Equipment complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0% | 0 miles |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% | 49,000 miles |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% | 3,000 miles |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% | 1,000 miles |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% | 22,000 miles |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% | 63,000 miles |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% | 42,000 miles |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% | 0 miles |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% | 58,000 miles |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% | 37,000 miles |
| 2005 | 6 | 0% | 48,000 miles |
| 2004 | 21 | 2% | 46,000 miles |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% | 36,000 miles |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% | 125,000 miles |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% | 30,000 miles |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% | 45,000 miles |
| 1999 | 13 | 1% | 68,000 miles |
| 1998 | 16 | 2% | 42,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accessories, trailer hitches and other equipment).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Durango equipped with an engine oil dipstick, Part Number: 53034186AC. The contact stated that from the time the vehicle was purchased, there was significant smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe while starting the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that he noticed that the oil level would be significantly low after driving 1,000 or 1,500 miles. The contact stated that as the dipstick fractured, he took the vehicle to the dealer for part replacement. However, the dealer provided him with a different dipstick, Part Number: 53034186AD and informed him that the replacement part was the correct part for the vehicle. …
The adaptive cruise control (acc) applies the brakes and brings the vehicle to a stop when following another vehicle in traffic. If the vehicle ahead does not move forward within two seconds (unlikely in heavy traffic) the acc displays a message in the dash warning the driver to press the brake and then suddenly shuts off the acc and releases the brake causing the car to being to creep forward. My car came close to rolling into the car in front because the first time I used the acc I did not expect this behavior. The acc is promoted as having a stop and go feature. I expected the acc to wait until the car I was behind to resume speed and then resume speed for my car accordingly. (this is the way I was used to this feature working in my Mercedes s550). There is a sophisticated center dash computer system showing climate, radio, nav, etc. …
Alternator diodes in my vehicle May experience a rapid failure variability in the failure mode ranges from no output, reduced output, and /or fully shorted to ground condition depending on the alternator failure mode and timing, electrical system voltage May drop to critical levels, disabling systems such as ABS system, ESC system, ECM system and/or the central body controller.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic), 14V391000 (electrical system), and 14V115000 (equipment and tires) and stated that the parts needed were not available within a reasonable time frame. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 7/1/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle experienced a flat tire. While replacing the tire on the vehicle, the scissor jack fractured. The tire was replaced with a hydraulic jack. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who stated that the scissor jack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,404.
While traveling on I-75, had the vehicle on adaptive cruise control, the vehicle slammed the brakes and then accelerated back up to 75mph. No vehicles in front, not debris, no reason why it did it. Vehicle has had constant issues with the forward collision system alerting to brake when nothing is in front, turning itself off and on by itself, and the console giving the message that the back sensors are blocked when no debris is present or even when driving. Multiple other "computer" issues that they can't figure out, from lights turning on/off, to the wipers not activating when they need to and the opposite. Dvd player acting funny. It has been endless
2007 Dodge Durango limited, I'm having a issue with the blinkers. When you turn on to go left the blinker blinks right. To go right it goes left or completely stops working period. I've been told that it could possibly be the multi function switch. I took it to the Dodge dealership but at the moment the problem didn't exist. Therefore couldn't fix the problem. This is dangerous not to mention you get many ticked off drivers that don't understand what your doing. It makes me nervous to drive or come up to intersections. I have to very careful and make sure the blinker is blinking the right way so I don't cause an accident. I don't understand what the problem is or why I can months with out an issue and a day or two with problems.
2007 Dodge Durango limited, we took the car to get an alignment done in sept. 2010 at Dodge of blaine in mn. They said the left tie rod was loose during the pre inspection. We had it fixed. Less then 2 months later the left tie rod completely broke and detached from the tire. I was driving at the time with kids in the car. I've been told by the Dodge dealership that this is a problem that they see a lot of and Dodge needs to do something about but has not yet. Is Dodge waiting for a death lawsuit before they do a recall on this. This could be a very deadly problem.
Related recalls (3)
Equipment
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018.
Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Durango vehicles manufactured April 27, 2012, through September 14, 2012. The vehicles may have been built with incorrect seating capacity information labels. The label might overstate the seating capacity.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and provide replacement labels free of charge. At the owner's option, they may take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for installation of the label.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Durango years have equipment problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2004 (21), 1998 (16), 1999 (13), 2001 (9) and 2003 (8) model years. Equipment complaints make up 2% of all complaints for the 2004.
Is there a recall for Dodge Durango equipment problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 17V-824 (equipment, Dec 21, 2017); 15V-461 (radio/tape deck/cd etc., Jul 23, 2015); 12V-560 (labels, Dec 4, 2012). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Dodge Durango equipment problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 47,000 miles; 59% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the electrical (10 mentions), followed by the electrical › radio/tape deck/cd etc. (9).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.