Worst 2021 Dodge Durango Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Dodge Durango.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 68 | 1 | — | 35,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 35 | 3 | 1 | 18,512 mi | |
| ENGINE | 21 | 1 | 1 | 30,525 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1,140 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 4 | — | 26,070 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | 1 | — | 67,930 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 4 | — | 44,722 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 6 | — | — | 700 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 25,982 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 4 | — | — | 1,140 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 1,427 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 16,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT | 1 | — | — | 336 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 58,359 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Dodge Durango
38 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~10,223,969 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.
+ 28 more recalls
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