2012 Dodge Durango problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2012 Dodge Durango get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Dodge Durango at about 17 mpg combined (15 city / 22 highway).

Q: How much is a 2012 Dodge Durango worth?

Comparable 2012 Dodge Durango listings run roughly $16,100–$28,000, typically around $21,302 (from 185 vehicles).

2012 Dodge Durango at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints637

Combined17 mpg

Typical price$21,302

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2012 Dodge Durango recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Dodge Durango.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2012 Dodge Durango common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 637 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Seats

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2012 Dodge Durango MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg

City15 mpg

Highway22 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,900

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2012 Dodge Durango worth?

Low

$16,100

Typical price

$21,302

High

$28,000

From 185 comparable 2012 Dodge Durango listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Dodge Durango costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,500

Depreciation (5 yrs)$15,800

Total$35,300

Per mile$0.47

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($21,302) with the same model 5 model-years older ($5,498), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.