Worst 2018 Dodge Durango Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Dodge Durango.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 83 | 1 | — | 32,521 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 53 | — | — | 41,671 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 25 | — | — | 29,009 mi | |
| Brakes | 21 | 2 | — | 13,447 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | — | — | 33,455 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 13 | — | — | 10,174 mi | |
| Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 17,577 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 4 | — | 13,333 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 11,140 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | — | 6,167 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 27,600 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Display Function | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Dodge Durango
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,241,515 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
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 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
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2018 Dodge Durango — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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