2017 Dodge Durango
Common Problems
Ranked from 93 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
15 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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Water Intrusion in Rear Tail Lights
30complaintsHigh severityElectricalWater enters the rear tail lights, causing them to fail and potentially leading to a safety hazard.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V332000
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Exterior Lighting Issues
13complaintsHigh severityOtherWater ingress causes LED lights to burn out and short circuit, posing a safety hazard.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Electrical System Glitches and Dashboard Issues
12complaintsHigh severityElectricalDashboard and other electronic systems experience glitches, including speedometer issues, dashboard flickering, and navigation system malfunctions.
Related recall: 18V332000
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Engine Overheating and Fluid Leaks
7complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine overheats and coolant leaks from the reservoir, causing fluid leaks of different colors and consistencies.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Fuel System Issues
6complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel system issues cause the engine to cut off while driving, requiring replacement of fuel-related components such as the fuel pump and canister.
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Transmission Issues
6complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission malfunctions, including stalling and random acceleration issues, affecting vehicle operation.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Air Bag Deployment Issues
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalPassenger airbags deploy unexpectedly without a collision, posing a safety risk to passengers.
Related recall: 18V332000
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Headlight Malfunction
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalHeadlights intermittently turn off after extended driving, requiring frequent replacement.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V332000
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Steering System Failure
5complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe electric power steering system fails, rendering the vehicle difficult to steer.
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Engine Issues
4complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine problems arise, such as head gasket failure and oil leakage, affecting vehicle performance and reliability.
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Active Headrest Deployment Without Collision
2complaintsSafety riskOtherActive headrests deploy unexpectedly without any collision, posing a significant safety risk to passengers.
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Stop/start feature malfunctions
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe stop/start feature intermittently fails to work properly, leading to unexpected vehicle movements and potential accidents.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Suspension Rod Failure
2complaintsLow severitySuspensionSuspension rods break, causing the liftgate to malfunction and posing a risk of injury.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Transmission malfunction leading to unintended movement
2complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission unexpectedly shifts gears or moves while the vehicle is in park, causing potential accidents.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Unreliable Stop-Start System
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe stop-start system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to stall and display warning lights.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 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.