2021 Dodge Durango problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (90) · Engine (11) · Fuel/Propulsion System (10)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
30 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (8)
Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate 2026-08-13 · campaign 26V528000 · 74,578 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 10, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 61D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. Vehi
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2024-06-13 · campaign 24V436000 · 1,033,433 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate 2023-02-23 · campaign 23V115000 · 139,019 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 20A. This recall is an expansion of recall number 21V-842.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) 2022-04-28 · campaign 22V284000 · 1,308 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z31.
Steering:rack And Pinion 2022-03-14 · campaign 22V154000 · 931 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.
Risk: Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-852-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z18.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2022-03-10 · campaign 22V140000 · 370,437 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.
Structure:body 2021-10-28 · campaign 21V842000 · 4,837 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y73.
Air Bags:critical Fasteners 2021-04-22 · campaign 21V280000 · 2,721 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.
Risk: A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.
Service bulletins (565)
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 565 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-29 · Visibility/Wiper“my 2021 dodge durango has an unresolved safety recall 66b / nhtsa recall 24v-436 involving the radio software and rearview camera functionality. i brought the vehicle to an authorized dodge dealership and specifically asked about the unresolved recall and the required radio software update. the dealership attempted to perform the required updates …”
2026-10-27 · Exterior Lighting“i am filing a safety complaint regarding the defective rear liftgate led taillamp assembly (“racetrack” lighting) on my 2021 dodge durango gt. sections of the led lighting have burned out and no longer illuminate, reducing rear visibility and creating a potential collision hazard, particularly at night or during poor weather conditions. no dashboar…”
2026-10-27 · Exterior Lighting“dodge durango daytime running lights are a known problem. running lights commonly stop working on 2020+ dodge durango’s. it is not a replaceable bulb, the entire headlight assembly must be replaced. this is a safety concern as many people do not turn their lights on while driving in fog. dodge needs to be held responsible for this faulty part. …”
2026-10-22 · Exterior Lighting“the rear license plate light burned out and i was pulled over. i ordered 2 new lights and installed them. neither worked. i put the old lights back in and then both stopped working. then the race track light failed. additionally, the front headlight race track also failed. this is a know manufacturing defect in these cars and nothing is being…”
2026-10-20 · Exterior Lighting“day time running light gone out…”
2026-10-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System“driving down the i-10 early morning there was a loud bang, didnt notice anything in the road ahead of me so i kept driving for another mile or so until i heard something dragging. activated my trunk camera and saw sparks flying. pulled off the freeway and found my fuel line dragging on the ground and fuel spilling out the bottom of my fuel tank.…”
2026-09-24 · Visibility/Wiper“on xxx i had to have the rear window replaced as it shattered on royal palm beach community high school property in [xxx]. earlier that morning before heading to work i stopped to get gas and cleaned the rear window at the xxx on the corner of [xxx]. when i went out to my car on break i noticed the rear window had a large hole in it. i contacted sc…”
2026-09-23 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 90,500 mi“the contact owns a 2021 dodge durango. the contact stated that while pulling up to the residence, there was a gurgling sound coming from the vehicle. while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the gurgling sound got louder. the contact's husband opened the trunk, and the coolant reservoir exploded. the dealer was contacted by phone. the manufact…”
2026-09-21 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“the vehicle was involved in a collision that resulted in deployment of the frontal airbag system. after obtaining the vehicle following the collision, i observed what appears to be an abnormal deployment of the front passenger airbag. the driver frontal airbag deployed outward from the steering wheel into the driver occupant area. however, the fron…”
2026-08-31 · Exterior Lighting“the driver side daytime running lamp no longer works after 55000 miles. the daytime running lamp (drl) is an led light strip that requires the entire headlamp to be replaced. anyone can inspect the issue at any time. the issue presents a risk to oncoming traffic who cannot see my entire vehicle especially at dawn / dusk and foggy days. the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.