2009 Dodge Durango — 5.7L V8

The 2009 Dodge Durango sits at the low end of a sharp decline in complaints, with only 19 reported that year versus 97 in 2008 and a steep rise to 797 in 2011, indicating a brief period of relative calm in the generation’s later years. Recall activity also dropped to 4 in 2009 from 2 in 2008 and then climbed to 8 in 2011, mirroring the complaint trend. The 2009 model’s top complaint areas—air bags, fuel system, power train, and electrical system—reflect the same categories that dominate earlier and later years, but the overall volume is minimal. Crash and fire complaints are limited to one each, suggesting no new high‑severity issues emerged that year. In the context of the generation’s broader trajectory, 2009 represents a low‑risk point; however, the subsequent uptick in complaints and recalls in the following years warrants caution. Therefore, while a 2009 Durango may be a more reliable choice than later models, a thorough mechanical inspection remains essential before purchase.