2021 Dodge Durango Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 203 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2021 Dodge Durango
The 2021 Dodge Durango shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
203
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crash Reports
4 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Dodge Durango (8)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Dodge dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Structure: Body
A damaged rear spoiler could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at…
🔧 Air Bags: Critical Fasteners
A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/Module
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA…
🔧 Steering: Rack And Pinion
Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-852-1403. FCA…
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US,…
🔧 Structure: Body: Hatchback/Liftgate
A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US,…
🔧 Structure: Body: Hatchback/Liftgate
A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September…
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Dodge Durango
Based on 203 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Dodge Durango — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2020, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Dodge Durango
Is the 2021 Dodge Durango reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Dodge Durango has 8 recall campaigns and 203 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Dodge Durango have?
The 2021 Dodge Durango has 8 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Dodge Durango?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Dodge Durango are: Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Dodge Durango safe to buy?
The 2021 Dodge Durango has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Dodge Durango should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Dodge Durango are: 2020, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2015.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update.
For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
NHTSA.gov/recalls.