no report yet
Body: hatchback/liftgate
NewRisk. A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Dodge DurangoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2023 Dodge Durango, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-640 the manufacturer reports only 74% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Dodge Durango has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
9Power train
7Electrical system
5Engine
3Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Forward collision avoidance
2Vehicle speed control
1Structure
44 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 1 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 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 Q3
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. A sudden loss of drive power 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
2023 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
2023 Dodge Durango safety ratings
2023 Dodge Durango SUV AWD 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: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Durango owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The driver-side daytime running light (DRL) on my 2023 Dodge Durango has stopped functioning. The failure occurred under normal vehicle use and was not caused by an accident, impact, or external damage. I am reporting this as a safety concern because the daytime running lights are intended to…
The daytime running light and blinker went out way sooner than it should have and cost a fortune to replace just for it to fail again in another year. I had only owned the car for 8 months before they went out. It is unsafe and absolutely should be fixed when this is a well known issue with this…
My drivers side led headlight has only lasted 2 years. One bulb goes out and the whole assembly needs to be replaced. These led lights are supposed to last 5-10 years. I have both headlights with a single light out. Passenger side turn signal and drivers side running day time lights. The headlights…
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