no report yet
Body: hatchback/liftgate
NewRisk. A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Dodge DurangoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 208 owner complaints about the 2021 Dodge Durango, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-842 the manufacturer reports only 68% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Dodge Durango has problems
208 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
94Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
41Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
22Engine2 crash/fire/injury
15Structure
11Fuel/propulsion system
11Air bags
10Power train
10Back over prevention
7Service brakes
3714 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 94 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 41 | 4 |
| Engine | 22 | 2 |
| Structure | 15 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 1 |
| Air bags | 11 | 6 |
| Power train | 10 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 4 |
| 14 other systems | 37 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2021 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 · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Body: hatchback/liftgate
Risk. A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk. An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2024 Q1
Steering: rack and pinion
Risk. Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Structure: body
Risk. A damaged rear spoiler could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Air bags: critical fasteners
Risk. A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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
20 owners mentioned a cost$1,350median
Middle half: $1,000 – $1,838
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
2021 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
2021 Dodge Durango safety ratings
2021 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Durango owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am filing a safety complaint regarding the defective rear liftgate LED taillamp assembly (“racetrack” lighting) on my 2021 Dodge Durango GT. Sections of the LED lighting have burned out and no longer illuminate, reducing rear visibility and creating a potential collision hazard, particularly at…
Dodge Durango daytime running lights are a known problem. Running lights commonly stop working on 2020+ Dodge Durango’s. It is not a replaceable bulb, the entire headlight assembly must be replaced. This is a safety concern as many people do not turn their lights on while driving in fog. Dodge…
The rear license plate light burned out and I was pulled over. I ordered 2 new lights and installed them. Neither worked. I put the old lights back in and then both stopped working. Then the race track light failed. Additionally, the front headlight race track also failed. This is a know…
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