2015 Dodge Durango problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (168) · Seats (79) · Power Train (28)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
320 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System:software 2018-05-17 · campaign 18V332000 · 4,815,661 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the c
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmissi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 2016-03-23 · campaign 16V168000 · 21,183 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.
Risk: A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.
Suspension:rear 2015-07-27 · campaign 15V469000 · 5,492 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture.
Risk: If the rear lower control arm fractures it may result in a change in ride height, loss of rear end stability, and reduced braking capabilities, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R38. Note: This supersedes Recall No. 15V-407.
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2015-07-23 · campaign 15V461000 · 1,416,903 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Risk: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle tha
Service bulletins (349)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-06-12 · S1623000028 Rev. K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
outside power fold rearview mirror noise or loose at pivot. mirror contacts door window glass in the folded position.
Structure:body 2026-06-05 · S1623000028 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
outside power fold rearview mirror noise or loose at pivot. mirror contacts door window glass in the folded position.
Structure:body 2026-05-29 · S1623000028 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
outside power fold rearview mirror noise or loose at pivot. mirror contacts door window glass in the folded position.
Engine 2026-05-19 · 112191 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cooler - engine oil
Engine 2026-05-19 · 112192 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cooler - engine oil
Power Train 2026-04-08 · S2623000023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power liftgate inoperative.
Showing the 6 most recent of 349 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-29 · Seat Belts“three seat belts on my 2015 dodge durango r/t are broken and unusable: one in each of the two second-row seats and one in a third-row seat. in all three, the retractor no longer retracts, so the belt will not tighten or hold a passenger securely. i first noticed the problems in early august 2026, at the same time as a failure of the driver’s seat b…”
2026-10-21 · Exterior Lighting:tail Lights · 135,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced frequent taillight failures. while researching the failure online, the contact learned that the failure was due to water entering the improperly sealed taillight housings. the contact associated the failure to an extended warranty that excluded the model year…”
2026-08-15 · Electrical System“first we smelled a light burning smell from the vehicle while driving then the blower motor blew a fuse. the fuse was replaced immediately and we started the vehicle to try to get back home. we then got a dash alert on the vehicle saying that the rear passenger side tail lamp and turn signal was out and at that point our headlights went out while w…”
2026-06-29 · Seats“driver headrest deployed without any accident. i was sitting in my car and the headrest made a loud bang and hit the back of my head causing me whiplash …”
2026-04-21 · Seats“03/27/2026 driver headrest popped open while i was sitting in the driver's seat in my driveway for no reason. other than a very load bang and a headache from being struck in the head, nothing else was damaged.…”
2026-04-16 · Engine“engine light came on, no warning. took to garage to check diagnostic system, went through system, did some work and light went off. week later, light back on..took back to garage - they documented all they saw within diagnostic system and sent me to dealer. there was no indication of failure, drove fine but dealer made appt. did some research and …”
2026-04-03 · Seats · 117,322 mi · 🔥 fire“what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? passenger and driver seat caught on fire spontaneously, engine or battery has also been dying/ malfunctioning, touch screen also has issues. yes available for inspection. how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? almost burned by seat…”
2026-03-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the fuel pump system has failed. the vehicle will turn over but will not start, it tries to start but keeps dying out as it’s cranking over. my vehicle is the only means of transportation for myself and kids.…”
2026-03-24 · Vehicle Speed Control“i have not had an issue as of yet...but my insurance company has warned me of 4 recalls that are apparently active on my vehicle and told me to come to your site to verify, but it says there are zero recalls on my vehicle, so i am wary of what to do. i was told by a local mechanic that one of the things listed in the recalls was potentially a issue…”
2026-03-12 · Seats“on saturday, march 7, 2026 my husband was driving our 2015 dodge durango when the driver seat head rest popped out unexpectedly. there was no accident, no sudden breaking, no impact of any kind, no hitting bump in the road, etc. there was no serious injury or accident caused by this happening, however the sudden and unexpected occurrence caught my …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.