2017 Dodge Durango engine problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Dodge Durango — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle overheats while at a stop. Problem has been happening for past 8 months. Leaking antifreeze under transmission. Shop unable to diagnose problem after various attempts. Researched problem online and discovered many 2017 durango owners are having issue. Many saying it's due to manufacture…”
filed May 25, 2026
“The vehicle involved is a 2017 Dodge Durango. The primary systems malfunctioning include the engine cooling system, braking system, and electrical system. The engine repeatedly overheats while driving and has produced smoke from under the hood, creating a risk of breakdown or fire. The braking…”
filed Apr 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
COOLER - ENGINE OIL
112191 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 19, 2026COOLER - ENGINE OIL
112192 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 19, 2026
Engine problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Durango | 5 | 19% |
| 2022 Durango | 10 | 19% |
| 2021 Durango | 22 | 12% |
| 2020 Durango | 7 | 13% |
| 2019 Durango | 24 | 17% |
| 2018 Durango | 26 | 11% |
| 2016 Durango | 16 | 10% |
| 2015 Durango | 38 | 8% |
| 2014 Durango | 74 | 9% |
| 2013 Durango | 116 | 18% |
| 2012 Durango | 141 | 22% |
| 2011 Durango | 179 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Dodge Durango
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.