durango to its main competitors in terms of potential mileage and compare the Durango to other Dodges. Furthermore, we also discuss the common problems that a Durango can have for the models produced between 2007 to 2020, how much maintenance will cost per year, and how to maintain a Durango. Read on!

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How Many Miles Can A Dodge Durango Last

First of all, it’s important to see how many miles a Dodge Durango can actually last. To formulate an answer for these questions, we retrieved data using autotrader.com. Here we selected all Dodge Durango’s for sale in the United States (10,485 in total) and sorted them based on mileage.

This gave us a clear overview of the percentage of cars that had reached a certain mileage. This data is displayed in the table below. What becomes clear here is that 4.18% of the Durango’s has reached a mileage of 150,000 miles or more. This is a good number, given that most cars will generally score in the 3-5% category.

However, we must say that this number could potentially be a lot higher. The reason for this is that many Durango’s have been produced in the past years, and these cars haven’t had the time to get to the 150,000 miles mark.

Amount Of Miles	Percentage Of Cars
Cars With 150.000+	4.18%
Cars With 100.000 – 149.000	11.03%
Cars With 45.000 – 99.999	21.15%
Cars With 0 – 44.999	63.63%

Therefore, it’s also important to know the highest recorded mileage of a Durango to get a clearer picture of what’s possible with this car if it receives proper maintenance. We found that a Dodge Durango seems to have a maximum lifespan of 280,000 miles, given that there were several models listed that had reached this mileage.

With an average annual mileage of 13,500 miles, the Durango seems to have a maximum lifespan of 20 years and 8 months.

Also read: Types Of Gas A Dodge Durango Takes (All Generations)

How Reliable Is A Dodge Durango Compared To It’s Competitors?

Besides knowing how many miles the Dodge Durango can survive, it’s also important to compare the car to its main competitors in terms of reliability. Therefore we selected four of its main competitors and outlined the data in the table below using the same method as before.

What becomes clear here is that the Durango seems to be the most reliable car on the list, which is a good sign. When it comes to how many seem to cross the 150,000 miles mark, the Durango outperforms all the other cars. The Chevrolet Traverse and Ford Explorer come close. The Outlander can not even be considered competition.

Also, in terms of the highest mileage recorded, we can confidently say that the Durango seems to be top of the class. The Explorer matched the recorded 280,000 miles, outperformed the Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the Traverse and Outlander close the list.

Model	Sample Size	Cars With 150.000+ Miles	% Percentage Of Cars With 150.000+	Highest Mileage
Dodge Durango	10485	438	4.18%	280,000
Chevrolet Traverse	15648	613	3.92%	260,000
Jeep Grand Cherokee	36760	1173	3.19%	290,000
Ford Explorer	32194	1139	3.54%	280,000
Mitsubishi Outlander	3479	48	1.38%	220,000

How Reliable Is A Dodge Durango Compared To Other Dodges?

Furthermore, it’s also important to compare the Dodge Durango to other Dodges. This gives you a clearer picture of how many miles the car can actually reach while simultaneously providing you with an image of the quality standards that Dodge seems to have.

What becomes clear in the table below is that the Dodge Durango is in the middle of the pack in terms of possible mileage. The car outscores the Charger, Dart, Challenger, and Journey but isn’t as reliable as the Grand Caravan, Caliber, Nitro, Dakota, or Avenger.

However, we must say that the Durango does very well in terms of the highest recorded mileage. Here the car is only outperformed by the Grand Caravan and the Dodge Dakota. The Durango, therefore, seems to be one of the most reliable cars Dodge has produced in the last ten years.

Model	Sample Size	Cars With 150.000+ Miles	% Percentage Of Cars With 150.000+	Highest Mileage
Dodge Grand Caravan	5635	541	9.60%	290,000
Dodge Charger	13,465	252	1.87%	250,000
Dodge Dart	1355	44	3.25%	180,000
Dodge Challenger	12698	86	0.68%	230,000
Dodge Journey	8087	280	3.46%	240,000
Dodge Durango	10485	438	4.18%	280,000
Dodge Caliber	330	77	23.33%	230,000
Dodge Nitro	271	77	28.41%	260,000
Dodge Dakota	548	182	33.21%	300,000
Dodge Avenger	829	162	19.54%	250,000

How Much Does A Dodge Durango Cost In Maintenance Per Year?

Now that you know how many miles the Durango can last, it’s also important to know how much maintenance will cost you per year. To retrieve this data, we used Repaipal.com, and we created the table below. In this table, you’ll find the average maintenance cost for a Durango based on the year in which it was produced.

First off, it’s important to know that a Durango will cost $551,40 per year on average to maintain. However, as you can see in the table below, certain years are definitely better than others.

The models produced between 2011 – 2014 seem to have substantially more cost per year than the other model years. It’s unclear why this is exactly but, as you’ll see in the next subheading, the Durango does have a lot of smaller problems. Therefore it’s assumed these model years have the most problems, and these add up over the years.

Year Of Manufacturing	Dodge Durango Maintenance Cost
2018	$     499
2017	$     461
2016	$     514
2015	$     578
2014	$     669
2013	$     709
2012	$     771
2011	$     738
2009	$     575
2008	$     520
2007	$     485

Furthermore, it’s good to know that the 2007 – 2009 model years seem to be good deals in terms of maintenance. The same goes for models produced between 2015 – 2018, but that’s, of course, also because these cars haven’t been on the road all that long.

Also read: The Complete Cost Of Maintaining A Dodge

Dodge Durango Common Problems

Before we discuss the most common problems of a Dodge Durango, it’s important to know that these are only the six most important. The Durango doesn’t seem to have any major problems that affect all models. However, the Durango does have an extensive list of smaller problems that occur randomly over the different production years.

NOTE: Before buying a used car, I always like to make sure the vehicle isn´t having any problems that you should be aware of. The easiest way to do this is by buying an OBD2 scanner. These scanners can easily be plugged into any car you’re interested in, and they’ll give you a rundown of potential problems.

Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolts

In pre-2013 models, it’s common for the Durango to have broken exhaust manifold bolts. This problem is easily recognized by a distinct ticking noise you can hear when starting the engine, and it’s cold. The bolts need to be replaced, and the same goes for the exhaust manifold gasket. Expect to pay around $200.

Water Leaks Through The Cowl Screen

In pre-2014 models with a 3.7L or 4.7L V8, water can pass by the cowl screen during heavy rain or driving through a car wash. This will illuminate the check engine light. The screen needs to be fixed. Expect to pay around $200 – $280.

Clogged EGR Tube

The EGR tube can get clogged in pre-2014 models, which will cause problems with the EGR system and will illuminate the check engine light. The EGR tube needs to be cleaned, and this will cost you between $100 – $150. 

Cam Sensor Failure

In pre-2004 and 2006 models, the cam sensor may fail, which will cause the car not to start or stall. Common on the 4.7L V8 Durango’s. Expect to pay $130 – $200 to replace the sensor.

Bad Smell From HVAC Vents

In pre-2017 models, the HVAC vents may start to smell bad because of bacterial build-up in these vents. The vents need to be cleaned, which will cost you around $60 – $80.

Door Locks Failing

In pre-2016 models, the liftgate lock cylinder may stop working and cause the doors not to open. The cylinder needs to be replaced, and this will cost between $100 – $150.

Also read: Dodge Durango Transmissions: Overview, Problems, Fluids

Is A Dodge Durango A Smart Buy?

Furthermore, it’s important to know whether or not Durango is actually a smart buy. This depends on several factors, such as how many miles the car can go, how many problems it has, how much the maintenance cost, and how much value you can get for your money.

First off, we can conclude that the Durango does seem to be a smart buy in terms of how many miles it can go. It is right on par with its competitors and seems to be of high quality compared to Dodges’ usual output.

In terms of problems and maintenance costs, it’s important to consider which model years seem to have excessive maintenance costs (2011 – 2014 models). We advise you to avoid these and check the other model years for the most common problems before purchasing. Furthermore, the maintenance cost seems to be reasonable on most other models.

Finally, it’s good to know that a Dodge Durango loses around 48% of its value after 6 years, according to caredge.com. This means that the Durango with the least maintenance cost, but the strongest depreciation is the 2015 model, and we would therefore advise looking at one of these.

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Dodge Durango Maintenance Schedule

For a Dodge Durango to reach a high mileage, you’ll need to take care of it according to the maintenance schedule of Dodge. Below we’ve outlined all the maintenance that will need to be done regularly and at what mileage you can expect to do this.

• Change the oil every 10,000 miles
• Rotate the tires every 10,000 miles
• Change the cabin air filter every 20,000 miles
• Adjust the parking brake every 20,000 miles
• Change the air filter every 30,000 miles
• Change the spark plugs every 100,000 miles
• Change the transfer case fluid every 120,000 miles
• Flush and change the coolant every 150,000 miles.

Sources

• Autotrader.com
• Repairpal.com
• Caredge.com