2021 Dodge Durango SRT AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
13
MPG
Highway
19
MPG
Combined
15
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Premium
City
13
Hwy
19
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $5,450/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Premium
City
12
Hwy
17
Comb
13
Fuel cost: $6,300/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$5,450

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-15,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 2/10
GHG Score: 2/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
584 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
19.8 barrels

Specifications

Engine
6.4L 8-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
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
6.4L, 8-cylinder
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

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

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$4,490/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,957/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,888/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$4,136/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$4,522/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$4,510/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$5,591/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,618/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$4,344/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$4,448/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 15 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 SRT AWD. 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
Fuel System
9
Air Bags
9
Brakes
8

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