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.
2019 Dodge DurangoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 146 owner complaints about the 2019 Dodge Durango, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 4 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 October 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Dodge Durango has problems
146 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
45Exterior lighting
39Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
25Engine1 crash/fire/injury
16Service brakes, hydraulic
13Power train1 crash/fire/injury
11Service brakes
7Air bags
7Fuel/propulsion system
6Steering
2814 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 45 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 39 | 3 |
| Engine | 25 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 16 | 0 |
| Power train | 13 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 1 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 28 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2019 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 · 2022 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Driveline: differential unit
Risk. A sudden loss of power while driving or loss of the transmission PARK function can increase 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.
Best & worst years
2019 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
2019 Dodge Durango safety ratings
2019 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Dodge Durango, and the recalls they led to.
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
In owners' words
What Durango owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The rear race track light and license plate lights failed to work due to a faulty gasket or seal on the light. Faulty in the manufacturing process and now to repair this issue is $1500 or more. The vehicle can not be inspected and used do to the lights not working.
Last year I notice water in my tail lights. I removed the bolt to help drain the water. Part of my tail lights is now burned out. Now at 77,000+ my start/stop light came on, then the check engine. Scan code was P0304. Misfire on cylinder 4. I changed ignition coil 4, set of spark plugs. It was…
We were notified of a recall in Nov 2024 with a first quarter of 2025 fix. We are now 1 year later and still no fix, clearly a safety issue and I cannot trade in or sell legally without the fix. I am stuck with a vehicle with known safety issues and Chrysler is being allowed to just ignore it.
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