2018 Dodge Durango problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (48) · Electrical System (36) · Service Brakes (18)
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87 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2024-11-07 · campaign 24V838000 · 206,502 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Risk: A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations. Brake lights that incorrectly illuminate can fail to properly indicate the driver's intention to following traffic. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 94B. This recall replaces previous recall number 22V-426. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-426 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2022-06-09 · campaign 22V426000 · 206,502 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Risk: A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.
Fix: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit. FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were maile
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 2018-08-09 · campaign 18V524000 · 12,779 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall o
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
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:automatic Transmission 2018-05-01 · campaign 18V280000 · 71 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Risk: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Service bulletins (377)
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.
Electrical System 2026-10-21 · 115349 · Warranty Program/Extension
id-26-39 (xe2) liftgate tail lamp assembly - select 2018 - 2024 dodge durango (wd)
Electrical System 2026-10-21 · 115346 · Warranty Program/Extension
d-26-19 (xe2) liftgate tail lamp assembly - select 2018 - 2024 dodge durango (wd)
Structure:body 2026-10-21 · 23-051-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
liftgate tail lamp assembly not illuminating or partially illuminating xe2 warranty extension customers may comment on the following: symptom: ● the center liftgate "racetrack" tail lamp assembly led does not illuminate, or partially illuminates fig. 1. this bulletin involves replacing the inner tai
Power Train 2026-09-30 · S2621000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the customer may complain about a popping noise, grinding noise, or an intermittent no reverse or forward transmission engagement. the tech may find damaged and/or worn transmission output shaft splines (850re transmission only)
Power Train 2026-09-24 · 114738 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit - with torque converter
Power Train 2026-09-24 · 114737 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit - with torque converter
Showing the 6 most recent of 377 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-12 · Service Brakes“on [xxx], my 2018 dodge durango gt (145,076 miles) developed abnormal braking characteristics immediately following a preventive brake-fluid flush performed by jim browne chrysler dodge jeep ram in dade city, florida. before this service, i had experienced no braking problems. immediately afterward, the brake pedal became unusually soft, spongy, a…”
2026-09-19 · Engine“defect causes premature wear and deterioration of camshafts and lifters, causing engine failure. …”
2026-09-10 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly“i was driving down a 45 mph roadway and my sunroof glass exploded. nothing hit it and there were no bumps in the road when it exploded …”
2026-09-08 · Exterior Lighting“i purchased a 2018 dodge durango. shortly after purchasing the vehicle, moisture was present inside the rear liftgate/racetrack lamp assembly and portions of the rear lighting did not operate. the selling dealership inspected and repaired the vehicle. its repair invoice states that the left rear tail/running/parking lamp was inoperative because of…”
2026-08-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System“back to back error codes p0300 p0108 p1404 p0172 rough running engine. very strong smell of fuel at two different times while driving. vehicle not responding to gas pedal while driving on highway. repairs at thousands of dollars.…”
2026-07-10 · Exterior Lighting · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2018 dodge durango. the contact stated that a section of the rear light was inoperable. the passenger’s side light was inoperable. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the tail light needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the…”
2026-06-19 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint“the passenger side active headrest restraint deployed at 3mph in a parking lot. there had been a safety recall for apparently my vin is not covered per dodge. [xxx] if this would have happened on the drivers side at highway speeds, it could have been deadly. the vehicle is at nyle maxwell in killeen and the passengers side is being replaced vi…”
2026-06-11 · Seats“june 11, 2026 re: unexpected passenger-side active head restraint deployment – 2018 dodge durango r/t to whom it may concern: i am reporting an incident involving my 2018 dodge durango r/t equipped with leather seats. vehicle information: year/make/model: 2018 dodge durango r/t seating: leather interior affected component: passenger-side active he…”
2026-05-13 · Seats“headrest on driver seat ejected at a stop and threw my wife’s head forward.…”
2026-05-04 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint“while driving, the passenger front headrest suddenly popped forward hitting the passenger in the back of the head aggressively and unexpectedly. no accident involved or any aggressive braking. the vehicle/headrest is available for inspection upon request. the safety of my passenger was put at risk as it punched them in the back of the head. it gav…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.