Dodge Durango Complaints

312 consumer complaints on file.

#11760124August 27, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
Rear Spoiler Recall in 2022 on Dodge Durango GT. Recall was not fixed due to part not available. I opened my rear hatch on Monday August the 18th and the rear spoiler detached on the left side. I took it to Interstate Dodge in [XXX] on Tuesday XXX due to rear spoiler problem could raise risk of a crash. I called Stellantis who handles recalls to get them to pay for the repair and they stated that is the dealership decides to charge me or not and their is nothing they can do. I personally think the manufacturer should be held responsible and pay full repair cost due to it being a recall and they did not manufacture a repair part for this specific recall. The vehicle was inspected by Interstate Dodge during the recall but being there was no part to repair it nothing was done. If this would have happened while I was driving it someone could have been injured. The recall stated that it could come off while driving the vehicle or when opening the back hatch. Dodge headquarters should be responsible for the repair and not leave it up to the dealership to decide. The dealership is there to make money not help the consumer. I did speak to the service department at Interstate Dodge and they stated they would not honor the recall. The Stellantis department did try to contact the dealership but no one answered nor tried to contact them back. Stellantis even emailed the dealership and got not response. I think the dealership should honor the recall and fix it free of charge. The dealership has had my vehicle since XXX and still has not picked up the spoiler from where the had it painted. Supposedly they will pick it up today, XXX at 3:30 and attach the spoiler tomorrow before lunch for me to pick up. I have to pay in full when I pick the vehicle up. Can I be reimbursed for this after your office investigates this matter? Thank you INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759317August 25, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The driver side headlight is malfunctioning causing the daytime running light to not work.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759314August 25, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Driver side DRL went out at 50k miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759312August 25, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Half my taillight went out randomly, causing only half of it to work at night.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759305August 25, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dodge Durangos have a known issue with the rear taillights going out for no reason also the headlights and turn signals. This is a safety issue that isn’t easily remedied.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759301August 25, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
My vehicle is 5 years old with 54,000 miles on its and my driver's side headlight has failed. The headlamps are LED and in order to repair them, the entire housing needs a replacement, not just a bulb. My headlights need to be operational in order to drive safely at night. I have an appointment with the dealership to confirm the issue. There were not any warnings or failure symptoms.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759284August 24, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Drivers side running lights are not working. So you are forced to turn off daytime running lights or have one out. This seems to be a very common issue with dodge Durango for some reason.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759186August 24, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
It’s known that the DRL and race track tail lights go out faster than what they should. Also the tail lights once the lift gate is open on the edges of both sides are very sharp. My DRL on my 21 Durango with only 59k miles just went out. That is way to fast and the price to fix is insane
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759167August 24, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Water gets in the back racetrack light on the back lift gate.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759145August 24, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I am submitting this complaint regarding an ongoing headlight/turn signal failure on my 2021 Dodge Durango involving the factory LED turn signals that are sealed/encased within the headlight assemblies. The driver-side front LED turn signal failed first, and now the passenger-side front LED turn signal has also failed. Because these LED turn signals are integrated into the sealed headlight assemblies, this is not a simple situation where a standard turn signal bulb can be replaced. The failure can require replacement of the headlight assembly, making what should normally be a basic safety-related lighting repair significantly more expensive. I am concerned that this may be a widespread defect affecting Dodge vehicles equipped with this style of LED headlight/turn signal assembly, rather than normal wear. Both sides failing on the same vehicle raises concerns regarding the durability and expected service life of the integrated LED turn signal components. Turn signals are an important vehicle safety feature used to communicate a driver's intentions to other motorists and pedestrians. When an integrated LED turn signal fails, other drivers may not be able to clearly see that the vehicle is turning or changing lanes, increasing the potential for an accident. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate complaints involving premature failure of the integrated/encased LED turn signals and headlight assemblies on the 2021 Dodge Durango and other similarly equipped Dodge vehicles. If these failures are determined to be caused by a common defect in the LED components, wiring, electronics, or headlight assembly design, I believe the manufacturer should be required to provide an appropriate remedy rather than requiring vehicle owners to bear the expense of replacing complete headlight assemblies for failed safety lighting components.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758942August 23, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STRUCTURE:BODY
Taillight is retaining water and causing my taillights to go out. This is a very well known issue as the dealer was aware of this issue with a lot of Durangos. The dealer offered no repair as there’s not be a recall and the warranty on my Durango is up. My rear hatch/lift gate is also off and rubbing near the bottom causing the paint to be worn and now beginning to rust. There’s are definitely a quality issue with Dodge as there’s many other Durango’s affected by this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758519August 21, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Backup camera is blurry making it difficult to see especially at night
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758237August 20, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have numerous issues with this vehicle. Let’s begin with the AC not working. Additionally, there’s water leaking from the inside, coming from the passenger and driver sides. The front carpets have a foul odor. While we were driving from the service center, white smoke started coming through the driver’s side vents. When we make turns, we hear a creaking noise. We took it to the service center and got it back a week later, but they didn’t fix the problem. I just need to know what’s going on with my vehicle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758224August 20, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There is a daytime running light (DRL) malfunction with both headlights, it started with the drivers side slowly going out and now the passenger side is slowly going out. This is happening to several Dodge Durango owners of the 2021 model and can be found in the Dodge Durango forum online. The dealer stated it’s an out of pocket expense because the DRL is out and the entire component needs replaced. This is inaccurate because when I turn off the DRL settings the turning signal flashes orange fast so this tells me it’s not completely out and the headlights themselves work. My car has been this way for over a year because I can’t afford to spend $1500+ per light replacement and for the dealer to claim it has to be an out of pocket expense is not okay because the point of LED lights are because they use less energy while lasting 25x as much so it doesn’t make sense that they stopped turning on versus the non LED. While driving around I’ve seen SEVERAL Dodge Durango with a DRL out or both or one out and the other half way out so this confirms it’s a manufacture issue. I came across forums of people with this issue and full extended warranty coverages where they’re being told it’s not covered. Dodge(Mopar) needs to address this for the consumer as it causes a safety issue when the left/right turning signals are not properly displayed. The car wouldn’t pass a safety test. Myself and several Dodge Durango owners are currently at risk of being in a car accident due to this malfunction. The full assembly does not need replaced. Please look this over and issue a safety recall as my family and I are at risk because I can’t afford a $3000 headlight replacement that isn’t even needed. That’s just the dealer and Mopar trying to make more $$$ while not worried about the safety of their customers.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756068August 10, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Vehicle Headlight with built in DRL and Ambiant Turn signal with only 7779 miles on the dashboard, purchased brand new in 2023
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755839August 10, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2026 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, there was heavy white smoke coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately pulled over and allowed the engine to cool down. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle; however, the failure returned upon reaching arriving at the intended destination. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle and the emergency services were contacted. When the Fire Department arrived on the scene, the smoke had ceased; however, the odor remained. The Fire Department inspected the vehicle and determined that the fire might have started due to a failure of the cooling hose. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755126August 5, 2026
ENGINE
Started having problems with the engine losing power and sputtering was told by a repair shop that the engine needs replaced it has been sitting since
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754882August 5, 2026
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I tell the dealership mechanics that this car does not turn on and they keep giving me the car back and now the car completely turns off while driving making this extremely dangerous and deadly situation. My fear is something happening to me or my kids while I’m driving. I also took it back to the mechanic and told them the situation but they refused to dig deeper and told me to pick up the vehicle that there’s nothing they can do
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754674August 4, 2026
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2024 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 65 MPH, with the A/C activated, there was an abnormally loud sound like a gunshot coming from the vehicle. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle and became aware that the sun roof glass had exploded on top of the sun roof shade cover. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and it was determined that the sun roof glass needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754067July 31, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Drivers side daytime running lights out. I’ve noticed about a dozen more dodge durangos running lights are also out. Seems to be a manufactured problem. A lot of forums and conversations on Reddit complaining of the same. It cost about 500 dollars to replace the headlight and takes all day due to dismantling the whole front bimper and plastic components to get access. A really bad design
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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