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2021 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 7.0× the fleet median for that category across the 720 model-years tracked on this site.
184Complaints
7Recalls
9Crashes
4Fires
5Injured
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 (42.4% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Exterior Lighting complaints here are 7.0× the median for that category across the 720 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Exterior Lighting78 · 42.4%not available
Electrical System39 · 21.2%not available
Engine21 · 11.4%RecalledRecall 22V284000
Air Bags10 · 5.4%RecalledRecall 21V280000
Fuel/propulsion System10 · 5.4%not available
Power Train9 · 4.9%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

Unspecified / other21 · 11.4%
ENGINE21 · 11.4%
AIR BAGS10 · 5.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10 · 5.4%
POWER TRAIN9 · 4.9%
STRUCTURE:BODY8 · 4.3%
SERVICE BRAKES7 · 3.8%
BACK OVER PREVENTION6 · 3.3%

Percentages are the share of the 184 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 — 7 campaigns

Structure:body

NHTSA campaign 21V842000 · 2021 · reported 10/28/2021

A damaged rear spoiler could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Air Bags:critical Fasteners

NHTSA campaign 21V280000 · 2021 · reported 04/22/2021

A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

NHTSA campaign 22V140000 · 2022 · reported 03/10/2022

An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Steering:rack And Pinion

NHTSA campaign 22V154000 · 2022 · reported 03/14/2022

Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (EGR Valve)

NHTSA campaign 22V284000 · 2022 · reported 04/28/2022

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA campaign 23V115000 · 2023 · reported 02/23/2023

A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 24V436000 · 2024 · reported 06/13/2024

A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

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

“Rear brake light got water in it and now the brake light is partially out.”NHTSA complaint 11656657 — filed 04/24/2025 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“The driver's side, daytime running light LED suddenly went off and stopped working”NHTSA complaint 11654868 — filed 04/15/2025 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“DRL on left side does not work. After looking online it looks as if this is a common issue and most likely 2021 models are…”NHTSA complaint 11649753 — filed 03/21/2025 · 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 2021 Dodge Durango?

Exterior lighting issues are the most-reported category, cited in 78 of 184 NHTSA complaints (42.4%), followed by electrical system (39), unspecified/other issues (21), engine (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2021 Dodge Durango have?

184 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2021 Dodge Durango have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V842000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2021 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.