2018 Dodge Durango
Common Problems
Ranked from 113 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 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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Tail Light Water Intrusion
45complaintsHigh severityOtherTail lights fill with water, leading to failure and potential safety hazards, especially at night.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Electrical System Issues Leading to Dashboard Lights Flickering
29complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system experiences intermittent issues leading to dashboard lights flickering and malfunctioning screens.
Related recalls: 18V332000, 18V524000
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Electrical system issues with water intrusion
17complaintsMedium severityElectricalWater entering the electrical system causes malfunctions such as gauge cluster failures and lighting issues.
Related recalls: 18V332000, 18V524000
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Passenger-side active headrest deployment
13complaintsSafety riskOtherThe passenger-side active headrest unexpectedly deploys at low speeds, posing a risk of injury.
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
9complaintsHigh severityOtherThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, failing to properly assist in stopping the vehicle and increasing the risk of accidents.
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Engine misfire and check engine light
7complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine misfires and check engine light indicate underlying issues such as camshaft or head gasket failure.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Fuel Pump Malfunction Causing Inconsistent Fuel Delivery
7complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel pump intermittently fails to deliver fuel, causing the car to stall or have difficulty starting.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Suspension Issues Leading to Unstable Ride
7complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe suspension system is unstable, causing the vehicle to sway or roll excessively on uneven roads.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Touchscreen Delamination and Random Function Changes
7complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe 8.4 inch Uconnect screen delaminates and intermittently presses buttons or changes functions, causing distractions and potential accidents.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V332000, 18V524000
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Brake system issues with recalls
6complaintsSafety riskOtherRecalls for brake system issues have not been completed, leading to potential brake failure.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Seating Mechanism Failure Causing Unexpected Seat Movement
4complaintsMedium severityOtherThe seat mechanism unexpectedly moves, posing a risk of injury if it malfunctions while driving.
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Odometer fraud
3complaintsLow severityOtherDiscrepancies in odometer readings lead to disputes over warranty and extended service.
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Air Bag Deployment Failure During Collision
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe air bags fail to deploy during a collision, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Related recalls: 18V332000, 18V524000
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.