2026 Dodge Durango problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (2) · Power Train (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights 2026-10-22 · campaign 26V701000 · 13,330 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Dodge Durango vehicles. The terminals in the tail light wiring harness may be damaged and cause the tail lights to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Tail lights that fail to illuminate properly reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tail light assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A2D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 29, 2026.
Service bulletins (107)
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 2026-10-17 · 08-381-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
global telematics box (tbm) update to sw 4.39 - dealer option customers may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and one or more of the symptom: following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): ● b22a9-96 - ecu internal performance-component internal failure. ● b1560-11 - cellular an
Electrical System 2026-10-15 · 9100942 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fuse block - pwr distribution a/c blowing hot air or not working. a/c relay clutch not operating, dealers are unnecessary replacing pdcs. battery disconnection is required to reset pcm. please follow sol s2624000004.
Electrical System 2026-10-15 · 9100941 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fuse block - pwr distribution a/c blowing hot air or not working. a/c relay clutch not operating, dealers are unnecessary replacing pdcs. battery disconnection is required to reset pcm. please follow sol s2624000004.
Electrical System 2026-10-15 · 9100940 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fuse block - pwr distribution
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-15 · 9100939 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a/c blowing hot air or not working. a/c relay clutch not operating, dealers are unnecessary replacing pdcs. battery disconnection is required to reset pcm. please follow sol s2624000004.
Engine 2026-10-15 · 115227 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
hose and tube - heater supply and return
Showing the 6 most recent of 107 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Power Train“approximately 10/18/26 i noticed whenever i release the gas pedal my vehicle didn't down shift, but stayed at 25-30mph until i applied the brakes hard and manually downshifted. when i'm in rush hour traffic i can't leave it in 1st gear and relax otherwise it will speed up to 17mph, unless i hold the brake pedal. this started at 1,600 miles, and i…”
2026-10-13 · Power Train“bought vehicle new with almost no miles from dodge dealer in [xxx] (paramus dodge) after 3000 miles i start noticing hard kick when selecting gear from park to drive or reverse gear with noise coming from underneath vehicle almost sounds like broken u joint. harsh up and downshift when in traffic intermittently. took vehicle three times to the dea…”
2026-09-08 · Seat Belts“vehicle safety complaint – 2026 dodge durango i am reporting a recurring safety issue involving the driver’s seat belt in my 2026 dodge durango. the seat belt repeatedly becomes stuck/locked in the retractor and will not pull out far enough for me to buckle it. this has occurred more than once and has prevented me from being able to properly secure…”
2026-08-21 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera“backup camera is blurry making it difficult to see especially at night …”
2026-08-20 · Unknown Or Other“i have numerous issues with this vehicle. let’s begin with the ac not working. additionally, there’s water leaking from the inside, coming from the passenger and driver sides. the front carpets have a foul odor. while we were driving from the service center, white smoke started coming through the driver’s side vents. when we make turns, we hear a c…”
2026-08-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 11,000 mi“the contact owns a 2026 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was heavy white smoke coming from the vehicle. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact immediately pulled over and allowed the engine to cool down. the contact was able to continue driving the vehicle; however, the failure returned upon reaching a…”
2026-07-29 · Unknown Or Other“the lebra protection cover negates the safety features on durangos with front radar. the radar protects the vehicle for collision avoidance, auto speed reduction, lane departure, and other safety features. there is a cutout in the lebra cover which should permit the radar to function correctly but it does not. my vehicle displays a red light and be…”
2026-07-14 · Visibility/Wiper · 651 mi“the contact owns a 2026 dodge durango. while driving at an undisclosed speed in a rainstorm, the front window windshield wipers failed to wipe the windshield. the windshield wipers were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. additionally, the instrument panel failed to display an accurate fuel level. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who …”
2026-07-06 · Suspension“the contact owns a 2026 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving at 55 mph on a desert highway, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. the contact started to lose control of the vehicle and managed to pull over to the shoulder of the highway; however, the front passenger's side tire detached from the vehicle in the process. the contact not…”
2026-06-10 · Electrical System“"service shifter" alert came on at about 2250 miles and engine light came on about 100 miles later . dodge service at dealership looked at and could not determine issues, lights did not illuminate in their care. picked up my car after service and both service shifter and engine lights came back on. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.