repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2014 Dodge DurangoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 787 owner complaints about the 2014 Dodge Durango, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-741 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Dodge Durango has problems
787 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
260Exterior lighting3 crash/fire/injury
165Seats32 crash/fire/injury
150Electrical system8 crash/fire/injury
74Engine3 crash/fire/injury
72Air bags15 crash/fire/injury
56Seat belts
42Power train
32Fuel/propulsion system
26Structure
8918 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 260 | 3 |
| Seats | 165 | 32 |
| Electrical system | 150 | 8 |
| Engine | 74 | 3 |
| Air bags | 72 | 15 |
| Seat belts | 56 | 1 |
| Power train | 42 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 32 | 0 |
| Structure | 26 | 3 |
| 18 other systems | 89 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2014 Dodge Durango recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Service brakes
Risk. If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2017 Q1
Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Risk. Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2016 Q3
Air bags
Risk. If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. If the ESC is disabled during certain driving situations, the driver may not be able to adequately control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Risk. The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Service brakes
Risk. The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do exterior lighting problems start?
60kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 186 exterior lighting complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
14under 30k miles170under 100k miles16100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Exterior lighting
34 owners mentioned a cost$1,100median
Middle half: $1,000 – $1,225
Engine
8 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,513 – $3,075
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Durango year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Durango median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Dodge Durango safety ratings
2014 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
7 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Dodge Durango, and the recalls they led to.
- Headliner FiresLed to recall 14V-391
- Powered vehicle rollawayNo recall
- Vehicle RollawayNo recall
- Seat Belt RetractionNo recall
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
- Post 14V-391 Headliner FiresLed to recall 15V-879
- Software security vulnerabilityLed to recall 15V-508
In owners' words
What Durango owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Rear Lift Gate Racetrack Lighting accumulates water and moisture inside causing electrical issues, partial or full LED lamp outage. Vehicle will not pass inspection. Ongoing issue with Durango lighting. Replaced one circa 2017/2018 due to same issue. Water has accumulated inside as mopar will not…
Water leaks into and pools in the tail lights causing the tail light to go out. Other drivers can't see the back of the car at night thus increasing risk of rear end collision. The problem was confirmed by the dealer and I was told that it is a very common problem on this model and that the…
The rear racetrack light on the lift gate, right side leaks when it rains, car wash, snow and has shorted out part of the light strip.
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