2022 Dodge Durango problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (22) · Power Train (7) · Fuel/Propulsion System (7)
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Safety recalls (7)
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.
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/Module 2024-06-06 · campaign 24V415000 · 211,581 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Durango and Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 55B.
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.
Power Train:manual Transmission:column Shift Assembly 2022-11-23 · campaign 22V866000 · 5,834 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Charger and Durango vehicles. The shifter assembly was not properly heat-treated, which can prevent the shifter from properly engaging in the "drive" position.
Risk: An improperly engaged shifter assembly may slip out of the "drive" position, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall ZB3.
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.
Service bulletins (421)
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 421 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-29 · Unknown Or Other“i had my radio recall done on my car. however, i had to have my radio replaced under warranty after the software recalls were applied on my old radio. the new radio never had the software recalls installed. i took my radio into the dealer to have my radio updated with the recalls. i had been having intermittent issues with the backup camera not wor…”
2026-10-20 · Structure“the contact owns a 2022 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v528000 (structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for t…”
2026-10-15 · Exterior Lighting“daytime driving lights on drivers side went out and passenger is still on that is the lights yhat run in the daytime and when i took it to the dealership i was told they was aware of the situation but they said they was not responsible for it, but it also comes on at night with my head lights, and my local police said to me if the light is on the v…”
2026-09-30 · Unknown Or Other“my 22 durango r/t makes a noise when the air conditioner is on they already replaced the water pump and air compressor …”
2026-09-25 · Structure:body“the rear spoiler detached on i-40 east bound and flew into traffic. this occurred on 9/25/2026. i have contacted my local dealership multiple times and they have informed me that a permanent fix is not available and the part is on back order. i am requesting that the replacement be ordered, installed, and properly inspected free of charge. dodge is…”
2026-08-23 · Structure:body“taillight is retaining water and causing my taillights to go out. this is a very well known issue as the dealer was aware of this issue with a lot of durangos. the dealer offered no repair as there’s not be a recall and the warranty on my durango is up. my rear hatch/lift gate is also off and rubbing near the bottom causing the paint to be worn and…”
2026-08-10 · Exterior Lighting“vehicle headlight with built in drl and ambiant turn signal with only 7779 miles on the dashboard, purchased brand new in 2023…”
2026-07-27 · Exterior Lighting“i own a 2022 dodge durango. during normal loading and unloading of cargo with the liftgate open, i have sustained three separate lacerations to my forearm and wrist from the exposed, sharp inside corners of the rear taillight assemblies. the injuries have occurred on both the driver-side and passenger-side taillights during ordinary use of the carg…”
2026-07-05 · Unknown Or Other“replaced batteries, and power steering went out, it put my vehicle out of alignment... i tried getting an alignment at local firestone. told me they could not connect to the angle sensors and that i need to get a new rack and pinion …”
2026-06-08 · Exterior Lighting · 31,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 dodge durango. the contact stated that during a routine maintenance appointment, the mechanic discovered that the rear license plate light had become inoperable due to moisture and corrosion. the contact was informed that the rear racing track lighting assembly, which included the rear brake lights, needed to be replaced. th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.