Dodge Durango Complaints (2021)

208 consumer complaints on file.

#11729926April 8, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Driving in a rainy day on my way from work home, my wipers stopped working. I took it to an auto mechanic and he told me that wiper motor was good and also was the wiper switch. The problem was with the totally integrated power module (TIPM ) . So I could not drive my vehicle when it rains. And the dealership states that I had to purchase the entire fuse module under the hood. So I had no choice but to purchase this item which the dealer charge me $480 plus tax.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11723453March 10, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Driver side Daytime Running Light (DLR) went out without warning. Another motorist notified me. Fixing requires the entire headlamp assembly to be replaced and the part, alone, is over $1,100.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721741March 3, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Driver Side Day Time Running Does not work. This is a very common problem with 2021 and up Dodge Durang's . Driving light are a safety feature. Some states require them to be on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721618March 3, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I'm having issues with my 2021 Dodge Durango I have a recall on a rear view camera a recall on a rear spoiler a recall on the steering assembly a recall on the ESC light mail function ABS system loose airbags
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721456March 2, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle Fire 2021 Dodge Durango GT Blacktop AWD VIN: [XXX] On around [XXX] somewhere between [XXX]pm to [XXX]pm a fire broke out in my 2021 Dodge Durango. The vehicle was parked for the evening and had been unattended for at least4 to 5 hours. At some point during the night the vehicle caught fire from underneath the dash and did severe damage to the vehicle and will most likely be a total loss. The fire melted the dash severely and the flames reached the front windshield and interior roof of the vehicle. It appears the lack of oxygen smoldered the fire and eventually extinguished itself from all windows being closed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721054February 27, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
21 dodge durango driver’s led daytime running light went out, a lot of people having same issues specially with 21’s
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11720458February 25, 2026
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the daytime running lights became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was alerted to the failure by another driver. The contact also confirmed the failure when the vehicle was pulled into the driveway at the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the running lights had failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11720004February 23, 2026
ENGINE
Cooling systems failed caused the engine to blow without warning
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11719174February 19, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side headlight failed to function as intended. In addition, the front passenger side headlight was very dim. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, and determined that the LED ballast had failed. The contact was informed that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717835February 13, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
Around 50,000 or trailer brake service and traction control warning came on. Took into dealership was told it was hydraulic control unit and abs module that need replaced
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717177February 11, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The Durango seems to have a defect that should be a recall. If you look up the issues online everyone has the same issue. It puts yourself and others at risk because you may be unaware that your light is not working properly. Please see description below that is right online: Symptoms: Water inside the housing, dimming, flickering, or total failure of the light bar. Causes: Defective sealing allows water from rain, snow, or car washes to enter the assembly. Safety Risk: The issue is subject to a class-action lawsuit (2014-2023 models) alleging the failed lights create a safety hazard. I only found out because someone was behind me and said that my lights seem to be going bad. There are forums all over with all durango's being effected. This needs to be a safety recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714208January 29, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
its going to cost me $2,120+ in parts PLUS LABOR at the dealer to replace my front left turn signal. unless I come up with close to $3,000 I am forced to drive around without a functioning front left turn signal. this is dangerous and very concerning to me. the headlights on the 2021+ Dodge Durango are a totally integrated unit. each headlamp contains the DRL and Turn Signal units as LED's. once the LED or its electronics fail, the ENTIRE headlamp assembly must be replaced. AND you have to remove the front fascia pieces of body work to remove the headlight units. this is not a job the average person can do reliably, even if they have the money. I even purchased a Dodge/Chrysler Mopar factory extended warranty when I bought the Durango, that is good for 7 yrs/125k miles. my 2021 Dodge Durango has 69,420 miles on it as of today. Dodge is refusing to cover this part under the warranty. I was told this today by the local dealer in Myrtle Beach, SC. this is not right that consumers have to pay thousands of $$$ to replace a turn signal. very dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713765January 27, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The rear tail lights are not properly sealed. It allows rain, snow or car wash water to accumulate inside the assembly. The lights then short out and do not work.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713183January 25, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My rear racetrack light on my 2021 Durango rt tow n go has water in it from not being sealed and it’s burnt out was quoted astronomical amounts of money to fix along with getting pulled over and was told it’s a safety issue by police and said it can cause a electrical fire and it’s a hazard
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711808January 19, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This complaint is for the tail light center light, race track light. Water has built up inside the lens after multiple times draining. The water has cased the racetrack light to completely burn out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709545January 7, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Rear tail light not working filled with water and burned out led
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709120January 6, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
known issue with Driver side DRL going out and whole headlight unit has to be replaced according to dealer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708948January 5, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Driver side daytime running light failure. The entire headlight assembly must be replaced. There is reduced visibility, which is a safety concern. The cost to repair is $1,800, which is outrageous for a single headlight assembly. LEDs should not fail at 80K mileage on a car that is less than six years old. This appears to be a known defect on Dodge Durangos.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705425December 16, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The engine cooling system on my 2021 Dodge Durango GT failed due to ruptured coolant lines, including the rear coolant tubes supplying the rear air conditioning system and both transmission heater hoses. These lines carry engine coolant to the rear HVAC system and transmission. The ruptures caused coolant loss and engine overheating during normal operation. The failure appears related to the routing of the lines near the transmission housing, causing excessive wear not attributable to driver error. This model year has a documented history of similar failures. The vehicle and components are available for inspection and are currently at the dealership. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the vehicle overheated while I was driving at normal speed in traffic. A major overheating warning appeared while driving. Overheating in traffic creates a risk of sudden loss of power or the need to stop unexpectedly, which could result in a collision. Although I was able to drive slowly due to proximity to home, this condition would be hazardous on longer trips. The issue was confirmed by an authorized Dodge dealership, which verified failure of the coolant lines and provided an estimated repair cost of approximately $3,600. The vehicle has only been inspected by the dealership. A third-party warranty provider (Warranty Solutions) denied coverage, and I am disputing the decision. The vehicle remains at the dealership because I do not feel it is safe to drive. No prior warning signs were present. The overheating warning appeared suddenly at approximately 62,000 miles. I noticed the smell of coolant upon arrival at the dealership, indicating an active leak.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705096December 15, 2025
AIR BAGS
Was in a major car crash and air bags did not deploy
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0

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