DecodedCars2025 Dodge Durango
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV AWD V6, 4dr SUV AWD V8
- Engines
- 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
- Horsepower
- 295–357 hp
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline, Midgrade Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 20 combined · 18 city / 25 hwy
- Length
- 200 in
- Curb weight
- 4,987–5,331 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Higher rollover riskNHTSA estimates a 21.2% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
- Emergency braking not standardAutomatic emergency braking is optional or limited to some trims.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 17 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Dodge Durango is a standard SUV offered with 3 engines (3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 200 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 120-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,987 lb (4dr SUV AWD V6).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), 5% worse than the 2025 standard SUV average of 21 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
What changed for 2025
- Engine dropped: 6.4L 8-cyl
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 Durango →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Detroit, Michigan
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 4 2025 Durango configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV AWD V6 | 200 in | 76 in | 70.9 in | 119.7 in | 63.8 / 64.2 in | 4,987 lb | 56/44 |
| 4dr SUV AWD V8 | 200 in | 76 in | 70.9 in | 119.7 in | 63.8 / 64.2 in | 5,331 lb | 56/44 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 20 | -5% | $3,350 | 439 |
| Durango AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | +1% | $3,350 | 450 |
| Durango RWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 22 / 17 | -19% | $4,450 | 525 |
| Durango AWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 22 / 17 | -14% | $4,450 | 533 |
| Durango SRT AWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 17 / 13 | -34% | $6,300 | 659 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Dodge Durango SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 21.2% |
| 2025 Dodge Durango SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 19.8% |
Similar 2025 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Dodge Durango (this car) | 20 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | 24 MPG | ★★★★★ | 22 |
| 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2025 Kia Telluride | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2025 GMC Yukon | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2025 Ford Expedition | 19 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2025 Nissan Pathfinder | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Dodge Durango.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2025 Dodge Durango is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Dodge Durango buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Electrical System — 5 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — 1 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 1 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 28 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Dodge Durango. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Durango years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Durango | 20 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Durango | 20 | 200 in | Not rated | 1 | 14 |
| 2024 Durango | 21 | 200 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 14 |
| 2023 Durango | 21 | 200 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 38 |
| 2022 Durango | 21 | 200 in | ★★★★★ | 7 | 60 |
| 2021 Durango | 21 | 200 in | ★★★★★ | 8 | 205 |
| 2020 Durango | 21 | 200 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 56 |
| 2019 Durango | 21 | 200 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 145 |
| 2018 Durango | 21 | 200 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 233 |
| 2017 Durango | 21 | 200 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 215 |
| 2016 Durango | 21 | 200 in | Not rated | 3 | 161 |
| 2015 Durango | 20 | 200 in | Not rated | 4 | 504 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Dodge. How we calculate this →