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2017 Dodge Durango: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 211 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting.

2recalls
211complaints
9crashes reported
2fires reported
10injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Exterior Lighting79 · 37%
  • Electrical System60 · 28%
  • Engine28 · 13%
  • Power Train23 · 11%
  • Unknown Or Other21 · 10%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System16 · 8%
  • Steering11 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control10 · 5%
  • Seats10 · 5%
  • Structure10 · 5%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper

Loss of windshield defrosting and dash air vents - systems and devices intended to provide or maintain the operator's ability to see the roadway severe cabin temperature hazards. resulting in loss of ability to maintain driver's ability to see roadway during rainy/foggy/cold conditions. dash air vents result in severe cabin temperature hazards in heat higher temperatures. no warning lights or messages or symptoms b

Fuel/Propulsion System

Customer satisfaction notification t23 (tsb 18-031-17). under this t23 a pcm software flash and a replacement egr valve assembly were required. my dealer only did the software flash and my car now threw out an active po401 (egr flow insufficient detected"). which is a direct result of the failed software update and the physical damage caused by this known issue. dealer is refusing the repair along with the manufactur

Engine

Vehicle overheats while at a stop. problem has been happening for past 8 months. leaking antifreeze under transmission. shop unable to diagnose problem after various attempts. researched problem online and discovered many 2017 durango owners are having issue. many saying it's due to manufacture problem. it's a safety issue for my family and i since i don't know what the problem is to fix it.

Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes

Runaway vehicle, police was called after car stopped and i was able to safely park it on the side of the freeway.also a police officer on motorcycle came the the scene to make sure i was able to get a towing scheduled. dealership currently confirmed gas pedal accelerator needing to be replaced.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Durango. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.