The 2021 Dodge Durango has 543 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are exterior lighting and electrical system. Owners most often flag water pump failure: a known issue on hemi v8 engines. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Dodge Durango vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 Durango model years we track, complaint volume runs from 275 (2007) to 1,116 (2000). With 543 complaints, the 2021 Durango sits belowthe model's median of 851.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
structure:body
Campaign 21V842000Chrysler (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.
air bags:critical fasteners
Campaign 21V280000Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 22V140000Chrysler (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 electron…
steering:rack and pinion
Campaign 22V154000Chrysler (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 bi…
Sentiment is mixed but leans positive, with a clear generational divide. Long-term owner reports for the third generation (post-2011) generally describe it as a reliable, powerful, and practical family hauler when properly maintained.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Durango. See the full Durango owner picture and every model year.
Used Durango listings typically run $21,495–$43,295 across 2016 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Durango year side by side to see how 2021 ranks against the rest.