The rear deck lid tail lights fill with water eventually shorting out the lights and impacting the ability for other drivers to see the vehicle from the rear. Over time this may lead to other electrical problems as it is never good to have water accumulating in the tail lights. The backup camera is also shared in this component. This appears to be a known issue that fca Dodge appears to be ignoring. The only solution offered is to replace the component with another which includes the backup camera for $1000.

- Parlin, NJ, USA

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.

- Seward, AK, USA

The liftgate tail light assembly allows water to seep inside, pooling in the lighting assembly. This led to the rear lights shorting out and failing completely. After researching, this is a common problem that Dodge continues to ignore; only offering to install a new assembly for the bargain price of $1200-1600 so that I will be visible from the rear to other drivers on the roadway.

- Oliver Springs, TN, USA

The tailgate light gets filled up with water creating a short and burning our led lights in the tail light. This is a known issue and the dealership charges over $1000 for the light and the time spend replacing it. Fcu should pay for the faulty design and replace all the tailgate lights for free.

- Belleville, NJ, USA

On third generation Dodge Durango's (2014-2020), water and moisture can get inside the racetrack light on the rear of the vehicle, causing the light to stop working in multiple places, and in colder climate, can cause the moisture to freeze and the light to crack. While the vehicle is running at night, the racetrack light is the only light that is constantly on. With water and moisture causing the light to discontinue operation, as well cause other electrical/lighting issues, it could become a very serious driving hazard. Water is currently inside the light on my vehicle, and frozen solid, causing the light to malfunction. Attached picture will show evidence. Vehicle was stationary when light started malfunctioning. Vehicle had never been involved in a motor vehicle accident. Light has never been removed from vehicle.

- Maplewood, MN, USA

Rear taillight assembly on the Dodge Durango has serious issues at a costly price. The left side of our taillight assembly has collected water and has short circuited the lower left portion of the lighting. You can actually see water pooled up in the lens. I have two neighbors that have had the exact same issue recently. Another neighbor was told he had to replace the entire assembly ($1K+) just because his left license plate light has gone out. I guess it is powered from the taillight assembly wiring harness. I have actually replaced that left rear license plate light 3 times in the last 18 months. Not cheap is $50 each.

- Brooklyn Park, MN, USA

Water is collecting in liftgate tail light from bad seals. I've read forums of smelling smoke or burning wires from back of vehicle. Afraid of that happening so I decided to removed 4 bolts to let water drain and now the tail light doesn't work. This is a known defect and Dodge/Chrysler knows about it and refuses to work with us owners.

- Kunkletown, PA, USA

Water got into the led housing on the tailgate and all lights on tailgate then went out causing an expensive repair I now need. I went to milford (pa) Dodge dealership when I first noticed water pooling in the light. ( not even 2 months after purchase) and they told me there's nothing they can do to fix it. And the cpo they gave me won't cover the repair. This vehicle had 18K on it when I first noticed the water!!! this should be a recall as it is a very common complaint with these trucks and Dodge is doing nothing about it! nearly every Durango I see has an led out due to this.

- Wurtsboro, NY, USA

Rear hatch light fills with water and the light stops working. Only fix is to replace the very expensive light assembly. Safety issue as rear light stops functioning.

- Nyack, NY, USA

The led back tail lights are not properly sealed, so water can leak into them and short out the lights, and cause electrical shortage.have tried to work with the dealership, and the Chrysler Corp., but since the vehicle is a 2015 model it is out of warranty. I feel this was a bad seal right out of the factory.

- West Allis, WI, USA

The "racetrack" taillight system has a systemic issue with water infiltrating the enclosed sealed led taillight system. This caused portions of the taillights to burn out and cause lower visibility than intended. Warranty companies consider this a "serviceable" part like normal bulbs, brakes, tires, etc. The problem is that this "serviceable" part is an all enclosed unit and not a simple bulb replacement. You have to replace the entire panel at a cost of nearly $1000!!! or just drive with the limited safety of a fully functioning taillight system. This seems like a safety issue and once one section goes out the rest usually follow. This design flaw should not be considered a serviceable part and fc should be made to remedy the problem and fix this issue at their expense.

- Ramsey, MN, USA

Car will try to start but won't turn all the way over. It does it intermittently. I've taken it to mark Dodge and 2 other auto shops and no one can find the issue. It has done it over 15 times now

- Semmes, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Durango. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15V461000 (equipment) regarding a possible safety breach with the computer system. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact drove to an independent mechanic to have the computer system updated. While driving 35 mph in a rain storm, the windshield wipers began to operate frantically and the headlights turned off on their own. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that this was an unusual occurrence and advised her to take the vehicle to laurel valley motors (3656 state route 30, latrobe, pa 15650, 724-539-5500). The dealer performed a diagnostic and found no failures. Since the diagnostic, the contact stated that various electrical failures have occurred with the vehicle. On one occasion, the contact discovered that the vehicle started on its own while in the garage and that the vehicle was running hot while idling. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000.

- Latrobe, PA, USA

For a few months now, the bottom right hand section of the led 'racetrack' tail lights on the trunk of my Durango has been burned out. Apparently, this is coming from water filling up in the leds due to weather stripping to keep water out failing too early. This normally wouldn't be a huge concern since tail lights can be replaced, however Chrysler/Dodge/Fiat has made it entirely too expensive for anyone in their right mind to even try to afford a replacement. The leds cannot be easily replaced, therefore you have to replace the entire tail light/brake light portion on the trunk. On top of that, this part must come with the back up camera, you can't buy the part without the back up camera. The cost for this is 1,085 usd which is absolutely absurd, and that does not include the cost of labor as well. The brake lights of any vehicle are a huge safety function of the vehicle, both during the day in dark foggy/rainy conditions as well as anytime at night. Chrysler/Dodge/Fiat must either make this incredibly cheap to replace, or put in a recall to be replaced at the companies expense. This could cause property damage that the vehicles insurance company must pay for, or even death to any person or animal riding in the vehicle if involved in an accident. Lucky, my entire 'racetrack' led tail light system has not completely failed, yet. Keyword: Yet. It's inevitable, it will happen the more water that gets into the led section of the light.

- Washington Twp, OH, USA

Rear "racing" lights and tail lights fill with water every time it rains. See this is a common problem

- Churchton, MD, USA

Water is leaking into the racetrack tail light causing the damage and making the car less visible.

- Moseley, VA, USA

My rear racetrack lighting is not working. Water has gotten into the light and now has gone completely out. Truck is garaged kept and never been in accident. Truck just hit 50K miles. Please help as my tag lights aren't working either

- Waldorf, MD, USA

Water and moisture get into the rear light strip and causes led light failure. You cant fix the problem, just buy a new light assembly at $1000 and pray that doesnt get water in that one. Problem causes vehicle to fail inspection and poses a huge safety problem.

- Newport, NH, USA

Racetracklight tailgate has water in it which burnt out light. Warranty not covering. Major issue with all Durango's with race track tailgate light.

- Washington, MO, USA

I recently noticed still water inside my rear center tail lamp on the lift gate while parked before leaving home, that wouldn't leave, as a result of this a portion of the lamp had went out and no longer worked, eventually the entire lamp stopped working now causing a safety concern as I am now less visible to those behind me and causing me to be ticketed several times from law enforcement because of the lamp being out which is now turning this into a $2000 plus problem. I have done my research and have learned that thousands of other Durango owners from 2014 and 2015 are having this same issue and this needs to be a recalled part. I also have younger siblings that use my truck from time to time to travel to work and school and a grandmother who drives my vehicle at times and I can no longer let them drive my vehicle because I don't want them to destroy their driving record with constant tickets because of the lamp being out nor my grandmother or possibly getting into an accident due to the difficulty of being seen from behind now

- Hammond, IN, USA