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2021 Dodge Durango

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
7
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

7 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2021 Dodge Durango

7 recalls
185 complaints
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
7
Owner complaints
185
Complaints citing a crash
9

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

7 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

Safety recalls

7 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V842000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    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.

    Consequence

    A damaged rear spoiler could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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 campaign record
  • 21V280000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    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.

    Consequence

    A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    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 campaign record
  • 22V140000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    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."

    Consequence

    An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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 campaign record
  • 22V154000high

    Steering issue

    STEERING:RACK AND PINION

    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.

    Consequence

    Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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 campaign record
  • 22V284000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    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.

    Consequence

    An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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 campaign record
  • 23V115000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

    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.

    Consequence

    A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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 campaign record
  • 24V436000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    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, and 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."

    Consequence

    A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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 campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2021 Dodge Durango.

  • Frontal crash

    Driver
    4 / 5
    Passenger
    4 / 5
  • Side crash

    Driver
    5 / 5
    Passenger
    5 / 5
    Side pole
    5 / 5
  • Rollover

    Rollover risk
    21.2%
    Dynamic tip
    No Tip

Driver-assistance technologies

Electronic stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
No
Lane departure warning
No

What the ratings mean

NHTSA gives the 2021 Dodge Durango 4 out of 5 stars overall. NHTSA does not publish enough comparable results for this class and year to rank it against peers.

NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.

NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 21.2% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.

NHTSA crash tests

2021 Dodge Durango Frontal crash crash test
Frontal crash Video
2021 Dodge Durango Side crash crash test
Side crash Video
2021 Dodge Durango Side pole crash test
Side pole Video

Fuel economy & emissions

The EPA holds no fuel-economy record for this model year.

The EPA does not publish a record for every model year.

Consumer complaints

185 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

185
Total
9
Crashes
4
Fires
5
Injuries

Most reported components

  • LIGHTING61
  • ELECTRICAL30
  • ENGINE27
  • OTHER20
  • STRUCTURE11

Notable Issues

185 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 5 reports involve injuries. 9 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

lighting problems (headlights, taillights)61
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)30
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)27

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2021 Dodge Durango, newest first.

  1. Recall

    Recall 24V436000

    A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 23V115000

    A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 22V284000

    An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 22V154000

    Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 22V140000

    An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

  6. Recall

    Recall 21V842000

    A damaged rear spoiler could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  7. Recall

    Recall 21V280000

    A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 24V436000

    A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 23V115000

    A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 22V284000

    An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 22V154000

    Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 22V140000

    An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.