2007 Dodge Durango Reliability
The 2007 Dodge Durango has 275 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and air bags. Compared with nearby Durango model years (2005–2009), it rates as one of the better years: complaints run below the Durango's typical year, while the 2005 drew 1,567 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
275
NHTSA owner complaints
4
Recall campaigns
15
Complaints citing a crash
2
Complaints citing a fire
2007 Dodge Durango complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year, filed between 2007 and 2025. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 80 | 29% |
| Air bags | 40 | 15% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 33 | 12% |
| Electrical system | 27 | 10% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 25 | 9% |
| Engine | 19 | 7% |
| Steering | 16 | 6% |
| Exterior lighting | 15 | 5% |
2007 Dodge Durango recalls
4 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2007 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V341000 | Sep 7, 2006 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission | On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and… |
| 06V386000 | Oct 11, 2006 | Steering | On certain vehicles, the right front steering knuckle may have been improperly manufactured. Because of a broken cooling line, parts cast in tool cavity #63 on July 18 and July 19, 2006, may have a cold shut condition and could fracture. |
| 15V313000 | May 27, 2015 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8,…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 16V352000 | May 24, 2016 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
How the 2007 compares with nearby Durango years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Durango analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,567 | 9 | Fuel system | Avoid |
| 2006 | 852 | 10 | Fuel system | Avoid |
| 2007 (this page) | 275 | 4 | Fuel system | Better year |
| 2008 | 97 | 2 | Air bags | Better year |
| 2009 | 19 | 4 | Electrical system | Better year |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2007 Dodge Durango
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 4 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2007 Dodge Durango reliability FAQ
Is the 2007 Dodge Durango reliable?
The 2007 Dodge Durango has 275 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and air bags. Compared with nearby Durango model years (2005–2009), it rates as one of the better years: complaints run below the Durango's typical year, while the 2005 drew 1,567 complaints.
What are the most common 2007 Dodge Durango problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Dodge Durango are fuel system (80), air bags (40), fuel / propulsion system (33), electrical system (27). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2007 Dodge Durango have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2007 Dodge Durango, including 06V341000 (powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission) and 06V386000 (steering). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2007 Dodge Durango compare with the 2006 and 2008 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2006 has 852 complaints and 10 recalls (avoid); the 2008 has 97 complaints and 2 recalls (better year). The 2007 has 275 complaints and 4 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2007 Dodge Durango?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2007 Durango, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.