2014 Dodge Durango Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Dodge Durango.

20132015
Complaints
1,024
per 10K Sold
159.0
US Sales
64,398
Crashes
30
Fires
14
Injuries
67
Fatalities
Recalls
11

Worst 2014 Dodge Durango Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1251 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:60,662 mi
Fires:2
#2151 complaints

Seat-Related Issues

Avg mileage:72,548 mi
#3143 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:61,221 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:5
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Dodge Durango.

Headlight/Taillight Failures
251
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
60,662
Seat-Related Issues
151
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,548
Electrical Faults
143
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
5
Avg Miles
61,221
Engine Problems
74
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
58,345
Airbags
70
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
70,011
Seat Belt Issues
54
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
71,482
Transmission / Drivetrain
41
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
44,072
Fuel System
32
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,213
Body Structure
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
56,383
Brakes
21
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
34,374
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
101,779
Steering Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,729
Electronic Stability Control
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,964
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
30,777
Wipers & Visibility
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
61,607
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,500
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,833
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Passenger Side Frontal:Cushion
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Dodge Durango

11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~9,338,873 vehicles.

18V332000Electrical System:software · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · Electrical System:wiring
~4,815,661 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

17V741000Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
~17,116 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

17V572000Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
~646,394 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.

17V435000Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
~442,214 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

15V461000Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
~1,416,903 affected

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. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

14V643000Seat Belts · Airbags
~126,532 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 2, 2013, to June 28, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 30, 2012, to April 30, 2014. Due to a fault within the Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module, the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags may be disabled. The malfunction indicator light “MIL” should illuminate to initially warn drivers of a failure.

14V636000Electronic Stability Control
~132,792 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2013, to April 11, 2014. Due to an issue with the software for the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM), the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may be disabled.

14V634000Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
~435,081 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

14V391000Electrical System:wiring
~653,562 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.

14V293000Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
~6,120 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014 to April 8, 2014, and Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 6, 2014 to April 17, 2014. When the adaptive cruise control is engaged and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed more than the cruise control system would on its own, the vehicle may continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released.

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2014 Dodge Durango — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Dodge Durango reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2014 Dodge Durango has 1,024 NHTSA complaints, 30 crash-related, and 11 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 251 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Dodge Durango?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (251 complaints, avg 60,662 mi); Seat-Related Issues (151 complaints, avg 72,548 mi); Electrical Faults (143 complaints, avg 61,221 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Dodge Durango?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 62,482 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Dodge Durango include 30 crash-related reports, 14 fire reports, 67 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
Yes — 11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 9,338,873 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Dodge Durango?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Durango reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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