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2019 Dodge Durango
Common Problems

Ranked from 45 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium

8 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

    Check Engine Light On Due to Electrical System Issues

    12complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Check engine light frequently comes on due to various electrical system failures, affecting vehicle performance.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Tail Light Assembly Failure Due to Water Intrusion

    8complaints
    High severityOther

    Water enters the rear tail light assembly, causing it to fail and require expensive repairs.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Water Intrusion into Rear Lighting

    7complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Water enters the rear lighting assembly, causing LED lights to fail and potentially creating a safety hazard.

  4. 4

    Engine Overheating Due to Coolant Line Defect

    6complaints
    High severityEngine

    Coolant lines are leaking, causing engine to overheat and fail multiple times within a short period.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Brake Pedal Issues Leading to Slow Response

    4complaints
    High severityOther

    Brake pedal depresses but does not provide expected response, leading to potential safety concerns.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Recall Issues with Service Brakes, Hydraulic System

    4complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    NHTSA campaign for service brakes, hydraulic system is not properly addressed, leading to brake issues and recalls.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 22V426000, 24V838000

  7. 7

    Engine Performance Issues

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine experiences stalling, check engine light illumination, and vacuum leaks leading to unexpected acceleration.

  8. 8

    Head Gasket Failure Requiring Multiple Repairs

    2complaints
    High severityEngine

    Multiple head gasket failures occur despite regular maintenance, leading to engine damage and costly repairs.

    $1,400–$2,800est. head gasket replacement · 8–15 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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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.