NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Dodge Durango Safety Ratings
The 2025 Dodge Durango scores 83 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 4-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Dodge Durango achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. Its clean defect-record sub-score of 20 out of 20 largely anchors this rating, with zero recalls currently on file. Prospective buyers prioritizing rollover protection should note the Durango's 3 out of 5 star rating in that specific category.
The 2025 Dodge Durango received an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating and a 5-star side-impact score according to NHTSA NCAP data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Dodge Durango ranks 129 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 83 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 4 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 21.2% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 129 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Dodge Durango?
For the 2025 Dodge Durango, a notable outcome is its perfect recall sub-score of 20 out of 20, reflecting a record clear of defects at release. This contributes to an overall Safety Index of 83/100, placing it in the Strong band, identical to the 2024 model year. Crash protection scores 57 out of 70, a figure shaped by varied NHTSA star ratings: 5 out of 5 stars for side impact, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal impact, but only 3 out of 5 stars for rollover, with a 21 percent rollover risk. The vehicle's avoidance technology sub-score is 6 out of 10, as electronic stability control is standard, but both forward collision warning and lane departure warning are offered only as options. Owner complaints remain low for this model's first year on the used market, with seven allegations reported to NHTSA. None of these consumer reports allege crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Dodge Durango perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Dodge Durango received a 4 out of 5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Its side-impact protection is a high point, earning a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. Frontal crash protection is rated at 4 out of 5 stars. Rollover resistance is the lowest individual rating at 3 out of 5 stars, with a 21 percent rollover risk; the dynamic tip test indicated No Tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20155
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
The 2025 Dodge Durango has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No park-outside advisory and no do-not-drive order have been issued for this model year. That absence of any recall action is one reason the defect-record component of the Safety Index scores a maximum 20 out of 20 points.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Dodge Durango?
Seven unverified consumer allegations have been reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Durango. The Electrical System accounts for four of those reported complaints, with single allegations touching Service Brakes, Suspension, Back Over Prevention, Forward Collision Avoidance, and Visibility/Wiper systems. None of the reports allege a crash, fire, injury, or death.
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Dodge Durango?
The 2025 Durango carries no open recalls at present. However, buyers should always verify a specific vehicle's recall status via NHTSA's VIN lookup tool. New campaigns may be initiated after a vehicle's production date. Any outstanding recall remedy should be completed by a dealership.
- The 2025 Durango is the only recent model year with a perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score, driven by zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA at this time.
- The 3-out-of-5-star rollover rating and a 21 percent rollover risk figure are the lowest crash-test results for this specific model year and are worth weighing against the strong 5-star side-impact score.
- Both forward collision warning and lane departure warning are listed as optional, not standard, for the 2025 model year, which holds the avoidance-tech sub-score to 6 out of 10 and means buyers should verify which safety tech is actually installed on any specific unit.
- Seven unverified complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, with four targeting the Electrical System, making that the most frequently alleged problem area so far.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Dodge Durango places
The 2025 Dodge Durango qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Dodge Durango safety questions
Was the 2025 Dodge Durango crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 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 2025 Dodge Durango crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 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 2025 Dodge Durango have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 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 2025 Dodge Durango?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Dodge Durango. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Durango years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20155), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Dodge Durango 2025.
- 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 129 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- 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.