2018 Dodge Durango: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 228 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 5 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
228
Complaints
5
Recalls
9
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
5
Injuries
33.3
Severity index
Severity index 33.3 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 121 2018 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2018 Dodge Durango ranks 88 of 121 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 27% of its model-year peers. See the full 2018 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 86 | 37.7% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 55 | 24.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 32 | 14.0% |
| ENGINE | 25 | 11.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 25 | 11.0% |
| SEATS | 21 | 9.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | 5.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 4.4% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 86 of 228 complaints (37.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 12 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V280000 | 01/05/2018 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission. |
| 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 |
| 18V524000 | 09/08/2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehi |
| 22V426000 | 09/06/2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being appli |
| 24V838000 | 07/11/2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the |
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.