10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,434 miles

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problem #64

Mar 012021

Durango

  • 68,888 miles
Request recall from Chrysler Dodge due to rear track light failure. Track light consist of 80% of your rear night time lights. Attached to the track light (rear back up camera and license plate light. I'm not able to travel freely after 7:30 pm due to no license plate light and constant flickering on/off track light. Dozens of youtube videos and different internet blogs complaining of the same issues. Chrysler Dodge is very aware of these issues but refuse to recall the lights. $1,000-$1,200 replacement cost from dealerships. Used with some damage on line sights $600-$850. Issues caused by water/moisture dripping into the cheaply made design with no seal gaskets. Recall please!

- Pontiac, MI, USA

problem #63

Oct 142020

Durango

  • 120,000 miles
The fuel relay failed and had to replace thetimp the fuel pump also failed twice.

- New Caney, TX, USA

problem #62

Mar 012020

Durango 8-cyl

  • 64,000 miles
While driving the vehicle randomly stalled/died, though the instrument cluster/electronics stayed on. I tried to start the vehicle, but the engine wouldn't turn over. The instrument cluster cycled through random error messages "vehicle phone requires service, service airbag system, oil pressure low, service electronic throttle control". Dodge dealership said they couldn't replicate the issue, and sent me home. On 4/4/2020, and 6/626/2020 the engine wouldn't turn over despite the instrument cluster turning on. On 4/15/2020 the dealership said the battery was defective and charged me to replace it, but the issue is still not resolved. On 5/1/2020 the trunk randomly opened while the vehicle was off and in my driveway, it was raining. On 5/27/2020, while driving in a storm, the instrument cluster said "service electronic brakes, brake fluid low" and the parking brake light kept coming on and off. The errors never showed up again after the vehicle dried off. On 6/26/2020, a day after a thunderstorm, the engine wouldn't turn over even though the instrument cluster came on. The ignition was stuck in "run", and the P/R/N/D lights were all on, and the instrument cluster said "service transmission continue in D do not shift or turn engine off"; but the engine was off. I had to disconnect the battery to turn the vehicle electronics off. *** every single time the vehicle has died while driving or failed to start while parked, I have gotten a U0100 engine code san antonio Dodge Chrysler Jeep has failed to diagnose or fix the issue, and Dodge corporate has failed to provide any resolution except to tell me to take it to a different dealership. Dodge case/reference number is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Cibolo, TX, USA

problem #61

Apr 152020

Durango

  • 79,946 miles
Water is pooling in racetrack tail light when it rains.

- Spring Hill, TN, USA

problem #60

Mar 122020

Durango 6-cyl

  • miles
My real racetrack light shut down because of the water inside of it.

- Allentown, PA, USA

problem #59

Apr 032020

Durango

  • 10 miles
Afrter 2 months of ownership with 73000 miles on it this SUV its turning off while driving this is the 5th time it happends while is off wipers move by it selfs doors and alarm open and closes just like its haunted took it to the dealer and they say nithing wrong with it im afraid for my life and my kids I have read and seen a lot a lot of complaints about thus issue and Dodge has done nothing about it !! while driving this dead trap

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #58

Mar 032020

Durango

  • 31,954 miles
Dodge Durango water in taillights causes waterlog in the led lighting area and not draining led out on the left side of vehicle. Replacing item cost around $1085 and up manufacturing design defect. Vehicle has 31954 miles on it.

- Eastover, SC, USA

problem #57

Feb 172020

Durango

  • 34,000 miles
I have already went through 3 rear tracklights on this vehicle (it is the large taillap on the back of the car) the most recent photo shows a lot of water in it.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #56

Jan 312020

Durango

  • miles
2015 Durango rt/AWD - water pools in the center tail lamp led and shorts it out, making not only the "race track" portion of the led lighting fail, but the tag lighting also, ticket issued from highway patrol. Replacement module is $700+ this is a well know and common occurrence

- Blanchard, OK, USA

problem #55

Jan 292020

Durango

  • 37,000 miles
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

problem #54

Jan 252020

Durango

  • 58,000 miles
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

problem #53

Nov 202019

Durango

  • 62,000 miles
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

problem #52

Dec 192019

Durango

  • 59,950 miles
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

problem #51

Dec 272019

Durango

  • 68,000 miles
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

problem #50

Jan 082020

Durango

  • 69,300 miles
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

problem #49

Nov 012017

Durango

  • miles
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

problem #48

Aug 022019

Durango

  • miles
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

problem #47

Dec 282019

Durango

  • 50,000 miles
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

problem #46

Nov 182019

Durango

  • 60,000 miles
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

problem #45

Aug 012019

Durango

  • 52,000 miles
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

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