2017 Dodge Durango problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (71) · Electrical System (18) · Power Train (17)
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98 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
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
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft 2017-08-31 · campaign 17V541000 · 4 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Durango vehicles. The vehicles may have been assembled with rear axle halfshafts that are too short.
Risk: If a halfshaft is too short, it may disengage from the differential causing a loss of drive and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace both halfshafts, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T55.
Service bulletins (282)
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 2026-06-19 · S2623000041 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power liftgate intermittently inoperative. will not open/ close. liftgate/hatch ajar message displayed. rev a
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 2026-06-05 · S2623000041 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power liftgate intermittently inoperative. will not open/ close. liftgate/hatch ajar message displayed.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 282 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-22 · Exterior Lighting“the rear racetrack led keeps getting water inside them and shorting out all of the lights on the tailgate. when this happens i don’t have taillights, running lights, brake lights, reverse lights or even tag lights who’s is all extremely dangerous when driving and the car doesn’t tell me anything about it. i notice it usually when i get in the car b…”
2026-10-21 · Exterior Lighting“2017 dodge durango, rear racetrack lights went out due to widely publicized problem of water getting in and shorting the lights out, also took out my license plate lights. i had to get it replaced so i didnt get fined for the license plate lights being out. dodge just announced a program for 2018-2024 years, this issued started in 2014-2015. all o…”
2026-09-29 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint · 180,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the driver’s side headrest unexpectedly exploded. the contact stated that it felt like being struck by a ball in the back of the head. the contact had a mild headache and treated the headache with painkillers. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000.…”
2026-09-26 · Visibility/Wiper“loss of windshield defrosting and dash air vents - systems and devices intended to provide or maintain the operator's ability to see the roadway severe cabin temperature hazards. resulting in loss of ability to maintain driver's ability to see roadway during rainy/foggy/cold conditions. dash air vents result in severe cabin temperature hazards in…”
2026-09-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“customer satisfaction notification t23 (tsb 18-031-17). under this t23 a pcm software flash and a replacement egr valve assembly were required. my dealer only did the software flash and my car now threw out an active po401 (egr flow insufficient detected"). which is a direct result of the failed software update and the physical damage caused by thi…”
2026-05-25 · Engine“vehicle overheats while at a stop. problem has been happening for past 8 months. leaking antifreeze under transmission. shop unable to diagnose problem after various attempts. researched problem online and discovered many 2017 durango owners are having issue. many saying it's due to manufacture problem. it's a safety issue for my family and i since…”
2026-05-08 · Unknown Or Other“while driving the abs light came on causing the abs lock to turn off increasing instability to cars performance.…”
2026-05-08 · Vehicle Speed Control“runaway vehicle, police was called after car stopped and i was able to safely park it on the side of the freeway.also a police officer on motorcycle came the the scene to make sure i was able to get a towing scheduled. dealership currently confirmed gas pedal accelerator needing to be replaced. …”
2026-04-29 · Service Brakes“the vehicle involved is a 2017 dodge durango. the primary systems malfunctioning include the engine cooling system, braking system, and electrical system. the engine repeatedly overheats while driving and has produced smoke from under the hood, creating a risk of breakdown or fire. the braking system is unreliable, with the brake pedal going down …”
2026-04-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety‑related failure involving the totally integrated power module (tipm) in my 2017 dodge durango. although my vehicle is not included in the 2011–2013 recall window for safety notice r0 / nhtsa 14v‑115, it experienced the same dangerous malfunction described in that recall. the tipm failed wit…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.