repaired · 2026 Q3
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway.
2018 Dodge DurangoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 234 owner complaints about the 2018 Dodge Durango, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-838 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Dodge Durango has problems
234 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
88Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
57Exterior lighting
27Engine
22Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
21Seats1 crash/fire/injury
13Power train
11Fuel/propulsion system
10Air bags
7Forward collision avoidance
4815 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 88 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 57 | 0 |
| Engine | 27 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 22 | 2 |
| Seats | 21 | 1 |
| Power train | 13 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 0 |
| Air bags | 10 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 1 |
| 15 other systems | 48 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2018 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 · 2025 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior…
repaired · 2020 Q1
Wiring: front underhood
Risk. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2019 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended…
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 electrical system problems start?
29kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 33 electrical system complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 37% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
18under 30k miles30under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2018 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
2018 Dodge Durango safety ratings
2018 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
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Dodge Durango, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
In owners' words
What Durango owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The rear tail lights The factory gaskets and seals fail to keep rain out, causing water to pool inside and short out or corrode the LED strips and circuit boards
I purchased a 2018 Dodge Durango. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, moisture was present inside the rear liftgate/racetrack lamp assembly and portions of the rear lighting did not operate. The selling dealership inspected and repaired the vehicle. Its repair invoice states that the left rear…
The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH on the highway, the vehicle stalled. The electronic stability control(ESC) warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. However, on other occasions, when the vehicle stalled, the contact…
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