2021 Dodge Durango problems and complaints
Owners have filed 208 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Dodge Durango. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (94), Electrical System (41), Unknown Or Other (25).
Key takeaways
- 208 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 94 | 45% |
| Electrical System | 41 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 | 12% |
| Engine | 22 | 11% |
| Structure | 15 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 10 | 5% |
| Power Train | 10 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2021 Dodge Durango SUV RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,visibility/Wiper,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-29
My 2021 Dodge Durango has an unresolved Safety Recall 66B / NHTSA Recall 24V-436 involving the radio software and rearview camera functionality. I brought the vehicle to an authorized Dodge dealership and specifically asked about the unresolved recall and the required radio software update. The dealership attempted to...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-27
Dodge Durango daytime running lights are a known problem. Running lights commonly stop working on 2020+ Dodge Durango’s. It is not a replaceable bulb, the entire headlight assembly must be replaced. This is a safety concern as many people do not turn their lights on while driving in fog. Dodge needs to be held responsi...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-27
I am filing a safety complaint regarding the defective rear liftgate LED taillamp assembly (“racetrack” lighting) on my 2021 Dodge Durango GT. Sections of the LED lighting have burned out and no longer illuminate, reducing rear visibility and creating a potential collision hazard, particularly at night or during poor w...
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More for the 2021 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.