2008 Dodge Durango Problems: Fuel system (97 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2008 Dodge Durango is Fuel system (39% of 97 owner reports). There are 2 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Fuel system — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
What problems show up on the 2008 Dodge Durango?
38 of 97 filings named Fuel system (39% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Airbags (20 reports).
There are 2 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Airbags. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 2007 has 188 reports on file; this year has 97. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
- Crashes 3
- Fires 2
- Injuries 3
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) | 38 | 39.2% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Airbags (AIR BAGS) | 20 | 20.6% | 3 crashes · 0 fires |
| Engine (ENGINE) | 5 | 5.2% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
| Steering (STEERING) | 5 | 5.2% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 4 | 4.1% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
| Body / frame (STRUCTURE) | 4 | 4.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Suspension (SUSPENSION) | 4 | 4.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 3 | 3.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) | 3 | 3.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 32 | 33.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
- Campaign 15V313000 was reported 2,123 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 16V352000 was reported 2,486 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2008-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2008-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2009-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2010-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2010-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2011-Q1 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2011-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2011-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2011-Q4 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2012-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2012-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2012-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2013-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2013-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2013-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2014-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2014-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2014-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2015-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2015-Q3 | Owner reports | 11 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2016-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 15V313000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 16V352000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA21002 |
Safety Recalls (2)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Airbags.
-
Recall campaign 15V313000
Airbags
- Report date
- Component:
- Airbags (AIR BAGS)
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy:
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
-
Recall campaign 16V352000
Airbags
- Report date
- Component:
- Airbags (AIR BAGS)
- Consequence:
- These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy:
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2008 Dodge Durango?
Owners named Fuel system most often — 38 of 97 reports (39%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2008 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Airbags. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 2008 Dodge Durango?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Check for fuel smell, leaks and whether it starts and idles cleanly. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.