2023 Dodge Durango problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (12) · Power Train (7) · Vehicle Speed Control (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
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
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift 2023-09-18 · campaign 23V640000 · 125 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles equipped with an instrument panel mounted shifter. The shifter may experience an interference with the shifter boot and come out of gear while driving, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel mounted shifter boot, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 94A.
Service bulletins (242)
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 242 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-05 · Exterior Lighting“the driver-side daytime running light (drl) on my 2023 dodge durango has stopped functioning. the failure occurred under normal vehicle use and was not caused by an accident, impact, or external damage. i am reporting this as a safety concern because the daytime running lights are intended to increase vehicle visibility to other motorists and pede…”
2026-09-27 · Exterior Lighting“the daytime running light and blinker went out way sooner than it should have and cost a fortune to replace just for it to fail again in another year. i had only owned the car for 8 months before they went out. it is unsafe and absolutely should be fixed when this is a well known issue with this year, make, and model vehicle. so many people have th…”
2026-09-06 · Exterior Lighting“my drivers side led headlight has only lasted 2 years. one bulb goes out and the whole assembly needs to be replaced. these led lights are supposed to last 5-10 years. i have both headlights with a single light out. passenger side turn signal and drivers side running day time lights. the headlights mopar makes are not in par with the cost of 1,200 …”
2026-09-01 · Power Train“the radio displays uconnect box requires service, please visit an authorized dealer. when that happens you cannot use the safety call 911 button, if you are using your phone for navigation, you will not be able to see it. it also makes the vehicle run different. …”
2026-08-24 · Exterior Lighting“water gets in the back racetrack light on the back lift gate. …”
2026-07-09 · Power Train · 55,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 dodge durango. the contact stated that upon startup and while driving, the check engine and airbag warning lights illuminated. additionally, the gear shifter became stuck when shifting into drive(d). the rearview camera flickered, displayed incorrect images, and the display screen intermittently froze or turned blue. the veh…”
2026-06-30 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 40,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. no warning light was illuminated. the contact turned off and waited before restarting the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the fuel pump, but the failure persisted. the manufactu…”
2026-05-30 · Air Bags“i was dive down the road and it sound like a gun go off i seen the right side air bag was out and that scared me i did not comperhend what had hppen and i end up sliding down a ditch in bake ment …”
2026-05-04 · Electrical System“i have a 2023 dodge durango gt. i have noticed that every so often i get an error message that pops up on my radio that says “uconnect box need service contact an authorized dealer”. i’ve taken it in and had the radio flashed and it keeps coming back. everytime it comes on is disables my sos and makes it non functional as well as it disables my oth…”
2026-04-07 · Exterior Lighting“front right turn signal went out after three years and i’m told i need to replace the entire light which is $1400 by itself. these led lights are supposed to last a long time.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.