2021 Dodge Durango Srt
Common Problems
Ranked from 84 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
10 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.
- 1
Daytime Running Light Failure
37complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe daytime running light on the driver's side fails, requiring replacement of the entire headlight assembly.
- 2
Headlight Assembly Failure
23complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe front headlight assembly has failed, often requiring the entire unit to be replaced due to non-replaceable LED components.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Intermittent Electrical System Issues
21complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe infotainment system frequently malfunctions, causing loud noises, screen pixelation, and random reboots.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Recall Issues with Back Over Prevention System
5complaintsMedium severityOtherIssues with the back over prevention system, including delayed recall repairs and unavailability of parts.
- 5
Transmission Issues
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission skipping gears and failing to move forward or reverse, often requiring towing.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Battery and Electrical System Failures
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple electrical system failures including battery, ABS, and Uconnect system issues.
- 7
Engine Misfire and EGR Valve Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemCylinders 5 misfire and EGR valve malfunction leading to engine performance issues.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Engine Starting Issues
2complaintsMedium severityEngineStarting issues with the engine, including difficulty starting and stalling after being idle.
- 9
Sunroof Spontaneously Shattering
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof spontaneously shatters while driving, causing loud noises and potential injury.
- 10
Suspension and Tire Issues
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionFront tires cording and coming apart, indicating potential alignment and suspension issues.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
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.