10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,207 miles

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problem #187

Jan 032020

Durango

  • 75,000 miles
Continued and persistent water infiltration into rear 'racetrack' tail lamp assembly. Occurs during all situations, whether stationary or driving. Water can be drained by removing lamp mounting bolts, but damage to internal lamp has already been done and this does nothing to prevent reoccurrence.

- Gales Ferry, CT, USA

problem #186

Dec 032019

Durango

  • miles
Rear taillight led bar went out after water entered the light bar through small openings and defective weather stripping. The lights on the Durango are not sealed good enough to prevent water from entering. The light and the rear camera stopped working for the same reason. This is a defect that originated during production and can cause an accident. The consumer should not be responsible for replacing these parts every couple months because of water damage

- Berwyn, IL, USA

problem #185

Jun 282017

Durango

  • 38,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the tail lights retained water, causing the lights to short out. The vehicle was taken to rairdon Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of marysville (360-653-5664, located at 16610 smokey point blvd, arlington, wa 98223) where the tail lights were replaced; however, the failure recurred 19 months later. The dealer stated that the warranty expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the warranty expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

- Lake Stevens, WA, USA

problem #184

Dec 282019

Durango

  • 73,000 miles
Vehicle stalled on highway when going over 40 mph. Water gets into left rear light and causes rear lights to go out.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #183

Dec 132019

Durango

  • 67,000 miles
Rear led litigate light collects water inside unit and burns out the led. This the third time it had happened. Light was replaced twice already.

- Colonia, NJ, USA

problem #182

Nov 142019

Durango

  • 67,000 miles
Water is/has pooled in the rear tail lamp mounted on the lift gate, causing the led's to not work correctly and short out on the passenger side. I am not alone by my research on Dodge Durango forums. This appears to be a universal problem with most owners whose led's are also shorted out. I am wondering why there has not been a recall, or, if there is, I would appreciate a replacement at no cost to me. The whole assembly needs to be replaced, as these are not repairable. I did not place water in this sealed unit, so how did so many of us get water in there" would appreciate and explanation of why I should have to pay over $1,000 for a factory defect" any reply would greatly be helpful.

- Escanaba, MI, USA

problem #181

Sep 122019

Durango

  • 91,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the exterior led lights and reverse lights seized without warning for approximately three months. The contact looked inside the light fixtures and found water. The contact replaced the exterior lighting himself, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.

- Fulton, NY, USA

problem #180

Dec 092019

Durango

  • miles
Tail light has gotten water inside twice from rain can't keep fixing this issue

- San Mateo, CA, USA

problem #179

Jun 012018

Durango

  • 65,000 miles
The entire brake light (panels) had water leak in them causing water to back up in plastic cover shorting out the break lights and causing condensation on the rest of the brake panels. This happens when it rains or car is getting washed or any time water touches back brake lights.

- Bethlehem, PA, USA

problem #178

Apr 042017

Durango

  • 94,500 miles
Racetrack tail lights burnt out from normal use because the part suffered a common manufacturing defect. This part is flawed and needs to be redesigned and issued a recall to all racetrack owners.

- Webster, NY, USA

problem #177

Nov 152019

Durango

  • 85,000 miles
Center tailgate (race track) tail light gets water in it every time it rains or snow melts regardless if stationary or driving. This is the 3rd time it has happened and the light is now shorted out (visibly burnt) and the vehicle smells like burnt plastic. Replaced June 2016, Dec 2017 and now needs to be replaced Dec 2019.

- Broomfield, CO, USA

problem #176

Oct 072019

Durango

  • 37,500 miles
I have had issues with the rear lighting on my 2014 Dodge Durango limited allowing water to leak inside of the lights. The rear racetrack tail light has gotten water inside of it causing some of the led lights to stop working. One of the license plate lights has also gotten water inside of it which has caused it to stop working. From some research this looks to be an ongoing issue that customers are having with 2014 and newer Dodge Durango vehicles. This is a safety concern that may cause even further damage to the vehicle's electrical system and lights that are needed for safety reasons.

- Chippewa Falls, WI, USA

problem #175

Nov 242019

Durango

  • 72,000 miles
Water in the tail light ( track light/ led). Just replaced 8 months ago by dealership. On drivers side lower led has a cup of water from the rain. This is the second time. First time, turned dark and light went out after buying 2 months later. 3/15/19

- Dover, TN, USA

problem #174

Oct 122019

Durango

  • 76,000 miles
Burned out portion of race track lighting on rear of vehicle.

- Louisburg, NC, USA

problem #173

Mar 202019

Durango

  • 13,000 miles
3rd generation Dodge Durango, 2014 with the track tail lights, water from either rain or moisture get into the drivers rear tail light causing it to not work. Ive been stopped several time by the police. In 2015 after driving the car for 1 TR the light went out and the dealership replaced it under warranty, in 2017 the light went out again and the car in now out of waranty and the cost to replace it is $485 +/-. 2019 and it went out again and after telling the dealership about the defective light they will not change it as Chrysler says its not covered even tho they know its defictive.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #172

Jan 062017

Durango

  • 67,000 miles
Water in rear lift gate light rail. Caused led lights to burn out. After reading the forums it appears there could be a widespread problem. I have attached photos of the light rail with water in

- Big Island, VA, USA

problem #171

Oct 012019

Durango

  • 27,961 miles
When it rains, water collects inside the racetrack tail lights of my 2014 Durango. The problem exist on the rear of the part. The sponge-like gasket is disintegrating. I got it replaced at the dealer for 1,000 $ about 4 months ago, I got water again in the new ones. The led's are not working anymore when I turn on the lights on.

- Quebec, NY, USA

problem #170

Aug 052019

Durango

  • 80,000 miles
Rear racetrack lighting leaks and led's are burned out

- Gpf, MI, USA

problem #169

Sep 032019

Durango

  • miles
Rear racetrack lighting gets damage due to the poor insulation around the housing. Part of the lighting does not work and can cause visablitiy of other drivers to see the vehicle. Dodge has not recall but it should be since it cause failure in a state inspection.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #168

Aug 272019

Durango

  • 97,000 miles
The racetrak lift gate housing has accumulated water and caused brake lights to malfunction.

- Glenpool, OK, USA

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