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2021 Dodge Durango: recalls and problems

8 recalls and 202 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting.

8recalls
202complaints
10crashes reported
4fires reported
5injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Exterior Lighting90 · 45%
  • Electrical System37 · 18%
  • Unknown Or Other24 · 12%
  • Engine22 · 11%
  • Structure15 · 7%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System10 · 5%
  • Power Train9 · 4%
  • Back Over Prevention9 · 4%
  • Service Brakes7 · 3%
  • Air Bags6 · 3%

What owners report

Structure,Visibility/Wiper

On xxx i had to have the rear window replaced as it shattered on royal palm beach community high school property in [xxx]. earlier that morning before heading to work i stopped to get gas and cleaned the rear window at the xxx on the corner of [xxx]. when i went out to my car on break i noticed the rear window had a large hole in it. i contacted school police and they confirmed no one was near my car. i scheduled th

Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2021 dodge durango. the contact stated that while pulling up to the residence, there was a gurgling sound coming from the vehicle. while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the gurgling sound got louder. the contact's husband opened the trunk, and the coolant reservoir exploded. the dealer was contacted by phone. the manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. the failure

Air BagsCrash

The vehicle was involved in a collision that resulted in deployment of the frontal airbag system. after obtaining the vehicle following the collision, i observed what appears to be an abnormal deployment of the front passenger airbag. the driver frontal airbag deployed outward from the steering wheel into the driver occupant area. however, the front passenger airbag appears to have deployed underneath and/or inside t

Exterior Lighting

The driver side daytime running lamp no longer works after 55000 miles. the daytime running lamp (drl) is an led light strip that requires the entire headlamp to be replaced. anyone can inspect the issue at any time. the issue presents a risk to oncoming traffic who cannot see my entire vehicle especially at dawn / dusk and foggy days. the daytime running lamp is utilized to alert oncoming traffic and pedestr

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Dodge Durango SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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