2015 Dodge Durango: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 502 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
502
Complaints
4
Recalls
26
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
37
Injuries
84.5
Severity index
Severity index 84.5 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 143 2015 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2015 Dodge Durango ranks 53 of 143 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 63% of its model-year peers. See the full 2015 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 196 | 39.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 94 | 18.7% |
| SEATS | 91 | 18.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 47 | 9.4% |
| AIR BAGS | 42 | 8.4% |
| ENGINE | 38 | 7.6% |
| POWER TRAIN | 38 | 7.6% |
| STRUCTURE | 21 | 4.2% |
The single most-reported system is EXTERIOR LIGHTING, cited in 196 of 502 complaints (39.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 79 |
| 2019 | 97 |
| 2020 | 101 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 32 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 10 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V332000 | 17/05/2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger |
| 15V461000 | 23/07/2015 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affecte |
| 15V469000 | 27/07/2015 | SUSPENSION:REAR | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause t |
| 16V168000 | 23/03/2016 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.