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2018 Dodge Durango: recalls and problems

5 recalls and 232 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

5recalls
232complaints
9crashes reported
0fires reported
5injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System86 · 37%
  • Exterior Lighting56 · 24%
  • Unknown Or Other32 · 14%
  • Engine27 · 12%
  • Seats21 · 9%
  • Service Brakes21 · 9%
  • Power Train13 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System11 · 5%
  • Air Bags8 · 3%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance7 · 3%

What owners report

Engine

Defect causes premature wear and deterioration of camshafts and lifters, causing engine failure.

Visibility

I was driving down a 45 mph roadway and my sunroof glass exploded. nothing hit it and there were no bumps in the road when it exploded

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting

I purchased a 2018 dodge durango. shortly after purchasing the vehicle, moisture was present inside the rear liftgate/racetrack lamp assembly and portions of the rear lighting did not operate. the selling dealership inspected and repaired the vehicle. its repair invoice states that the left rear tail/running/parking lamp was inoperative because of an open wire between the body control module and the left rear lamp,

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

Back to back error codes p0300 p0108 p1404 p0172 rough running engine. very strong smell of fuel at two different times while driving. vehicle not responding to gas pedal while driving on highway. repairs at thousands of dollars.

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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