NHTSA Safety Recalls
Dodge Durango Recalls by Year
NHTSA's files hold 72 recall campaigns for the Dodge Durango, across 23 model years from 2000 to 2023. The 2014 has the most (11); the fewest among years with a recall is 2023 (2).
Dodge Durango years to avoid by our method: 2000 (2.5× the median year), 2001 (2.3× the median year), 2004 (2.1× the median year), 2005 (2.5× the median year) and 2011 (2.7× the median year).
- Model years
- 23
- Recall campaigns
- 72
- Most recalls
- 2014
- Owner complaints
- 10,845
2000–2023, with a recall
11 recalls
all model years, NHTSA
Owners have filed 10,845 complaints with NHTSA about the Dodge Durango across 26 model years; the most, 1,567, concern the 2005.
Owners marked a crash on 519 of the Dodge Durango complaints (5%) and a fire on 334.
Across all Dodge Durango model years, owners name the electrical system most often (at least 2,513 complaints), then the engine (1,200).
NHTSA received the most complaints about the Dodge Durango in 2015: 773, across all model years.
The component recalled most often on the Dodge Durango is electrical system: wiring, in 12 model-year listings.
The newest Dodge Durango recall, 26V528000, was reported on August 13, 2026 and concerns the structure: body: hatchback/liftgate.
Dodge Durango years to avoid
The 2011 Dodge Durango stands out most: 308 complaints between 2010 and 2014, 64% of them naming the electrical system.
The 2011 also carries 8 recalls, against a median of 6 for the ranked Dodge Durango years.
The best-measured Dodge Durango years are 2020 (0.2×), 2007 (0.2×) and 2008 (0.2×).
The ranking uses owner complaints in each model year's first years on the road, adjusted for NHTSA's complaint volume for that model year. It is not adjusted for sales and is not a reliability rating. Method
Recalls and complaints by model year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | First years | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 14 | — | not ranked |
| 2025 | 0 | 8 | — | not ranked |
| 2024 | 0 | 14 | — | not ranked |
| 2023 | 2 | 32 | — | not ranked |
| 2022 | 7 | 60 | 41 | 0.3× |
| 2021 | 8 | 205 | 95 | 0.7× |
| 2020 | 2 | 55 | 17 | 0.2× |
| 2019 | 4 | 144 | 59 | 0.4× |
| 2018 | 5 | 233 | 90 | 0.7× |
| 2017 | 2 | 215 | 89 | 0.6× |
| 2016 | 3 | 161 | 94 | 0.7× |
| 2015 | 4 | 504 | 137 | 1.0× |
| 2014 | 11 | 784 | 139 | 1.0× |
| 2013 | 11 | 640 | 198 | 1.4× |
| 2012 | 10 | 640 | 242 | 2.0× |
| 2011avoid | 8 | 800 | 308 | 2.7× |
| 2009 | 4 | 12 | 1 | not ranked |
| 2008 | 2 | 97 | 27 | 0.2× |
| 2007 | 4 | 191 | 31 | 0.2× |
| 2006 | 10 | 852 | 126 | 1.1× |
| 2005avoid | 9 | 1,567 | 280 | 2.5× |
| 2004avoid | 9 | 1,115 | 273 | 2.1× |
| 2003 | 6 | 339 | 150 | 1.1× |
| 2002 | 6 | 423 | 224 | 1.4× |
| 2001avoid | 7 | 665 | 373 | 2.3× |
| 2000avoid | 4 | 1,075 | 456 | 2.5× |
First years: complaints received from the year before the model year to three years after it.Dodge Durango years without a link have no recall page on this site.
What gets recalled most on the Dodge Durango
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING12
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR9
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9
- SERVICE BRAKES8
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE7
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE7
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE6
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5
- AIR BAGS5
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE5
Dodge Durango model-year listings per recall component; one campaign can cover several years.
Every Dodge Durango recall campaign (72)
| Campaign | Component | Years | Risk named | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V528000August 13, 2026 | structure: body: hatchback/liftgate | 2021–2023 | crash | 74,578 |
| 24V838000November 7, 2024 | service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module | 2018–2019 | crash | 206,502 |
| 24V436000June 13, 2024 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 2021–2022 | crash | 1,033,433 |
| 24V415000June 6, 2024 | electronic stability control (esc): control module | 2022 | crash | 211,581 |
| 23V640000September 18, 2023 | power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift | 2023 | crash | 125 |
| 23V115000February 23, 2023 | structure: body: hatchback/liftgate | 2021–2022 | crash | 139,019 |
| 22V866000November 23, 2022 | power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly | 2022 | crash | 5,834 |
| 22V426000June 9, 2022 | service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module | 2018–2019 | crash and injury | 206,502 |
| 22V284000April 28, 2022 | engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | 2021 | crash | 1,308 |
| 22V154000March 14, 2022 | steering: rack and pinion | 2021–2022 | crash | 931 |
| 22V140000March 10, 2022 | service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module | 2021–2022 | crash | 370,437 |
| 21V842000October 28, 2021 | structure: body | 2021 | crash | 4,837 |
| 21V280000April 22, 2021 | air bags: critical fasteners | 2020–2021 | injury | 2,721 |
| 20V191000September 10, 2020 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 2019–2020 | crash | 319,610 |
| 20V183000March 26, 2020 | power train: driveline: differential unit | 2019 | crash | 515 |
| 19V813000November 14, 2019 | electrical system | 2011–2013 | crash | 528,594 |
| 18V524000August 9, 2018 | electrical system: wiring: front underhood | 2018 | crash | 12,779 |
| 18V332000May 17, 2018 | electrical system: wiring | 2014–2018 | crash | 4,815,661 |
| 18V280000May 1, 2018 | power train: automatic transmission | 2018 | crash | 71 |
| 18V021000January 9, 2018 | air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module | 2009 | injury and deathdo not drive | 328,177 |
| 17V824000December 21, 2017 | equipment | 2004 | fire and injury | 61,791 |
| 17V741000November 21, 2017 | electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator | 2014 | crash | 17,116 |
| 17V572000September 18, 2017 | service brakes | 2011–2014 | crash | 646,394 |
| 17V541000August 31, 2017 | power train: axle assembly: axle shaft | 2017 | crash | 4 |
| 17V435000July 10, 2017 | electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator | 2011–2014 | crash and fire | 442,214 |
| 16V947000December 22, 2016 | air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module | 2009 | crash, injury and deathdo not drive | 12,691 |
| 16V814000November 10, 2016 | fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2016 | fire | 30,183 |
| 16V352000May 24, 2016 | air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module | 2004–2009 | injury and deathdo not drive | 4,648,270 |
| 16V168000March 23, 2016 | service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper | 2015–2016 | crash | 21,183 |
| 15V879000December 28, 2015 | electrical system: wiring | 2011–2013 | fire | 389,252 |
| 15V469000July 27, 2015 | suspension: rear | 2015 | crash | 5,492 |
| 15V461000July 23, 2015 | equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc. | 2014–2015 | crash | 1,416,903 |
| 15V313000May 26, 2015 | air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module | 2004–2008 | crash, injury and deathdo not drive | 4,077,169 |
| 15V115000February 27, 2015 | electrical system | 2012–2013 | crash | 339,525 |
| 14V770000December 3, 2014 | air bags | 2004–2005 | crash, injury and death | 250,896 |
| 14V643000October 14, 2014 | seat belts | 2014 | crash and injury | 126,532 |
| 14V634000October 8, 2014 | electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator | 2011–2014 | crash | 435,081 |
| 14V636000October 8, 2014 | electronic stability control (esc) | 2014 | crash | 132,792 |
| 14V530000September 4, 2014 | electrical system | 2011 | crash | 189,206 |
| 14V391000July 2, 2014 | electrical system: wiring | 2011–2014 | fire | 653,562 |
| 14V293000June 4, 2014 | vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 2014 | crash | 6,120 |
| 14V154000April 1, 2014 | service brakes | 2011–2014 | crash | 646,498 |
| 14V104000March 4, 2014 | service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 2012–2013 | crash | 18,780 |
| 13V038000February 6, 2013 | power train: driveline: differential unit | 2009 | crash | 278,674 |
| 12V560000December 4, 2012 | seats | 2013 | crash and injury | 734 |
| 12V391000August 8, 2012 | air bags | 2013 | injury | 1,449 |
| 11V487000September 29, 2011 | engine and engine cooling | 2012 | crash | 667 |
| 09V003000January 8, 2009 | fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly | 2005 | fire | 18,951 |
| 07V555000December 4, 2007 | power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift | 2001–2002 | crash | 576,418 |
| 07V092000March 9, 2007 | electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2004–2006 | fire | 328,424 |
| 06V386000October 11, 2006 | steering | 2007 | crash | 6,644 |
| 06V339000September 7, 2006 | electrical system | 2001–2003 | fire | 35,103 |
| 06V341000September 7, 2006 | power train: automatic transmission | 2007 | crash | 4,770 |
| 06V240000July 7, 2006 | suspension: rear | 2006 | crash | 230 |
| 06V067000March 8, 2006 | visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor | 2005–2006 | crash | 268,800 |
| 06V044000February 13, 2006 | air bags | 2006 | crash and injury | 335 |
| 06V039000February 9, 2006 | visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring | 2006 | crash | 79,701 |
| 05V554000December 8, 2005 | service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module | 2006 | crash | 16,317 |
| 05V460000October 6, 2005 | power train: automatic transmission | 2005–2006 | crash | 256,409 |
| 05V034000February 3, 2005 | fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap | 2005 | fire | 26,000 |
| 04V596000December 21, 2004 | suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint | 2000–2003 | — | 592,707 |
| 04V578000December 8, 2004 | electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables | 2004 | fire | 71,763 |
| 04V216000May 5, 2004 | visibility: windshield wiper/washer | 2002–2003 | crash | 320,188 |
| 04V020000January 14, 2004 | vehicle speed control: cables | 2004 | crash | 21,053 |
| 03V528000December 12, 2003 | electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash | 2004 | fire | 27,586 |
| 02V322000December 2, 2002 | exterior lighting: headlights: switch | 2003 | crash | 3,640 |
| 01V153000May 8, 2001 | air bags | 2000 | — | 216,100 |
| 01V077000March 7, 2001 | power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift | 2001 | — | 85,400 |
| 00V366000November 9, 2000 | child seat | 2001 | crash and injury | 1,211,756 |
| 06E024000 | engine and engine cooling | 2000–2003 | crash | — |
| 08E064000 | suspension: front: hub | 2000–2003 | crash | — |
| 09E012000 | exterior lighting | 2004–2006 | crash | — |
Vehicles: NHTSA's count of potentially affected vehicles in the whole campaign, not only the Dodge Durango. Each campaign page has the defect, risk and fix in NHTSA's words.
Newest record on this page: October 22, 2026. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted