Dodge Durango 4WD

19982013 · 34 configurations

Lowest
12
Average
14
Best
19

The Dodge Durango 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 34 different configurations spanning model years 1998 through 2013. Over this period, the Durango 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 12 MPG to 19 MPG, with an overall average of 14 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2013
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdGasoline or E85
$3,150162319MPG
2013
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdMidgrade
$5,000132015MPG
2012
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdGasoline or E85
$3,150162319MPG
2012
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdMidgrade
$5,000132015MPG
2011
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdGasoline or E85
$3,300162218MPG
2011
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,000132015MPG
2009
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,000131915MPG
2009
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdGasoline or E85
$4,000131815MPG
2008
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
2008
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,000131715MPG
2008
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdGasoline or E85
$4,000131715MPG
2007
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
2007
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdGasoline or E85
$4,300121714MPG
2006
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
2006
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
2006
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdGasoline or E85
$5,000111412MPG
2005
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
2005
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
2004
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
2004
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,600121613MPG
2003
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
2003
5.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG
2002
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
2002
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
2002
5.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111512MPG
2001
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600121613MPG
2001
5.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG
2000
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
2000
5.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111512MPG
1999
3.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
1999
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600121513MPG
1999
5.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111512MPG
1998
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600121613MPG
1998
5.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG

Historical Efficiency

2013
19
2012
19
2011
18
2009
15
2008
15
2007
15
2006
15
2005
14
2004
14
2003
14
2002
14
2001
13
2000
14
1999
14
1998
13

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Durango 4WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Dodge Durango 4WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Dodge Dodge Durango (1998-2003 only; see model 422 for 2004 on), Dodge Durango (2004 on; see 402 for 1998-2003 models) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,538
Total Deaths
808

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
21.2%
Fire Occurrence
3.7%
Speeding Involved
18.5%
DUI Involved
18.3%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

81%
Front
13%
Side
6%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes95
Fatalities
53
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2022
Fatal Crashes126
Fatalities
67
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2021
Fatal Crashes125
Fatalities
68
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2020
Fatal Crashes120
Fatalities
69
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2019
Fatal Crashes160
Fatalities
94
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2018
Fatal Crashes165
Fatalities
75
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2017
Fatal Crashes177
Fatalities
91
Deaths/Crash
0.51
2016
Fatal Crashes199
Fatalities
96
Deaths/Crash
0.48
2015
Fatal Crashes193
Fatalities
99
Deaths/Crash
0.51
2014
Fatal Crashes178
Fatalities
96
Deaths/Crash
0.54

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2013
2
2012
3
2011
8
2009
3
2007
2
2006
4
2005
4
2004
9
2003
1
2002
1
2001
4
2000
1
1999
2
1998
6
Critical
Moderate
Advisory