2019 Dodge Durango problems and complaints

Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Dodge Durango. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (45), Electrical System (37), Service Brakes (26).

Key takeaways

  • 141 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 5 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Exterior Lighting4532%
Electrical System3726%
Service Brakes2618%
Engine2417%
Unknown Or Other1813%
Hydraulic1611%
Power Train139%
Fuel/Propulsion System75%
Air Bags64%
Steering64%
Vehicle Speed Control54%
Suspension32%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2019 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD4/54/55/54/5
2019 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD4/54/55/53/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Power Train,electrical System,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-12

The vehicle fails to start reliably. I have made all the necessary repairs in an attempt to have the car to start reliably. I have replaced items that the average owner would think are normal wear-and-tear items around the starting system. I have also replaced items that the average owner would not think would wear o...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,electrical System - filed 2026-07-24

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the vehicle independently started, and the contact was alerted by the audible sound coming from the horn. The contact exited the residence and became aware that the windshield wipers and interior and exterior lights were fl...

Seat Belts - filed 2026-07-17

The driver and passenger front seat seat belts do not retract. They hang loose when on and if the windows are open will even loosen up more when wind catches them. This is an extreme safety concern if an accident were to happen the seat belt would not hold us in place.

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More for the 2019 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.