Model year record

2021 Dodge Durango

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 404 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V528000

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate

Component
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
74,578
Reported to NHTSA
2026-08-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21V842 or 23V115. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V436000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,033,433
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-13
Owners notified
2024-07-09

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V115000

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate

Component
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
139,019
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-23
Owners notified
2023-03-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V284000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,308
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-28
Owners notified
2022-06-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V154000

Steering: rack and pinion

Component
Steering: rack and pinion
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
931
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-14
Owners notified
2022-05-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V140000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
370,437
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-10
Owners notified
2022-03-29

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V842000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,837
Reported to NHTSA
2021-10-28
Owners notified
2021-12-21

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A damaged rear spoiler could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V280000

Air bags: side/window: curtain

Component
Air bags: side/window: curtain
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
2,721
Reported to NHTSA
2021-04-22
Owners notified
2021-05-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Exterior lighting14937,000 mi
Electrical system621,280 mi
Unknown or other351,000 mi
Engine3316,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system17
Air bags127,700 mi
Power train1263,000 mi
Structure: body12
Service brakes1044,722 mi
Back over prevention7700 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings61,000 mi
Steering51,854 mi
Structure529,000 mi
Suspension4
Visibility/wiper4
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control3
Vehicle speed control3
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2
Back over prevention: warnings2
Exterior lighting: headlights258,359 mi
Seat belts2
Tires2
Visibility268,000 mi
Wheels2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Engine and engine cooling116,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)138,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: infotainment1336 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1
Lane departure: assist1
Lane departure: warning1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)138,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs130,500 mi

The 2020 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.