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2017 Dodge Durango Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting — runs 6.1× the fleet median for that category across the 720 model-years tracked on this site.
210Complaints
2Recalls
9Crashes
2Fires
10Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting (37.1% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Exterior Lighting complaints here are 6.1× the median for that category across the 720 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Exterior Lighting78 · 37.1%not available
Electrical System61 · 29%RecalledRecall 18V332000
Engine28 · 13.3%not available
Power Train23 · 11%RecalledRecall 17V541000
Fuel/propulsion System15 · 7.1%not available
Steering11 · 5.2%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE28 · 13.3%
POWER TRAIN23 · 11%
Unspecified / other20 · 9.5%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM15 · 7.1%
STEERING11 · 5.2%
STRUCTURE:BODY10 · 4.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL10 · 4.8%
SEATS10 · 4.8%

Percentages are the share of the 210 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 2 campaigns

Electrical System:wiring

NHTSA campaign 18V332000 · 2018 · reported 05/17/2018

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

NHTSA campaign 17V541000 · 2017 · reported 08/31/2017

If a halfshaft is too short, it may disengage from the differential causing a loss of drive and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“The rear tailgate lights, which operate in conjunction with the tail lights, fills up with water over time. The water then shorts out the LED…”NHTSA complaint 11454438 — filed 02/28/2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“Water is able to leak into the rear hatch “racetrack” tail light by means of a faulty sealing system used on the tail Light across…”NHTSA complaint 11453854 — filed 02/24/2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled while utilizing the AUTO STOP/START feature. The contact was…”NHTSA complaint 11450277 — filed 02/03/2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Dodge Durango?

Exterior lighting issues are the most-reported category, cited in 78 of 210 NHTSA complaints (37.1%), followed by electrical system (61), engine (28), power train (23). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2017 Dodge Durango have?

210 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2017 Dodge Durango have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V332000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2017 Dodge Durango's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.