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2018 Dodge Durango Srt
Common Problems

Ranked from 78 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

11 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Water Intrusion into Rear Tailgate Lighting Compartment

    26complaints
    High severityOther

    Water enters the rear tailgate lighting compartment, causing the lights to fail and potentially leading to safety hazards.

  2. 2

    Electrical System Random Malfunctions

    22complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Random malfunctions in the electrical system cause erratic behavior of various vehicle features.

  3. 3

    Engine Misfires and Cylinder Failures

    9complaints
    High severityEngine

    Engine misfires and cylinder failures occur, often due to camshaft and lifter issues, leading to reduced performance and safety concerns.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Headrest Deployment Issues

    8complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The headrest on the passenger side deploys unexpectedly, posing a safety risk to passengers in the event of a collision.

  5. 5

    Radio Screen Delamination

    8complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The UConnect 8.4-inch screen delaminates, causing random button presses and system reboots.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Suspension Failure

    7complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Shocks fail at low mileage, leading to uneven ride and potential loss of control.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Brake Light Failures Due to Water Intrusion

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Water entering the brake light assemblies causes them to fail, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Random Engine Shutdowns

    3complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The engine randomly shuts off while driving, causing loss of power and requiring the vehicle to be restarted, posing a safety risk.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Battery Parasitic Draw

    2complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    Battery drains quickly due to parasitic draw, requiring frequent recharging or replacement.

    $150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Head Gasket Failures

    2complaints
    High severityEngine

    Head gasket failures lead to coolant leakage into cylinders, causing engine misfires, overheating, and potential engine damage.

    $1,400–$2,800est. head gasket replacement · 8–15 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Sunroof and Windshield Leaks

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Sunroof and windshield leaking during rain, causing the vehicle to shut off.

Other years & sources

2021 Dodge Durango SrtAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.