2023 Dodge Durango AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
18
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
25
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
430 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
5.7L 6-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
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.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2023 Dodge Durango SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability21.2%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
30
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems30 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 30 owner complaints for the 2023 Dodge Durango AWD. Top reported issues include lighting, electrical system and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Lighting
10
Electrical System
8
Power Train
7
Engine
5
Fuel System
4
Brakes
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Speed Control
2

2023 Dodge Durango AWD problems by category: Lighting: 10 complaints, Electrical System: 8 complaints, Power Train: 7 complaints, Engine: 5 complaints, Fuel System: 4 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Speed Control: 2 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
3
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 02/10/2026ODI#11717139
After purchasing a used 2023 Dodge Durango GT, issues arose almost immediately following delivery. I took the vehicle to a Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram (CJDR) dealership for inspection and service. Diagno…
Electrical SystemFiled: 08/16/2025ODI#11681025
I am submitting this complaint regarding recurring safety-related defects on my 2023 Dodge Durango RT. 1.Uconnect Failure: The Uconnect infotainment/communication box has repeatedly failed, causing lo…
Power TrainFiled: 11/28/2024ODI#11627838
That slow speeds when you back up or pull forward and the wheels hit a little bit of resistance, everything goes off on the vehicle, wipers do not work, says the adaptive traction control needs servic…

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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