2026 DODGE DURANGO
0 recalls, 20 complaints - 4/5 safety rating
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
20 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Aug 12, 2026
Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2026 Dodge Durango I am reporting a recurring safety issue involving the driver’s seat belt in my 2026 Dodge Durango. The seat belt repeatedly becomes stuck/locked in the retractor and will not pull out far enough for me to buckle it. This has occurred more than once a... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Aug 21, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2026
Backup camera is blurry making it difficult to see especially at night
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 20, 2026
Incident date: Apr 8, 2026
I have numerous issues with this vehicle. Let’s begin with the AC not working. Additionally, there’s water leaking from the inside, coming from the passenger and driver sides. The front carpets have a foul odor. While we were driving from the service center, white smoke started coming through th... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 10, 2026
Incident date: Aug 9, 2026
I was on the freeway in the fast lane approaching a tunnel and vehicle came with warning vehicle shutting down. Code DL_a063. Vehicle stopped in fast lane would not move to shoulder. No prior warning there was any issue. State police came and had vehicle towed. Lucky the car behind me was able to st... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 29, 2026
Incident date: Jun 26, 2026
Ptu failure. Open recall with no fix. Jeep fixed at dealer. Plenty of time has passed since recall was opened. The only fix is to replace the non serviceable ptu. Jeep needs to stop stalling and fix the problem. I want my money back
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 14, 2026
Incident date: Mar 17, 2026
Vehicle: 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash — 17,240 miles ▎ Current software version: itrm-25.B04 ▎ ▎ Following an over-the-air software update in November 2025, my truck will not stay in the drive mode I select. At every startup the vehicle prompts me to confirm Sport mode and I select Yes. T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 14, 2026
Incident date: Mar 17, 2026
The CVT transmission on my 2016 Toyota Corolla initially suffered a complete mechanical failure and was repaired on 01/08/2024, forcing me to pay $3,696 out of pocket for a replacement at an independent shop. Last week, the transmission experienced issues again, and this time a certified Toyota deal... Read more
TIRES
Jul 14, 2026
Incident date: Mar 17, 2026
After my annual Massachusetts state vehicle inspection, it was found all 4 of my Yokohama tires (195/65r-15) had serious dry rot which exceeds one inch in length. The tires came with the vehicle purchased new from my local Toyota dealer on 6/27/22
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: Jun 24, 2026
My 2014 Honda CRV 's entire sunroof glass shattered while parked in the sun. You can see from the images I've attached below that was no impact or other cause Please let me know what steps I can take to have the Honda dealership service department repair and address this issue. As of now, the shatt... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jun 10, 2026
Incident date: Jun 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear subframe, rear axle, and suspension were corroded and rusted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure and... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 6, 2026
Incident date: May 3, 2026
2025 KIA EV6 ICCU (part#36401 1XFD5) failed at 2,658 miles. Failure occurred when power was applied after reversing out of a parking space, switching to drive and applying power. No safety issues as vehicle remained controllable. Vehicle went into "limp" mode. Build date of vehicle is 6/20/2025. KIA... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
May 6, 2026
Incident date: May 3, 2026
Windshield Wiper Intermittent setting stopped working, and wipers no long return to their home position. This appears to be a common issue with Toyota. When driving in the rain, the wipers will freeze in the up setting, which is very dangerous for it to occur during heavy rain on the highway causi... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 6, 2026
Incident date: May 3, 2026
Engine is burning a tremendous amount of motor oil. Dealer does acknowledge engine is burning oil. No warning lights on. Told burning motor oil is normal for a hyundai engine. Engine can seize during driving with no warning and is a safety issue. Front struts are also failing. No warning and is a sa... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 19, 2026
Incident date: Apr 16, 2026
I took my vehicle to the dealership to have all recall work done on Feb. 11th 2026. I was told i am up to date on all my recall work at that time. When I received my vehicle back It would intermittently just shut down for no apparent reason while sitting at stop lights, or just stopped in that fashi... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 2, 2026
Incident date: Apr 2, 2026
High voltage battery management system generated fault codes BMS_u008 and BMS_f071 during a Supercharger charging session, prohibiting drive mode. Vehicle had been driven normally to the Supercharger with no drive-prohibiting alerts during transit. After connecting to the Supercharger, fault codes m... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 2, 2026
Incident date: Apr 2, 2026
High voltage battery management system generated fault codes BMS_u008 and BMS_f071 during a Supercharger charging session, prohibiting drive mode. Vehicle had been driven normally to the Supercharger with no drive-prohibiting alerts during transit. After connecting to the Supercharger, fault codes m... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
UNKNOWN. THE ENGINE OVERHEATED ENGULF IN HEAVY SMOKE.DISABLED.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 2, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
UNKNOWN. THE ENGINE OVERHEATED ENGULF IN HEAVY SMOKE.DISABLED.
ENGINE
Apr 2, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
UNKNOWN. THE ENGINE OVERHEATED ENGULF IN HEAVY SMOKE.DISABLED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 19, 2026
Incident date: Mar 18, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V796000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was unrepairable, and there was no further i... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 DODGE DURANGO
2026 DODGE DURANGO SUV N/A AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 21.2% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE DURANGO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE19011
Opened: Sep 16, 2019 , Closed: May 3, 2021
Seat Belt Retraction
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation to investigate complaints alleging improper retraction of the front seat belts (driver or passenger) due to the plastic guide of the D-ring cracking in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The purpose of the i... Read more
PE16014
Opened: Dec 16, 2016 , Closed: Jan 25, 2024
Vehicle Rollaway
Basis – On December 16, 2016, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE16-014 to investigate 43 vehicle rollaway incidents with operators alleging they had shifted to Park and then exited the vehicle prior to the rollway incidents. These complaints involved multi... Read more
PE15030
Opened: Aug 20, 2015 , Closed: Feb 5, 2016
Powered vehicle rollaway
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE15-030 on August 20, 2015,to investigate 14 complaints alleging incidents of rollaway after intended shifts to Park in Model Year (MY) 2014 and 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokees vehicles. The MY 2014-2015 Grand Cherokee vehicles are e... Read more
RQ15003
Opened: May 1, 2015 , Closed: Jul 6, 2016
Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires
In response to this investigation, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is conducting a recall to address headliner fires that occur post 14V-391.On December 22, 2015 FCA notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of safety recall 15V-879 to remedy potential headliner fires occurring in 389,252 m... Read more
EA14001
Opened: Jan 10, 2014 , Closed: Aug 12, 2014
Headliner Fires
On July 1st, 2014 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) that it would conduct a safety recall to remedy a wiring-related fire hazard on the headliner of approximately 661,888 model year (MY) 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactu... Read more
PE13027
Opened: Aug 19, 2013 , Closed: Jan 14, 2014
Headliner Fires
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has identified 5 reports of vehicle headliners catching fire at the front of the vehicle near the sun visors on Jeep Grand Cherokees.Customers reported a range of fire conditions ranging from minor overheating to an open flame at the headliner and/or sun vis... Read more
RQ08005
Opened: Jul 28, 2008 , Closed: Jan 9, 2009
FUEL SPIT-BACK DURING REFUELING
IN ITS LETTER DATED JANUARY 6, 2009, CHRYSLER INFORMED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL EXPAND THE SCOPE OF RECALL 05V-034 TO INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 19,000 ADDITIONAL MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES BUILT FROM 10/13/04 THROUGH 11/30/04 (REFER TO RECALL 09V-003).DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INLET CHECK VALVES AND R... Read more
EA07003
Opened: Feb 14, 2007 , Closed: Feb 8, 2008
SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILURE
ODI'S INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED NO ISSUES IN THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURING PROCESS, OR QUALITY CONTROL PROCESS OF THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS USED IN THE DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES.THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPORTED FIELD INCIDENTS OF SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILURES SIMILAR TO THE FAILURES THAT OCCURRED DURING THE NHTS... Read more
PE06045
Opened: Oct 19, 2006 , Closed: Feb 14, 2007
SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILURE
ODI HAS UPGRADED THIS INVESTIGATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA07-003) TO CONTINUE ITS INVESTIGATION OF THE SUBJECT ISSUE.
EA06015
Opened: Aug 28, 2006 , Closed: Mar 15, 2007
INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRES
THIS INVESTIGATION ORIGINATED FROM COMPLAINTS RECEIVED BY THE AGENCY REPORTING INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) FIRES ON VEHICLES THAT WERE COVERED UNDER A PRIOR RECALL (RECALL 03V528) BY DAIMLER CHRYSLER (DCC) TO CORRECT A CRACKED CAPACITOR IN THE IP.DCC HAS NOW IDENTIFIED ANOTHER CONDITION THAT CAN CAUSE OVE... Read more
EA06011
Opened: Jun 19, 2006 , Closed: Sep 22, 2006
VEHICLE UNDER-SEAT FIRE
DAIMLERCHRYLSER CORPORATION (DCC) WILL RECALL 35,103 MY 2001-2003 DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATS (RECALL # 06V339, SEE DEFECT REPORT FOR DETAILS).THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH EITHER FRONT BUCKET SEATS OR A 40-20-40 SPLIT FRONT BENCH SEAT.VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT... Read more
RQ06006
Opened: May 5, 2006 , Closed: Aug 28, 2006
INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRES
THIS INVESTIGATION ORIGINATED FROM COMPLAINTS RECEIVED BY THE AGENCY REPORTING INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) FIRES ON VEHICLES THAT WERE RECALLED(RECALL 03V528) BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER (DCC) TO CORRECT A DEFECT THAT CAUSED IP FIRES.THE RECALL CORRECTED A DEFECT CAUSED BY A CERTAIN CAPACITOR ON THE IP PRINTED CIR... Read more
PE06008
Opened: Feb 2, 2006 , Closed: Jun 19, 2006
FIRE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT
ODI IS AWARE OF 10 REPORTS ALLEGING THAT A FIRE ORIGINATES UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SEAT.SIX OF THEFIRES OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH TURNED OFF (KEY NOT IN THE IGNITION).THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL SEATS. THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ... Read more
EA05018
Opened: Nov 2, 2005 , Closed: Aug 29, 2007
ENGINE STALL
ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLAINT, FIELD REPORT AND WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE MAJORITY OF STALLING INCIDENTS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES APPEAR TO BE RELATED TO THE ENGINE CALIBRATION CONCERNS THAT DAIMLERCHRYSLER ADDRESSED WITH SERVICE BULLETINS RELEASING REVISED PCM SOFTWARE.ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLAINTS AND ... Read more
PE05027
Opened: May 16, 2005 , Closed: Nov 3, 2005
ENGINE STALL
ON MAY 16, 2005,ODI OPENED PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE05-027 TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS OF ENGINE STALLING IN MODEL YEAR 2004-05 DODGE DURANGO SUVS AND RAM 1500 SERIES PICKUPS EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.7L V8 ENGINE.INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER DURING PE05-027 INDICATED THAT A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF T... Read more
PE03032
Opened: Jul 16, 2003 , Closed: Nov 19, 2003
FRONT SUSP. UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE
IN JULY 2003, ODI OPENED PE03-032 BASED ON 4 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING SEPARATION OF AN UPPER BALL JOINT.COMPLAINTS ALLEGED AN UNEXPECTED COLLAPSE IN THE FRONT END AND IN SOME OCCASIONS THE BALL JOINT SEPARATION IS ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED IN THE WHEEL, BRAKE ROTOR, AND STEERING KNUCKLE SEPARATIN... Read more
PE99074
Opened: Dec 13, 1999 , Closed: Feb 24, 2000
STEERING WHEEL/SHAFT SPLINE ATTACHMENT
THIS PE WAS OPENED BASED ON ODI'S RECEIPT OF ONE COMPLAINT OF STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.ALLEGEDLY (THAT IS, ACCORDING TO THE REPAIRING FACILITY'S SERVICE MANAGER) THE HUB NUT WAS NEVER INSTALLED ON THE SHAFT SPLINE.ALTHOUGH THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, HE/SHE WAS A... Read more
DODGE DURANGO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE DURANGO across all model years (1997, 2023).
151
Total Recalls
19,365
Total Complaints
17
Investigations
947
Reported Crashes
500
Reported Fires
126
Reported Deaths
DODGE DURANGO - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (current) | 0 | 20 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 2024 | 0 | 28 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 50 | View |
| 2022 | 7 | 85 | View |
| 2021 | 8 | 273 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 71 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 207 | View |
| 2018 | 5 | 332 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 306 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 223 | View |
| 2015 | 4 | 667 | View |
| 2014 | 11 | 1,030 | View |
| 2013 | 11 | 905 | View |
| 2012 | 10 | 922 | View |
| 2011 | 8 | 1,186 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 13 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 127 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 241 | View |
| 2006 | 10 | 1,039 | View |
| 2005 | 9 | 2,001 | View |
| 2004 | 9 | 1,421 | View |
| 2003 | 6 | 485 | View |
| 2002 | 6 | 556 | View |
| 2001 | 7 | 964 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 1,471 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 3,172 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 1,553 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 | View |