2021 Dodge Durango problems and recalls

45% of owner complaints on the 2021 Dodge Durango related to the Exterior Lighting (90 of 199).

199
Complaints
8
Recalls
9
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
5
Injuries
53.8
Severity index

Severity index 53.8 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 53.8p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 49 of 92 by severity index among 2021 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 47% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2021 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Exterior LightingExterior Lighting: 90 complaints (45.2%)90 45%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 40 complaints (20.1%)40 20%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 24 complaints (12.1%)24 12%EngineEngine: 22 complaints (11.1%)22 11%StructureStructure: 14 complaints (7.0%)14 7%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 10 complaints (5.0%)10 5%Air BagsAir Bags: 10 complaints (5.0%)10 5%Power TrainPower Train: 10 complaints (5.0%)10 5%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
EXTERIOR LIGHTING9045.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4020.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2412.1%
ENGINE2211.1%
STRUCTURE147.0%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM105.0%
AIR BAGS105.0%
POWER TRAIN105.0%

Complaints filed per year

028552021: 122022: 172023: 212024: 452025: 552026: 49 (partial year)21222324255526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
202112
202217
202321
202445
202555
2026 (year to date)49
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 4.2x those in 2021 to 2022 (121 against 29).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
21V84200028/10/2021STRUCTURE:BODYChrysler (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.
21V28000022/04/2021AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERSChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.
22V14000010/03/2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEChrysler (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
22V15400014/03/2022STEERING:RACK AND PINIONChrysler (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
22V28400028/04/2022ENGINE 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
23V11500023/02/2023STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATEChrysler (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.
24V43600013/06/2024BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAChrysler (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
26V52800013/08/2026STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATEChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

Other Dodge Durango model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 13 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.