Worst 2019 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 2019 Dodge Durango.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 40 | — | — | 43,704 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 34 | — | 2 | 16,656 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 23 | — | 1 | 28,449 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 14 | — | — | 79,718 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | — | — | 39,712 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 13,982 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 20,867 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 6,791 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I Am Not Sure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (On Car Seat Or Vehicle) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Dodge Durango
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~733,129 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 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the gear teeth wearing down. If both pinion gears have their teeth sufficiently worn off, torque power can not be transferred from the front wheels to the driveline, resulting in loss of power while driving and loss of the PARK function when stationary.
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2019 Dodge Durango — FAQ
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