2015 Dodge Durango Problems & Owner Complaints

Exterior Lighting 196

“Im again reporting the racetrack tail lights. Im seeing a lot more water intrusion in dodge durangos of many years. We want answers! This needs to be investigated stat! Consumers should not have to pay $1800 for failure on dodges part! They know this is an issue with many years of these durangos. There is already a class action lawsuit against them for this issue. Please investigate this! We want answers....”
NHTSA complaint #11664024, 2025

“The Racetrack taillight assembly is partially working..I have to take it to a Chrysler Dodge dealer to get it fixed and I hear it is expensive..I am [XXX] on a fixed income but I know it has to be fixed..it’s dangerous what happens if they all go out and I have no lights..this problem has to be fixed.. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
NHTSA complaint #11651608, 2025

“I am filing a complaint regarding a serious safety defect in the 2014-2023 Dodge Durango racetrack taillight assembly. The taillight allows moisture intrusion, leading to electrical failures, overheating, and potential fire hazards. This issue is the subject of a class action lawsuit [XXX] , et al., v. FCA US LLC), yet Dodge has not taken action. Key Safety Concerns: Fire Hazard: Electrical shorts and melted wiring have been reported. Safety Risk: Flickering or failed brake lights and turn signals increase the risk of accidents. Financial Burden: Replacement costs exceed $1,800, and vehic…”
NHTSA complaint #11649690, 2025

Electrical System 94 4 crash 4 fire 3 injury

“AFTER BACKING OUT OF GARAGE, I PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK WITH ENGINE RUNNING WHILE I WALKED BACK INTO GARAGE. NOTE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLOPE. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT SET. WHILE IN GARAGE, I NOTICED VEHICLE WAS ROLLING DOWN DRIVEWAY. I WAS KNOCKED DOWN BY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WHILE TRYING TO GET IN TO APPLY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE THEN ROLLED OVER MY MAILBOX, ACROSS STREET, OVER NEIGHBOR'S MAILBOX AND STOPPED WHEN IT HIT A TREE. MY WIFE WAS IN CAR SO KNOWS THAT REAR PARKING SENSORS NEVER CHIMED TO INDICATE IT WAS ABOUT TO HIT SOMETHING WHICH I BELIEVE CONFIRMS THAT THE CAR WASN'T STILL IN REVE…”
NHTSA complaint #10761819, 2015 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact returned to the vehicle to retrieve a work bag from the trunk. The contact noticed that there was smoke inside the vehicle, and flames were coming from underneath the front passenger's side seat. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with his breath, hand, and a cloth; however, the smoke persisted. The fire department was contacted and arrived at the scene. The fire department confirmed that the fire originated from the battery. No police report or fire department report was filed. Th…”
NHTSA complaint #11679862, 2025 · fire · 1 injury(ies)

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Passenger and driver seat caught on fire spontaneously, engine or battery has also been dying/ malfunctioning, touch screen also has issues. Yes available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Almost burned by seat of if I didn’t smell a burning smell. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Not yet. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No…”
NHTSA complaint #11729015, 2026 · fire

Seats 91 1 fire 16 injury

“The driver's side head rest deployed while I was driving on the highway without any collision and struck me in the back of the head hard. I did experience some whiplash symptoms for a few days as was confirmed by my chiropractor doctor. Post inspection revealed the plastic retaining brackets failed and the spring force released and deployed the headrest. I contacted Chrysler customer care (reference case #94643848) and was told my vehicle was just past the 10 year warranty period by 3 months and they would not cover the replacement cost. The replacement would be nice but what about the safety…”
NHTSA complaint #11701573, 2025 · 1 injury(ies)

“Both headrests in front seat deployed while driving causing neck pain and almost caused an accident. I was driving on the highway and it popped and hit my head forcing my head forward and me losing focus. No warning signs. Looked up the issue and it seems to be a known issue for the vehicle. Have not taken to the dealer as I do not have the money to replace them.”
NHTSA complaint #11688745, 2025 · 1 injury(ies)

“my car was parked in a parking lot and the headrest deployed, exploded into my head, I blacked out was taken to hospital with a concusion. I did not or even see a recall or any warning this just happened a few days ago, I have not taken it to dealers. Speaking with lawyers at the moment. there was no accident or movment to cause it to deploy. it was random. It is available if needed to be inspected. no police inspection or insurance inspection”
NHTSA complaint #11661119, 2025 · 1 injury(ies)

Unknown Or Other 47 2 crash 5 injury

“VEHICLE WAS IN PARK POSITION ON A SIDE ROAD. IT WAS STILL RUNNING SINCE WE WEREN'T GOING TO REMAIN PARKED THERE EXCEPT FOR A FEW MINUTES. I WAS TAKING PICTURES OF MY SON BEFORE HIS BAND CONCERT NEAR THE SCHOOL WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. IT REMAINED STATIONARY/PARKED FOR UP TO 4 MINUTES AT WHICH POINT IN TIME IT STARTED ROLLING DOWN THE INCLINED ROAD UNATTENDED. HAVE NO IDEA WHAT PART OF THE CARE MALFUNCTIONED TO SWITCH IT OUT OF PARK. SO UNKOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #10870288, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“While driving to the store (with my son in the front passenger seat) all of a sudden, and for no apparent reason, the front passenger seat headrest popped (came forwards) striking him in the back of the head with substantial force stun him temporarily. The startled me. He had a headache for a couple hours afterwards.”
NHTSA complaint #11610896, 2024 · 1 injury(ies)

“Driver headrest randomly deployed hit me in the back of the head and strained my neck”
NHTSA complaint #11515059, 2023 · 1 injury(ies)

Air Bags 42 2 crash 6 injury

“HIT A TELEPHONE POLE ON FRIDAY 7/24 NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED VEHICLE IS TOTALED BRUISED CHEST ARMS LEGS FEET HANDS ON A TOWN STREET*DT*JB”
NHTSA complaint #11341897, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“1. AIR BAG CONTINUOUSLY POPS UP WHENEVER DRIVING, I HAVE RECEIVED MULTIPLE EMAILS FROM WESTGATE AND TAKEN TO THEM WITH NO REPAIR. RECENT ACCIDENT AIRBAG DID NOT WORK. 2. I AM UNABLE TO OPEN GAS TANK FROM INSIDE, I LITERALLY HAVE TO GET OUT GO TO BACK OF TRUCK AND PULL A LEVER, I FOUND OUT HOW TO DO THIS BY ANOTHER OWNER WHO DID IT ON YOUTUBE. I ALMOST GOT HIT BY CAR TWICE. 3. I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT WHERE I RAN INTO A MINI MALL, I PULLED UP AND PARKED THEN THE CAR JUST TOOK OFF ON OWN, IT HAPPEN SO FAST AND ONLY THING I OUR POLICE COULD THINK WAS I PUSHED WRONG PEDDLE BUT I DID NOT, I DID T…”
NHTSA complaint #11161298, 2018 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact's fiancé owns a 2015 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, the front, passenger side headrest air bag deployed without impact. The contact stated that the air bag hit the contact's fiancé in the neck. The contact's fiancé had suffered from neck pain as a result of the incident, but did not seek medical assistance. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and was given the same information as the dealer. The vehicle had yet to be repair…”
NHTSA complaint #11698901, 2025 · 1 injury(ies)

Engine 38 1 crash 2 fire

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Passenger and driver seat caught on fire spontaneously, engine or battery has also been dying/ malfunctioning, touch screen also has issues. Yes available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Almost burned by seat of if I didn’t smell a burning smell. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Not yet. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No…”
NHTSA complaint #11729015, 2026 · fire

“When driving home from work the car started malfunctioning wrong , accelerating by itself and I started to smell smoke when I pulled over to the side I started smelling smoke as soon I exited the vehicle it started flaming. Everything in my vehicle was burnt the fire department came and stated I should look up any recalls they said it was electrical. I bought the vehicle 30 days ago , dealership will not help neither the loan company I'm stuck with a vehicle who was sold with electrical problems almost to my life.”
NHTSA complaint #11688515, 2025 · fire

“My vehicle does not let off any warning that the engines overheating and the line stays in the middle of hot and cold but really my engines overheating my fan is not on and I get no indication No Light No notification stating me what the real problem is every time we hook something up to it to see what's wrong it lets off another issue with the vehicle and I can't seem to get it answer to what's wrong with the vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11547617, 2022 · crash

Power Train 38 17 crash 9 injury

“AFTER BACKING OUT OF GARAGE, I PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK WITH ENGINE RUNNING WHILE I WALKED BACK INTO GARAGE. NOTE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLOPE. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT SET. WHILE IN GARAGE, I NOTICED VEHICLE WAS ROLLING DOWN DRIVEWAY. I WAS KNOCKED DOWN BY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WHILE TRYING TO GET IN TO APPLY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE THEN ROLLED OVER MY MAILBOX, ACROSS STREET, OVER NEIGHBOR'S MAILBOX AND STOPPED WHEN IT HIT A TREE. MY WIFE WAS IN CAR SO KNOWS THAT REAR PARKING SENSORS NEVER CHIMED TO INDICATE IT WAS ABOUT TO HIT SOMETHING WHICH I BELIEVE CONFIRMS THAT THE CAR WASN'T STILL IN REVE…”
NHTSA complaint #10761819, 2015 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“MY WIFE PUT HER 2015 DURANGO INTO PARK AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. SHE WAS STANDING AT MY PASSENGER WINDOW SPEAKING TO ME WHEN HER CAR SUDDENLY ROLLED TOWARD HER. THE DURANGO PINNED HER BETWEEN IT AND MY VEHICLE FROM THE CHEST DOWN.*DT*JB *DT*JB *DT *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11257245, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I STARTED THE VEHICLE WITH ONE FOOT STILL OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE SO THE KEY FOB COULD BE DETECTED AND EXITED. AS I EXITED THE VEHICLE AND TOOK MY RIGHT FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THE CAR THEN ENGAGED INTO DRIVE AND CRASHED INTO THE WOODS. MY RIGHT ARM WAS SLAMMED IN THE DOOR AND I HIT MY BACK ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. FOUR OF MY SMALL CHILDREN WERE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THERE WAS A DECENT AMOUNT OF DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS NOT DUPLICATED AND THEY COULD DO NOTHING TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. I AM CURRENTLY WAITING TO HEAR BA…”
NHTSA complaint #11105356, 2018 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Structure 21 3 crash 1 injury

“I WAS AT THE LIFT GATE CLOSE TO THE LIGHTS. THE EDGE OF THE LIGHT CUT ME REALLY BAD. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME.”
NHTSA complaint #11118090, 2018 · 1 injury(ies)

“HAD PULLED CAR INTO GARAGE AND THOUGHT CAR WAS IN PARK. HAD NOT TURNED ROTARY SHIFTER ALL THE WAY TO PARK, SO CAR WAS IN REVERSE. STARTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND REMOVED FOOT FROM BRAKE AND CAR STARTED PULLING BACKWARD. I JUMPED BACK INTO CAR AND APPLIED BRAKE JUST AS CAR DOOR, WHICH WAS AJAR, STRUCK GARAGE FRAMING, BADLY DAMAGING DOOR. IF I HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET BACK INTO THE CAR I MAY HAVE BEEN KILLED BECAUSE THERE WAS NOWHERE TO MOVE IN THE GARAGE. CHRYSLER SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY PUT THESE ROTARY SHIFTER CARS INTO PARK IF VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND CAR DOOR IS OPENED.”
NHTSA complaint #11097570, 2018 · crash

“I WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY ON A SLIGHT DECLINE AND THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING AND IN PARK AND I RAN INTO THE HOUSE TO GRAB SOMETHING AND WHEN I LOOKED BACK IT WAS ROLLING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND CRASHED AND GOT STUCK IN BETWEEN TWO TREES. THE VEHICLE IS NOW TOTALED.”
NHTSA complaint #11084436, 2018 · crash

Fuel/Propulsion System 20 1 crash 1 fire 1 injury

“1. AIR BAG CONTINUOUSLY POPS UP WHENEVER DRIVING, I HAVE RECEIVED MULTIPLE EMAILS FROM WESTGATE AND TAKEN TO THEM WITH NO REPAIR. RECENT ACCIDENT AIRBAG DID NOT WORK. 2. I AM UNABLE TO OPEN GAS TANK FROM INSIDE, I LITERALLY HAVE TO GET OUT GO TO BACK OF TRUCK AND PULL A LEVER, I FOUND OUT HOW TO DO THIS BY ANOTHER OWNER WHO DID IT ON YOUTUBE. I ALMOST GOT HIT BY CAR TWICE. 3. I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT WHERE I RAN INTO A MINI MALL, I PULLED UP AND PARKED THEN THE CAR JUST TOOK OFF ON OWN, IT HAPPEN SO FAST AND ONLY THING I OUR POLICE COULD THINK WAS I PUSHED WRONG PEDDLE BUT I DID NOT, I DID T…”
NHTSA complaint #11161298, 2018 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“When driving home from work the car started malfunctioning wrong , accelerating by itself and I started to smell smoke when I pulled over to the side I started smelling smoke as soon I exited the vehicle it started flaming. Everything in my vehicle was burnt the fire department came and stated I should look up any recalls they said it was electrical. I bought the vehicle 30 days ago , dealership will not help neither the loan company I'm stuck with a vehicle who was sold with electrical problems almost to my life.”
NHTSA complaint #11688515, 2025 · fire

“The fuel pump system has failed. The vehicle will turn over but will not start, it tries to start but keeps dying out as it’s cranking over. My vehicle is the only means of transportation for myself and kids.”
NHTSA complaint #11727199, 2026

Vehicle Speed Control 18 5 crash 1 injury

“1. AIR BAG CONTINUOUSLY POPS UP WHENEVER DRIVING, I HAVE RECEIVED MULTIPLE EMAILS FROM WESTGATE AND TAKEN TO THEM WITH NO REPAIR. RECENT ACCIDENT AIRBAG DID NOT WORK. 2. I AM UNABLE TO OPEN GAS TANK FROM INSIDE, I LITERALLY HAVE TO GET OUT GO TO BACK OF TRUCK AND PULL A LEVER, I FOUND OUT HOW TO DO THIS BY ANOTHER OWNER WHO DID IT ON YOUTUBE. I ALMOST GOT HIT BY CAR TWICE. 3. I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT WHERE I RAN INTO A MINI MALL, I PULLED UP AND PARKED THEN THE CAR JUST TOOK OFF ON OWN, IT HAPPEN SO FAST AND ONLY THING I OUR POLICE COULD THINK WAS I PUSHED WRONG PEDDLE BUT I DID NOT, I DID T…”
NHTSA complaint #11161298, 2018 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“ON 1/19/2019, I WENT TO BRAKE WHILE DRIVING MY DODGE DURANGO, AND THE CAR VIOLENTLY SHOOK, MADE A REVVING NOISE, AND ACCELERATED. MY FOOT WAS TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. I HIT TWO CARS IN FRONT OF ME, WHICH WAS THE ONLY WAY THE CAR ACTUALLY STOPPED MOVING, AND IT WASN'T UNTIL I TURNED THE CAR COMPLETELY OFF THAT THE NOISE AND SHAKING STOPPED. A CASE WAS OPENED WITH FIAT CHRYSLER CORPORATE OFFICE THE DATE OF THE ACCIDENT. A 3RD PARTY COMPANY WAS HIRED TO INVESTIGATE THE VEHICLE AND PULL DATE OFF OF THE ELECTRONIC DATA RECORD. THAT REPORT WAS FORWARDED TO FCA FOR REVIEW ON 1/26/2…”
NHTSA complaint #11180438, 2019 · crash

“DODGE DURANGO RECALL U65/NHTSA 18V-332 VEHICLE MALFUNCTION CAUSED THE VEHICLE (IN MOTION, BUT SLOWING) TO ACCELERATE (LEAP FORWARD) UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET.”
NHTSA complaint #11191349, 2018 · crash

Seat Belts 16

“I cannot buckle in my driver side seatbelt. I contacted the dealership I bought my car from and they said 361 parts have been ordered nationwide and no one is receiving the seat belt buckle part.”
NHTSA complaint #11660589, 2025

“The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the driver’s side seat belt failed to click and lock into the buckle as designed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11630532, 2024

“Driver side and third row passenger side seat belts have stopped retracting, will not retract. Exterior tail light is going out due to faulty manufacturer seal, water gets in and destroys tail light from inside which also lets water get into license plate bulb and makes the license plate bulbs burn out constantly. I feel unsafe driving my vehicle due to the seatbelt not retracting, if I have to slam on my brakes, the seal belt does not lock up like it should. I cannot have a passenger in the third row passenger side due to the seatbelt being loose and not retracting at all. Vehicle has not…”
NHTSA complaint #11627473, 2024

Service Brakes 9 2 crash

“2015 Dodge Durango AWD rolls downhill while in Park. Electronic parking brake engages and locks rear wheels, but vehicle still moves. Rear wheels slide while front wheels roll. Occurred multiple times over several years, including a recent incident where a person was nearly struck. Dealer unable to diagnose.””
NHTSA complaint #11711668, 2026 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DECELRATING AT 15 MPH TO PARK THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT, THE BRAKES SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FRONT BUMPER OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V332000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY STARTED A CLAIM FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WER…”
NHTSA complaint #11288642, 2019 · crash

“Brakes front and rear suspension this suv has had rear struts put on within 2 months twice when coming to a stop it is hard to stop had front brakes rotors installed but when braking it continues for a minute then it stops I have had this suv checked and it's wearing brakes and rear end issues”
NHTSA complaint #11548749, 2023

Suspension 9

“I have not had an issue as of yet...but my insurance company has warned me of 4 recalls that are apparently active on my vehicle and told me to come to your site to verify, but it says there are zero recalls on my vehicle, so I am wary of what to do. I was told by a local mechanic that one of the things listed in the recalls was potentially a issue for me but I would need to take my vehicle to the dealership to have it rectified. I do not want to have to pay for something if it is truly on a recall! I have children and I want my vehicle to be safe not only for them, but for myself and all thos…”
NHTSA complaint #11726600, 2026

“Front differential has went out. The motor is also over heating and has been since I’ve got the car”
NHTSA complaint #11613627, 2023

“Brakes front and rear suspension this suv has had rear struts put on within 2 months twice when coming to a stop it is hard to stop had front brakes rotors installed but when braking it continues for a minute then it stops I have had this suv checked and it's wearing brakes and rear end issues”
NHTSA complaint #11548749, 2023

Visibility/Wiper 6

“The license plate light bulbs keep burning out caused by moisture/ wetness in the connectors due to poor design of rear lights.”
NHTSA complaint #11638144, 2025

“The Blinker arm at the steering wheel has broken internally to where its useless taking my high beams, turn signals, wipers and everything else they put on it to not function properly. When I asked the dealership for a repair quote I was told the part is on back order due to high demand. When I looked at third party dealers the same issues no one has this part. I could see if this was a older car but if their blinker arm is breaking so much they can't keep a part in stock or tell you when it van be available should a safety concern. Also their design makes the blinker arm replacement 850 for…”
NHTSA complaint #11487719, 2022

“WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING MULTIPLE ERROR MESSAGES WERE DISPLAYED FOLLOWED BY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED WITHOUT COMMAND. TURN SIGNALS AND LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK. FUNCTIONS SLOWLY STARTED TO RETURN HOWEVER TRACTION CONTROL REMAINED DISABLED.”
NHTSA complaint #11302122, 2020

Equipment 3

“The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Durango equipped with an engine oil dipstick, Part Number: 53034186AC. The contact stated that from the time the vehicle was purchased, there was significant smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe while starting the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that he noticed that the oil level would be significantly low after driving 1,000 or 1,500 miles. The contact stated that as the dipstick fractured, he took the vehicle to the dealer for part replacement. However,…”
NHTSA complaint #11493977, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ALL THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, DEACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THEN REACTIVATED. IN ADDITION, THE RADIO INDEPENDENTLY OPERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REMEDIED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V461000 (EQUIPMENT). THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WOULD FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS WERE NOT DISCLOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF TH…”
NHTSA complaint #10838563, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V461000 (EQUIPMENT) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.”
NHTSA complaint #10779037, 2015

Steering 3

“DEALERSHIP WILL NOT CALL BACK OR ANSWER PHONE TO REPAIR RECALL P60 AND P64 ALL AMERICAN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE OF MIDLAND, TEXAS”
NHTSA complaint #10853824, 2016

“AFTER SNOW STORM, 45MPH, ENTERING HIGHWAY AND SPEEDING UP TO JOIN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHACK AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL.”
NHTSA complaint #10824621, 2016

“BOUGHT A 2015 DURANGO IN MAY 2015 HAVE HAD IT 45DAYS AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPT AT THE DEALERSHIP MORE THAN WITH ME. IT STARTED WITH A FUEL SENSOR, THEN THE SUNROOF WOULDN'T CLOSE, IT FRIED THE USB PORT, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS GOING ON & OFF WHILE DRIVING, NOW THE SEAT NOR STEERING WHEEL WILL MOVE AT ALL OR IF YOU DOES MOVE BY SOME MIRACLE THE SEAT DECIDES TO REPOSITION ITSELF WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING.”
NHTSA complaint #10726450, 2015

Engine And Engine Cooling 2

“The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact stated that there was a recall for the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact researched online and became aware of NHTSA Action Number: 10239957 (Engine and Engine Cooling)…”
NHTSA complaint #11605655, 2024

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL ANTI-FREEZE ODOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEST CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (520 COLONY PL, PLYMOUTH, MA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A CRACK IN THE RADIATOR CAUSED THE ODOR AND RECOMMENDED IT BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE DEALER'S DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11121912, 2018

Fuel System 2

“The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled inadvertently. After several minutes the was vehicle restarted. The contact stated that the message to shift to park(P) was displayed; along with a message stating the vehicle was driving too fast. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective fuel pump relay. The fuel pump was replaced; however, the fuel pump relay was not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9…”
NHTSA complaint #11470813, 2022

“The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine was misfiring. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the motor mounts had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the motor mounts; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact stated that she also noticed a strong fuel odor while driving and her friend who was sitting in the rear seat of the vehicle informed her that he could hear fluid running while she was dr…”
NHTSA complaint #11446618, 2020

Lane Departure 2 1 crash

“My vehicle does not let off any warning that the engines overheating and the line stays in the middle of hot and cold but really my engines overheating my fan is not on and I get no indication No Light No notification stating me what the real problem is every time we hook something up to it to see what's wrong it lets off another issue with the vehicle and I can't seem to get it answer to what's wrong with the vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11547617, 2022 · crash

“The Blinker arm at the steering wheel has broken internally to where its useless taking my high beams, turn signals, wipers and everything else they put on it to not function properly. When I asked the dealership for a repair quote I was told the part is on back order due to high demand. When I looked at third party dealers the same issues no one has this part. I could see if this was a older car but if their blinker arm is breaking so much they can't keep a part in stock or tell you when it van be available should a safety concern. Also their design makes the blinker arm replacement 850 for…”
NHTSA complaint #11487719, 2022

Tires 2

“Goodyear Fortera HL, M&S 265 / 50R 20, tread separated from driver side rear tire, [XXX] at 11:15am, while driving speed limit on [XXX] . The tire was not flat (see photos), but the tread was completely gone and I was riding on steel belts. Extensive damage was done to the left rear quarter of the vehicle, and underneath the wheel well. Estimate over $3,500.00. I also had to replace two rear tires, over $500.00. This incident happened while I was out of state and on vacation. When I returned to my home in Florida, I called Goodyear Property Damage group, but they said that they could do n…”
NHTSA complaint #11693343, 2025

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE DURANGO EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO 110HMTS (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 265/60/R18 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE WAS OUT OF ROUND AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE BEEN REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRES WAS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10875389, 2016

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 1

“WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING MULTIPLE ERROR MESSAGES WERE DISPLAYED FOLLOWED BY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED WITHOUT COMMAND. TURN SIGNALS AND LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK. FUNCTIONS SLOWLY STARTED TO RETURN HOWEVER TRACTION CONTROL REMAINED DISABLED.”
NHTSA complaint #11302122, 2020

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1

“THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) APPLIES THE BRAKES AND BRINGS THE VEHICLE TO A STOP WHEN FOLLOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC. IF THE VEHICLE AHEAD DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD WITHIN TWO SECONDS (UNLIKELY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC) THE ACC DISPLAYS A MESSAGE IN THE DASH WARNING THE DRIVER TO PRESS THE BRAKE AND THEN SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF THE ACC AND RELEASES THE BRAKE CAUSING THE CAR TO BEING TO CREEP FORWARD. MY CAR CAME CLOSE TO ROLLING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT BECAUSE THE FIRST TIME I USED THE ACC I DID NOT EXPECT THIS BEHAVIOR. THE ACC IS PROMOTED AS HAVING A STOP AND GO FEATURE. I EXPECTED THE ACC TO WA…”
NHTSA complaint #10747171, 2015

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE LAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THAT CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT WATER WAS INSIDE THE REAR BRAKE LAMPS CASING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FITZGERALD CHEVROLET OF HAGERSTOWN (101 S. EDGEWOOD DR, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740, (301)733-5000) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…”
NHTSA complaint #11414096, 2020

Visibility 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED, THE DEFROSTER FAILED TO DEFROST THE WINDOWS. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR CORE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE…”
NHTSA complaint #11233814, 2019