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2021 Dodge Durango

Verified July 23, 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.

Recalls7
Complaints185
Safety
Fuel

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 normalised 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.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.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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."

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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."

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

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

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

NHTSA crash ratings

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Side
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Common problems

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1,578 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

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.