2007 Dodge Durango: Reliability, Recalls, Known Issues & Cost to Own

Data last updated 2026-07-04 · sources listed throughout · based on public NHTSA data

Complaint volume falls sharply from 2005-06 but fuel-filler spillage and airbag-warning gripes linger. Rugged, thirsty body-on-frame SUV with good towing. 3 known issue patterns are documented below, with frequency and the mileage windows where they typically appear. New, the 2007 Dodge Durango ranged from $27,025 to $34,575 depending on trim (base MSRP, before options and destination).

5/10
Mixed track record

Complaint volume falls sharply from 2005-06 but fuel-filler spillage and airbag-warning gripes linger. Rugged, thirsty body-on-frame SUV with good towing.

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Known issues

Based on public NHTSA complaint data and AI synthesis: patterns, not guarantees.

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Recalls & safety

Recall history hasn't been loaded for this model year yet.

Whether a recall is still open on a specific car depends on its VIN. Check it free at NHTSA's VIN lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls), or ask the seller for proof the repair was done.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Rugged body-on-frame construction with an available 5.7 HEMI V8 and genuine towing/utility.
  • Three rows of seating and a roomy, truck-based cabin.

Cons

  • Heavy, thirsty and dated, with poor fuel economy.
  • Fuel-filler-neck spillage defect and intermittent stalling on the high-volume 2005-2006 years.

Trims & original pricing

TrimOriginal base MSRPNew todayEngineMPG
SXT $27,025 discontinued — —
SLT $29,725 discontinued — —
Limited $34,575 discontinued — —

Prices are base MSRP for each trim's standard configuration. Options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid.

Sources (1)
  • iseecars.comhttps://www.iseecars.com/car/2007-dodge-durango-price

Depreciation

$7k $15k $22k $29k 20072010201320162019202220252028
2007 entry trim from new typical floor (assumed, past curve data)

Move your cursor along the line to see the estimated value for any year.

Curve anchored at the entry-trim base MSRP ($27,025). Higher trims started higher (up to $34,575), and options added more.

The curve's data ends 10 years in, so the line levels off after that. Treat the tail as a floor, not a forecast: asking prices for older cars depend mostly on condition, mileage, and the current market, and often sit well above it.

Sources (1)
  • iseecars.comhttps://www.iseecars.com/car/dodge-durango/resale-value

Cost to own

Repairs (rises with mileage)≈ $650–700/yr
Insurance (medium tier)≈ $1,900–2,000/yr
Expected lifespan~200k miles

National-average estimates based on public data. Your costs vary by region, driver, and condition.

Sources (2)
  • repairpal.comhttps://repairpal.com/reliability/dodge/durango
  • moneygeek.comhttps://www.moneygeek.com/insurance/auto/dodge-durango-insurance/

Frequently asked questions

What problems does the 2007 Dodge Durango have?

Documented issue patterns include: Fuel-filler-neck / check-valve defect: gasoline sprays or spills violently out of the filler neck when refueling, worst as the tank nears full, a fire and exposure hazard and by far the most-reported problem of these years; Intermittent engine stalling and no-restart: the engine cuts out while driving or cornering at low speed (often traced to crank/idle sensors); a few owners report overheating and underhood fire; Transfer-case / four-wheel-drive engagement faults: the drivetrain can slip into 4WD-Low on its own while driving, plus driveline bucking and shudder. Frequency is based on public NHTSA complaint data: patterns, not guarantees.

Is the 2007 Dodge Durango reliable?

Complaint volume falls sharply from 2005-06 but fuel-filler spillage and airbag-warning gripes linger. Rugged, thirsty body-on-frame SUV with good towing.

How much did the 2007 Dodge Durango cost new?

Between $27,025 and $34,575 depending on trim. Those are base MSRPs for each trim's standard configuration; options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid.

Is the Dodge Durango expensive to maintain?

Estimated repairs run roughly $650–700/year as mileage climbs.

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