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2019 Dodge Durango

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2019 Dodge Durango.

Common problems

What to watch for on the 2019 Dodge Durango

critical·5.7L HEMI V8 / 6.4L HEMI V8 (392)

Lifter and Camshaft Failure (HEMI Tick)

Lifter rollers seize or wear and then chew up the camshaft.

Typical repair cost
$3,000 – $7,000
major·3.6L Pentastar V6

Rocker Arm and Lifter Tick

Roller rocker arms can wear their bearings and cause a tick, misfire and a damaged camshaft lobe.

Typical repair cost
$1,000 – $2,500

3 more known problems on the 2019 Durango

Your guide shows all of them and which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2019 Dodge Durango

Recall·20V191000

Back over prevention: camera

4" or 12" radio displays.

Recall·20V183000

Power train: differential unit

The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the gear teeth wearing…

Recall·22V426000

Service brakes: control unit/module

A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of…

1 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 144 owners reported

Electrical system31
Exterior lighting31
Service brakes18
Power train11

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2019 Dodge Durango at a glance

Trims
CitadelGTLimitedR/TSRTSXT
Engine
3.6L 6-Cylinder, 5.7L 8-Cylinder, 6.4L 8-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 8-spd
Drivetrain
RWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
SUV
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2019 Dodge Durango?

Owners have filed 144 complaints about the 2019 Dodge Durango with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. There are 4 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include lifter and camshaft failure, rocker arm and lifter tick and oil filter housing and oil cooler leak. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2019 Dodge Durango reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 4 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2019 Dodge Durango?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2019 Dodge Durango listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.