2021 Dodge Durango: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 185 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 7 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
185
Complaints
7
Recalls
9
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
5
Injuries
54.1
Severity index
Severity index 54.1 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 90 2021 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2021 Dodge Durango ranks 44 of 90 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 51% of its model-year peers. See the full 2021 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 79 | 42.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 39 | 21.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 22 | 11.9% |
| ENGINE | 21 | 11.4% |
| STRUCTURE | 13 | 7.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | 5.4% |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 5.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | 5.4% |
The single most-reported system is EXTERIOR LIGHTING, cited in 79 of 185 complaints (42.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 55 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 35 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 4.2x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V842000 | 28/10/2021 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use. |
| 21V280000 | 22/04/2021 | AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing. |
| 22V140000 | 10/03/2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from |
| 22V154000 | 14/03/2022 | STEERING:RACK AND PINION | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty st |
| 22V284000 | 28/04/2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of |
| 23V115000 | 23/02/2023 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use. |
| 24V436000 | 13/06/2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software |
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.