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2023 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 2023 Dodge Durango.

Common problems

What to watch for on the 2023 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 2023 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 2023 Dodge Durango

Recall·23V640000

Power train: column shift

The shifter may experience an interference with the shifter boot and come out of gear while driving, which can result in a sudden loss of…

Recall·26V528000

Structure: hatchback/liftgate

The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 38 owners reported

Exterior lighting12
Power train9
Electrical system6
Fuel system2

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2023 Dodge Durango at a glance

Trims
CitadelGTLimitedR/TSRT 392SRT HellcatSXT
Engine
3.6L 6-Cylinder, 5.7L 8-Cylinder, 6.4L 8-Cylinder, 6.2L 8-Cylinder Supercharged
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 2023 Dodge Durango?

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the 2023 Dodge Durango with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. There are 2 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 2023 Dodge Durango reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 2 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 2023 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 2023 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.