2021 Dodge Durango
Common Problems
Ranked from 90 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 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
Driver-side DRL Failure
40complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe driver-side DRL (Daytime Running Light) has stopped working, requiring the entire headlight assembly to be replaced.
- 2
Headlight Assembly Failure
24complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe front headlight assembly has failed, requiring the entire unit to be replaced due to water intrusion or electrical issues.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine Misfire and EGR Valve Malfunction
13complaintsMedium 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 - 4
Brake System Issues
12complaintsMedium severityBrakesFront calipers seize and brake pads wear unevenly, leading to potential brake failure.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 22V140000
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Intermittent Electrical Issues
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe infotainment system frequently malfunctions, causing loud noises, screen pixelation, and random reboots.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Electrical System Malfunctions
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalFrequent malfunctions of various electrical systems including power windows, door locks, and climate controls.
- 7
Recall Issues with Back Over Prevention System
3complaintsMedium severityOtherIssues with the back over prevention system leading to delayed recall repairs and customer dissatisfaction.
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Engine Starting Failure
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine fails to start immediately, especially in cold weather, causing periodic starting issues.
Related recall: 22V284000
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Suspension and Tire Alignment Issues
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionFront tires wearing unevenly and steering issues due to improper alignment.
$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.