Dodge Durango / 2018
2018 Dodge Durango problems
Owners have filed 330 complaints about the 2018 Dodge Durango with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 26.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of exterior lighting at 16.7%.
Complaints330
Crashes16
Fires0
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 26.1% · 86
Exterior lighting 16.7% · 55
Unknown or other 9.7% · 32
Engine 7.9% · 26
Seats 6.7% · 22
Service brakes 6.4% · 21
Power train 3.9% · 13
Fuel/propulsion system 3.3% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 16 describe a crash and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 21 model years of the Dodge Durango in this data, 2018 sits 15th by complaint volume. 1999 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 108 in the last three years against 133 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 22,500 miles.
In owners' own words
Parasitic draw on battery battery died suddenly and stays charged one or two days first time it was shut off for 30 minutes in park was jump started and operating second time sit overnight and battery was completely drained failed to jumpstart applied charger overnight and vehicle started this has been repeated 3 times automatic start system has not functioned since purchased 3 months ago Electrical system · reported at 38,600 miles
The entire 8.4" Screen on the dashboard flashes on and off continually whether the vehicle is running or not. Seems like there is a major short in the electrical system. While this issue is happening you have no control over heating, ventilation, radio, navigation, apps or apple car play. Also, while driving at night the flashing screen causes a hazardous distraction in an otherwise dark vehicle. Electrical system · reported at 3,000 miles
The vehicle has severe radio issues to the point where it is distracting to drive. It started with weather alerts from counties over 100 miles away. Now it constantly switched between the time settings, radio, and ac which is a huge distraction when driving. If I attempt to shut off the ac settings will move up and down on their own. This happens while the vehicle is stationary or in motion. Electrical system · reported at 38,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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