2018 Dodge Durango problems and complaints
Owners have filed 234 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Dodge Durango. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (88), Exterior Lighting (57), Unknown Or Other (32).
Key takeaways
- 234 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 88 | 38% |
| Exterior Lighting | 57 | 24% |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 14% |
| Engine | 27 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 11% |
| Seats | 21 | 9% |
| Power Train | 13 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 3% |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-11-05
The rear tail lights The factory gaskets and seals fail to keep rain out, causing water to pool inside and short out or corrode the LED strips and circuit boards
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-12
On [XXX], my 2018 Dodge Durango GT (145,076 miles) developed abnormal braking characteristics immediately following a preventive brake-fluid flush performed by Jim Browne Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Dade City, Florida. Before this service, I had experienced no braking problems. Immediately afterward, the brake pedal be...
Engine - filed 2026-09-19
Defect causes premature wear and deterioration of camshafts and lifters, causing engine failure.
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More for the 2018 Dodge Durango
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.