[Closed] Any success recovering lost code from old 2018 Dodge Durango GT keys?

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Echolima
Member since January 2022 • 91 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2018 Dodge Durango GT for making new keys?

Posted on March 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Dodge Durango GT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 25, 2025

Replies (3)

Vectorprime
Member • 15 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2018 Dodge Durango GT, would this method still work?

March 25, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 33 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2018 Dodge Durango GT. This looks promising.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 72 posts

Was about to tow my 2018 Dodge Durango GT. Let me try this first.

March 27, 2025 Reply

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