Dodge Durango problems and recalls by year

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Years with 100+ complaints

57 recall campaigns since 2005

1. August 13, 2026 · 26V528000 · 2021–2023 · Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate

   The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge.

2. June 6, 2024 · 24V415000 · 2022 · Electronic stability control (esc) › Control module; Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module

   Due to a software malfunction, the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system.

   Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge.

3. September 18, 2023 · 23V640000 · 2023 · Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

   The shifter may experience an interference with the shifter boot and come out of gear while driving, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel mounted shifter boot, free of charge.

4. February 23, 2023 · 23V115000 · 2021–2022 · Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate

   The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge.

5. November 23, 2022 · 22V866000 · 2022 · Power train › Manual transmission › Column shift assembly

   The shifter assembly was not properly heat-treated, which can prevent the shifter from properly engaging in the "drive" position.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge.

6. March 14, 2022 · 22V154000 · 2021–2022 · Steering › Rack and pinion

   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.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge.

7. March 10, 2022 · 22V140000 · 2021–2022 · Electronic stability control (esc); Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

   The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions.

   Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge.

8. October 28, 2021 · 21V842000 · 2021 · Structure › Body

   The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge.

9. April 22, 2021 · 21V280000 · 2020–2021 · Air bags › Critical fasteners; Air bags › Side/window › Curtain

   The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.

   Remedy: Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge.

10. August 31, 2017 · 17V541000 · 2017 · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

    The vehicles may have been assembled with rear axle halfshafts that are too short.

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace both halfshafts, free of charge.

11. December 22, 2016 · 16V947000 · 2009 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module · do not drive

    The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

12. May 26, 2015 · 15V313000 · 2005–2008 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module · do not drive

    The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.

13. December 3, 2014 · 14V770000 · 2005 · Air bags

    Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge.

14. February 6, 2013 · 13V038000 · 2009 · Power train › Driveline › Differential unit

    The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.

    Remedy: On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge.

15. December 4, 2012 · 12V560000 · 2013 · Equipment › Other › Labels; Seats

    The vehicles may have been built with incorrect seating capacity information labels.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and provide replacement labels free of charge.

16. August 8, 2012 · 12V391000 · 2013 · Air bags

    Some vehicles may have been built with the incorrect airbag occupant restraint control (ORC) module.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge.

17. January 8, 2009 · 09V003000 · 2005 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

    THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE INLET CHECK VALVE MAY NOT FULLY CLOSE AT THE END OF REFUELING.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE.

18. March 9, 2007 · 07V092000 · 2005–2006 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

    ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CONTROLS INTERIOR LIGHTING MAY OVERHEAT.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLUSTER FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE.

19. October 11, 2006 · 06V386000 · 2007 · Steering

    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE RIGHT FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RECALLED VEHICLES TO IDENTIFY THE DEFECTIVE PARTS AND REPLACE IF THEY ARE WITHIN THAT LOT.

20. September 7, 2006 · 06V341000 · 2007 · Power train › Automatic transmission

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE DRIVE WHEELS IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH AND…

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE.

21. July 7, 2006 · 06V240000 · 2006 · Suspension › Rear

    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION WATTS LINK MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY AND COULD FAIL.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION WATTS LINK FREE OF CHARGE.

22. February 13, 2006 · 06V044000 · 2006 · Air bags

    CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE WRONG OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) WAS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE.

23. February 9, 2006 · 06V039000 · 2006 · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring

    ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STATIC ELECTRICITY SPARK BETWEEN THE OPERATOR AND THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE THE TURN SIGNAL, HEADLAMPS OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO MALFUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-FLASH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.

24. December 8, 2005 · 05V554000 · 2006 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), THE ABS CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS CONTROL MODULE.

25. February 3, 2005 · 05V034000 · 2005 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE INLET CHECK VALVE MAY NOT FULLY CLOSE AT THE END OF REFUELING.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INLET CHECK VALVES AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE.

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• Jeep Grand Cherokee: 24V838000 (2018–2019, service brakes, hydraulic); 24V436000 (2021–2022, back over prevention); 22V426000 (2018–2019, service brakes, hydraulic); 22V284000 (2021, engine and engine cooling); 20V191000 (2019–2020, back over prevention); 20V183000 (2019, power train); 19V813000 (2011–2013, electrical system); 18V524000 (2018, electrical system); 18V332000 (2014–2018, electrical system); 18V280000 (2018, power train); 17V741000 (2014, electrical system); 17V572000 (2011–2014, service brakes); 17V435000 (2011–2014, electrical system); 16V814000 (2016, fuel system, gasoline); 16V168000 (2015–2016, service brakes, hydraulic); 15V879000 (2011–2013, electrical system); 15V469000 (2015, suspension); 15V461000 (2014–2015, equipment); 15V115000 (2012–2013, electrical system); 14V643000 (2014, air bags); 14V634000 (2011–2014, electrical system); 14V636000 (2014, electronic stability control (esc)); 14V530000 (2011, electrical system); 14V391000 (2011–2014, electrical system); 14V293000 (2014, forward collision avoidance); 14V154000 (2011–2014, service brakes); 14V104000 (2012–2013, service brakes, hydraulic); 11V487000 (2012, engine and engine cooling)
• Jeep Wrangler: 18V021000 (2009, air bags); 16V352000 (2005–2009, air bags); 05V460000 (2005–2006, power train)
• Chrysler Town And Country: 06V067000 (2005–2006, visibility)

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