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NHTSA crash test of the 2024 Dodge Durango

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2024 Dodge Durango Safety Ratings

The 2024 Dodge Durango scores 83 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 4-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 8 owner complaints on file.

Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar

0Recalls
8Complaints
0Investigations
VERDICT

The 2024 Dodge Durango has no recalls on file, a clean defect record, and earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 83/100, placing it in the Strong band. This is a well-supported safety profile for a three-row SUV, with solid crash-test results. One area of the crash-test performance warrants closer attention.

The 2024 Dodge Durango holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100 and a 5-star NHTSA side-crash rating, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and recall data.

MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026

Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Dodge Durango ranks 101 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
2024 Dodge Durango safety at a glance (source: NHTSA)
NHTSA Safety Index83 / 100 (Strong)
Overall crash rating4 of 5 stars
Frontal / Side / Rollover4 / 5 / 3 stars
Rollover risk21.2%
Recalls on file0
Owner complaints8 (unverified allegations)
Class rank101 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024
Data verifiedOct 1, 2026

ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Dodge Durango?

For the 2024 Dodge Durango, a perfect defect record score of 20 out of 20 stands out in the federal data, directly attributable to the absence of any recall campaigns. This clean record significantly elevates its defect component rating. Overall, the 2024 Durango registers a Safety Index of 83 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band, a two-point improvement over the 2023 model's 81. Crash protection accounts for 57 of a possible 70 points. The vehicle achieved a 5-star rating in side-impact tests and a 4-star rating for frontal impacts. The rollover assessment presents the most significant limitation, with a 3-star score and an elevated 21 percent probability of rollover. Avoidance technology contributed 6 out of 10 points; while electronic stability control is standard, both forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems remain optional. The combination of its recall-free status and strong performance in side-impact crash tests marks this as a particularly clean year for the Durango in safety data.

NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Dodge Durango perform in crash tests?

The 2024 Dodge Durango received a 4 out of 5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Its side-crash protection proved exemplary, achieving a full 5 stars. Frontal crash performance was assessed at 4 stars. The Durango's rollover rating was its lowest at 3 stars, indicating a 21 percent rollover risk; however, the dynamic tip test did not result in a tip.

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 21.2%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19298

Index breakdown

Crash protection57/70
Avoidance tech6/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Dodge Durango have any recalls?

The 2024 Dodge Durango has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as recall filings can be added after a vehicle enters the used market.

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Dodge Durango at NHTSA as of 2026-10-01. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Dodge Durango?

NHTSA has received 8 unverified consumer complaints for the 2024 Durango. Alleged issues cluster around the power train and electrical system, each drawing 3 reports. Additional unverified allegations touch exterior lighting, back-over prevention, and engine and engine cooling. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in these reports.

8 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsPower Train 3Electrical System 3Unknown Or Other 2Exterior Lighting 1Back Over Prevention 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1

USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Dodge Durango?

Buyers considering a used 2024 Durango should verify its recall status. New recall filings can emerge after a vehicle's initial sale, and owners are responsible for ensuring these remedies are completed. A VIN check against the NHTSA database is essential to confirm all campaigns have been addressed before purchase.

  • The 2024 Durango is the only recent model year with a perfect defect record score of 20 out of 20, reflecting zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for this specific year.
  • The 5-star NHTSA side-crash rating is the highest individual score in this year's test results, while the 3-star rollover rating and 21 percent rollover risk probability represent the clearest crash-test limitation for this model year.
  • Forward collision warning and lane departure warning are listed as optional on this model year, meaning not all 2024 Durango units on the used market will carry those features - buyers should verify the specific vehicle's equipment.
  • Eight unverified NHTSA complaints have been filed for this model year, with power train and electrical system each drawing three alleged reports - a low volume relative to the size of the Durango's sales footprint, but worth monitoring as the vehicle ages.

RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Dodge Durango places

The 2024 Dodge Durango qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:

FAQ2024 Dodge Durango safety questions

Was the 2024 Dodge Durango crash-tested by NHTSA?

Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Dodge Durango, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.

What are the 2024 Dodge Durango crash-test star ratings?

In NHTSA testing the 2024 Dodge Durango earned 4 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 21.2%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.

How many recalls does the 2024 Dodge Durango have?

According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Dodge Durango as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Dodge Durango?

According to NHTSA's complaint database, 8 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Dodge Durango. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.

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Rivals in SUV (2024)

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2024 Lexus Rz 300e100/100not rated0
2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd100/1005 of 50
2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness98/100not rated0
2024 Lexus Rz 450e96/1005 of 50
2024 Buick Encore GX95/1005 of 52
2024 Nissan Murano95/1005 of 51
HOW THIS PAGE WAS MADE
  • DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19298), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Dodge Durango 2024.
  • SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 101 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
  • EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
  • VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.