KnownCarProblems2021 Dodge Durango Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 203 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Dodge Durango, most often about the lights (44% of complaints). It is 15th of 26 Durango model years by number of complaints and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2021 Dodge Durango problems
Lights
90 complaints · 44%Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that he noticed that water was leaking into the taillights on inclement weather days. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. Additionally, the contact sent photos of the failure to the dealer; however, the dealer informed the contact that they could not replace…
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side front LED headlight was flickering. The driver was unable to drive at night. The police had made the contact aware of the situation. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined…
Electrical
40 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 1,500 miles.
Your vehicle's air bag warning light recently indicated the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle might not inflate in a collision, or they could inflate without a collision if you do not get the required service. Have your vehicle checked at your dealership. The sos emergency alert…
Your vehicle's air bag warning light recently indicated the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle might not inflate in a collision, or they could inflate without a collision if you do not get the required service. Have your vehicle checked at your dealership. The sos systems comes on…
Engine
25 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving on three separate occasions at highway speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The horn was beeping. Additionally, the windshield wipers, the brakes, and the power steering…
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, it caught fire without warning. The contact stated that the fire extended to the house, which also caught fire. The fire was extinguished with the assistance of the fire department, who informed the contact that the…
Other or unspecified
24 complaints · 12%The stereo system/head end emits a very loud noice randomly while the vehicle is in motion. The sound is so loud that the immediate instinct is to grab for the volume controls distracting the driver from the road. None of the volume buttons on the steering wheel or dash have any effect. The sound only goes away when…
Your vehicle's air bag warning light recently indicated the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle might not inflate in a collision, or they could inflate without a collision if you do not get the required service. Have your vehicle checked at your dealership. The sos emergency alert…
Body and structure
15 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 29,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while opening the rear hatch, he noticed a bolt inside the hatch from the rear spoiler. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the rear spoiler to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to not having the…
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal banging sound detected. The contact became aware that the spoiler had partially detached and was dangling from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called the local…
Air bags
11 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 7,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH downhill, the driver swerved to the left to avoid crashing into the vehicle ahead, and the vehicle struck a fire hydrant and then crashed into a pole, where the vehicle came to a stop. The fire hydrant detached…
Your vehicle's air bag warning light recently indicated the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle might not inflate in a collision, or they could inflate without a collision if you do not get the required service. Have your vehicle checked at your dealership. The sos emergency alert…
Fuel system
11 complaints · 5%Transmission
10 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the message "switch to park and select a gear" was displayed with an audible alarm. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local…
The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and an alarm sounded. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Dodge Durango recalls
Body and structure: hatchback/liftgate
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace or repair the spoiler and align the liftgate as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed september 10, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 61d. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on august 20, 2026. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 21v842 or 23v115. Vehicles repaired under the pri
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2021-2023 dodge durango vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be aligned properly with the roof, possibly resulting in damage to the spoiler during liftgate use.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "over-the-air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning july 9, 2024. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's numbers for this recall are 66b and 79b.
Full defect summary
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, andâ 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."
Body and structure: hatchback/liftgate
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 9, 2023. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 20a. This recall is an expansion of recall number 21v-842.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 23, 2022. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is z31.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: rack and pinion
Risk: Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 12, 2022. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-852-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is z18.
Full defect summary
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.
Stability control: electronic stability control (esc)
Risk: An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 29, 2022. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is z20.
Full defect summary
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."
Body and structure: body
Risk: A damaged rear spoiler could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 21, 2021. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is y73.
Full defect summary
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
Risk: A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on may 7, 2021. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is y16.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2021 Dodge Durango
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Dodge Durango?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (90 complaints); electrical (40 complaints, typically around 1,500 miles); engine (25 complaints, typically around 38,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Dodge Durango have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 13, 2026 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Dodge Durango?
- It is 15th of 26 Durango model years by number of complaints, with 203 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.