2021 Dodge Durango: common problems and reliability

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.

Safety record for the 2021 model year

543
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
24
Crash reports
9
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Dodge Durango vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

exterior lighting
237
electrical system
117
engine
63
structure
39
power train
30

Recalls affecting the 2021 Durango

structure:body

Campaign 21V842000

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.

air bags:critical fasteners

Campaign 21V280000

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.

service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

Campaign 22V140000

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 electron…

steering:rack and pinion

Campaign 22V154000

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 bi…

What owners say across generations

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. The V8 Hemi engines and t

  • Water pump failure — A known issue on Hemi V8 engines. Frequency: recurrent.
  • LED headlight/DRL failure — Complete assembly replacement required at high cost ($1,600-$2,300 USD); very common, with some owners noting water ingress in tail lights as a related issue. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Exhaust manifold bolt failure — Broken bolts on Hemi V8 engines causing exhaust leaks. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Infotainment system software bugs — Glitches, freezes, and connectivity issues in the updated Uconnect system for 2021+ models, requiring multiple dealer visits. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Fuel pump relay failure — A known issue in earlier third-generation models (subject to recall), causing a no-start condition. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Durango.

Typical used price

Used Durango listings typically run $21,495–$43,295 across 2016 to 2026 model years.

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