Dodge Durango Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Dodge Durango reliable? We analysed 1,134 real MOT tests across 246 vehicles to find out.
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The Dodge Durango is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include position lamp(s) not working, fog lamp not working and suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Dodge Durango.
Dodge Durango Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Dodge Durango. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Dodge Durango MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Dodge Durango to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Dodge Durango Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Dodge Durango fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Dodge Durango Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Dodge Durango owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Dodge Durango MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Dodge Durango year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 85 | 83.5% | 43,161 | 68,445 | 95,495 |
| 2005 | 79 | 88.6% | 48,428 | 69,377 | 99,524 |
| 2004 | 91 | 80.2% | 55,216 | 76,655 | 107,744 |
| 2003 | 90 | 71.1% | 81,918 | 102,283 | 173,877 |
| 2002 | 114 | 78.1% | 67,362 | 85,140 | 94,466 |
| 2001 | 82 | 74.4% | 79,160 | 152,529 | 187,941 |
| 2000 | 54 | 74.1% | 74,670 | 104,900 | 123,807 |
| 1999 | 75 | 82.7% | 76,204 | 92,659 | 180,626 |
How Long Does a Dodge Durango Last?
Based on 246 Dodge Durango vehicles on UK roads.
Dodge Durango Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Dodge Durango MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Dodge Durango
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.6% MOT pass rate from 79 tests
71.1% MOT pass rate from 90 tests
The best year to buy a used Dodge Durango is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.6% across 79 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Dodge Durango Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Durango THIS CAR | 79.8% | 1,134 | 79,792 mi | 27 yrs |
| Dodge Caliber | 66.6% | 69,277 | 63,872 mi | 20 yrs |
| Dodge Nitro | 70% | 31,689 | 69,599 mi | 19 yrs |
| Dodge Ram | 80.3% | 27,651 | 82,712 mi | 41 yrs |
| Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto | 88.7% | 1,547 | 18,550 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Dodge Caliber (66.6% pass rate) and the Dodge Nitro (70.0% pass rate), the Dodge Durango outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Dodge DurangoShould you buy a used Dodge Durango?
The Dodge Durango has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.8% across 1,134 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Dodge Durango are position lamp(s) not working (23 recorded failures), fog lamp not working (15), and suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (15). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Dodge Durango owner drives around 5,866 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Dodge Durango models stay on UK roads for around 27 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.