2021 Dodge Durango problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 187 NHTSA owner complaints, 7 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2021 Dodge Durango vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Owner complaints — 187 NHTSA complaints on file-5
- Recalls — 7 recall campaigns for this model year-20
- Crash / fire reports — 9 crash reports and 4 fire reports among complaints-2
- Injuries / fatalities — 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported-1
- NCAP safety rating — 4-star overall government crash rating+5
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2021 Dodge Durango vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING61 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING17 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER11 reports
- STRUCTURE11 reports
- ENGINE9 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6 reports
- BACK OVER PREVENTION6 reports
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4 reports
- POWER TRAIN4 reports
- ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3 reports
Recalls (7)
- STEERING22V154000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.
- AIR BAGS21V280000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION24V436000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- STRUCTURE21V842000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22V284000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
- STRUCTURE23V115000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC22V140000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Crash-test ratings
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