2017 Dodge Durango: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints for the 2017 Dodge Durango that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11739965 (filed 05/25/2026): “Vehicle overheats while at a stop. problem has been happening for past 8 months. leaking antifreeze under transmission. shop unable to diagnose problem after various attempts. researched problem online and discovered many 2017 durango owners are having issue. many saying it's due to manufacture prob…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11734696 (filed 04/29/2026): “The vehicle involved is a 2017 dodge durango. the primary systems malfunctioning include the engine cooling system, braking system, and electrical system. the engine repeatedly overheats while driving and has produced smoke from under the hood, creating a risk of breakdown or fire. the braking syst…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11716366 (filed 02/07/2026): “Push start vehicle stalls 3 to 5 times. while driving the dash board flickers on and off. navigation system screen blacks out radio turns on when i have it off. reverse camera also glitches and works sometimes. the inside lights dim up and down. the passengers window goes down on its own.and has cau…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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