2021 Dodge Durango RWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Midgrade
City
14
Hwy
22
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $4,450/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
414 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
5.7L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.6L, 6-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems178 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 178 owner complaints for the 2021 Dodge Durango RWD. Top reported issues include lighting, electrical system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Lighting
76
Electrical System
38
Engine
24
Structure
13
Power Train
10
Air Bags
9
Fuel System
9
Brakes
8

2021 Dodge Durango RWD problems by category: Lighting: 76 complaints, Electrical System: 38 complaints, Engine: 24 complaints, Structure: 13 complaints, Power Train: 10 complaints, Air Bags: 9 complaints, Fuel System: 9 complaints, Brakes: 8 complaints.

17
Crashes Reported
4
Fires Reported
5
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 12/16/2025ODI#11705425
The engine cooling system on my 2021 Dodge Durango GT failed due to ruptured coolant lines, including the rear coolant tubes supplying the rear air conditioning system and both transmission heater hos…
LightingFiled: 05/21/2024ODI#11589967
In my 2021 Dodge Durango, I noticed my daytime running light on the drivers side was out. I thought that’s weird because I have had the car for less than 3 years. When I googled the problem to find th…
Electrical SystemFiled: 03/22/2023CrashODI#11513162
The car has been having intermittent electrical problems and was brought to the dealer many times for repair. The "radio" system has been replaced twice after various electrical problems occurred. T…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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