2022 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 2022 Dodge Durango.
What to watch for on the 2022 Dodge Durango
Lifter and Camshaft Failure (HEMI Tick)
Lifter rollers seize or wear and then chew up the camshaft.
Rocker Arm and Lifter Tick
Roller rocker arms can wear their bearings and cause a tick, misfire and a damaged camshaft lobe.
3 more known problems on the 2022 Durango
Your guide shows all of them and which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.
Recalls on the 2022 Dodge Durango
Service brakes: control unit/module
The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during…
Steering: rack and pinion
The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering…
Power train: column shift assembly
The shifter assembly was not properly heat-treated, which can prevent the shifter from properly engaging in the "drive" position.
4 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 60 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2022 Dodge Durango at a glance
- Trims
- CitadelGTLimitedR/TSRT 392SXT
- 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 2022 Dodge Durango?
Owners have filed 60 complaints about the 2022 Dodge Durango with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. There are 7 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 2022 Dodge Durango reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 7 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 2022 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 2022 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.