Worst 2017 Dodge Durango Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Dodge Durango.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 78 | 1 | — | 40,988 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 60 | 3 | 1 | 35,266 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 26 | 1 | 1 | 26,794 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 23 | 1 | — | 18,810 mi | |
| Fuel System | 15 | — | — | 30,291 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | — | 19,241 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 10 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | 3 | — | 28,667 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 2 | — | 17,788 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 20,963 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Dodge Durango
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,815,665 vehicles.
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.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Durango vehicles. The vehicles may have been assembled with rear axle halfshafts that are too short.
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2017 Dodge Durango — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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