2020 Dodge Durango Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Dodge Durango.

20192021
Complaints
64
per 10K Sold
11.1
US Sales
57,828
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2020 Dodge Durango Problems

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

#117 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

#27 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:20,590 mi
Fires:1
#37 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Dodge Durango.

Headlight/Taillight Failures
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
20,590
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2020 Dodge Durango

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~322,331 vehicles.

21V280000Air Bags:critical Fasteners · Air Bags:side/window:curtain
~2,721 affected

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.

20V191000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~319,610 affected

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."

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2020 Dodge Durango — FAQ

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

Is the 2020 Dodge Durango reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 Dodge Durango has 64 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Dodge Durango?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (17 complaints); Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 20,590 mi); Engine Problems (7 complaints). 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 2020 Dodge Durango?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 20,590 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2020 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Dodge Durango include 0 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 8 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 2020 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 322,331 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 2020 Dodge Durango?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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