10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,504 miles

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problem #34

Sep 272023

Durango

  • miles
Vehicle is going into park while driving, when it does that I have to come to a stop and restart the vehicle. I almost got into an accident and I-??m scared for my life driving this. The dealership charged me to change the alternator, the batteries and I still have the same issue.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #33

Oct 152023

Durango

  • miles
Intermittent start/stop, or extended start after driving for extended time. Vehicle fuel smell during if vehicle goes into an extended start mode. I have complained to Dodge about this problem. There was a previous recall on older and newer vehicles for TIPM module which caused similar symptoms I'm experiencing.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #32

May 182023

Durango

  • miles
Vehicle turns off while driving. The ignition button goes to acc. The cluster board then says to press brake and put vehicle in park. This is happening every couple trips

- Griffith, IN, USA

problem #31

Dec 012021

Durango

  • miles
The car will just turn off, requiring it be placed in park and restarted.

- Minneola, FL, USA

problem #30

Sep 192021

Durango

  • miles
3 malfunctions within a month time frame. The car will start and run normally. Then it will suddenly come to a halt because the engine will continue to run but the transmission knob will not be able to move, and the entire electrical panel lights up. Repeated attempts to use the push button start to unlock the transmission knob and be able to start car fail. This has happened 2 of the 3 times on major roadways in traffic. PD was called for last incident. The car has been to the dealer 3 times, dealer is unable to replicate problem and unable to pull codes from computer every single time. Vehicle has been inspected by dealer every single time. No warning lights or lamp or messages have appeared prior to this issue. The last incident - as described on major roadway - my children were in vehicle. This is a complete and dangerous issue, still not being addressed. The car had come to a light, stopped, the auto engine had kicked in, and when time to move, the entire panel lit up and transmission knob locked once again.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #29

Sep 012019

Durango

  • miles
Portions of the rear LED taillight have shorted out due to water accumulation in the housing

- North Granby, CT, USA

problem #28

Apr 082021

Durango

  • miles
Alternator has a major malfunction causing a all systems failure. After going to multiple certified Dodge mechanics this issue is still unresolved.

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #27

Mar 182021

Durango

  • 49,000 miles
Durango stalled in middle of intersection. Unable to start and vehicle was towed to local mechanic. Mechanic stated the issues involves the alternator and it has affected the battery and we are still waiting to see if the PCM was affected. Mechanic advised me that he worked on the same year Chrysler and had the same exact issue, but the alternator in that model was recalled. I have seen several other alternator issues similar to mine when searching the internet and am wondering why haven't these alternators been recalled if another vehicle made by Chrysler has a recall but the Durango does not. Vehicle was driving at low speeds up to an intersection and once stopped, it shut off. Originally thought it was the auto start/stop, but engine did not engage and power steering was also out. Unable to start there after.

- St Michael, MN, USA

problem #26

Sep 122020

Durango

  • 122,000 miles
While driving my 2016 Dodge Durango limited, my check engine light came on, then the (ABS) light came on and then my battery light came on. Every light on the dash and system warning was lit up. Then they started flickering and then the vehicle died right in the middle of a busy city road during peak traffic. I have replaced the batteries thinking that may have something to do with it. I have had the alternator checked and it is good. I had to get it towed to my house and has been sitting ever sense with no power. I don't know what the issue is, but for a car to die in the middle of the road during peak traffic is completely unsafe and unacceptable. Plus I had only had the car for 2 months

- Jenks, OK, USA

problem #25

Oct 022020

Durango

  • 90,000 miles
Vehicle turns off while driving. The ignition button goes to acc. The cluster board then says to press brake and put vehicle in park. This is happening more often it was periodically but now happening on every trip.

- La Feria, TX, USA

problem #24

Aug 162020

Durango

  • 40,000 miles
My taillights have a shortage with water in it and my taillight isn't flushed with the body of my vehicle. Got pulled over by Louisiana state police because of light flickering off and on.

- Bossier City, LA, USA

problem #23

Jun 152020

Durango 6-cyl

  • 75,000 miles
My car stalled on me in the middle of an intersection. I almost got hit by an 18 wheeler. It would not move, all kinds of things started going off on the dash and codes. We had to pull the gear shift release to get it in N to push it out of the road. It lost all power and wouldn't even start had to jump it off and replaced the batteries still nothing, alternator and everything else tested good. No idea what's going on and the dealership has been no help! I haven't even had this car for 30 days yet. I have video I can send of what it's doing.

- Bells, TN, USA

problem #22

Dec 102019

Durango

  • 36,000 miles
While at a stop light, the engine shut down completely. I had to shift to park and restart the truck, then shift to drive. This happened at least twice.

- Hamburg, NY, USA

problem #21

Dec 122019

Durango 6-cyl

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Durango. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle began to lose power and the service power steering, service electric stability, and control service air bag warning indicators illuminated. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road and the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to place the gear in park, but it did not resume normal operation. The vehicle was towed to moss motor company (1000 S cedar ave, South pittsburg, tn 37380, (423) 837-7114), but they were unable to duplicate the failure and were still working on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: [xxx]. the contact mentioned that the stability control system was updated approximately a year ago at the same dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. Consumer stated vehicle was considered a lemon. ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).')

- Flat Rock, AL, USA

problem #20

Jun 252019

Durango

  • 53,348 miles
'takata recall' problem when shifting, the check engine light and it said that there is a problem with the sensor. It always happen whenever im running in freeway. It's like shifting and whenever I put it on reverse I get stuck on neutral whenever I switch it to drive or park I had to turn off the car to make it work again

- Fort Eustis, VA, USA

problem #19

May 012019

Durango

  • 20 miles
The vehicle has electrical issues battery gets worn out and after buying 2 batteries I don't know what else could be it stalls while driving no matter the speed it's really dangerous I'm scared to drive it my wife was driving in the freeway and it stalled on her almost made her crash in the highway!!!!!this has happened 2 times already we are just not driving it at all

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #18

Apr 192019

Durango

  • miles
2016 Dodge Durango. The tailgate lights gets water in them every time is rains. The bulbs burn out and you can't replace the bulbs yourself. The only way to fix the issue is paying over a thousand dollars to replace the whole back light.

- Islip Terrace, NY, USA

problem #17

May 022019

Durango

  • 40,000 miles
Water pooling inside the racetrack tail lights, causing the lights to fail.

- Stevensville, MT, USA

problem #16

May 022019

Durango

  • 40,000 miles
Water pooling inside the racetrack tail lights.

- Stevensville, MT, USA

problem #15

Mar 012019

Durango

  • 58,500 miles
Please add to #11183410. Lost complete functionality of the center track light assembly to include reverse lights. This is now a safety issue!

- Crofton, MD, USA

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